Detroit’s women-owned restaurants everyone should have tried by now

By Layla McMurtrie on Fri, Mar 1, 2024 at 11:50 am

Detroit boasts a great culinary scene and an equally remarkable community of women. When these two elements mix, it results in some of the best restaurants, cafes, and businesses the city has to offer. However, the spotlight tends to shine more on male-owned establishments, which doesn’t always represent the rich culture of the city well.

In celebration of Women’s History Month and in tribute to the spirit of Detroit women, we have compiled a list of women-owned and co-owned restaurants that we think every Detroiter and visitor should have tried by now.

Tags:

Scroll down to view images

Page 2 of 2

Instagram, @_vamonos__

Vámonos

4444 W. Vernor Hwy., Detroit; instagram.com/_vamonos__

This community space in Southwest Detroit, opened in the last year by Denise Lopez Avila, offers fresh juices, tea, and coffee. Plus, it hosts weekly fitness classes, art events, and more, so you can make new friends or nourish your body while enjoying a good beverage.

21 of 26

Instagram, @eastside.roasterz

Eastside Roasterz

16555 Warren Ave., Detroit; instagram.com/eastside.roasterz

Currently located inside Next Chapter Books in Detroit’s Morningside neighborhood, this Black, LGBTQ+, and woman-owned coffee company plans to open its own brick-and-mortar right next to the bookshop later this year. For now, you can grab a coffee while you peruse for new and used books. The spot offers unique drink options made with housemade syrups, plus bags of beans that you can buy to enjoy at home.

22 of 26

Facebook / The Congregation

The Congregation

9321 Rosa Parks Blvd., Detroit; 313-307-5518; thecongregationdetroit.com

Opening just before the start of the pandemic, this former New St. James AME Church became a prime coffee shop and coworking spot in the city. Co-owner and manager Betsy Murdoch bought the building with the aim of creating a community space, and she has done just that. The Congregation serves up alcohol and coffee along with some food options. There is also a beautiful outdoor patio with plenty of seating for when the weather is warmer.

23 of 26

House of Pure Vin/Facebook

House of Pure Vin

1443 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-638-2501; houseofpurevin.com

Founders Regina Gaines, Terry Mullins, and Andrea Dunbar opened this trendy wine hub in the heart of downtown Detroit in 2015.

24 of 26

Facebook, Dime Store

Dime Store

719 Griswold St., Detroit; 313-962-9106; eatdimestore.com

This prime brunch spot, co-owned by Ann-Marie Murphy, Jeff Alexander, and Larry Kahn, was voted Best Diner in Wayne County in Metro Times’ Best of Detroit reader’s poll.

25 of 26

Bridget Ekis

Michigan & Trumbull

1331 Holden St., Detroit; 313-637-4992; michigantrumbullpizza.com

When Detroit natives Nathan Peck and Kristen Calverley moved to Pittsburgh in 2017, they could not find pizza that reminded them of home. So, they started making Detroit-style pizza for themselves and friends, finally opening Michigan & Trumbull as a Pittsburgh restaurant. In 2020, they returned home and opened a brick and mortar in Corktown, later moving to their current location at the Dreamtroit development.

26 of 26