This east side establishment was born out of a blend of Asian and Latino culture and the menu reflects that. The globally-influenced menu features sections for all-day brunch offerings and weekend brunch. Try the chilaquiles with shredded chicken, red sauce, and melted chihuahua cheese or the Hawaiian-style Loco Moco with a beef patty, jasmine rice, gravy, chili sauce, onion strings, and an over-easy egg. To drink, on top of its boozy bar selection, Alma features an incredible vegan horchata. Make reservations online.

Alma Kitchen

For an elegant experience on the east side with the girls, Ivy Kitchen and Cocktails has it all: beautiful interior design, breakfast classics with a twist (fried chicken and waffles with bourbon maple syrup, French toast with berry compote and whipped mascarpone, whipped cheesy shrimp and grits), and a variety of cocktails and mocktails. Plus, brunch is also available on Fridays, for those who like to give their weekends a little kickstart. Online ordering is also available.

Norm’s Diner landed on the city’s east side from the creative minds of Elise Gallant and Danielle Norman. The casual and well-designed space features twists on diner breakfast staples like biscuits and chorizo gravy; a lox plate with rye toast and onion schmear; or for lunch, a crispy chicken cutlet with green goddess dressing; or a turkey club with an herby mayo spread and bacon from Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Meats. To drink, sodas, iced tea, and lemonade are available, as is drip coffee, orange juice, and a selection of malts and shakes. Be warned, Norm’s gets quite a bit of foot traffic, so when you arrive, leave your number with the host to be added to the waitlist, take a stroll around the block, and maybe do some window shopping, and your table will be ready before you know it.

Justine Castle Photography

This all-day brunch spot brought to the district by proprietor Frank Gjoka has an incredibly expansive menu, including 10 styles of omelets, a variety of eggs Benedict entrees, birthday cake french toast, griddled pancakes and crepes, more than a dozen sandwiches, pitas, salads, quesadillas, tacos, stir-fries, and much more. The spot does get crowded but the unfazed staff does a decent job at handling the high-foot traffic. Plan ahead and order online.

Farmer Frank’s

Parisian-inspired brasserie Le Suprême provides diners with indulgent, French-inspired bites — all set in the historic Book Tower skyscraper. Now featuring weekend brunch, with items like eggs Norwegian with smoked salmon, spinach, and hollandaise sauce; an avocado tartine with roasted tomato compote, smashed avocado, basil, and grated egg; or the Pain Perdu, consisting of brioche bread, vanilla anglaise, caramelized apples, and whipped crème fraiche. Reservations are available on Resy.

Fatima Syed

This Eater Award-winning destination in Corktown infuses the flavors of the Alps in a subtle, yet sophisticated presentation. Every Sunday, the restaurant opens at 11 a.m. and features a casual, yet splurgy brunch menu of sharable mountain cheeses, fondue, charcuterie, a selection of sweet or savory buckwheat crepes, an Austrian hash, or sweet strudel with apple and raisin. To drink, sip on a latte made with house pine syrup or select a seasonal boozy libation.

Rosa Maria Zamarrón

Named for the famous Detroit boxer, this restaurant serves all-day brunch seven days a week. The menu features Southern favorites, including cinnamon roll flapjacks, bananas foster French toast, bread pudding, key lime pie flapjacks, shrimp and grits, and, Joe Louis’s favorite — country-fried steak and cheese grits. The dining room is equipped with a replica of a large covered porch and decor throughout the space pays homage to the legendary fighter. This place can get crowded and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Skip the lines and order online for pickup.

Joe Louis Southern Kitchen

The north side of Detroit recently welcomed this all-day breakfast spot, featuring options suitable for folks on the way to work in the morning, to full-scale brunch and lunch. Expect bagels and nova lox, smoked salmon croquettes, pecan smoked bacon, kale quinoa tossed salad, and a variety of soups and chili. The dining area is casual and for visitors who want to take their breakfast with them, order ahead of time online.

Alejandro Ugalde Sandoval/See You Tomorrow

It’s a supermarket with a bountiful butcher’s counter on one side and a full-service restaurant on the other, featuring one of the best Mexican breakfast options in town. Chilaquiles in salsa verde, huevos rancheros, birria de chivo, weekend-only menudo and coffee, a variety of agua frescas, or margaritas and micheladas make for the ideal morning destination — whether for a morning meeting or the weekend hangover cure. Insider tip, add the house specialty, cecina — flavorful thinly cut beef — to a plate of chilaquiles verdes. The large dining area is an ideal destination for large families and also features a full bar. Plan ahead an order online.

Serena Maria Daniels/Eater Detroit

The kitschy, casual destination continues to include favorites, like the green eggs and ham with poblano pesto; the Cowboy Curtis with seared flank steak, “Wildwest” sauce and fried eggs; or the granola. The space itself offers a bit of nostalgic whimsy, with works of art prominently displayed and a subtle, vintage rock vibe. This petit space does not take reservations, so plan accordingly. Want to take your brunch to go? Carryout orders are available upon request.

