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Detroit-style pizza at Loui’s Pizza in Hazel Park.
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Where to Eat and Drink in Hazel Park

From late-night eats at dive bars to finer dining at award-winning restaurants

by Eater Staff and Dorothy Hernandez Updated
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Detroit-style pizza at Loui’s Pizza in Hazel Park.
| Michelle and Chris Gerard
by Eater Staff and Dorothy Hernandez Updated

For a long time, the inner-ring, blue-collar suburb Hazel Park was known for not much else other than being the home of a race track and a handful of old-school restaurants. But in recent years, new restaurants and bars have moved in, spurring even more development and attracting visitors who may never have given the city east of Ferndale a second thought. Now Hazel Park is hot, but don’t call it a comeback — it’s been here for years. From the best Detroit-style pizza around to Thai food and burgers, here are eight great places to try in Hazel Park.

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Pi's Thai Cuisine

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This family-run restaurant features some of the freshest and tastiest Thai food around with friendly service. Aside from the usual takeout suspects such as pad thai and drunken noodles, there are options like deep-fried catfish in spicy red chili sauce. Spice lovers, beware: When they say extra hot, they mean EXTRA HOT. As in Pi’s comes with a warning label: “Pi’s Thai will not be held responsible for dishes ordered too spicy.”

24940 John R Rd, Hazel Park, MI 48030
(248) 545-4070
(248) 545-4070

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Kozy Lounge

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This family-owned neighborhood bar has been satisfying late-night munchies for more than 50 years. Kozy Lounge serves up big, juicy burgers and sandwiches like the One Night Stan (rib-eye, green pepper, mushroom, onion, Swiss cheese, and two fried eggs on a bun) that are perfect for those after midnight cravings. Work off the late-night snack by playing darts, pool, or shuffleboard and don’t miss the award-winning Kat Burger with jalapeños, bacon, Swiss cheese, and a touch of honey to balance the spice.

150 E 10 Mile Rd, Hazel Park, MI 48030
(248) 547-5017
(248) 547-5017

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Doug's Delight

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Chef James Rigato and pastry chef Kristina Conger teamed up to revive this John R. Road snack shack. The seasonal neighborhood hangout serves fun, lowbrow foods with subtle upgrades. Think: hot dogs with housemade kimchi or sauerkraut and Guernsey ice cream smashed between fresh cookies and cream puffs.

1108, 24110 John R Rd, Hazel Park, MI 48030
tater tots, a coney dog, curly fries covered in kimchi and onions, a cream puff, and a ‘90s-style paper cup with a blue drink inside Michelle and Chris Gerard

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Latido

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Latin American restaurant Latido filled the Joebar space last winter, trading dipped sandwiches for picadillo beef empanadas and tuna ceviche. Round out the meal with dulce de leche pudding or a strawberries and cream flan. The restaurant features a whole complement of cocktails with an emphasis on South and Central American spirits.

23839 John R Rd #1, Hazel Park, MI 48030
(248) 291-5711
(248) 291-5711

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This restaurant within a restaurant plays host to visiting chefs for pop-ups and longer residencies. Customers enter through a hidden door inside Latido into the the small, relatively raw space filled with communal seating. Diners can get a full view of the cooking and plating in the open kitchen before their meals hit the table. Keep track of ticket releases on social media and at the Frame website.

23839 John R Rd #2, Hazel Park, MI 48030
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Mabel Gray

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Chef James Rigato hasn’t been shy about his affection for Hazel Park, where he opened this Michigan-focused, new American restaurant in 2015. The food at this Midwest 38 member is expertly executed, highlighting locally grown and seasonal ingredients, but it’s far from stuffy. Feast on dishes such as baked oysters, ahi tuna crudo, and clams in green curry while sipping on perfectly paired wines and listening to Tupac. Reserve a seat in advance for larger groups or try for a seat at the bar, which is always open to walk-ins.

23825 John R Rd, Hazel Park, MI 48030
(248) 398-4300
(248) 398-4300
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Loui's Pizza

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Not much seems to have changed at this Hazel Park staple, and that’s okay because why mess with a classic? This Detroit-style square pizza is hearty (diners might require that knife and fork) with a perfectly charred yet buttery crust, melted cheese, and robust sauce. Pair it with a bottle of Chianti (customers can sign and hang the finished bottles) and some antipasto salad for the quintessential Loui’s experience.

23141 Dequindre Rd, Hazel Park, MI 48030
(248) 547-1711
(248) 547-1711
a sign at Loui’s Pizza surrounded by chianti bottles and family photos Michelle and Chris Gerard

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Brayz Hamburger

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After a night out on the town — or perhaps to start off your day — 24/7 burger shack Brayz hits the spot. Aside from old-school sliders, there’s also the Belly Buster burger with Thousand Island dressing and interesting shake flavors such as pineapple. Make sure to bring cash.

