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Discover These 6 Spots to Savor Soul Food in Detroit

Author Matt Christopherson
Original Photos taken in 2013 for my now closed restaurant eclectic soul food in Blue island IL. Fried Chicken Mashed Potatoes Greens cornbread 1 taken with canon 7D and 50mm lens

Detroit’s soul food scene is thriving with new additions and familiar favorites to the community’s culinary repertoire. From black-eyed peas and collard greens to fried chicken and sweet potatoes, you’ll find something on the menus here to whet your appetite. Explore the following six places you shouldn’t overlook.

Cornbread Restaurant & Bar

Serving Detroit for more than two decades, Cornbread Restaurant & Bar now maintains its own liquor license, allowing guests to enjoy a cocktail with their meal. Specialties on the menu include fried chicken and waffles, smothered pork chops, vegetarian options, and more. | 29852 Northwestern Highway, Southfield | 248-208-1680

Detroit Vegan Soul

This relatively new addition to the soul food scene offers vegan inspiration. Guests can come for comforting soul food favorites like hush puppies, “catfish” tofu, and smothered tempeh. | 19614 Grand River Ave. | 313-727-1973

Gus’ World Famous Fried Chicken

Its name says it all. In addition to the famous fried chicken, you can also enjoy fried okra, fried pickle slices, and sweet potato pie. | 4101 Third St. | 313-818-0324

Motor City Soul Food

This carryout soul food spot has gained a loyal following and plenty of word-of-mouth praises from individuals like Andrew Zimmern of the Travel Channel. Get your fill of fried chicken with okra, macaroni and cheese neck bones, and oxtail. | 12700 W. 7 Mile Road (Meyers) | 313-863-7685

SavannahBlue

SavannahBlue calls home to the second floor of Detroit’s Times Square. Items on the menu, described as a “Northern take on Southern comfort food,” include shrimp and grits, an Alabama chicken sandwich on brioche, and braised oxtail over risotto. | 1431 Times Square | 313-926-0783

Sweet Potato Sensations

This Old Redford neighborhood bakery and cafe offers plenty of sweet potato specialities for the pickings. In addition to its namesake pie, you can also find black-eyed pea and collard greens soup, plus salmon croquettes on the menu. | 17337 Lahser Road (Grand River Ave.) | 313-532-7996

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