Detroit Vegan Soul

Think you can’t have a good meal without meat on the menu? A good vegetarian dish makes even a die-hard, meat-and-potatoes fan forget one of their staples is missing. Whether you’re vegetarian or not, you can get your daily allowance of fruits and veggies at one of these metro Detroit vegetarian and vegan restaurants.

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This year, Feb. 12 is Fat Tuesday, the last day before the season of Lent where many Christians refrain from indulgent treats. For Detroiters it’s better known as Paczki Day, when local bakeries serve up dozens of traditional Polish pastries as a last chance to enjoy a sweet treat. Whether or not you observe Lent, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to try a “paczek,” as a single Paczki is called.

Detroit’s best restaurants don’t just give you great food — they deliver the right ambiance for any occasion imaginable. If you’re looking for a sweet spot to take that special someone for Valentine’s Day, an anniversary or to pop the “big question,” try a location off our list of some of the most romantic restaurants in metro Detroit.

Whether it’s cake, cookies or pastries you fancy, the Motor City has something to satisfy your sweet tooth. Here are some of the best places to get dessert in Detroit.

On these chilly, dark December mornings, there’s no better way to warm your bones than a potent cup of caffeine—and whether you take your coffee black or with a delicious dose of flavored syrup, Detroit’s best coffeehouses have got your back.