rDetroit Vegan Soul in Grandmont-Rosedale is accepting online orders for curbside 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. For folks that want to live vegan without all the cooking prep, the restaurant now offers meal subscriptions. And don’t miss Sunday brunch. The restaurant first opened in 2013 at 8029 Agnes St. in West Village. While the original location has shuttered, founders Kirsten Ussery and Erika Boyd have succeeded in bringing nutritious, plant-based cuisine into the local lexicon, and are continuing their mission at their location on Grand River.

This friendly bar is more of a neighborhood joint and is known for its karaoke nights on Thursdays. The spot also features a decent happy hour from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. with $2.25 beers and $3.50 well drinks, live entertainment on the patio (such as a recent sand castle-making party), and occasional cookouts.

Gigi’s is one of the area’s longest standing drag bars, attracting huge crowds looking to be dazzled for almost 50 years. Husbands Luis and Joshua Mandujano took over the place a couple of years ago, giving it a much-needed facelift. Its popular Werq Wednesdays feature a variety of drag performers, and its happy hour takes place from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., during which service industry workers get happy hour prices all night. The couple also regularly hosts other special events.

Owner Ping Ho has curated this Grand Circus Park wine bar into a welcoming and sophisticated space where wine aficionados and novices alike can enjoy interesting vinos by the glass or bottle. The staff here is not only knowledgeable, but unpretentious, so don’t feel silly for not knowing the intimate details of every varietal. To eat, go check out one of Ho’s other properties, Marrow in West Village or Mink oyster bar in Corktown.

This come-as-you-are, LGBTQ-friendly spot has been serving drinks in Cass Corridor for decades. Drop in for a local selection of beers and music. Park in the back lot and enter through the gate to access Temple’s outdoor space.

Founded in 1997 by Ann Perrault and her partner Jackie Victor, Avalon International Breads has been a leader in providing Detroiters not only with fresh-baked breads and sweets as well as sandwiches, soups, and salads, but has also served as a beacon for its triple bottom line business model that emphasizes community, employment opportunities, and sustainability. Even aside from its locations in Detroit and Ann Arbor, folks can also pick up loaves at many local retailers.

This relative newcomer to the city’s nightlife scene isn’t explicitly a gay bar, but it’s definitely LGBTQ-inclusive, from its management to the event programming on hand. The space features several micro-enterprises at once: a performance space, a small record store, an art gallery, the bar, and Cairo Coffee. Owned by Jesse Cory and Roula David, a former bartender, the venue allows visitors to sip on classic martinis, sangria, mojito, and pesca while listening to EDM. The bar’s signature cocktails also come with tiny pieces of art from the print shop next door that are daintily affixed to glasses so guests can take home a little memento of the evening.

Determined to be the oldest LGBTQ establishment in Detroit, The Woodward, as it’s commonly known, is a beacon for its strong nightclub vibes and attracting a large segment of the city’s Black queer community. Situated in New Center, be sure to dress to impress for Sunday night karaoke or catch a rotating cast of special DJ sets featuring old school R&B, house music, and other dance music. The spot also has a full bar and a menu of mostly finger foods.

Founders April Anderson and Michelle Anderson are beloved for their delectable cakes in flavors like strawberry crunch, Southern caramel, or vegan cookie butter. They have also developed an environment that is positive, creative, educational, and friendly to both employees and the greater community. Good Cakes and Bakes is also available for nationwide delivery via Goldbelly.

This casual Ferndale bar offers daily happy hours until 7 p.m., featuring specialty cocktails and martinis made with vodka from nearby Valentine Distilling Co. and a refreshing summer drink menu. The staff is friendly and the patrons are always there to have a great night. It’s perfect as your main destination for the evening or as a nightcap. Look out for trivia nights, drag revue shows, and a monthly party, Frigaze, held at 215 West next door.

The patio at this lounge and show bar in Royal Oak is the perfect place to go during weekend brunch hours because of its full menu, extensive cocktail and beer list, and live DJ sets. To eat, there’s a robust list of creative brunch options, including several twists on the classic Eggs Benedict, Key lime french toast, and a breakfast “Wellington” — a puff pastry stuffed with a hardboiled egg that’s wrapped in Detroit sausage, mushroom duxelles, and topped with hollandaise. At night, the spot opens up for karaoke sessions, RuPaul Drag Race viewing parties, Drag Bingo, and other LGBTQ-friendly programming. The place has been a mainstay in Royal Oak since 1991.

Owner Elias Majid started selling Eli Tea at Detroit-area farmers markets and local cafes in 2013, before opening his flagship Eli Tea Bar in Birmingham, featuring a roster of 120 different teas and tisanes. In December, he launched a second location in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood, offering the north side’s queer community sober alternative nightlife options, including Drag Bingo, Uno Night, and tarot reading events.