Things To Do
Brunch, Lunch, & Coffee
Avalon Café and Bakery
A great sit-down or carryout spot for breakfast and lunch sandwiches.
Bar Rotunda
Located in The Book Tower lobby. Open all day for coffees, pastries, small plates, wine, and cocktails.
Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters
A cafe located in Capitol Park serving coffee, pastries, and desserts.
Iggy's Eggies
A walk-up window serving egg sandwiches & burgers.
Rocco's Italian Deli
A must for Italian sandwiches.
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Dinner
Grey Ghost Detroit
Located in Midtown, just across Woodward Ave from Basan. The best burger in Detroit!
HIROKI-SAN
A Japanese restaurant located in The Book Tower, serving rice, noodle, and sushi dishes.
La Lanterna
A casual Italian restaurant located in Capitol Park, a block away from the Book Tower, with bar seating and an outdoor patio.
Leila
A Lebanese restaurant located in Capitol Park with bar seating and an outdoor patio.
Le Suprême
A French restaurant located in The Book Tower, known for their cocktails and burgers.
Ottava Via
An Italian restaurant located in Corktown with bar seating and an outdoor patio.
San Morello
An Italian restaurant located on Woodward Ave, serving brunch, lunch and dinner.
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THINGS TO DO
Belle Isle
Walk around Belle Isle Park for scenic views of the Detroit skyline. Visit the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory or the Belle Isle Aquarium.
Detroit Institute of Arts
Visit the iconic art museum in the Midtown neighborhood.
Detroit RiverWalk
Head to Hart Plaza towards the water to walk along the Detroit River.
Eastern Market
Visit on Saturday for the year round farmers market from 6am-4pm.
Motown Museum
Motown's first headquarters and recording studio. It's recommended to buy tickets in advance.
Tigers Game at Comerica Park
Watch the Tigers play the Atlanta Braves at 1:10pm on Saturday.
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DRINKS
The Aladdin Sane
A cocktail bar located in The Book Tower.
Cafe D'Mongos Speakeasy
A dive bar Detroit staple with live music every weekend.
Sakazuki
A Japanese pub located in The Book Tower.
Second Best
A neighborhood sports bar with craft beer, cocktails and bar food. Located just across Woodward Ave from Basan.
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