For our family and friends from out of town, we want you to enjoy the city as locals. Here are some of our favorite spots to eat, drink, and explore.

Coffee

Detroit

The Congregation - A beautiful coffee shop built in a restored church building. This is one of the places we went on our first date!‍ ‍

Alba - an Albanian coffee shop known for their Alba egg sandie and wonderful coffee.

Saturn - a neighborhood staple, this is a can’t miss spot! Their coffee & sandwiches are to die for.

Royal Oak

Atomic Coffee - a dog-friendly, wonderful place to hang out and study. Jess has spent many hours angrily debugging code for her master’s degree in this spot!

Sabbath Coffee Roasters - this coffee shop has hipster vibes and some of the best coffee in town!

Birmingham

Cafe Origins - a unique hangout in downtown Birmingham with wonderful coffee, fresh squeezed juices, and pastries!

Food and drinks

Royal Oak

  • Johnny’s Speakeasy

  • beppé

  • OWL

  • Kaizen

Birmingham / Berkley

  • The Beverly

  • Wilders

  • Market North End

Sterling Heights

  • Trizest

Detroit

  • Le Suprême

  • Baobab Fare

  • Grey Ghost

  • Tall Trees Cafe

  • Chartreuse

  • Bev’s Bagels

  • Supinos

  • Standby

Ferndale

  • Comos

  • New York Bagel