These Detroit-area eateries have closed in 2023

By Layla McMurtrie on Thu, Jul 13, 2023 at 8:00 am

Low sales, retirement, lingering effects of COVID-19, and scandal are reasons these local restaurants’ stories have ended. Others are a mystery.

Losing a familiar local eatery can be sad whether in the community for generations or quickly opened and closed.

In 2022, many Detroit area restaurants closed their doors. Here are 25 that have said goodbye to us in 2023. Luckily, a few are only temporary.

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Facebook, Avalon Bakery

Avalon International Breads

422 W. Willis St., Detroit

Due to increased rent, Avalon International Breads left their home base in January, where the Midtown staple had resided since the ’90s. The original bakery temporarily closed to move right around the corner to 411 W. Canfield. The new location is now open, along with Avalon’s two other locations in Detroit, as well as one in Royal Oak and one in Ann Arbor.

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Facebook, Corden Chocolates

Corden’s Candy Carousel

26300 Michigan Ave., Inkster

After a long-run of 105 years, this family chocolate-making business closed its doors.

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Facebook, Greek Islands Eatery

Greek Island Eatery

306 S. Main St., Plymouth

This family-favorite breakfast restaurant started off the year sadly, closing its doors on Jan. 16.

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Lee DeVito

26 Burger Kings

A local franchise owner decided to shut down all 26 of his metro-Detroit Burger King locations in March, resulting in over 400 jobs lost. In April, Michigan cannabis brand Stiiizy offered to hire every employee who was laid off.

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Facebook, Cravings Dessert Lounge

Cravings Dessert Lounge

2643 Ellsworth Rd., Ypsilanti

This authentic Arabic dessert spot closed earlier this year. A falafel store called Lazeez Eats with new ownership has now opened in the space.

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