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13 Great Places in Metro Detroit for Takeout or Delivery

From jerk chicken to Detroit-style pizza, the possibilities are endless

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It shouldn’t come as any surprise that Detroit is home to a plethora of takeout options. After all, it is the Motor City and Detroiters are always on the move. And when commuting around town, we need plenty of choices to keep us fed. From grab-and-go sushi trays, Jamaican-style jerk chicken, mountain-high sandwiches, packages of pierogi to heat up at home, to tried-and-true pizza and wings. With the introduction of Uber Eats, GrubHub, and other delivery apps in the region over the past few years, the options to have your favorites dropped off at your doorstep have grown exponentially.

Here, we focus on a variety of beloved metro Detroit eateries that are a step above fast food and promise to provide a fun and fulfilling meal at home. Whether you’re planning for the Super Bowl, a big family get-together, or just don’t feel like getting dressed up to eat out, here are 13 spots for great takeout or delivery.

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Noble Fish

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While this beloved sushi spot added an expanded dining area relatively recently, fans can pick up to-go orders of trays of yellow tail nigiri, specialty rolls, or other menu items, along with a limited line of Japanese snacks like candy, cookies, rice cakes, bottled teas, sake, and other Japanese beverages.

Chef Greg's Soul-N-The Wall

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Sandwiches are the ultimate mobile meal and when it comes to Detroit sandwiches, few have achieved the legendary status of the Boogaloo Wonderland at Chef Greg’s Soul-N-the Wall: a hoagie topped with beef, tangy red sauce, American cheese, and caramelized onions. This carryout spot’s signature dish pays tribute to an original recipe at the now-shuttered Brothers Bar-B-Q and to the late “Boogie Wonderland” songwriter Allee Willis, who happened to be a big fan of proprietor Greg Beard’s food.

Louisiana Creole Gumbo

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This decades-old carryout restaurant that originated near Eastern Market institution seafood gumbo is a reliable source for takeout comfort. It’s served with shrimp, sausage, okra, celery, onions, tomatoes, and a proprietary blend of gumbo seasonings, along with sides of red beans and rice, jambalaya, and shrimp po’boys. Check out the original Eastern Market location or one of its other spots, on Seven Mile and another in Farmington Hills.

The Jamaican Pot

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Arguably home to the city’s best jerk chicken, this takeout exclusive spot is situated on a strip mall off Eight Mile. Expect to wait a bit while the busy kitchen carefully prepares each order of curry goat and pepper steak. Meanwhile, that famous jerk chicken is flame-grilled and seasoned with a blend of island spices. To drink, cool down that heat with a bottle of Kola Champagne or keep that spice going with a ginger beer.

Joe Ann's Bar B-Q

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Founded by Grace Owens, Joe Ann’s BBQ has been carrying on the tradition of open charcoal pit barbecue since 1951. Owens’ daughter Joe Ann Proctor is keeping that family tradition alive: Customers can expect options like whole barbecued chicken, tender ribs, and pigs feet — all cooked onsite over an open charcoal-fired pit.

Balkan House

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This casual Eastern European eatery makes its home in the lower half of a two-story flat in Hamtramck, but also in Ferndale. Customers can count on the restaurant’s claim to fame — the döner kebab — a great option for takeout. Thin-sliced gyro meat, crisp lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and onion are stuffed inside soft on the inside, crispy on the outside lepinja flatbread with sauce drizzled over the top.

Yemen Cafe

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This local favorite is known for its Yemeni and Mediterranean cuisine served until 1 a.m. daily and its family-style portions are ideal takeout options. Expect platter-sized pieces of fresh flatbread and flavorful zhug paired with dishes like chicken ghallaba and tender lamb.

Pietrzyk Pierogi

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Pierogi are low-key perfect for serving on game day and this pierogi-centric spot is available for pickup at the Gratiot Central Market. Pietrzyk offers in-store shopping, curbside service, and shipping with an online shop, where customers can order packages of frozen pierogi, meal kits with Polish staples, and even pay-it-forward meals to help people in need. Pietrzyk is also available at 20 local retail locations.

Midtown Shangri-La

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This Cantonese restaurant in the Cass Corridor offers an all-day dim sum menu featuring classics like steamed pork buns, rice rolls, and cakes. A variety of curries, noodle dishes, and soups are also on hand for your takeout needs.

Yumvillage

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Specializing in flavorful Afro Caribbean dishes served in the style of a grain bowl, Yum Village has become beloved for its jerk chicken, curry chicken, crisp and juicy suya fried chicken, and vegan akara (black eyed pea fritters) — all of which travel well in takeout orders. Protein options can also be built into a combo bowl with additions like maafe rice (flavored with West African peanut stew), fried ginger-curry chickpeas, sweet pepper salad, and West African jollof rice with tomato, garlic, and smoked peppers. A second location in West Village has also given east siders more options for fiery Afro Caribbean cuisine.

Sicily's pizzeria and subs

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Yes, the relatively new dining space at Sicily’s is gorgeous and welcoming, this neighborhood mainstay has been known for its takeout and delivery menu for decades. The all-halal spot serves up classics like meat lovers and and Hawaiian pizza with beef bacon, along with creative takes like the Garlic Lovers, made with white sauce and loaded with meatballs and beef pepperoni. Customers can also find items like cheesesteaks and sub sandwiches here. The restaurant accepts orders for both takeout and delivery and even has its own app.

Michigan & Trumbull

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Detroit-style pizza has been enjoying national popularity for years now and one of Detroit’s most promising, modern interpretations of the square pie comes from the takeout-friendly Michigan and Trumbull in Corktown. Fun, unconventional topping combinations include the McLovin’, a white pizza featuring ground beef, mozzarella, cheddar, fresh iceberg lettuce, and a shower of sesame seeds with “Awesome Sauce” that faithfully mimics a certain fast-food hamburger. Round out the meal with sides like Teader fries, deep-fried calzones known as Boblo Boats, and antipasto salad. Orders can be placed online.

