Looking to uncover all that the Rivertown Warehouse District has to offer? Get to know this Detroit neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a century-old diner to a family-style breakfast spot.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Rivertown, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. The Clique Restaurant
Topping the list is New American spot The Clique Restaurant, which serves breakfast and lunch. Located at 1326 E. Jefferson Ave., it's the highest rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 94 reviews on Yelp.
Expect eggs, skillets, hotcakes, omelets and breakfast sandwiches during the morning hours, and burgers, sandwiches, salads and soups for lunch. Try the signature Route 66 sandwich (meatloaf, Monterey Jack cheese, grilled tomatoes, mushrooms and bacon on Texas bread). Larger entrees include short ribs, pot roast, salmon, meatloaf and breaded catfish.
2. Bucharest Grill
Next up is Mediterranean and American spot Bucharest Grill, situated at 2684 E. Jefferson Ave. With four stars out of 116 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
Established over a decade ago when the Detroit economy was in a tough position, Bucharest Grill survived. With three other outposts in the city, the restaurant offers a mixture of Romanian, Middle Eastern and American fare with its own unique twist, the business says on its website.
Choose between Mediterranean options such as shawarmas and wraps or American staples like burgers and fries. House specialties include the falafel quesadilla, stuffed peppers and grape leaves stuffed with ground beef, spices and rice.
3. Le Petit Dejeuner
Breakfast and brunch spot Le Petit Dejeuner is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 6470 E. Jefferson Ave., four stars out of 95 reviews.
Le Petit Dejeuner offers individual meals or family-style fare. Pay based on the number of menu options selected — from three items with the Living Single to seven items with the Brady Bunch option — and choose between small or large portions. On the menu, offerings include sweet or savory crepes, French toast, pancakes, waffles, eggs, omelets and more. Thirsty? Coffee, tea and juice are available to wash down your meal.
4. Andrews On the Corner
Andrews On the Corner, a New American spot that offers salads, soup and more, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 64 Yelp reviews. Head over to 201 Joseph Campau St. to see for yourself.
Founded over a century ago when Gus Andrews arrived from Greece in 1909, Andrews On The Corner has trinkets and decorations from every decade since and offers traditional American fare, the business explains on its website.
Start off with the loaded Philly fries or mozzarella sticks before sinking your teeth into a double cheeseburger, grilled chicken sandwich or open-faced tuna melt.
