Guidebook for Oak Park

Katie And Jeff
Katie And Jeff
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 Rd
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Delicious, 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 Ave
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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!
Best brunch in the neighborhood! Try the Bananas Foster coffee.
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Toast
23144 Woodward Ave
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Best 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 Ave
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I dream about their Huevos Rancheros! They just expanded the dining room to seat twice as many folks!
A very laid back coffee shop for the less pretentious crowd.
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Java Hutt
165 W Nine Mile Rd
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A 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 Rd
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The 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 Ave
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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.
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 Rd
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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.
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 Ave
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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.
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 Blvd
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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.
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 St
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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.
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 Blvd
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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.
Great people watching and delicious coffee. They have a bar now, too.
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The Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company
3965 Woodward Ave
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Great 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 St
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Whether 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 St
You 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 St
Order a Beirut plate and share with a friend. I recommend the fattoush salad and a carrot juice.
Best place in town to watch a soccer match on TV.
Red Fox English Pub
100 South Main Street
Best 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 Rd
Best 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 St
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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?!?).
150+ beers on tap. Crack fries are pretty great, too.
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HopCat
4265 Woodward Ave
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150+ 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 Campau
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Take 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 Ave
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Local 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 Ave
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My 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 Rd
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A 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 Ave
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Voted 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 St
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The 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
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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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Kasino Greektown
1211 Chrysler Dr
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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!!)
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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Detroit Institute of Arts
5200 Woodward Ave
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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.

Sightseeing

At 25 cents, this is the best deal in town!
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Detroit People Mover
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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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Detroit Zoo
8450 W 10 Mile Rd
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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.
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 Boulevard
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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.