Downtown Hot Spots – NFL Draft Edition 

Downtown Detroit is bustling with a plethora of businesses, restaurants and services, many of which will be open as the NFL Draft heads to Downtown Detroit. Whether you’re a Detroit resident or visitor, check out some of the delectable offerings located right in our city’s center.

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Dessert & Sweet Treats 

• JoJo’s Shake Bar – 88 W Columbia St, Detroit, MI 48201  
• Good Cakes & Bakes – 22 W Columbia St, Detroit, MI 48201 
• Canelle by Matt Knio – 45 W Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 
• Bon Bon Bon Downtown Detroit – 1435 Farmer St Suite 120, Detroit, MI 48226 
• Milk & Froth Ice Cream – 535 Griswold St Ste 112, Detroit, MI 48226 
• Huddle Soft Serve – 2 John R St, Detroit, MI 48226 
• Mr. Dips – located in Parker’s Alley – 19 E Grand River Ave., Detroit, MI 48226 

Brunch 

• San Morella – 1400 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 
• Hudson Cafe – 1241 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226  
• Dime Store – 719 Griswold St #180, Detroit, MI 48226 
• Cadillac Square Diner – 101 Cadillac Square, Detroit, MI 48226
• 7Greens – 1222 Library St, Detroit, MI 48226
• Avalon Cafe and Bakery – 1049 Woodward Avenue, Detroit 48226

Shopping/Retail 

• Somerset Collection’s Luxury Locker Room – located in the Metropolitan Building above The Detroit Shoppe 
• Threads and Legs – located in First National Building near Besa/Lunch Time 
• Lip Bar Flagship Store – 1444 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48226 
• Le Labo – 1232 Library St, Detroit, MI 48226  –
• Busted Bra Shop – 1425 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48226 (Kitty to make sure they’re open during Draft) 
• Nike Community Store – 1261 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226  
• Lululemon – 1459 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48226   
• H&M – 1505 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 
• Gucci – 1274 Library St, Detroit, MI 48226 
• Girl Boss Fashions – 111 Monroe St, Detroit, MI 48226 
• Greyson Clothier – 1500 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 
• Heritage Optical – 87 Monroe Street, Detroit, MI 48226
• Bonobos – 1417 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226
• Simmons & Clark Jewelers – 1535 Broadway St, Detroit, MI 48226

Downtown Eats 

• Savannah Blue (Contemporary Soul Food) – 1431 Times Square 
• Frita Batidos (Cuban Street Food) – 66 W Columbia St, Detroit, MI 48201 
• Union Assembly (classic American fare) – 2131 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201 
• Besa (Adriatic fare) – 600 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 
• Town House (Upscale American fare) – 500 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48226 
• Adelina (Italian-Mediterranean cuisine) – 1040 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 
• Lunchtime Global (soups, salads and more) – located inside First National Building – 660 Woodward Ave #110, Detroit, MI 48226 
• Greenwich Time Pub (British-inspired watering hole) – located on 130 Cadillac Square, 48226 
• 7Greens Detroit Salad Co. – 1222 Library Street, Detroit 48226
• Andiamo – (Italian Restaurant) – 400 Renaissance Center, A-03, Detroit 48243

