Diners' Choice: Great for brunch restaurants in Detroit / Eastern Michigan

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Updated May 05, 2025

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Babo - Detroit

4.9

4.9 (535)

$30 and under

American

Detroit

About the restaurant

An homage to owner Kris Lelcaj’s father, “babo” (slang for “dad” in Albanian) is a gourmet, all-day diner in Midtown Detroit. We will feature a menu comprised of creative, artisanal takes on comfort food classics that will be served up in a bright, lively ambiance.
We pride ourselves on carrying products of the highest quality and social responsibility from local, small batch producers. We will serve our guests, team members and community with a brand of unmatched hospitality. We will cultivate a dining experience that is as remarkable and unique as the city we call home.

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Jennifer

Dined on May 4, 2025

This is such a cute restaurant and the food is great too! We look forward to coming back and trying different things the next time we are over by the DIA!

Soul Cafe

4.9

4.9 (199)

$30 and under

American

West Bloomfield

About the restaurant

The Soul Café provides a mouthwatering kosher menu featuring gourmet soups, salads, sandwiches pizzas, pastas and more in a warm and relaxed environment. Complete with a community table, fireplace and outdoor dining the Soul Café provides an excellent opportunity to meet friends, get some work done or grab a quick bite.

The Café is part of Friendship Circle's Soul Projects, which focuses on providing vocational opportunities to adults with special needs. The Café teaches adults with special needs the skills of food prep, cooking, hosting and serving.

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BlackmanVIP

Dined 5 days ago

We had a great Mothers Day Brunch. The food was fresh and the delicious.

The Hudson Cafe - Detroit

4.8

4.8 (1824)

$30 and under

American

Detroit

About the restaurant

The Hudson Cafe serves Breakfast, Brunch, and Lunch in Downtown Detroit seven days a week!

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Micah

Dined 5 days ago

Food was great, even gave my mom flowers when we got there. Great first impression

Central Kitchen + Bar

4.8

4.8 (658)

$30 and under

American

Detroit

About the restaurant

Central Kitchen + Bar features contemporary American cuisine in a casual and welcoming environment. With recognizable bar food serving as the foundation for our menu, our executive chef has given a new spin to the classics, upgrading them with inventive taste combinations using local and seasonal ingredients. Guests will be pleased to see that we have something that appeals to everyone. From the selection of our purveyors of produce and meats, to creating our own infusions for our hand crafted cocktails, we are committed to offering our guests the highest quality products from start to finish.

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Derek

Dined 5 days ago

An outstanding location, increased only by the quality of seasonal food. Went for Mother's Day Brunch and there was nothing we wanted for. Definately coming back when the menu changes to see what else Chef has up their sleeve.

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The Hudson Cafe - Troy

4.7

4.7 (267)

$30 and under

Breakfast

Clawson

About the restaurant

We are ready to break ground on our next adventure! That’s right, Hudson Café is coming to TROY!

Founded in 2011, The Hudson Café was born in the heart of Detroit just before the city’s much-publicized revival began. Located on Woodward Avenue between Grand River and State St, our name is a nod to the iconic Hudson’s department store and Detroit’s heyday as a bustling, cosmopolitan city. We have been blessed ever since to watch the city progress and grow around us.

Our mission is simple: to celebrate the diverse, hustling, resilient city of Detroit and its people by consistently providing amazing food and a stellar experience. Our expansive menu has something for everyone--whether it’s our take on the famous Maurice salad that your grandparents remember from Hudson’s, a heaping stack of pancakes for the dessert-for-breakfast person in your life, or Mickey Mouse pancakes for the little ones--we’ve got you covered.

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Lisa

Dined 7 days ago

Everyone was so friendly, wait staff attentive. The best part is the food was fresh and very hot. Made everything delicious

The Hudson Cafe - Northville

4.6

4.6 (628)

$30 and under

Breakfast

Livonia

About the restaurant

IN THE HEART OF NORTHVILLE
Our mission is simple: to celebrate the diverse, hustling, resilient city of Detroit and its people by consistently providing amazing food and a stellar experience. Our expansive menu has something for everyone: whether it’s our take on the famous Maurice salad that your grandparents remember from Hudson’s, a heaping stack of Cinnabun pancakes for the dessert-for-breakfast person in your life, a Voodoo benedict for those who love an adventurous take on an old classic, or Mickey Mouse pancakes for the little ones, we’ve got you covered.

Founded in 2011, born in the heart of Detroit just before the city’s much-publicized revival began. Located on Woodward Avenue between Grand River & State St, our name is a nod to the iconic Hudson’s department store, which was located directly across the street on Woodward Avenue, and Detroit’s heyday as a bustling, cosmopolitan city. We have been blessed ever since to watch the city progress & grow around us.

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Cynthia

Dined 2 days ago

If you have not been here for breakfast or brunch, you should really try this place out. Our food was awesome and you can have a cocktail, too!

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Dogwoods Kitchen and Bar

4.6

4.6 (100)

$30 and under

American

Auburn Hills

About the restaurant

Dogwoods Kitchen and Bar is inspired by Chef Oscar Gonzalez who has always had a love for food and community.

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JohnVIP

Dined 5 days ago

First time eating at Dogwoods and we will be back. Food was served quickly even though they were pretty busy. Good menu options and what we ordered was all pretty good.

Lily’s & Elise

4.5

4.5 (80)

$30 and under

Afternoon Tea

Ferndale

About the restaurant

Lily's & Elise is a Tea House that specializes in the premium service of French-style afternoon & high tea. Serving fresh pastries and small plates, Lily’s and Elise is located on the historic Livernois Avenue of Fashion in Detroit, Mi.

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Jason

Dined 5 days ago

Went for Mother’s Day Brunch. First time here, it was a very pretty dining room…my wife loved it. They had a buffet that was very good with a nice variety of food, desserts, fruit, etc. My wife and kids loved the variety of teas they offered and the service and staff were extremely attentive and very nice. Will go back when we can order off the standard menu. But it made for a really nice Mother’s Day with our family.

Zola Bistro

4.3

4.3 (847)

$30 and under

Contemporary French / American

Ann Arbor

About the restaurant

Zola Bistro is a modern, independently owned and operated bistro serving breakfast, lunch and dinner on Ann Arbor’s East Side.

Our menus are inspired by flavors and recipes borrowed from European and Mediterranean cultures and cuisine, including some Turkish recipes. We are committed to sourcing the most fresh and the highest quality ingredients available and supporting local businesses, farms and suppliers.

Zola Bistro’s seasonal menus emphasize organic and local produce, dairy, eggs, poultry, meat and seafood.
Our full service bar features artisanal cocktails, local craft on draft and a rotating wine selection that has been selected from various small production vineyards throughout the world.

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DAVID

Dined on Mar 12, 2025

We love ZB, but a little criticism can be helpful. The food, generally, is excellent, the wait staff are attentive. BUT, it is exceptionally noisy, even when half full. It’s difficult to have a conversation at times, and the noise level diminishes the ambience. An investment in sound dampening would go a long way. Otherwise, 5 stars.

Rose House

4.2

4.2 (258)

$30 and under

Breakfast

Shelby Township

About the restaurant

Are you in the mood for a mouthwatering brunch that will leave you feeling satisfied and energized? Look no further than Rosehouse Brunch! We offer a wide range of classic breakfast and lunch options that are sure to tickle your taste buds and brighten your day. Proper attire is required. All checks will be charged an automatic 20% gratuity. No split checks.

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Kim

Dined 6 days ago

Wonderful Mother’s Day experience! Our waitress was wonderful, friendly and accommodating. Making sure she took photos for us to remember our day together!!

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