City Wings

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This New Center restaurant knows its way around a wing, but customers won’t find any standard battered and fried birds here. City Wings tosses its Amish chicken in a variety of sauces and seasonings ranging from traditional spicy buffalo wings with three levels of heat to parmesan-garlic to curry.

Noble Fish

While this beloved sushi spot added an expanded dining area relatively recently, fans can pick up to-go orders of trays of yellow tail nigiri, specialty rolls, or other menu items, along with a limited line of Japanese snacks like candy, cookies, rice cakes, bottled teas, sake, and other Japanese beverages.

Chef Greg's Soul-N-The Wall

Sandwiches are the ultimate mobile meal and when it comes to Detroit sandwiches, few have achieved the legendary status of the Boogaloo Wonderland at Chef Greg’s Soul-N-the Wall: a hoagie topped with beef, tangy red sauce, American cheese, and caramelized onions. This carryout spot’s signature dish pays tribute to an original recipe at the now-shuttered Brothers Bar-B-Q and to the late “Boogie Wonderland” songwriter Allee Willis, who happened to be a big fan of proprietor Greg Beard’s food.

Louisiana Creole Gumbo

This decades-old carryout restaurant that originated near Eastern Market institution seafood gumbo is a reliable source for takeout comfort. It’s served with shrimp, sausage, okra, celery, onions, tomatoes, and a proprietary blend of gumbo seasonings, along with sides of red beans and rice, jambalaya, and shrimp po’boys. Check out the original Eastern Market location or one of its other spots, on Seven Mile and another in Farmington Hills.

The Jamaican Pot

Arguably home to the city’s best jerk chicken, this takeout exclusive spot is situated on a strip mall off Eight Mile. Expect to wait a bit while the busy kitchen carefully prepares each order of curry goat and pepper steak. Meanwhile, that famous jerk chicken is flame-grilled and seasoned with a blend of island spices. To drink, cool down that heat with a bottle of Kola Champagne or keep that spice going with a ginger beer.

Joe Ann's Bar B-Q

Founded by Grace Owens, Joe Ann’s BBQ has been carrying on the tradition of open charcoal pit barbecue since 1951. Owens’ daughter Joe Ann Proctor is keeping that family tradition alive: Customers can expect options like whole barbecued chicken, tender ribs, and pigs feet — all cooked onsite over an open charcoal-fired pit.

Balkan House

This casual Eastern European eatery makes its home in the lower half of a two-story flat in Hamtramck, but also in Ferndale. Customers can count on the restaurant’s claim to fame — the döner kebab — a great option for takeout. Thin-sliced gyro meat, crisp lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and onion are stuffed inside soft on the inside, crispy on the outside lepinja flatbread with sauce drizzled over the top.

Yemen Cafe

This local favorite is known for its Yemeni and Mediterranean cuisine served until 1 a.m. daily and its family-style portions are ideal takeout options. Expect platter-sized pieces of fresh flatbread and flavorful zhug paired with dishes like chicken ghallaba and tender lamb.

Pietrzyk Pierogi

Pierogi are low-key perfect for serving on game day and this pierogi-centric spot is available for pickup at the Gratiot Central Market. Pietrzyk offers in-store shopping, curbside service, and shipping with an online shop, where customers can order packages of frozen pierogi, meal kits with Polish staples, and even pay-it-forward meals to help people in need. Pietrzyk is also available at 20 local retail locations.

Midtown Shangri-La

This Cantonese restaurant in the Cass Corridor offers an all-day dim sum menu featuring classics like steamed pork buns, rice rolls, and cakes. A variety of curries, noodle dishes, and soups are also on hand for your takeout needs.

Yumvillage

Specializing in flavorful Afro Caribbean dishes served in the style of a grain bowl, Yum Village has become beloved for its jerk chicken, curry chicken, crisp and juicy suya fried chicken, and vegan akara (black eyed pea fritters) — all of which travel well in takeout orders. Protein options can also be built into a combo bowl with additions like maafe rice (flavored with West African peanut stew), fried ginger-curry chickpeas, sweet pepper salad, and West African jollof rice with tomato, garlic, and smoked peppers. A second location in West Village has also given east siders more options for fiery Afro Caribbean cuisine.

Sicily's pizzeria and subs

Yes, the relatively new dining space at Sicily’s is gorgeous and welcoming, this neighborhood mainstay has been known for its takeout and delivery menu for decades. The all-halal spot serves up classics like meat lovers and and Hawaiian pizza with beef bacon, along with creative takes like the Garlic Lovers, made with white sauce and loaded with meatballs and beef pepperoni. Customers can also find items like cheesesteaks and sub sandwiches here. The restaurant accepts orders for both takeout and delivery and even has its own app.

Michigan & Trumbull

Detroit-style pizza has been enjoying national popularity for years now and one of Detroit’s most promising, modern interpretations of the square pie comes from the takeout-friendly Michigan and Trumbull in Corktown. Fun, unconventional topping combinations include the McLovin’, a white pizza featuring ground beef, mozzarella, cheddar, fresh iceberg lettuce, and a shower of sesame seeds with “Awesome Sauce” that faithfully mimics a certain fast-food hamburger. Round out the meal with sides like Teader fries, deep-fried calzones known as Boblo Boats, and antipasto salad. Orders can be placed online.

City Wings

This New Center restaurant knows its way around a wing, but customers won’t find any standard battered and fried birds here. City Wings tosses its Amish chicken in a variety of sauces and seasonings ranging from traditional spicy buffalo wings with three levels of heat to parmesan-garlic to curry.

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