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Dos Locos Tacos in Hamtramck serves a variety of vegan tacos, quesadillas, burritos, and other Mexican snacks.
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20 Vital Spots for Vegan and Vegetarian Food in Detroit

Meatless takes on fast food, grilled jackfruit burgers, and vegan quesabirria are just a few options around town

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Dos Locos Tacos in Hamtramck serves a variety of vegan tacos, quesadillas, burritos, and other Mexican snacks.
| Serena Maria Daniels
by Eater Staff Updated

Like the rest of the world, whether fueled by concerns over climate change or animal welfare, Detroit’s restaurant scene is evolving toward more vegan-centric offerings. With the many urban farms that dot the region, it’s no surprise that many restaurants, bars, and cafes incorporate that local veggie bounty into its menus.

Metro Detroit’s vegetarian and vegan options range from soul food comfort favorites, Japanese-style noodles, and hot takes on fast food favorites. Many of these restaurants offer all-vegan menus or a mix of vegan and vegetarian options and items for omnivores. Just about any spot can throw an Impossible burger on the menu, but these restaurants deliver with innovative food and flavor.

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NeeHee's Indian Vegetarian Street Food

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This strictly vegetarian restaurant is known for its Indian street food. The extensive menu features items like masala dosas (Indian crepes), dahi puri (crispy, bite-sized wheat balls filled with veggies and chutney), fresh sugarcane juice, and more original recipes such as the aloo tikki burger, a cheeseburger with mint-cilantro chutney, tomatoes, onions, and ketchup. The restaurant also includes a menu dedicated to vegan dishes. The expanding Neehee’s chain features locations in Canton and Troy.

45656 Ford Rd, Canton, MI 48187
(734) 737-9777
(734) 737-9777
A metal tray features individual containers filled with different styles of flatbread, rice, and colorful chutneys. Facebook/Neehee’s

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Unburger Grill

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Dearborn vegan burger spot Unburger Grill offers a meatless riff on traditional fast food. Choose from items biscuits and gravy, fried “chicken” sandwiches, and vegan Philly cheesesteak. The menu is available for dine-in as well as delivery and carryout.

22018 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 633-0881
(313) 633-0881

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Detroit Vegan Soul

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Detroit Vegan Soul in Grandmont-Rosedale has transitioned to taking online orders for pickup. The menu is filled with veggie versions of comforting soul food favorites like hush puppies, “catfish” tofu, and smothered tempeh. Many of the options are gluten-free, soy-free, and certified kosher for customers with more specific dietary needs.

19614 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 766-5728
(313) 766-5728

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Sisters on a Roll Mobile Cafe

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Mobile restaurant and pop-up Sisters on a Roll from Harriette Brown, better known as Chef Bee, serves a broad vegan and vegetarian menu that entices customers with choices like jerk “chicken” and waffles with bourbon syrup, garlic noodles, and crispy fried mushrooms. Catch Sister on a Roll at pop-ups around town by following its social media.

19321 W Chicago, Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 404-7627
(313) 404-7627

Estella's Vegan Dessert Boutique

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Known for its pound cake, this vegan dessert shop also has a menu of tasty items to eat before dessert such as cauliflower fried rice and quinoa burgers.

19120 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 288-2206
(313) 288-2206

Cacao Tree Cafe

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This Royal Oak favorite is known for its raw, vegan food. Diners can expect plenty of big, filling salads alongside items like General Tso’s lettuce wraps, nut “meat” burritos, fresh juices, and smoothies. Diners can place orders online for carryout.

204 W 4th St, Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 336-9043
(248) 336-9043

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Ferndale Project

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This brewery is home to a variety of innovative startups including a vegan doughnut shop, Dooped Donuts, and a vegan bagel purveyor. Pick up a morning vegan treat between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Ashe Supply Co. cafe counter, or dine-in with a vegan Nashville hot tofu sandwich.

567 Livernois, Ferndale, MI 48220
(313) 513-2200
(313) 513-2200

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Trap Vegan

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Trap Vegan made its debut in Detroit’s Green Acres neighborhood on the west side in late 2021, adding to the city’s offerings of meatless restaurant menus. Owner Jasmine Raiford has developed a menu that will convert any discriminating meat-eater, with a variety of vegan burgers such as the barbecue jackfruit burger and topped with grilled onions, mushrooms, pepper jack cheese, avocado spread, and the spot’s Trap Sauce on a brioche bun. The menu is rounded out by smoothies, acai bowls, and cauliflower wings. Place an order online or grab a seat in the small dining area.

