Detroit's greatest Sunday Brunches.
So lately I have been really digging on Sunday brunch. The best part is dragging our sorry, dirty, smelling like whisky and gingerale, post-sass selves into these fine establishments and scaring the people who are actually dressed nice because they just got out of church. Following please find my favorite Detroit (and surrounding area) Brunch locales. In no particular order, mind you.
La Dolce Vita - 17546 Woodward Ave., Detroit
LDV was my first brunch experience with the motly crew I now enjoy the company of most Sundays. It was summer, last year. We sat at a large table inside, enjoyed the neverending Mimosa's and listening to bands and djs play on the patio, where we frequently escaped to smoke cigarettes. I remember having something non-brunch like, because they were out of the vegetarian eggs benedict or something that I wanted. It was noodles of some kind, and it was delicious. The atmosphere was pretty good, we had an "in" with a bartender and got many mimosas, and there were these really cute kids outside dancing to the music.
Atlas Global Bistro - 3111 Woodward Ave. Detroit
Very nice place, great food, lots of mimosas. I remember the only bummer was that we were largely ignored as the only people there not in their Sunday best and noses in the air. A lot of times at brunch there will be at least a couple tables of hipsters, at least some people you feel "get" the concept of going out all night dancing or drinking and coming to brunch to let the sweet sweet champagne and orange juice gently pull them out of their hangover. At Atlas we were outsiders. Scorned for our dirty alcoholism. Maybe not the best place for us, but the food and location are great.
the Majestic Cafe - 4120 Woodward Ave. Detroit
The Majestic Complex in general will always hold a special place in my heart, as I've been frequenting it since I was 18 and going to "punk rock bowling mondays" sneaking drinks in the bathroom. Brunch at the Cafe is nice because the food is great (mmm dirty eggs) and the smattering of post-church people is outweighed by the still-drunk young folk. I have had experiences there with my waitress forgetting our coffee, bringing cold food and ignoring us, which almost made me want to never go back, but its just too good and there is a waiter there who is very nice, and cute, which is a bonus.
Frittata - 236 S Main St, Clawson
This place, although a little far from detroit (15-20 minutes North on 75.. 14 mile) does make an amazing Frittata. Very small, cozy, with horrible art on the walls, I used to always be happy to go here. Unfortunately I may never go back because our last experience was so horrible. We get there, and sit down, and the waitress immediately does not seem very friendly. She asks about drinks and one of my friends goes "Can I have a coffee please" and she says "maybe" and looks back at the kitchen. We are like welllll is it yes or no because coffee is completely necessary. and she mumbles that the kitchen is closing down and she has to make more. ok bitch, either you are serving us or not we dont give a shit if the kitchen is closing. Then someone says "i'll have a hot tea" and she says "what kind we have black, green.." and continues listing and he says "just regular" Which obviously if someone wants regular they want a black or orange pekoe tea, someone who isn't a tea fanatic. So the waitress says "Well we have black, green" and lists them all again! he gets fed up and says "give me a COFFEE" and she says "decaf?" she is being such a bitch to us that we all just got up and left, with her throwing up her arms and talking shit like "what??"
Sweet Lorraine's - [has a Detroit location/ but we went to the one on Southfield (Greenfield rd, N of 12 mile)] is where we went after we left Frittata.
It was a breath of fresh air. The waiter was nice, we got lots of coffee, and I had a delicious crepe filled with berries and cheese. MMMMM it was so so so good. Same as Frittata as far as the decor. Horrible! It's like a bunch of women artists from the early 90's exploded in there. But yes, the food is amazing, we were treated well, and it was a good experience other than the fact that they were out of a bunch of stuff (Turkey sausage.. and they almost were out of the crepes and ended up having just enough left to give us our two orders. I guess it's pre-made? who knows)
the food came out very fast too, which is odd for brunch. again, maybe it's pre-made or prepared. SW is also good because they use farmraised organic eggs, etc. No growth hormones at this place, everything is organic and natural and sometimes locally grown.
The Double EE -9 mile, Ferndale
The Double EE is not your typical brunch place. It is essentially a family diner, that serves breakfast all the time. But it is probably Ferndales best kept secret, and my favorite on this list. No eggs benedict or berry crepes here, but you can get an omelet the size of your head with a giant plate of hashbrowns and 2 pieces of toast for a mere 4 dollars. If you have not experienced the deliciousness of this neighborhood diner, you really need to.
Union Street -4145 Woodward Ave, Detroit
We headed over to Union Street once after we were going to go to the Majestic for the second Sunday in a row. We looked across the street, saw the giant "brunch" sign, and decided we needed a change. The food is great, the coffee is divine, and Dan is a friend and great waiter who works in the smoking section.