This stylish all-day brunch option includes an expansive offering of croissants, while the food menu offers traditional American fare with dishes also influenced by Lebanese flavors. Brunch includes toast (ricotta, avocado, labneh, and salmon), sweet selections (beignets, chocolate praline French toast, and brown butter pancakes), and savory items (shakshuka, ful mudammas, and steak and eggs). The sprawling dining room provides plenty of seating for folks wanting to gather for a leisurely brunch. Find free parking a block south of Michigan Avenue on West Village Drive. The restaurant also accepts online orders.

The Great Commoner

What started out as a Novi coffee shop, Detroit native and owner Wendy Ringo has launched a brunch-friendly option downtown. Select from a New Orleans-inspired menu of classic options such as jambalaya, shrimp and grits, and po boys. The space has been in the works for some time. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ringo had plans to open in the city’s Jefferson Chalmers area. With the help of a Motor City Match grant, downtown now has another option for winding breakfast or brunch dates.

Sugah Please Breakfast Brunch Bar

Set within the space formerly occupied by Detroit Seafood Market, this bright and open and features nods to the city’s legacy in music and pop culture throughout with murals, paintings, and other decor. Expect brunch-worthy classics, such as chicken and waffles topped with grape-flavored butter, shrimp and grits, and deep-fried deviled eggs. Online ordering is also available.

Rosa Maria Zamarrón

A new brunch spot has landed in a 3,000-square-foot space in the city’s New Center area. Diners can take in brunchy classics with a halal twist, such as bacon made with beef or turkey, a za’atar grilled cheese sandwich, a Lebanese-inspired omelet filled with sujuk, and labneh toast topped with avocado, radish, dill, za’atar, and lemon zest. Online ordering is also available.

The Eater Award-winning Street Beet taps into that nostalgia associated with pulling up to a drive-thru window, but it leaves behind the baggage of animal products. The weekend brunch menu here includes fluffy breakfast biscuits filled with a peppery sausage alternative patty and ooey gooey vegan American cheese, Crunchywraps filled with walnut chorizo, dairy-free nacho cheese, and cashew sour cream. Wash it down with a frothy dairy-free milkshake. Take note that Street Beet will be relocating to Corktown later in 2025, in the space that for nearly a decade housed the flagship location for Bobcat Bonnie’s. Online orders are also available.

Rosa Maria Zamarrón

This east side establishment was born out of a blend of Asian and Latino culture and the menu reflects that. The globally-influenced menu features sections for all-day brunch offerings and weekend brunch. Try the chilaquiles with shredded chicken, red sauce, and melted chihuahua cheese or the Hawaiian-style Loco Moco with a beef patty, jasmine rice, gravy, chili sauce, onion strings, and an over-easy egg. To drink, on top of its boozy bar selection, Alma features an incredible vegan horchata. Make reservations online.

Alma Kitchen

For an elegant experience on the east side with the girls, Ivy Kitchen and Cocktails has it all: beautiful interior design, breakfast classics with a twist (fried chicken and waffles with bourbon maple syrup, French toast with berry compote and whipped mascarpone, whipped cheesy shrimp and grits), and a variety of cocktails and mocktails. Plus, brunch is also available on Fridays, for those who like to give their weekends a little kickstart. Online ordering is also available.

Norm’s Diner landed on the city’s east side from the creative minds of Elise Gallant and Danielle Norman. The casual and well-designed space features twists on diner breakfast staples like biscuits and chorizo gravy; a lox plate with rye toast and onion schmear; or for lunch, a crispy chicken cutlet with green goddess dressing; or a turkey club with an herby mayo spread and bacon from Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Meats. To drink, sodas, iced tea, and lemonade are available, as is drip coffee, orange juice, and a selection of malts and shakes. Be warned, Norm’s gets quite a bit of foot traffic, so when you arrive, leave your number with the host to be added to the waitlist, take a stroll around the block, and maybe do some window shopping, and your table will be ready before you know it.

Justine Castle Photography

This all-day brunch spot brought to the district by proprietor Frank Gjoka has an incredibly expansive menu, including 10 styles of omelets, a variety of eggs Benedict entrees, birthday cake french toast, griddled pancakes and crepes, more than a dozen sandwiches, pitas, salads, quesadillas, tacos, stir-fries, and much more. The spot does get crowded but the unfazed staff does a decent job at handling the high-foot traffic. Plan ahead and order online.

Farmer Frank’s

Parisian-inspired brasserie Le Suprême provides diners with indulgent, French-inspired bites — all set in the historic Book Tower skyscraper. Now featuring weekend brunch, with items like eggs Norwegian with smoked salmon, spinach, and hollandaise sauce; an avocado tartine with roasted tomato compote, smashed avocado, basil, and grated egg; or the Pain Perdu, consisting of brioche bread, vanilla anglaise, caramelized apples, and whipped crème fraiche. Reservations are available on Resy.