20198 Livernois, Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 340-2988
(313) 340-2988

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Spacecat V-stro

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This pop-up turned into a full-fledge restaurant during the pandemic, serving vegetarians, vegans, and gluten-free diners alike. Customers can choose from sandwiches and wraps like the Hot Mess, a mix of grilled seitan, peppers, and onions on a hoagie and “Chkn” fingers with dipping sauce. Modify the order with the addition of an egg or dairy cheese, if fully plant-based isn’t your thing.

255 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 268-3211
(248) 268-3211

Public House

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With the addition of Street Beet alumna Meghan Shaw in the kitchen, Public House now offers a plethora of vegan options, all cooked in a separate, vegan only kitchen area. As far as vegan options go, Public House offers about a dozen dinner menu items, including the fried “Chikn” Sammie that comes with pickles, spicy or non-spicy sauce, on a brioche bun, a vegan beer-battered tofu fish and chips, an Impossible “bacon” burger, and a Po’ Boy featuring crispy smoked mushrooms. For weekend brunch (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.), find vegan takes on birthday French toast, a Monte Cristo (made with tempeh-bacon), crispy shrimp and grits, a “crab” cake bene, and wet breakfast burrito. In addition, Shaw flexes her penchant for remaking vegan versions of fast-food favorites like the Griddler Sammy and the Chik’n in a Biscuit.

241 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 733-4905
(248) 733-4905
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The vegan Chik’n in a Biscuit, just one of several fast food-inspired vegan offerings at Public House in Ferndale.
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Napantla

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Southwest Detroit-based food truck and cafe Napantla (formerly Rocky’s Road Brew) is a go-to for vegan Mexican cuisine. Owner Rocky Coronado serves up their versions of dishes like quesabirria tacos (prepared with jackfruit and mushrooms in place of beef), fried avocado tacos, and Armadillo Eggs — a stuffed jalapenos wrapped in vegan “bacon” and fried to perfection. Keep an eye on their social media for the latest locations updates.

5402 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 327-1736
(313) 327-1736

Pie-Sci

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Woodbridge’s neighborhood pizzeria Pie-Sci gives diners the option to turn nearly every pizza vegan or gluten-free. Call ahead for carryout or dine in on the patio, weather permitting. Build your own pizza (square or round), or select from classics like the Tacos Modern Life with cashew-walnut “chorizo.” This spot also serves vegan and gluten-free ice cream sandwiches called Cloud Bites.

5163 Trumbull Ave, Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 818-0290
(313) 818-0290
The red sign behind the wood counter at Pie-Sci in Woodbridge. Michelle and Chris Gerard

Grandma Bob’s Pizza

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Grandma Bob’s serves pizzas with optional gluten-free crust and plenty of vegan options like the Big Mack with Impossible burger crumble, vegan mozzarella, vegan thousand island dressing, pickles, onions, iceberg lettuce, and sesame seeds.

2135 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 315-3177
(313) 315-3177

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The Kitchen, by Cooking with Que

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Part cooking education space, part restaurant, the Kitchen offers New Center diners a rotating selection of primarily vegetarian and vegan choices such as vegan “fish” sandwich, spiced tofu shawarma, and, during Saturday brunch, carrot “lox” toast.

6529 Woodward Ave suite a, Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 462-4184
(313) 462-4184

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Freya

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While meat eaters and pescatarians are also welcome, vegans may also treat themselves to a fanciful vegan feast. The $85 multi-course tasting menu rotates frequently and typically can last several hours, so plan ahead and book accordingly on Tock.

2929 E Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 351-5544
(313) 351-5544

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ima

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Chef Mike Ransom grew up eating vegetarian and that experience shines through at Ima. Roughly half of the Asian-influenced menu comprises vegetarian choices such as the earthy forest udon with sesame tofu and smoked trumpet mushrooms and the golden curry rice bowl. Don’t overlook the Ima tacos with roasted tofu and spicy dipping sauce or the fried tofu sandwich.