I understand I haven't given any info as far as the menu options, pricing, favorite dishes, etc etc,.. but this is just my recommendation to go and try some things. These are the places I like to go. This list is ever expanding, so if you know of any that I should not have left out, let me know and I'll check it out next time I go to brunch.
La Dolce Vita - 17546 Woodward Ave., Detroit
LDV was my first brunch experience with the motly crew I now enjoy the company of most Sundays. It was summer, last year. We sat at a large table inside, enjoyed the neverending Mimosa's and listening to bands and djs play on the patio, where we frequently escaped to smoke cigarettes. I remember having something non-brunch like, because they were out of the vegetarian eggs benedict or something that I wanted. It was noodles of some kind, and it was delicious. The atmosphere was pretty good, we had an "in" with a bartender and got many mimosas, and there were these really cute kids outside dancing to the music.
Atlas Global Bistro - 3111 Woodward Ave. Detroit
Very nice place, great food, lots of mimosas. I remember the only bummer was that we were largely ignored as the only people there not in their Sunday best and noses in the air. A lot of times at brunch there will be at least a couple tables of hipsters, at least some people you feel "get" the concept of going out all night dancing or drinking and coming to brunch to let the sweet sweet champagne and orange juice gently pull them out of their hangover. At Atlas we were outsiders. Scorned for our dirty alcoholism. Maybe not the best place for us, but the food and location are great.
the Majestic Cafe - 4120 Woodward Ave. Detroit
The Majestic Complex in general will always hold a special place in my heart, as I've been frequenting it since I was 18 and going to "punk rock bowling mondays" sneaking drinks in the bathroom. Brunch at the Cafe is nice because the food is great (mmm dirty eggs) and the smattering of post-church people is outweighed by the still-drunk young folk. I have had experiences there with my waitress forgetting our coffee, bringing cold food and ignoring us, which almost made me want to never go back, but its just too good and there is a waiter there who is very nice, and cute, which is a bonus.
Frittata - 236 S Main St, Clawson
This place, although a little far from detroit (15-20 minutes North on 75.. 14 mile) does make an amazing Frittata. Very small, cozy, with horrible art on the walls, I used to always be happy to go here. Unfortunately I may never go back because our last experience was so horrible. We get there, and sit down, and the waitress immediately does not seem very friendly. She asks about drinks and one of my friends goes "Can I have a coffee please" and she says "maybe" and looks back at the kitchen. We are like welllll is it yes or no because coffee is completely necessary. and she mumbles that the kitchen is closing down and she has to make more. ok bitch, either you are serving us or not we dont give a shit if the kitchen is closing. Then someone says "i'll have a hot tea" and she says "what kind we have black, green.." and continues listing and he says "just regular" Which obviously if someone wants regular they want a black or orange pekoe tea, someone who isn't a tea fanatic. So the waitress says "Well we have black, green" and lists them all again! he gets fed up and says "give me a COFFEE" and she says "decaf?" she is being such a bitch to us that we all just got up and left, with her throwing up her arms and talking shit like "what??"
Sweet Lorraine's - [has a Detroit location/ but we went to the one on Southfield (Greenfield rd, N of 12 mile)] is where we went after we left Frittata.
It was a breath of fresh air. The waiter was nice, we got lots of coffee, and I had a delicious crepe filled with berries and cheese. MMMMM it was so so so good. Same as Frittata as far as the decor. Horrible! It's like a bunch of women artists from the early 90's exploded in there. But yes, the food is amazing, we were treated well, and it was a good experience other than the fact that they were out of a bunch of stuff (Turkey sausage.. and they almost were out of the crepes and ended up having just enough left to give us our two orders. I guess it's pre-made? who knows)
the food came out very fast too, which is odd for brunch. again, maybe it's pre-made or prepared. SW is also good because they use farmraised organic eggs, etc. No growth hormones at this place, everything is organic and natural and sometimes locally grown.
The Double EE -9 mile, Ferndale
The Double EE is not your typical brunch place. It is essentially a family diner, that serves breakfast all the time. But it is probably Ferndales best kept secret, and my favorite on this list. No eggs benedict or berry crepes here, but you can get an omelet the size of your head with a giant plate of hashbrowns and 2 pieces of toast for a mere 4 dollars. If you have not experienced the deliciousness of this neighborhood diner, you really need to.
Union Street -4145 Woodward Ave, Detroit
We headed over to Union Street once after we were going to go to the Majestic for the second Sunday in a row. We looked across the street, saw the giant "brunch" sign, and decided we needed a change. The food is great, the coffee is divine, and Dan is a friend and great waiter who works in the smoking section.
I understand I haven't given any info as far as the menu options, pricing, favorite dishes, etc etc,.. but this is just my recommendation to go and try some things. These are the places I like to go. This list is ever expanding, so if you know of any that I should not have left out, let me know and I'll check it out next time I go to brunch.
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