Staying at the ALEO and was advised to check out WARDA, which is directly behind the B&B. The…read moreplace is beautiful and OH SO GOOD! I had a SHAKSHAKA BUN and now back home in VA trying to figure out how to make. Excellent taste, texture and feeling given to me!!!

Warda Pâtisserie is a hidden gem in Detroit worth seeking out even for a quick stop. I came in…read moreright before closing and picked up a mango cheesecake slice plus four financiers (mango black sesame, matcha strawberry, and hibiscus passion fruit). The mango cheesecake (4.5/5) is the reason I keep coming back. It's smooth, light, and creamy, with a bright citrusy zest running through the filling. The layer of mango purée is bright and clean, and it pairs perfectly without tipping the dessert into overly sweet territory. The financiers (4/5) are also a treat! Deep brown-buttery and nutty flavor, with a tender crumb and a light fruit jelly on each that adds just the right lift and contrast. On top of it all, the service is great! A real standout pâtisserie experience in the city and I'll need to seek out their new location.

I only tried one thing but it was darn good. It was the confetti birthday cake. I loved it. I had…read moreto let it sit out for about an hour (I don't like my cake cold) and then it was moist and yummy. I would go back and try more things.

probably closer to a 4.5. If I were going to get diabetes, I would want it to be because of this…read moreplace. I am such a sucker for dessert spots, and this place seems to do everything right. From their cakes and cookies, to their parfaits and macaroons, everything just hits. On a most recent visit, I tried their biscoff parfait and it was a show stopper. It was hard for me to enjoy my Matilda chocolate cake (though I managed) knowing that I had more biscoff parfait to eat. They do coffee and other assorted beverages as well, but those are just support for the real stars of the show here, their desserts. I cannot say one bad thing I have had here (though a friend of mine says their cinnamon rolls were underwhelming). OVERALL - a great ending to an evening, or a destination unto itself. Get some, now! CELEBRITY RATING - Jordan Peele

Give Thanks Bakery bakes up pure gold! The croissants taste like they came straight from a Parisian…read morecafé flaky, buttery perfection. Their chicken salad is another standout: fresh, flavorful, and perfect for a midday bite. Honestly, everything from the baked goods to the sandwiches is consistently delicious. I stop by at least twice a week, not just for the food, but to see Donya the heart and soul of the place. As the manager, she's become a friend to many of us who live in the building. Her energy is incredible, and she treats everyone who walks in like family. You'll leave with a full stomach and a smile, guaranteed. Oh and fun fact: Donya can sing the horns off a Billy goat. Seriously. If you stop by, ask her to sing you a song. You won't regret it!

Awesome sourdough!! Worth the drive…read more Made with the basics and not all the chemicals and additives harmful to us.

Was staying in Greektown in downtown Detroit for a wedding, and the hotel receptionist highly…read morerecommended this local bakery to check out. Monroe Street that it's located off of is under heavy construction currently so it may be a bit treacherous navigating the sidewalk outside, but the pastry shop remains open and continued to enjoy heavy foot traffic during the hour I was inside. The staff members are friendly and recommended the baklava as their most popular pastry, so I ordered one dipped with chocolate and pistachio, along with an iced latte. They had about five small tables along the wall for you to sit and eat at, but the benches are wooden and not the most comfortable for use as a study spot. My coffee was nothing to write home about, but the baklava was flaky and very sweet, definitely one of the best I've tried. They had a huge variety of other pastries too, and if they all taste as good as they look, would be worth checking out too.

I went with my friend here for a birthday dessert celebration. He loves carrot cake and red velvet…read morecake so we grabbed a slice of both. The carrot cake looked delightful but the slice of red velvet looked a little dull. When it was time to indulge we started with the red velvet slice and discovered it was a waste of calories if you're a red velvet fan - the cake was dry and the cream cheese icing was anticlimactic. On the other hand the carrot cake was amazing - super moist and got a 2 thumbs up. In addition I will say the staff was very friendly and patient especially with our loads of questions. I will go back but the red velvet will not be purchased again. Also I love the overall look and feel of this bakery but do wish it had more seating.

Came for the coffee, stayed for the leather goods and stunning space. First time in Detroit and…read moreheard about this lovely cafe. Walked in and immediately loved that they carried mountain valley water. Ordered a coffee at the cafe. Wandered the space enjoying all the handmade leather goods. The barista was kind enough and delivered the coffee to me. Cafe and shopping, can't complain. Worth the trip and souvenir from Shinola.