4870 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 883-9788
(313) 883-9788
A bowl of udon noodles with boiled eggs, green nori, baby bok choy, and pink pickled radishes at Ima in Corktown.
Udon noodles at Ima in Corktown.
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Cold Truth

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Cold Truth is a crowdpleaser whether you’re dairy free for the day or year round. Find a rotating variety of vegan soft serve options on the menu from match to lemon curd to chicory coffee, plus plenty of shell options, toppings, and drizzles. Enjoy in a cup, a gluten-free waffle cone, or even as a dessert taco. The possibilities are endless.

4240 Cass Ave suite 100, Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 680-1199
(313) 680-1199

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Seva Detroit

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Right in the heart of Midtown, Seva has faithfully served vegetarian Detroiters since 2011. The breakfast options here are hard to beat with dishes like the breakfast wrap, a burrito with eggs and cheese or vegan protein paired with corn salsa, Beyond sausage, and rosemary potatoes. This spot also features a full bar with beer, wine, and cocktails to pair with a tempeh reuben or mushroom french dip.

66 E Forest Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 974-6661
(313) 974-6661

Dos Locos Tacos

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This Hamtramck shop offers three types of vegetarian filling — soy chorizo, mushroom, and black bean — for its tacos and burritos. In addition to the flavorful meatless offerings, customers count on Dos Locos for its late-night hours.

10337 Joseph Campau Ave, Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 872-6838
(313) 872-6838
Two tacos surrounded by tin foil in a boat on a red background. Michelle and Chris Gerard

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Pietrzyk Pierogi

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This pierogi shop tucked away inside Gratiot Central Market takes care of vegetarian and vegan patrons as much as its omni customers. Mix and match different Polish dumplings with fillings like the Vegan O-G with potato, non-dairy cheese, and spice filling or the Vegan Kapusta King pierogi with sauerkraut and mushrooms. Pietrzyk also sells frozen pierogi at numerous local grocery stores around metro Detroit.

1429 Gratiot Ave #109, Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 614-9393
(313) 614-9393
Two whole pierogis on bed of sauerkraut with what looks like rings of green leeks. Everything is on a blue and yellow decorative plate. Mar Manzanares-Bobadilla Brock

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NeeHee's Indian Vegetarian Street Food

45656 Ford Rd, Canton, MI 48187

This strictly vegetarian restaurant is known for its Indian street food. The extensive menu features items like masala dosas (Indian crepes), dahi puri (crispy, bite-sized wheat balls filled with veggies and chutney), fresh sugarcane juice, and more original recipes such as the aloo tikki burger, a cheeseburger with mint-cilantro chutney, tomatoes, onions, and ketchup. The restaurant also includes a menu dedicated to vegan dishes. The expanding Neehee’s chain features locations in Canton and Troy.

45656 Ford Rd, Canton, MI 48187
(734) 737-9777
(734) 737-9777
A metal tray features individual containers filled with different styles of flatbread, rice, and colorful chutneys. Facebook/Neehee’s

Unburger Grill

22018 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48124

Dearborn vegan burger spot Unburger Grill offers a meatless riff on traditional fast food. Choose from items biscuits and gravy, fried “chicken” sandwiches, and vegan Philly cheesesteak. The menu is available for dine-in as well as delivery and carryout.

22018 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 633-0881
(313) 633-0881

Detroit Vegan Soul

19614 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48223

Detroit Vegan Soul in Grandmont-Rosedale has transitioned to taking online orders for pickup. The menu is filled with veggie versions of comforting soul food favorites like hush puppies, “catfish” tofu, and smothered tempeh. Many of the options are gluten-free, soy-free, and certified kosher for customers with more specific dietary needs.

19614 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 766-5728
(313) 766-5728

Sisters on a Roll Mobile Cafe

19321 W Chicago, Detroit, MI 48228

Mobile restaurant and pop-up Sisters on a Roll from Harriette Brown, better known as Chef Bee, serves a broad vegan and vegetarian menu that entices customers with choices like jerk “chicken” and waffles with bourbon syrup, garlic noodles, and crispy fried mushrooms. Catch Sister on a Roll at pop-ups around town by following its social media.

