Guidebook for Oak Park
Food Scene
Delicious, Michigan local food served in a charming atmosphere.
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The Corner Grill, Bar + Game Room
344 W Nine Mile RdDelicious, Michigan local food served in a charming atmosphere.
No frills, fresh baked bagels and homemade cream cheese. Fast and friendly service with a smile. I stop here before every road trip and any chance I can get!
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New York Bagel Baking
23316 Woodward AveNo frills, fresh baked bagels and homemade cream cheese. Fast and friendly service with a smile. I stop here before every road trip and any chance I can get!
Toast
23144 Woodward AveBest brunch in the neighborhood! Try the Bananas Foster coffee.
I dream about their Huevos Rancheros! They just expanded the dining room to seat twice as many folks!
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The Fly Trap a finer diner
22950 Woodward AveI dream about their Huevos Rancheros! They just expanded the dining room to seat twice as many folks!
Java Hutt
165 W Nine Mile RdA very laid back coffee shop for the less pretentious crowd.
The best Thai food in Michigan (in my own opinion). I always order the pad thai and thai iced tea, but everything is delicious!
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Bangkok Cafe
323 W Nine Mile RdThe best Thai food in Michigan (in my own opinion). I always order the pad thai and thai iced tea, but everything is delicious!
Best burgers on the planet!!! Order the sweet potato fries (one order can easily be shared by two people). There's also a HUGE beer list. I love this place.
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Redcoat Tavern
31542 Woodward AveBest burgers on the planet!!! Order the sweet potato fries (one order can easily be shared by two people). There's also a HUGE beer list. I love this place.
My boyfriend is a pizza snob and this is his favorite pizza place (and mine). Unfortunately, they won't deliver to my house (out of range). It's only a short drive to the restaurant.
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Green Lantern Pizza
28960 John R RdMy boyfriend is a pizza snob and this is his favorite pizza place (and mine). Unfortunately, they won't deliver to my house (out of range). It's only a short drive to the restaurant.
Detroit isn't exactly known for its BBQ, but this is THE place to go. Located in charming Corktown and across the street from the historic train depot, Slows always has a wait.
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Slows Bar BQ
2138 Michigan AveDetroit isn't exactly known for its BBQ, but this is THE place to go. Located in charming Corktown and across the street from the historic train depot, Slows always has a wait.
Every option (sliders, sides, soups and salads) is only $2-$3 so you can sample as many as you want. I like them all, but I get the poutine everytime. The cocktails are great too.
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Green Dot Stables
2200 W Lafayette BlvdEvery option (sliders, sides, soups and salads) is only $2-$3 so you can sample as many as you want. I like them all, but I get the poutine everytime. The cocktails are great too.
This bakery has the best chocolate torte. They have a wide assortment that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Located in the cute Greektown district, it's a must visit.
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Astoria Pastry Shop
541 Monroe StThis bakery has the best chocolate torte. They have a wide assortment that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Located in the cute Greektown district, it's a must visit.
Great coney dogs and fries. I always like to sit by the window at the narrow part of the restaurant, where the streets come together. It can get crowded on game days.
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American Coney Island
114 W Lafayette BlvdGreat coney dogs and fries. I always like to sit by the window at the narrow part of the restaurant, where the streets come together. It can get crowded on game days.
Great people watching and delicious coffee. They have a bar now, too.
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The Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company
3965 Woodward AveGreat people watching and delicious coffee. They have a bar now, too.
Whether you like them fried or raw, you'll like these delicious oysters. Sit outside and people watch.
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Tom's Oyster Bar
318 S Main StWhether you like them fried or raw, you'll like these delicious oysters. Sit outside and people watch.
You hand select your meats, veggies and sauces and then watch the masters cook them over a communal grill.
bd's Mongolian Grill
430 S Main StYou hand select your meats, veggies and sauces and then watch the masters cook them over a communal grill.
Order a Beirut plate and share with a friend. I recommend the fattoush salad and a carrot juice.
