25 of the best lunch spots in downtown Detroit

By Metro Times editorial staff on Fri, Sep 30, 2022 at 2:45 pm

For some people lunch time is another cup of noodles, bologna sandwich, or whatever snacks they can find in their desk drawers.

Lunch doesn't have to be boring and we don't have to save our favorite restaurants for after 5 p.m.

We've gathered a list of some of the best places to grab lunch in downtown Detroit.

Yes, we extended the bounds of downtown restaurants to some nearby neighborhoods like Midtown and Corktown (sometimes it's worth being a few minutes late back to your desk).

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Viola Klocko

Breadless

2760 Larned St., Detroit; 313-488-4091; eatbreadless.com
If you’re counting your carbs, this breadless sandwich shop is the perfect lunch option for you.

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Mudgie’s Deli

1413 Brooklyn St., Detroit; 313-961-2000; mudgiesdeli.com
There’s not much to say about Mudgie’s that hasn’t already been said. If you want a great sandwich, you want Mudgie’s.

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The Block

3919 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-832-0892; theblockdet.com
Lunch at The Block is always a great midday option. Choose from Buffalo Chicken flatbread, Salmon BLT, Block Mac, and more.

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The Kitchen by Cooking with Que

6529 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-462-4184; thekitchenbycwq.com
If you’re looking for great vegan lunch options, you’ll enjoy checking out The Kitchen by Cooking with Que. The Kitchen makes plant-based eating exciting, and with rotating options, you’re bound to not try the same thing twice.

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