Fatima Syed

This Eater Award-winning destination in Corktown infuses the flavors of the Alps in a subtle, yet sophisticated presentation. Every Sunday, the restaurant opens at 11 a.m. and features a casual, yet splurgy brunch menu of sharable mountain cheeses, fondue, charcuterie, a selection of sweet or savory buckwheat crepes, an Austrian hash, or sweet strudel with apple and raisin. To drink, sip on a latte made with house pine syrup or select a seasonal boozy libation.

Rosa Maria Zamarrón

Named for the famous Detroit boxer, this restaurant serves all-day brunch seven days a week. The menu features Southern favorites, including cinnamon roll flapjacks, bananas foster French toast, bread pudding, key lime pie flapjacks, shrimp and grits, and, Joe Louis’s favorite — country-fried steak and cheese grits. The dining room is equipped with a replica of a large covered porch and decor throughout the space pays homage to the legendary fighter. This place can get crowded and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Skip the lines and order online for pickup.

Joe Louis Southern Kitchen

The north side of Detroit recently welcomed this all-day breakfast spot, featuring options suitable for folks on the way to work in the morning, to full-scale brunch and lunch. Expect bagels and nova lox, smoked salmon croquettes, pecan smoked bacon, kale quinoa tossed salad, and a variety of soups and chili. The dining area is casual and for visitors who want to take their breakfast with them, order ahead of time online.

Alejandro Ugalde Sandoval/See You Tomorrow

It’s a supermarket with a bountiful butcher’s counter on one side and a full-service restaurant on the other, featuring one of the best Mexican breakfast options in town. Chilaquiles in salsa verde, huevos rancheros, birria de chivo, weekend-only menudo and coffee, a variety of agua frescas, or margaritas and micheladas make for the ideal morning destination — whether for a morning meeting or the weekend hangover cure. Insider tip, add the house specialty, cecina — flavorful thinly cut beef — to a plate of chilaquiles verdes. The large dining area is an ideal destination for large families and also features a full bar. Plan ahead an order online.

Serena Maria Daniels/Eater Detroit

The kitschy, casual destination continues to include favorites, like the green eggs and ham with poblano pesto; the Cowboy Curtis with seared flank steak, “Wildwest” sauce and fried eggs; or the granola. The space itself offers a bit of nostalgic whimsy, with works of art prominently displayed and a subtle, vintage rock vibe. This petit space does not take reservations, so plan accordingly. Want to take your brunch to go? Carryout orders are available upon request.

This stylish all-day brunch option includes an expansive offering of croissants, while the food menu offers traditional American fare with dishes also influenced by Lebanese flavors. Brunch includes toast (ricotta, avocado, labneh, and salmon), sweet selections (beignets, chocolate praline French toast, and brown butter pancakes), and savory items (shakshuka, ful mudammas, and steak and eggs). The sprawling dining room provides plenty of seating for folks wanting to gather for a leisurely brunch. Find free parking a block south of Michigan Avenue on West Village Drive. The restaurant also accepts online orders.

The Great Commoner

What started out as a Novi coffee shop, Detroit native and owner Wendy Ringo has launched a brunch-friendly option downtown. Select from a New Orleans-inspired menu of classic options such as jambalaya, shrimp and grits, and po boys. The space has been in the works for some time. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ringo had plans to open in the city’s Jefferson Chalmers area. With the help of a Motor City Match grant, downtown now has another option for winding breakfast or brunch dates.

Sugah Please Breakfast Brunch Bar

Set within the space formerly occupied by Detroit Seafood Market, this bright and open and features nods to the city’s legacy in music and pop culture throughout with murals, paintings, and other decor. Expect brunch-worthy classics, such as chicken and waffles topped with grape-flavored butter, shrimp and grits, and deep-fried deviled eggs. Online ordering is also available.

Rosa Maria Zamarrón

A new brunch spot has landed in a 3,000-square-foot space in the city’s New Center area. Diners can take in brunchy classics with a halal twist, such as bacon made with beef or turkey, a za’atar grilled cheese sandwich, a Lebanese-inspired omelet filled with sujuk, and labneh toast topped with avocado, radish, dill, za’atar, and lemon zest. Online ordering is also available.

The Eater Award-winning Street Beet taps into that nostalgia associated with pulling up to a drive-thru window, but it leaves behind the baggage of animal products. The weekend brunch menu here includes fluffy breakfast biscuits filled with a peppery sausage alternative patty and ooey gooey vegan American cheese, Crunchywraps filled with walnut chorizo, dairy-free nacho cheese, and cashew sour cream. Wash it down with a frothy dairy-free milkshake. Take note that Street Beet will be relocating to Corktown later in 2025, in the space that for nearly a decade housed the flagship location for Bobcat Bonnie’s. Online orders are also available.

Rosa Maria Zamarrón