The most important brunches in Detroit right now

Marrow

1400 Porter St., Detroit; 313-338-8008
This butcher-centered eatery in West Village greets you with a cool, modern interior when you walk in. If you’re looking to be a little adventurous, Marrow offers menu items like tongue and, you guessed it, marrow. Brunch menu items include lamb yakitori scramble, turnip cake with XO sauce, and coconut grains. Photo from Marrow / Facebook

Otus Supply

345 E. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale; 248-291-6160; otussupply.com
Not only does Otus Supply offer a creative weekend brunch menu, but they also serve it up each Sunday with live music — but back to the food. Homemade pop tarts and cinnamon crunch-sourdough pancakes for those with a sweet tooth or two, and breakfast pizza, honey peppered bacon, and shakshouka (that’s teres major, tomato stew, and poached egg, with feta and pita) for anyone wanting something on the heavier side. Oh, and they have boozy breakfast drinks that will earn anyone who dares partake a mid-day, post-brunch nap.
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PJ’s Lager House

1254 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-961-4668
Detroit staple PJ’s Lager House hosts music acts at night, and a killer brunch during weekend daylight hours. The bar is a haven for vegetarians and vegans, who often come in seeking the tofu scramble and other scrumptious menu items, and there’s also plenty of items for the meat-eaters who stop in to dine. Come for the food, stay for the casual and inviting atmosphere. Photo from PJ’s Lager House / Facebook

Punch Bowl Social

1331 Broadway St., Detroit; 313-749-9738
For those who want to play while they eat, Punch Bowl Social offers an attractive brunch option. The restaurant serves up entertainment with its food in the form of arcade games and bowling. Come for gastropub food and then stay for the fun. Photo from Punch Bowl Social / Facebook

San Morello

1400 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-209-4700
San Morello offers high-quality Italian food from Andrew Carmellini, a James Beard Award-winning chef. The brunch menu offers cold-pressed juices, wood-fired pizza, breakfast spaghetti, and eggs al forno. Photo from San Morello / Facebook

Selden Standard

3921 Second Ave., Detroit; 313-438-5055
Selden Standard offers a seasonal, shared plate experience. The restaurant has a wood-fired oven and sources from local farms, and the feel of the interior is rustic and casual. Check out their website to find their regularly updated brunch menu items. Photo from Selden Standard / Facebook

The Block

3919 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-832-0892
This casual eatery in Midtown knows how to do brunch. The restaurant offers tons of mouthwatering options like spiked hot cocoa, applewood smoked bacon, spiced apple french toast, and more flavorful items to make your taste buds feel alive. Photo from The BLOCK Detroit / Facebook

The Emory

22700 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; 248-546-8202
Brunch shouldn’t be complicated. Enter, Ferndale’s The Emory which keeps brunch deliciously sweet and simple. Whether you’re interested in the breakfast pierogis grilled raspberry pound cake, there are sweet and savory options on this menu for everyone. Emory also offers the Impossible burger for those who haven’t tried it yet, and there’s a Bloody Mary bar for those who want to kick back and let their hair down. Photo from The Emory / Facebook

The Morrie

511 S. Main St., Royal Oak; 248-216-1112
You can have the pleasure of listening to live music while you brunch at the Morrie. This quintessential neighborhood spot offers American bar cuisine and lovingly made cocktails. Popular items include the smoked cheddar biscuits and chorizo gravy, spicy kale shakshuka, and the Nashville hot chicken and waffle stack. Photo from The Morrie / Facebook

The Whitney

4421 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-832-5700
The historic castle-like building along Woodward Avenue in Midtown also houses one of the city’s more upscale dining experiences — and The Whitney even dazzles for brunch. Billed as a “three-course mansion brunch,” The Whitney offers some light bites in the first course like granola, berry, and yogurt parfait, and some luxe options for entree like Napa Valley king crab scramble and prime rib hash. As for desserts, taste a trio of mini pastries, white chocolate and strawberry torte, or the award-winning carrot cake.
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Union Street

4145 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-831-3965
This bistro located in the heart of downtown has an art deco decor and offers a wide breadth of menu and beer options. Seating is available for large groups and the brunch menu does not disappoint. Offerings include strawberry jam and black pepper glazed thick bacon, char grilled fliet medallions, and bruleed brie and berries. Photo from Union Street / Facebook

Woodbridge Pub

5169 Trumbull St., Detroit; 313-833-2701
Brunch at this popular neighborhood pub is carefully made to order. Most of the food is grown or sourced within five miles of the restaurant because it’s cultivated relationships with urban farmers and local purveyors in order to get fresh and local ingredients.. The pub offer the oft-craved brunch items like French toast or a Monte Cristo, along with some exciting options for the vegetarians in your life, like the Thai Peanut Tofu or the Irish Tofu Scramble. Photo from Woodbridge Pub / Facebook

The Apparatus Room

250 W Larned St, Detroit, MI 48226; 313-800-5600
If you’re seeking a chic and modern place to brunch, the Apparatus Room could be the place for you. The restaurant offers New American cuisine with a Midwestern take. If you’re curious about what blueberry sourdough pancakes taste like, or maybe you’d like to try some duck and sweet potato hash, then stop in for a bite. Photo from Detroit Riverfront Facebook

Batch Brewing Company

1400 Porter St., Detroit; 313-338-8008
Batch offers elevated gastro pub fare at reasonable prices, along with tasty craft brews. Menu items include thai chili chicharrones, ribeye bolillo, and season arancini. Photo from Batch Brewing Company / Facebook

Beans & Cornbread

29508 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield; 248-208-1680
Beans & Cornbread brings Southern cooking the metro Detroit in a big way. Come hungry to this upscale dining experience, and leave full of delicious menu items like Louisiana-style gumbo, sweet potato muffins, and salmon croquettes. Photo from Beans & Cornbread / Facebook

Bistro 82

401 S. Lafayette Ave., Royal Oak; 248-542-0082
If you’re looking to feel extra fancy while you eat your first meal of the day, Bistro 82 might be the place for you. The sophisticated and modern restaurant offers French cuisine and cocktails, and has continued to receive accolades in the five years it’s been operating. Photo from Bistro 82 / Facebook

Cafe Muse

418 S. Washington Ave., Royal Oak; 248-544-4749
Cafe Muse isn’t kidding around. The Royal Oak stalwart offers decadent brunch treats like stuffed French toast with mascarpone, orange rum raisin pancakes, a short rib and grilled three cheese sandwich, and more. If you’re looking to feel fancy and eat a delectable meal, there’s an opportunity for both here. Photo from Cafe Muse / Facebook

Cafe Zola

112 W. Washington St., Ann Arbor; 734-769-2020
Cafe Zola offers eaters something refreshing and different and different menu items reflect cultures and cuisines from around the world. Visit this eaterie if your palate wants to be surprised and delighted by the unexpected. A big treat for crepe fans is the wide variety of sweet and savory crepes offered here. Photo from Cafe Zola / Facebook

Cliff Bell’s

345 E. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale; 248-291-6160; cliffbells.com
What is brunch without a little jazz? Cliff Bell’s serves up a hearty selection of brunch staples like chicken and waffles, hash, and some more decadent offerings like lobster benedict and Moules Frites (mussels, white wine, and sea salt fries.)
Photo from Cliff Bell’s / Facebook