Spending time in East Downtown? Get to know this Dearborn neighborhood by browsing its most popular local eateries, from a Yemeni restaurant to an Italian deli.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in East Downtown, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Sheeba Restaurant
Topping the list is Sheeba Restaurant, which specializes in Yemeni cuisine. Located at 13919 Michigan Ave., it's the highest rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 239 reviews on Yelp.
Menu offerings include halal dishes of lamb, beef, chicken and vegetables. Noteworthy options include the maraq, a stew made in a stoneware pot that contains vegetables, fenugreek froth and a mixture of chile peppers, tomatoes, garlic and herbs; and the chicken agdah with okra, carrots, potatoes and onion. Familiar Mediterranean dishes of kebabs, shawarma and hummus are also here.
2. Good Burger East Dearborn
Next up is Good Burger East Dearborn, situated at 14311 Michigan Ave. The halal menu centers on burgers with toppings like coleslaw, caramelized onions and hot sauce on brioche, pretzel or sesame buns. There are also wraps, fries and onion rings, plus milkshakes. The full menu can be seen here. With 4.5 stars out of 136 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
3. Mocha Bistro
Next up, Mocha Bistro is another top choice. Yemeni cuisine is also the focus here, with the eatery named for the town of Mocha in Yemen. Look for the spiced Yemeni coffee to go with treats like milkshakes, smoothies, fresh fruit and fried cheesecake. Dishes include a grilled chicken sub with fries, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, mayo and house sauce, or a shawarma wrap stuffed with beef, tomatoes, pickles, onions and tahini sauce. Yelpers give the business, located at 14456 Michigan Ave., 4.5 stars out of 130 reviews.
4. Alcamo's Market
Alcamo's Market is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 121 Yelp reviews. It's both an Italian market, selling imported meats, cheeses, olives and other Italian foods, and a deli. Inexpensive sandwich options include Genoa salami with cream cheese and onions and roasted turkey with pesto. There's also a large selection of wines. Head over to 4423 Schaefer Road to see for yourself, or have your order delivered.
5. Baba's Grill
Finally, check out Baba's Grill, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 71 reviews on Yelp. It's a Lebanese spot that features flavors from across the Mediterranean. Entrees include kebabs, shawarma and charbroiled chicken in garlic sauce. There are also pasta dishes, steak and seafood like a whole red snapper or shrimp sautéed with veggies and lemon butter sauce. Finish things off with cinnamon pudding or cheesecake. You can find it at 13823 Michigan Ave.
