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Detroit Marathon Weekend: Places to Eat

The Detroit Marathon is quickly approaching, which means it’s time to start planning your weekend. Having lived in the city for the past year, I have curated a list of my favorite places to eat in Detroit.

Good news, there is no big game the day of the marathon so restaurants won’t be as busy as usual! Nonetheless, if you eat downtown or drive a few minutes to Corktown or Midtown, make sure you have someone call ahead, make a reservation, or send someone to get a table.

Pro tip: order ahead through DoorDash and find a bench or one of the many tables around downtown to eat!

For Carb Loading

downtown

Andiamo: Italian restaurant on the Detroit Riverfront

San Morello: Wood-fired dishes, pizza, and handmade pasta


midtown

Marios: Detroit’s oldest Italian restaurant

She Wolf: Contemporary Italian food


Post Race Bites

downtown

Buddy’s Pizza: Authentic Detroit style pizza since 1946

Karls: 60’s style diner with traditional American food in the Siren Hotel (get the chicken tenders!)

Central Kitchen and Bar: Creative American comfort food (the fries are AMAZING!)

Union Assembly: Outrageous mac and cheese (need I say more?)


midtown

Detroit Shipping Company (midtown): Restaurant collective featuring six Detroit originals

Honest Johns: Laid back place for American classics

HopCat: Local craft beer bar

Slows To Go: Detroit BBQ favorite

Smith and Co.: Brewpub with new-American food


corktown

Green Dot Stables: Sliders and beer


Post Race Drinks

downtown

The Skip: Open air cocktail bar in the Belt Alley

Candy Bar: 1940’s art deco intimate bar

Brakeman: American beer and rec hall

Beer Exchange: Beer Bar with dynamic pricing, based on supply and demand


midtown

Bronx Bar: Neighborhood bar (get the mozz sticks with ranch!)

Cobbs Corner Bar: Old school bar and music lounge

Old Miami: Rustic bar with live music


Something Quick

Want to stay close to the finish line? Check out these unique places for a quick bite after the race.

ShakeShack: For burgers and shakes

Mr. Dips: More burgers and shakes (get the loaded fries!)

Penny Red’s: Chicken and potato wedges

Iggy’s Eggies: Breakfast sandwiches and burgers

Sweet Treats

downtown

Mr. Dips: Fun cones and shakes

Huddle Soft Serve: Delicious soft serve custard in a cute window

Cannelle: A French patisserie


midtown

Treat Dreams: Micro-creamery with homemade ice cream

Coffee

downtown

Dessert Oasis

Cannelle

Roasting Plant