22941 Dequindre Rd, Hazel Park, MI 48030
(248) 542-8878
(248) 542-8878

Buster the Braying Donkey serving up a shake and fries

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Pi's Thai Cuisine

24940 John R Rd, Hazel Park, MI 48030

This family-run restaurant features some of the freshest and tastiest Thai food around with friendly service. Aside from the usual takeout suspects such as pad thai and drunken noodles, there are options like deep-fried catfish in spicy red chili sauce. Spice lovers, beware: When they say extra hot, they mean EXTRA HOT. As in Pi’s comes with a warning label: “Pi’s Thai will not be held responsible for dishes ordered too spicy.”

24940 John R Rd, Hazel Park, MI 48030
(248) 545-4070
(248) 545-4070

Kozy Lounge

150 E 10 Mile Rd, Hazel Park, MI 48030

This family-owned neighborhood bar has been satisfying late-night munchies for more than 50 years. Kozy Lounge serves up big, juicy burgers and sandwiches like the One Night Stan (rib-eye, green pepper, mushroom, onion, Swiss cheese, and two fried eggs on a bun) that are perfect for those after midnight cravings. Work off the late-night snack by playing darts, pool, or shuffleboard and don’t miss the award-winning Kat Burger with jalapeños, bacon, Swiss cheese, and a touch of honey to balance the spice.

150 E 10 Mile Rd, Hazel Park, MI 48030
(248) 547-5017
(248) 547-5017

Doug's Delight

1108, 24110 John R Rd, Hazel Park, MI 48030

Chef James Rigato and pastry chef Kristina Conger teamed up to revive this John R. Road snack shack. The seasonal neighborhood hangout serves fun, lowbrow foods with subtle upgrades. Think: hot dogs with housemade kimchi or sauerkraut and Guernsey ice cream smashed between fresh cookies and cream puffs.

1108, 24110 John R Rd, Hazel Park, MI 48030
tater tots, a coney dog, curly fries covered in kimchi and onions, a cream puff, and a ‘90s-style paper cup with a blue drink inside Michelle and Chris Gerard

Latido

23839 John R Rd #1, Hazel Park, MI 48030

Latin American restaurant Latido filled the Joebar space last winter, trading dipped sandwiches for picadillo beef empanadas and tuna ceviche. Round out the meal with dulce de leche pudding or a strawberries and cream flan. The restaurant features a whole complement of cocktails with an emphasis on South and Central American spirits.

23839 John R Rd #1, Hazel Park, MI 48030
(248) 291-5711
(248) 291-5711

Frame

23839 John R Rd #2, Hazel Park, MI 48030

This restaurant within a restaurant plays host to visiting chefs for pop-ups and longer residencies. Customers enter through a hidden door inside Latido into the the small, relatively raw space filled with communal seating. Diners can get a full view of the cooking and plating in the open kitchen before their meals hit the table. Keep track of ticket releases on social media and at the Frame website.

23839 John R Rd #2, Hazel Park, MI 48030
Frame Joe Vaughn/Facebook

Mabel Gray

23825 John R Rd, Hazel Park, MI 48030

Chef James Rigato hasn’t been shy about his affection for Hazel Park, where he opened this Michigan-focused, new American restaurant in 2015. The food at this Midwest 38 member is expertly executed, highlighting locally grown and seasonal ingredients, but it’s far from stuffy. Feast on dishes such as baked oysters, ahi tuna crudo, and clams in green curry while sipping on perfectly paired wines and listening to Tupac. Reserve a seat in advance for larger groups or try for a seat at the bar, which is always open to walk-ins.

23825 John R Rd, Hazel Park, MI 48030
(248) 398-4300
(248) 398-4300
Mabel Gray Michelle and Chris Gerard

Loui's Pizza

23141 Dequindre Rd, Hazel Park, MI 48030

Not much seems to have changed at this Hazel Park staple, and that’s okay because why mess with a classic? This Detroit-style square pizza is hearty (diners might require that knife and fork) with a perfectly charred yet buttery crust, melted cheese, and robust sauce. Pair it with a bottle of Chianti (customers can sign and hang the finished bottles) and some antipasto salad for the quintessential Loui’s experience.

23141 Dequindre Rd, Hazel Park, MI 48030
(248) 547-1711
(248) 547-1711
a sign at Loui’s Pizza surrounded by chianti bottles and family photos Michelle and Chris Gerard

Brayz Hamburger

22941 Dequindre Rd, Hazel Park, MI 48030

After a night out on the town — or perhaps to start off your day — 24/7 burger shack Brayz hits the spot. Aside from old-school sliders, there’s also the Belly Buster burger with Thousand Island dressing and interesting shake flavors such as pineapple. Make sure to bring cash.

22941 Dequindre Rd, Hazel Park, MI 48030
(248) 542-8878
(248) 542-8878

Buster the Braying Donkey serving up a shake and fries

A post shared by Chris Edwards (@walkerpub) on

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