7 Famous Detroit Foods That Give Love And Flavor To The City | Detroitisit (2024)

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The Detroit pizza scene is an attraction in itself. Yes, Chicago has established their signature style, but Detroit-style deep-dish pizza is one of the most iconic. Distinctive from its Chicago counterpart in several ways, Detroit-style deep-dish pizzahas spongy crusts, caramelized cheese edges on all sides with toppings, and sauce on top. Buddy’s isn’t the only famous pizzeria chain serving square perfection. Since the 1940s, pizzerias likeLoui’s,Cloverleaf, and Niki’s supply locals and visitors with more of their favorites. Located at 17125 Conant St Detroit, MI 48212.

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BETTER MADE SNACK FOODS

Famous Detroit foods are as simple as a bag of chips and pork rinds. For over 90 years, Better Made is the only large-scale chip manufacturer remaining in the city. Like any successful brand or business, they are constantly reinventing their products. In 2020, its new flavors included dill pickle chips, jalapeno cheddar-flavored popcorn, and peanut butter-filled pretzels. You don’t have to be a Detroiter to get your hands on the brand. Better Made is sold all over Michigan. View their site HERE. Located at 10148 Gratiot Ave Detroit, MI 48213.

MERCURY BURGER & BAR

Famous Detroit foods consist of original twists on traditional foods and innovative drink flavors. Two of Detroit’s invented drinks are served at Mercury. The Hummer milkshake is a boozy concoction with Kahlúa and a swirl of fresh whipped cream. The Boston Cooler features a Detroit original — Vernor’s ginger ale — in an ice cream float. Located at 2163 Michigan Ave Detroit, MI 48216.

CHEF GREG’S SOUL-N-THE WALL

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A list of famous Detroit foods isn’t complete without Detroit Sandwiches. They come with high standards. Boogaloo Wonderland at Chef Greg’s Soul-N-the Wall is too legendary to not try. The hoagie is topped with beef, tangy red sauce, American cheese, and caramelized onions. This hole-in-the-wall’s signature dish is a nod to an original recipe at the now-shuttered Brothers Bar-B-B-Q. The magic touch of the late “Boogie Wonderland” songwriter Allee Willis is felt in the atmosphere. Click HERE for more info. Located at 10009 Curtis St Detroit, MI 48221

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SLOWS BBQ

Haven’t satisfied your Detroit sandwich appetite yet? Visit Detroit’s first “new” BBQ spot for the Yardbird Sandwich is one of the most popular items on the menu for clear reasons. The smoky barbecue flavors of this restaurant on Michigan Avenue are brewing through the city. Pulled, smoked chicken is coated in sauce and piled onto Zingerman’s bread along with sauteed mushrooms, cheddar, and applewood bacon. Click HERE to view their site. Located at 2138 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216.

Maria Kornacki

Maria Kornacki is a longtime Metro Detroit resident, adopted from Brazil. She holds a BA in Creative Writing from Eastern Michigan University and is a former contributor to three other online publications. You can find her poems scattered around the internet. She's probably out walking a Schnauzer/Scotty Terrier mix named Rico right now or making art.