Eats, places, spaces and must dos in Detroit, Go See Viva is your comprehensive list for all things Detroit, from a native and resident Detroiter active on the scene
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Venues for music lovers
Best Damn Cocktail bars
Buy Black - Retailers
Speakeasy vibes
Take me to brunch
Coffee and conversation
Venues for music lovers
Take a tour of the birthplace of Motown Sound
Motown Museum | Home of Hitsville U.S.A.
Where art and music collide for Detroit's ecletic and diverse creatives, taste makers and culture creators
Spot Lite Detroit
Intimate vinyl shop and wine bar in downtown with DJs spinning
Paramita Sound
Best indie music bar for a variety of musical performances and after parties
The Marble Bar
Indie theater and entertainment venue in Midtown
Home - The Magic Bag - Detroit's Premier Nightlife, Concert ...
Renowned music and entertainment venue in Downtown Detroit located moments away from Ford Field and Comerica Park
Home - Music Hall Detroit
The best place to catch local indie music artists and DJs and vibe with the music enthusiasts that love them
El Club: Home - Detroit
Enjoy the best jazz in town over dinner and cocktails. Every musician that's anyone performs at Cliff Bells
Cliff Bell's: Home
The oldest jazz venue in North America featuring some of the best soul food in Detroit
Baker's Keyboard Lounge | American Bar in Detroit, MI
Intimate cafe style entertainment venue named for the infamous Queen of Soul and R&B Soul legend, Aretha Franklin
Aretha's Jazz Cafe - Detroit
Located on the Detroit riverfront, The Aretha aka Chene Park is the go to venue for summer concerts in Detroit
The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre – Voted one of the top 100 ...
Ambient cocktail bar located in Detroit's North End neighborhood, Perfect meet up spot for a date and conversation or drinks with friends
Kiesling Detroit
Cozy cocktail spot in downtown Detroit's Corktown neighborhood. Great spirits selection where an array of premium cocktails and great conversation awaits
The Sugar House - Craft Cocktails Made Well - Detroit
High end curated cocktails with a cozy intimate back alley speakeasy vibe
Bad Luck Bar - Detroit
Located in the lobby of the Siren hotel, step nto the Candy Bar and be transported to candy pink coated confection inspired by the art deco vibes of 1930s LA meets disco era 1960s Miami
CANDY BAR, Detroit - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone ...
Buy Black - Retailers
Black owned retail businesses and stores
Vegan and cruelty free lipstick, make up and skincare for women of all shades. Formulated in and located in Detroit
The Lip Bar - Vegan Beauty with Easy to Use Products
For all things 313 shop Three Thirteen, the originators of 313 Day
Three Thirteen Store: DETROITS BRAND NAME
The hottest sneaker boutique in the game located in historic Eastern Market
Two 18 - Sneaker & Clothing Boutique
Trendy, virall online boutique located with locations in metro Detroit
Swank A Posh: Best Online Women's Fashion Clothing ...
Speakeasy vibes
Access Detroit's best bars and cafes with speak easy vibes
Groove to live music by local artists, karaoke and old school R&B with curated cocktails and a little soul. Located in Detroit's Grandmont Rosedale area, Miss Eva's is the new kid on the block making on Detroit's growing speakeasy scene
Miss Eva's | Detroit Speakeasy | 19566 Grand River Avenue ...
Cafe by day and speakeasy by night. Immerse yourself in this cafe + speakeasy on Detroit's east side moments away from Belle Isle
Cred Cafe
Take me to brunch
Must visit brunch spots for Sundays and any day
One of my favorite brunch staples located in Midtown across the street from the Detroit Institute of Arts. Dabo is your gourmet diner for artisanal comfort foods at breakfast and lunch time
babo detroit
Southern inspired breakfast spot with classic Detroit sports ties. Named for Detroit boxing legend Joe Louis aka the Brown Bomber and managed by son, Joe Louis II, Joe Louis Southern Kitchen features familiar breakfast fare and creaole infused dishes
Joe Louis Southern Kitchen - New Center, Detroit, MI
Woman led brunch house with a Parisian vibe and southern flair
Le Petit Dejeuner (@lepetit__dejeuner) - Instagram
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parcdetroit.com: HOME - Detroit
Coffee and conversation
Enjoy the best java in town at some of the best places to sip and socialize in Detroit
Perfect cafe to study, socialize, grab your next read and enjoy specialty drinks, pastries and yummy sandwiches. Locations in Detroit and Hamtramck.
Kitab Cafe
A cozy family owned cafe on John R Row combining coffee, art and community. Cafe Noir is a vibrant part of Detroit's North End and an emerging location for buying and viewing art
Café Noir
Start your day with pours and select homemade pastries. End your night with coffee inspired drinks like Spkrbox's delicious hand crafted espresso martini (highly recommend with tequila)
SPKRBOX
Hands down one of my favorite coffee houses in Detroit. The Congregation has something for everyone. From specialty lattes and hand crafted cocktails to locally curated bites and produce from the community garden. The calendar is full of events like ...
The Congregation
Cheesecakes and pastries to die for. Unusual and tasty lattes and coffee beverages mixed in with the usual suspects. Great place to study and socialize
Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters Detroit
My favorite hideaway to sketch, enjoy a latte, meet up with friends located on the ground level of the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA)
Dining & Shopping | Detroit Institute of Arts ...
Step down into this basement level cafe for a taste of sophistication with hand crafted cocktails and handpoured coffee drinks
Cafe Sous Terre
My favorite neighborhood perk located in Grandmont Rosedale neighborhood anchored in coffee and community. Highly recommend for coworking, meetups and hangouts
DETROIT ROSA CAFE
Mamma Mia Pizzeria
My favorite places to indulge in authentic Italian and Detroit style pizza
Authentic premium Italian style pies with fresh ingredients made to order. *Try their non-traditional pies and specials
Supino Pizzeria New Center
Trendy downtown pizzeria +bar
Mootz Pizzeria + Bar
Nestled in Midtown, stop in for the pizza, stay for the cheap drinks and karaoke
Shield's Restaurant Bar Pizzeria
Unusually gourmet pizza unlike anywhere else in Detroit
Pie Sci Pizza | Detroit | Oak Park
Afro Caribbean Soul Fusion
Highly recommended East African flavors straight from the Motherland. You'll enjoy authentic cuisine courtesy of Chef Mamba conveniently located between New Center and Milwaukee Junction, moments from downtown. Tell Mamba I sent you
Baobab Fare
A masterful blend of African and Caribbean flavors from Nigerian Chef Godwin. The food pairings are lively and so are the drinks. Stop in for dinner and a libation (full bar on tap) or pull up to cultural nights of spoken word and poetry. Also conven...
Yumvillage
One of the few food trucks worth pulling up to. Located on the Avenue of Fashion, Fork in Nigeria provides authentic Nigerian cuisine on the go.