Cheese is one of the loveliest things in the world. If you’re hungry and only something cheesy will hit the spot, these are some of the richest, cheesiest dishes in all of metro Detroit. Bon appétit.

Cheese Fries Shake Shack 660 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-672-0501; shakeshack.com Located right near Campus Martius Park, Shake Shack is a modern burger joint known for their mouthwatering crinkle-cut fries. Their cheese fries, made with a blend of cheddar and American cheese, can be paired with a milkshake or a burger for a satisfying meal. Photo via Shake Shack / Facebook
Cheese Fries Honest John’s 488 Selden St., Detroit; 313-832-5646; honestjohnsdetroit.com Honest John’s offers an extensive sandwich selection, plus both cheese and chili cheese fries. Photo via Honest John’s Detroit / Facebook
Fondue Melting Pot 888 W Big Beaver Rd., Troy; 248-362-2221; meltingpot.com Known for its wide variety of fondue, the Melting Pot is sure to have something for everyone. From Wisconsin cheddar to fiesta fondue, you and your friends can surely dip until your heart’s content. Photo via The Melting Pot Restaurants / Facebook
Mac and Cheese Clarkston Union Bar + Kitchen 54 S Main St., Village of Clarkston; 248-620-6100; clarkstonunion.com With antique pews and handcrafted wooden furniture, Clarkston serves cheesy goodness in a beautiful setting. Photo by Michael Harlan Turkell courtesy of Clarkston Union
Mac and Cheese Rock City Eatery 4216 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-265-3729; rockycityeatery.com Rock City Eatery offers a stylish and cozy interior, plus craft beer and New American dishes for artisan cheese meals. Photo via Rock City Eatery / Facebook
Saganaki Golden Fleece 525 Monroe St., Detroit; 313-962-7093; goldenfleecedetroit.com Golden Fleece serves classic Greek food in the center of Greektown. Plus, they’re open late, meaning you can order flaming hot cheese no matter the hour. Photo via Golden Fleece Detroit / Facebook
Nachos Alley Taco 418 W Willis St., Detroit; 313-818-0067; alleytaco.biz This Mexican spot is located in Midtown and serves nachos with their house-made tortilla chips. As for cheese, the nachos include both cotija and mozzarella. Photo via Alley Taco / Facebook
Nachos Detroit Fleat 1820 E 9 Mile Rd., Ferndale; 248-607-7611; detroitfleat.com At Detroit Fleat, the loaded nachos include queso, chorizo, tomatoes, radish, jalapeño, and cotija cheese. Photo courtesy of Detroit Fleat
Mozzarella Sticks Second Best Bar 42 Watson St., Detroit; 313-315-3077; secondbestdetroit.com This Detroit Bar is a friendly neighborhood spot with an extensive drink menu. Their popular fried mozzarella sticks would make a great pairing with any of their draft beers or specialty cocktails. Photo via Second Best Detroit / Facebook
Vegan Cheese Platter Greenspace 215 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale; 248-206-7510; greenspacecafe.com This vegan cafe presents a whole menu of plant-based alternatives that can be enjoyed by meat-eaters, vegetarians, and vegans alike. Their two cheese boards include cashew cheeses along with a fruit medley. Photo via Greenspace Cafe / Facebook
Cheese Platter Mongers’ Provisions 4240 Cass Ave. #111, Detroit; 313-651-7119; mongersprovisions.com With locations in Ferndale and Detroit, Monger’s Provisions crafts extensive cheese platters for the Metro Detroit area. Aside from a variety of cheeses, their boards also include crackers and other small snacks. Photo via Monger’s Provisions / Facebook
Cheese Platter Traffic Jam & Snug 511 W Canfield St., Detroit; 313-831-9470; trafficjamdetroit.com In addition to their standard menu items, this downtown also carries specialty platters for catering. Their cheese platter makes a great snack for you and nineteen of your closest friends. Photo via Traffic Jam & Snug
Cheese Curds HopCat 4265 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-769-8828; hopcat.com Served with avocado-ranch dressing, the cheese curds at HopCat are a must-try item. Photo via Hop Cat / Facebook
Pizza PizzaPapalis 553 Monroe St., Detroit; 313-961-8020; pizzapapalis.com Best known for their deep-dish pizza, PizzaPapalis is an award-winning pizzeria with locations spread throughout Michigan. Their selection of pizzas can be topped with a variety of cheeses, including classic mozzarella, feta, or goat cheese. Photo via PizzaPapalis / Facebook
Pizza Loui’s Pizza 23141 Dequindre Rd., Hazel Park; 248-547-1711; louispizza.net This Detroit pizzeria offers deep-dish style pizza along with other Italian favorites. If you are a cheese lover, don’t be shy and ask for extra cheese on your pizza for a small upcharge. Photo via Loui’s Pizza / Facebook Credit: Photo via Loui’s Pizza / Facebook
Cheesecake Lucki’s Cheesecakes 7111 W McNichols Rd., Detroit; 313-340-9285; luckischeesecakes.com With over 40 flavors of cheesecakes, Lucki’s Cheesecakes has something for everyone. Photo via Lucki’s Cheesecakes / Facebook
Dragon Eggs Union Street Detroit 4145 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-831-3965; unionstreetdetroit.com This downtown restaurant puts a unique spin on cheese-stuffed items. Their signature “Dragon’s Eggs” are battered chicken breast stuffed with gorgonzola cheese and placed on top of a Caesar salad with mandarin oranges and bleu cheese. Photo via Union Street Detroit

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