• District 78 – 78 W Adams Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 – near Grand Circus Park 
• Checker Bar Detroit (Arcade bar) – 124 Cadillac Square, Detroit, MI 48226 – – near Campus Martius Park and Cadillac Square 
• Cadillac Square Diner (local American Diner) – 101 Cadillac Square, Detroit, MI 48226 – near Campus Martius Park and Cadillac Square 
• Mike’s Kabob Grill – 719 Griswold Street 
• Chipotle (Mexican Restaurant) – 630 Woodward Ave Suite 620, Detroit, MI 48226 
• Statler (Modern French Restaurant) – 313 Park Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 – near Capitol Park 
• La Pecora Nera – (Authentic Italian Deli) – 1514 Washington Blvd. 
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• Leila – (Lebanese Restaurant) – 1245 Griswold St, Detroit, MI 48226
• La Lanterna – (Northern Italian Restaurant) – 1224 Griswold St, Detroit, MI 48226 
• Le Supreme – (French Restaurant) – 1265 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226 
• ZuZu (Asian Restaurant) – 511 Woodward Ave suite 100, Detroit, MI 48226 
• Table No. 2 (fine dining restaurant) – 1045 Brush St, Detroit, MI 48226 
• Grand Trunk Pub – 612 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 
• Sexy Steak (fine dining steak house) – 1942 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 
• Central Kitchen + Bar (Contemporary American fare) – located inside First National Building – 660 Woodward Ave #4A, Detroit, MI 48226 
• Old Shillelagh (Irish Pub) – 349 Monroe St, Detroit, MI 48226 
• Anita’s Kitchen – (Mediterranean Fare) 150 W Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48226  
• Maru Sushi & Grill (Japanese Restaurant) – 160 W Fort St, Detroit, MI 48226  
• Fishbone’s (Cajun fare) – 400 Monroe St #8th, Detroit, MI 48226 
• Applebee’s Grill + Bar (American fare) – 333 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 
• Penny Red’s (fried chicken spot) – 1445 Farmer St, Detroit, MI 48226 
• Sweetwater Tavern (food and spirits) – 400 E Congress St, Detroit, MI 48226 
• Sloppy Crab (seafood restaurant) – 519 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48226  
• Buddy’s Pizza – 1565 Broadway St, Detroit, MI 48226 
• Mootz Pizzeria + Bar – 1230 Library St, Detroit, MI 48226
• American Coney Island – (historic Coney Island Restaurant) 114 W Lafayette Blvd.
• Lafayette Coney Island – (classic Coney Island Restaurant) – 118 W Lafayette Blvd.
• Parc Restaurant – (refined contemporary Detroit cuisine) – 800 Woodward Ave. (make your reservations for the following week to enjoy delectable cuisine)
• Lumen Restaurant – (modern American cuisine) – 1903 Grand River Ave
• Vincente’s – (Cuban cuisine) – 1250 Library St., Detroit, MI 48226
• Vertical – (Wine bar and restaurant) – 1538 Centre St., Detroit, MI 48226 
• Basement Burger Bar – 1326 Brush Street, Detroit 48226

Drinks and Experiences 

• Gilly’s Rooftop (sports bar) – 1550 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 
• Tin Roof (live music bar) – 47 E Adams Ave St, Detroit, MI 48226 
• Cliff Bells (jazz club) – 2030 Park Ave, Detroit, MI 48226  
• The Shelby Speakeasy – 607 Shelby St, Detroit, MI 48226  
• Cafe D’Mongo’s Speakeasy – 1439 Griswold St, Detroit, MI 48226 
• Citizen Yoga – 1224 Library Street 
• Crossfit in the D – 110 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 
• House of Pure Vin (wine tasting room) – 1433 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226  
• Woodhouse Spa – 1447 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 
• One Mike Comedy Club – 1331 Broadway St, Detroit, MI 48226 
• Monarch Club – 33 John R St Penthouse, Detroit, MI 48226 
• The Skip – located in The Belt Alley 
• Five Iron Golf (Golf, Bowling + Food) – 600 W. Lafayette, Detroit, MI 
• Next Level Video Arcade –  1201 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI

Detroit Gear 

• Detroit vs. Everybody – 44 W Columbia St, Detroit, MI 48201 
• Born in Detroit (Pop-Up Shop) – 1275 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 
• Spectacles Detroit – 230 E Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 
• Xhibition Clothing Store – 1251 Griswold, 48226 
• MDen Detroit (college sports gear) – 55 W Columbia St, Detroit, MI 48201 
• Hot Sam’s (classic Detroit menswear) – 127 Monroe Street 
• City Slicker Shoes – 300 Monroe St, Detroit, MI 48226 

Click here to check out our full Downtown Business Directory for more details.