The Shinola cafe is inside of the flagship Shinola store. It is located across the street from some…read morecute shops as well. Come and get your coffee fix here. I got a mocha and the temperature and texture was perfection. Perfectly warm and not too hot. The barista was very nice and friendly.

Seems to have went downhill since moving from Willis St. Staff is not aware of specials. Today's…read morevegan carrot muffins tasted day old and disappointing for it being $5. I ordered cookies, a scone and tea this morning. Please note that Thursday morning special is only until 11am or right before. I went a few weeks back at 11:30am and staff said "I guess it stopped and switched over." Today was the special pricing for most of it. I also ordered a veggie quiche that came with dressed greens. I would not recommend as it was excessively salty. The spinach seemed to not be chopped and layered near the top. I wish I had stopped at the sweets. Best part whether special or not was the cookies. I don't know if they are baked daily or not, but they were kept in a plastic containers. The space is small, but dining at the Jolly Pumpkin tables is allowed. The management doesn't clearly care because staff is not fully trained. I tried emailing feedback on the Thursday special and no reply after 2 weeks or so.

Hmmmm... such a great experience last year and then the last three were all…read more Maybe I'm ordering the wrong stuff lately We had the avocado toast, biscuits & gravy and the quiche yesterday - breakfast is fairly remarkable at the Woodward location but a little sad here (see pics) also the 2 boozy coffee drinks we left unfinished Bought the "day old" chocolate cookie pack (even asked if it was one day old or longer) and we had tot grow them out (DEF older than one day ) Saving grace was bonbonbon for dessert (next door candy shop) Service was a miss (as it was the last few times as well Makes me sad- these peeps were Cass Corridor long before it was cool

I enjoy getting the almond chocolate croissant. It is hard to find croissants with almond paste…read morearound here. It would be nice if there was another way to buy them other than Saturday mornings at the farmer's market.

Perfect croissants and pains au chocolat! On our one try,…read morethe almond croissants did not impress. Will definitely be back to try out the other wares.

Betty makes my Caramel Frappuccino and my day perfect every time I come! she always has a huge…read moresmile on her face that you can even see through her mask She's a delightful woman who knows how to do her job well and even has my drink ready for me sometimes before I even get to the kiosk. The other ladies that work with her in the morning are awesome as well! I give this place five smiles lol

Since some of the restaurants at MotorCity Casino are closed on Monday and the buffet price is $49…read moreper person on Mondays (for the seafood buffet), my Mother-in-law and I opted to go elsewhere for dinner on our recent visit but couldn't catch the shuttle to our event until 6 p.m. so we wanted a little nibble to tide ourselves over. The pastries at Sweet Ride looked irresistable so we stopped there. I got a little bit of sticker shock when they told me how much I owed them for one cupcake and one eclair -- $9 (each was $4.50). We probably would've skipped it if we'd realized how pricy they were. The cupcake was incredibly decadent and delicious (encased in a milk chocolate shell, inside were a layer of whipped cream and layer of chocolate ganache atop a moist and delicious cupcake). The custard in the eclair was overly rich and the dessert itself too chilled to be especially enjoyable. On a future visit, I'd split the decadent cupcake two ways and skip the eclair.

Awesome! Felt like I was in Europe! The bread was unbelievable! Definitely worth a visit and we…read morewill be back!

Not sure how I haven't reviewed my favorite downtown bakery yet. My absolute favorite spot to grab…read morea sweet (or savory!) treat. Their croissants are seriously some of the best I've had outside of France and they have such a wide variety of options it's hard to pick what you want! Their breakfast sandwiches on their croissants are soooooo so so good my stomach growled just thinking about them. Service is always super quick and friendly, I've never had to wait longer than 5 minutes. Lots of seating available in a clean space with lots of windows which make it the perfect spot to chill on a day spent in the city or on a lunch break!

One of the best bagel sandwiches I've had. The bagel had a great chew and flavor to it. I had the…read morerosemary sea salt bagel but they have a variety of other bagels as well. It was a filling sandwich. I can't wait to try the other ones. The ice matcha latte was also delicious.

This is such a cute and cozy place!! Service was friendly from the first interaction, so that was a…read moreplus. I enjoyed a toasted salt bagel with cream cheese, and a white mocha, as well as one of their vegan chocolate chip cookies. All top notch! The ambience is warm, with communal tables and benches, a sofa, and a few cozy chairs. What a nice place to spend any part of a day! I don't live in Detroit, but this will def be on my list of places to visit when I return!!