19321 W Chicago, Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 404-7627
(313) 404-7627

Estella's Vegan Dessert Boutique

19120 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48223

Known for its pound cake, this vegan dessert shop also has a menu of tasty items to eat before dessert such as cauliflower fried rice and quinoa burgers.

19120 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 288-2206
(313) 288-2206

Cacao Tree Cafe

204 W 4th St, Royal Oak, MI 48067

This Royal Oak favorite is known for its raw, vegan food. Diners can expect plenty of big, filling salads alongside items like General Tso’s lettuce wraps, nut “meat” burritos, fresh juices, and smoothies. Diners can place orders online for carryout.

204 W 4th St, Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 336-9043
(248) 336-9043

Ferndale Project

567 Livernois, Ferndale, MI 48220

This brewery is home to a variety of innovative startups including a vegan doughnut shop, Dooped Donuts, and a vegan bagel purveyor. Pick up a morning vegan treat between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Ashe Supply Co. cafe counter, or dine-in with a vegan Nashville hot tofu sandwich.

567 Livernois, Ferndale, MI 48220
(313) 513-2200
(313) 513-2200

Trap Vegan

20198 Livernois, Detroit, MI 48221

Trap Vegan made its debut in Detroit’s Green Acres neighborhood on the west side in late 2021, adding to the city’s offerings of meatless restaurant menus. Owner Jasmine Raiford has developed a menu that will convert any discriminating meat-eater, with a variety of vegan burgers such as the barbecue jackfruit burger and topped with grilled onions, mushrooms, pepper jack cheese, avocado spread, and the spot’s Trap Sauce on a brioche bun. The menu is rounded out by smoothies, acai bowls, and cauliflower wings. Place an order online or grab a seat in the small dining area.

20198 Livernois, Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 340-2988
(313) 340-2988

Spacecat V-stro

255 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220

This pop-up turned into a full-fledge restaurant during the pandemic, serving vegetarians, vegans, and gluten-free diners alike. Customers can choose from sandwiches and wraps like the Hot Mess, a mix of grilled seitan, peppers, and onions on a hoagie and “Chkn” fingers with dipping sauce. Modify the order with the addition of an egg or dairy cheese, if fully plant-based isn’t your thing.

255 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 268-3211
(248) 268-3211

Public House

241 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220

With the addition of Street Beet alumna Meghan Shaw in the kitchen, Public House now offers a plethora of vegan options, all cooked in a separate, vegan only kitchen area. As far as vegan options go, Public House offers about a dozen dinner menu items, including the fried “Chikn” Sammie that comes with pickles, spicy or non-spicy sauce, on a brioche bun, a vegan beer-battered tofu fish and chips, an Impossible “bacon” burger, and a Po’ Boy featuring crispy smoked mushrooms. For weekend brunch (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.), find vegan takes on birthday French toast, a Monte Cristo (made with tempeh-bacon), crispy shrimp and grits, a “crab” cake bene, and wet breakfast burrito. In addition, Shaw flexes her penchant for remaking vegan versions of fast-food favorites like the Griddler Sammy and the Chik’n in a Biscuit.

241 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 733-4905
(248) 733-4905
A hand holding a vegan chicken sandwich with a knife stabbed in the top of it
The vegan Chik’n in a Biscuit, just one of several fast food-inspired vegan offerings at Public House in Ferndale.
Public House

Napantla

5402 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209

Southwest Detroit-based food truck and cafe Napantla (formerly Rocky’s Road Brew) is a go-to for vegan Mexican cuisine. Owner Rocky Coronado serves up their versions of dishes like quesabirria tacos (prepared with jackfruit and mushrooms in place of beef), fried avocado tacos, and Armadillo Eggs — a stuffed jalapenos wrapped in vegan “bacon” and fried to perfection. Keep an eye on their social media for the latest locations updates.

5402 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 327-1736
(313) 327-1736

Pie-Sci

5163 Trumbull Ave, Detroit, MI 48208

Woodbridge’s neighborhood pizzeria Pie-Sci gives diners the option to turn nearly every pizza vegan or gluten-free. Call ahead for carryout or dine in on the patio, weather permitting. Build your own pizza (square or round), or select from classics like the Tacos Modern Life with cashew-walnut “chorizo.” This spot also serves vegan and gluten-free ice cream sandwiches called Cloud Bites.