Beirut Palace Restaurant
105 S Main StOrder a Beirut plate and share with a friend. I recommend the fattoush salad and a carrot juice.
Red Fox English Pub
100 South Main StreetBest place in town to watch a soccer match on TV.
Best Mexican food in the area! I eat here about once a week! Margaritas are strong and delicious!
El Nibble Nook - Livonia
27725 Eight Mile RdBest Mexican food in the area! I eat here about once a week! Margaritas are strong and delicious!
Drinks & Nightlife
Many, many beers on tap and great food! My high school classmate is the chef! Highly recommend this place if you like craft beer (and who doesn't?!?).
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One-Eyed Betty's
175 W Troy StMany, many beers on tap and great food! My high school classmate is the chef! Highly recommend this place if you like craft beer (and who doesn't?!?).
HopCat
4265 Woodward Ave150+ beers on tap. Crack fries are pretty great, too.
Take a break from biking along the Riverfront and grab a cold beer at Atwater.
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Atwater Brewery & Tap House
237 Jos CampauTake a break from biking along the Riverfront and grab a cold beer at Atwater.
Shopping
Local craft market open on the weekends. A must visit!
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The Rust Belt Market
22801 Woodward AveLocal craft market open on the weekends. A must visit!
Essentials
My favorite grocery store. Delicious, GMO-free groceries at a fair price, and the best customer service on the planet!
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Trader Joe's
27880 Woodward AveMy favorite grocery store. Delicious, GMO-free groceries at a fair price, and the best customer service on the planet!
A great selection of locally made foods and organic produce. There's a great soup and salad bar, too.
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Western Market
447 W Nine Mile RdA great selection of locally made foods and organic produce. There's a great soup and salad bar, too.
Voted the best market in metro-Detroit. Great selection of organic produce and specialty items, but can be a bit pricey.
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Westborn Market
27659 Woodward AveVoted the best market in metro-Detroit. Great selection of organic produce and specialty items, but can be a bit pricey.
The largest selection of specialty items you will find in the area. Excellent meat, cheese and deli counters. A local family owns the business.
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Holiday Market
1203 S Main StThe largest selection of specialty items you will find in the area. Excellent meat, cheese and deli counters. A local family owns the business.
This is my favorite place to spend a Saturday morning. The stalls are lined with fresh produce, flowers, meats, and breads. Food trucks, antique stores and restaurants can make this an all-day event
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Eastern Market
This is my favorite place to spend a Saturday morning. The stalls are lined with fresh produce, flowers, meats, and breads. Food trucks, antique stores and restaurants can make this an all-day event
Arts & Culture
The casino is housed in a multi-level historic building (former home of Trappers Alley). Walk around the Greektown district and enjoy street performers and twinkly lights. Also, Saganaki (Opa!!)
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Greektown Casino
1211 Chrysler DrThe casino is housed in a multi-level historic building (former home of Trappers Alley). Walk around the Greektown district and enjoy street performers and twinkly lights. Also, Saganaki (Opa!!)
World class art museum. I took art classes here as a kid and I am still mesmerized as an adult. My favorites are the Great Hall (lined with suits of armor), mummies and the Renaissance paintings.
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Detroitin taideinstituutti
5200 Woodward AveWorld class art museum. I took art classes here as a kid and I am still mesmerized as an adult. My favorites are the Great Hall (lined with suits of armor), mummies and the Renaissance paintings.
Sightseeing
Detroit People Mover
At 25 cents, this is the best deal in town!
I've been visiting this zoo since I was a kid, and it keeps getting better. Check out the butterfly house and the polar bear exhibit. A new penguin house is being built and will open next year.
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Detroitin eläintarha
8450 W 10 Mile RdI've been visiting this zoo since I was a kid, and it keeps getting better. Check out the butterfly house and the polar bear exhibit. A new penguin house is being built and will open next year.
A must visit! See the bus where Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat, the theater chair that Lincoln was sitting in when he was famously shot, and Edison's studio where he invented the lightbulb.
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Henry Ford Museum Of American Innovation
20900 Oakwood BoulevardA must visit! See the bus where Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat, the theater chair that Lincoln was sitting in when he was famously shot, and Edison's studio where he invented the lightbulb.