20 restaurants that have opened in the Detroit area so far in 2022

By Metro Times editorial staff on Fri, May 20, 2022 at 4:32 pm

Many restaurants are still reeling from the pandemic, as made evident by the amount of restaurants we lost in 2021.

Things seem to be shifting as Detroit has not only gained some new food and drink options, but many local favorites were given second chances under new ownership.

Here are some restaurants that have opened, and reopened, so far in 2022.

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Breadless

2761 E. Jefferson, Suite A, Detroit; 313-474-2870; eatbreadless.com

Breadless is EXACTLY what you think it is, a breadless sandwich shop that uses leafy greens as a substitute for bread.

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Detroit Pizza Bar

7316 W. McNichols Rd., Detroit; 313-646-4601; facebook.com/detroitpizzabar

Detroit Pizza Bar is a Black-owned pizza joint located on Detroit’s west side. If that wasn’t great enough, the pizza place has a full service bar and a rooftop terrace.

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Bakehouse 46

318 S. Main St., Plymouth; 734-582-0500; bakehouse46.com

Bakehouse 46 is a cafe mashup between Blake’s Farms and Cupcake Station. Plymouth is the company’s latest location with a new Ann Arbor location slated to open in May.

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Ferndale Project

567 Livernois, Ferndale; 313-513-2200; ferndaleproject.com

The Ferndale Project first came to life in February 2020, but the opening was very shortlived thanks to the pandemic. The sister taproom to Eastern Market Brewing Co. had its official grand opening celebration back in March, two years after its first attempted opening.

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Detroit Central Market

1777 3rd Ave., Detroit; mgmgranddetroit.com

Detroit Central Market is a food hall concept inside MGM Grand Detroit. Detroit Central Market features four fast-casual restaurants — Fat Daddy’s Hot Chicken, Diablo’s Tacos, Grand Wok Noodle Bar, and The Corner’s Detroit-Style Pizza.

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Smith & Co.

644 Selden St., Detroit; smithandcodetroit.com

Smith & Co., a restaurant most known for its craft cocktails and brunch, reopened this year after having to close its doors for two years due to the pandemic.

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SuperCrisp

4830 Cass Ave.,Detroit; 313-474-8880; supercrisp.com

SuperCrisp is your new spot for your fried chicken sandwich fix. The karaage sandwich has an almost cult-like following, for good reason.

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Estia Greek Street Food

20871 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods; goestia.com

Estia Greek Street Food opened a third location in metro Detroit. The menu includes a choice of chicken, lamb, pork, or vegetarian. It also has four signature gyros, including the Edgy Veggie, Americano, Real Greek, and the Kota. The chain was launched in 2015 by cousins George Xenos and Paul Bittas.

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Culture Soul

24737 Eight Mile Rd., Detroit; leculturecafe.com

Early January, Le Culture Cafe announced on social media that it would be closing its doors. The close was short-lived as the owners introduced a new concept, with a similar menu, Culture Soul. The menu includes many of Le Culture’s signature dishes and is currently carry-out only.

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Bodega

2671 Brush St., Detroit; bodegamkt.com

Native New Yorkers, close your ears, Detroit got its first bodega. Located in Brush Park, Bodega Market offers locally sourced produce and meat, along with beer, wine, liquor, and other items. The store also sells breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and offers alcohol for consumption at a bar.

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The Statler Market

313 Park Ave., Detroit; statlerdetroit.com

The Statler, a French-American restaurant, opened in December 2021, but it’s new neighbor, The Statler Market, didn’t open until the top of this year. The market offers groceries, ready-to-eat meals, coffee, beer, and liquor. It also has a barista brewing fresh coffee and serving pastries and breakfast sandwiches in the morning.

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FlyTrap

22950 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; 248-399-5150; theflytrapferndale.com

The abrupt closure of The FlyTrap last September left many brunch goers confused and hurt. Well, the closing was only temporary as of March the Ferndale brunch staple reopened under new management — the owner of local chain Bobcat Bonnie’s, who say the menu will remain largely unchanged.

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Common Grill

112 S. Main St., Chelsea; 734-475-0470; commongrill.com

Common Grill was slated to close when its owners, Craig and Donna Common, announced their retirement plans for March. Well, the restaurant was acquired by Peas & Carrots Hospitality (who also own Ferndale’s Como’s), and resumed operation in early April.

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Hygrade Deli

3640 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-894-6620

Hygrade Deli, a local favorite known for its corned beef sandwiches, is now operating under new ownership. The deli went up for sale in 2021, and as of February, is now owned by Chuck Nolan, who also owns Cutters Bar & Grill.

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Buddy’s

5530 Sashabaw Rd., Suite B, Clarkston; 248-326-9082; buddyspizza.com

OK, we’re all familiar with Buddy’s, it’s the restaurant that put Detroit on the pizza map with our very own signature style. Buddy’s recently opened a new carryout location in Clarkston, he company’s 21st.

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Aratham Gourmet To Go

719 Griswold St., Detroit; 586-871-0917; aratham.com

Aratham Gourmet offers pre-made plant-based and organic meals to go. Their rotating menu includes a diverse array of options including a “lobster” po’ boy, tandoori cauliflower sandwich, breakfast bowls, and vegan meatloaf that are all made in-house.

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Hazel’s

1 Peabody St., Birmingham; 248-671-1714 ; eatathazels.com

At the beginning of this year, Hazel, Ravines & Downtown found itself rebranding as simply Hazel’s. The new name took effect when the restaurant re-opened back in January, and was a result of customers referring to the eatery by its shorter name.

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Condado

401 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor; 734-369-3172; condadotacos.com

Condado Tacos opened a new location in Ann Arbor. The build-your-own taco spot offers vegan an gluten-free options and specialty margaritas.

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Anchor Bar

450 W. Fort St., Detroit; 313-964-9127; anchorbardetroit.com

After two reopenings in 2019 and in 2021 under new management, Anchor Bar reopened for a third time in April, after closing its doors in January. With its latest return, the bar debuted new items including a fried chicken sandwich and baked mac and cheese.

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Charminar Biryani

111 W. Warren Ave., Detroit; 313-974-6236; charminarmi.com

Charminar Biryani Express opened in Detroit early this spring bringing Indian cuisine right across the street from Wayne State University.

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