5163 Trumbull Ave, Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 818-0290
(313) 818-0290
The red sign behind the wood counter at Pie-Sci in Woodbridge. Michelle and Chris Gerard

Grandma Bob’s Pizza

2135 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216

Grandma Bob’s serves pizzas with optional gluten-free crust and plenty of vegan options like the Big Mack with Impossible burger crumble, vegan mozzarella, vegan thousand island dressing, pickles, onions, iceberg lettuce, and sesame seeds.

2135 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 315-3177
(313) 315-3177

The Kitchen, by Cooking with Que

6529 Woodward Ave suite a, Detroit, MI 48202

Part cooking education space, part restaurant, the Kitchen offers New Center diners a rotating selection of primarily vegetarian and vegan choices such as vegan “fish” sandwich, spiced tofu shawarma, and, during Saturday brunch, carrot “lox” toast.

6529 Woodward Ave suite a, Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 462-4184
(313) 462-4184

Freya

2929 E Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202

While meat eaters and pescatarians are also welcome, vegans may also treat themselves to a fanciful vegan feast. The $85 multi-course tasting menu rotates frequently and typically can last several hours, so plan ahead and book accordingly on Tock.

2929 E Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 351-5544
(313) 351-5544

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ima

4870 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48201

Chef Mike Ransom grew up eating vegetarian and that experience shines through at Ima. Roughly half of the Asian-influenced menu comprises vegetarian choices such as the earthy forest udon with sesame tofu and smoked trumpet mushrooms and the golden curry rice bowl. Don’t overlook the Ima tacos with roasted tofu and spicy dipping sauce or the fried tofu sandwich.

4870 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 883-9788
(313) 883-9788
A bowl of udon noodles with boiled eggs, green nori, baby bok choy, and pink pickled radishes at Ima in Corktown.
Udon noodles at Ima in Corktown.
Michelle and Chris Gerard

Cold Truth

4240 Cass Ave suite 100, Detroit, MI 48207

Cold Truth is a crowdpleaser whether you’re dairy free for the day or year round. Find a rotating variety of vegan soft serve options on the menu from match to lemon curd to chicory coffee, plus plenty of shell options, toppings, and drizzles. Enjoy in a cup, a gluten-free waffle cone, or even as a dessert taco. The possibilities are endless.

4240 Cass Ave suite 100, Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 680-1199
(313) 680-1199

Seva Detroit

66 E Forest Ave, Detroit, MI 48201

Right in the heart of Midtown, Seva has faithfully served vegetarian Detroiters since 2011. The breakfast options here are hard to beat with dishes like the breakfast wrap, a burrito with eggs and cheese or vegan protein paired with corn salsa, Beyond sausage, and rosemary potatoes. This spot also features a full bar with beer, wine, and cocktails to pair with a tempeh reuben or mushroom french dip.

66 E Forest Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 974-6661
(313) 974-6661

Dos Locos Tacos

10337 Joseph Campau Ave, Hamtramck, MI 48212

This Hamtramck shop offers three types of vegetarian filling — soy chorizo, mushroom, and black bean — for its tacos and burritos. In addition to the flavorful meatless offerings, customers count on Dos Locos for its late-night hours.

10337 Joseph Campau Ave, Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 872-6838
(313) 872-6838
Two tacos surrounded by tin foil in a boat on a red background. Michelle and Chris Gerard

Pietrzyk Pierogi

1429 Gratiot Ave #109, Detroit, MI 48207

This pierogi shop tucked away inside Gratiot Central Market takes care of vegetarian and vegan patrons as much as its omni customers. Mix and match different Polish dumplings with fillings like the Vegan O-G with potato, non-dairy cheese, and spice filling or the Vegan Kapusta King pierogi with sauerkraut and mushrooms. Pietrzyk also sells frozen pierogi at numerous local grocery stores around metro Detroit.

1429 Gratiot Ave #109, Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 614-9393
(313) 614-9393
Two whole pierogis on bed of sauerkraut with what looks like rings of green leeks. Everything is on a blue and yellow decorative plate. Mar Manzanares-Bobadilla Brock

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