25 things to eat in Detroit before you die

By Metro Times editorial staff on Sat, Aug 10, 2019 at 1:03 pm

There are plenty of stellar restaurants in Detroit, and some of them have come up with some truly to-die-for dishes. From beignets covered in raspberries and dark chocolate to corned beef egg rolls, these are all of the Detroit specialties that you must try at least once before heading off to that great Dream Cruise in the sky.

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Smoked Chicken

Taqueria El Rey
4730 Vernor Hwy., Detroit
In a 2010 article, we said El Rey is “Detroit’s king of chicken,” and to this day, there are no lies detected. Saucy and smokey, the chicken at Taqueria El Rey is covered in spices and is anything but bland.

Photo via Serena Maria Daniels

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“The Works”

Beignets 2 Go
Food truck, check website for schedule
Beignets’ fresh and hot French doughnuts are a game changer, especially “The Works” order. With raspberry and dark chocolate topped with a thick coat of powdered sugar, nothing could be better than this hot take.

Photo via Beignets / Facebook

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Corned Beef sandwich

Bread Basket Deli
Multiple locations
Each week, Bread Basket rolls through more than 24,000 pounds of corned beef, which owner Al Winkler tells us is the most of any restaurant in the nation. The sandwiches come stacked high with nine ounces of the meat. Photo via Bread Basket Deli / Facebook

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Dark Sea Chocolate Shake

Treat Dreams
4160 Cass Ave., Detroit
Putting the adorable store name aside, Treat Dreams is one of Midtown’s greatest spots for creamy ice cream, with great vegan options as well. Our kryptonite, though? The Dark Sea Chocolate Shake. All chocolate, no play.

Photo via Treat Dreams / Facebook

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Salmon Tower

LeCulture Cafe
1428 Gratiot Ave., Detroit
The Salmon Tower comes topped with shrimp and crab meat in a flavorful and creamy sauce, and the dish is paired with both mashed potatoes and spinach. The savory dish is a favorite among pescatarians.. Photo via Le Culture Cafe / Facebook

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