When talking about iconic combinations, most people might start with a classic like peanut butter and jelly or popcorn and a movie.
While those are cool and everything, the real iconic duo is weed and food — practically any food.
Anyone who has smoked or indulged in THC knows the munchies that accompany the high. But while your appetite may be ravishing, your elevated state makes food taste that much better.
We’ve gathered a list of our favorite places to eat while stoned.
Green Dot Stables
2200 W. Lafayette Blvd., Detroit; 313-962-5588; greendotstables.com
Nothing beats a $3 slider, and Green Dot is the perfect way to watch your pockets while satisfying your munchie cravings. Credit: Photo via Google MapsHonest John’s
488 Selden St., Detroit; 313-832-5646; honestjohnsdetroit.com
Wake and bake? Brunch at Honest John’s. Late night toke? Eat at Honest John’s. You get the best of both worlds. Honest John’s sign says it best: sobriety sucks. Credit:Honest John's / FacebookDetroit Cookie Co.
23421 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; 248-246-8060;detroitcookieco.com
Sometimes THC comes in cookie form, other times you have to buy it separately. This is the latter, but they’re combinations are guaranteed to leave you satisfied. Credit: Photo via Google MapsTaystee’s Burgers
10419 Ford Rd., Dearborn; 313-724-6535;taysteesburger.com
Taystee’s Burgers menu is what stoner dreams are made of. From coleslaw fries covered in barbecue sauce to mac and cheese balls and large, thick burgers, there’s a lot to choose from. Credit: Photo via Google MapsBuddy’s Pizza
17125 Conant St., Detroit; 313-892-9001; buddyspizza.com
Detroit-style pizza is like regular pizza, but square. Let your mind ponder over that while enjoying one of Buddy’s signature slices. Credit: Photo via Google MapsEureka Eatery
3080 N. Monroe St., Monroe; 734-457-4571; eurkeaeatery.com
If it’s chicken you want, it’s chicken you’ll get (and probably a milkshake, truffle fries, and mac-n-cheese, too). Credit: Photo via Google MapsStreet Sweets
2237 18 Mile Rd., Sterling Heights; 586-991-5380; streetsweetsdet.com
Maybe cannabis gives you a sweet tooth. That’s fine, Street Sweets dishes out funky and creative sweets as well as traditional Mediterranean delights for whatever flavor you’re feeling. Credit: Photo via Google MapsTrap Vegan
20198 Livernois Ave., Detroit;trapvegan.com
Just because your diet might be vegan, doesn’t mean your canna-cravings can’t get a juicy burger either. Credit:Photo via Trap Vegan / FacebookSweetwater Tavern
400 E. Congress St., Detroit; 313-962-2210; sweetwatertavern.net
Sweetwater marinates their wings, considered the best in metro Detroit, for 24 hours, giving your munchies monster a full dose of flavor. Credit: Photo via Google MapsBarcade
666 Selden St., Detroit; 313-285-9410; barcadedetroit.com
High plus food and pinball? Games are even more fun with a buzz. Credit: Photo by Steve NeavlingYogurt City
122 S. Main St., Royal Oak; 248-398-1999
Fro-yo and countless choices for toppings? Sign us up. Credit: Photo via Google MapsDetroit 75 Kitchen
4800 W. Fort St., Detroit; detroit75kitchen.com
What better way to feed your cannabis-infused appetite than with a menu whose sandwich names allow you to eat your way through the city? Credit:Photo via Detroit 75 Kitchen/InstagramDuly’s Place Coney Island
5458 W. Vernor Hwy., Detroit; 313-554-3076; facebook.com/DulysConeyIsland
A coney island that feels like home is all you need to combat the munchies. Credit: Photo via Google MapsFleetwood Diner
300 S. Ashley St., Ann Arbor; 734-995-5502 orderfleetwooddiner.com
Fleetwood Diner has a dish called “The Original Hippie Hash Breakfast” — need we say more? Credit: Photo via Google MapsL. George’s Coney Island
13635 W. McNichols Rd., Detroit; 313-342-6516
Is there anything that beats a late-night chilli cheese fries and wing ding combo? Probably not. Credit: Photo via Google MapsO.W.L.
27302 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak; 248-808-6244; owlwoodward.com
Whether you want breakfast or for dinner, this Mexican-American fusion is sure to keep you floating a little bit longer. Credit: Photo via Google MapsPie-Sci Pizza
5163 Trumbull St., Detroit; 313-818-0290; piescipizza.com
Pie-Sci offers vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy free options, so no matter what your taste buds identify as, youll be left satisfied. Credit: Photo via Google MapsSavvy Sliders
Multiple locations; savvysliders.com
Savvy Sliders offers a variety of sliders to choose from including Mediterranean, rib-eye, and chicken. Credit: Photo via Google MapsStarter’s Bar and Grill
18426 Plymouth Rd., Detroit; 313-837-3630; startersdetroit.com
Whether it’s catfish or lamb chops, or even alfredo, Starter’s is guaranteed to have something that’s guaranteed to fill you up. Credit: Photo via Google MapsBucharest Grill
2684 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit; 313-965-3111; bucharestgrill.com
A chicken shawarma is one of those foods that will never disappoint ever. Credit: Photo via Google Maps
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