Twenty years ago, Harold and Kumar took us on an adventure through the munchies on a trip to White Castle. The buddy stoner comedy was a wild romp on the search for those tiny, yummy steamed burgers. Detroit has plenty of White Castle restaurants to satisfy your 420 munchies, but if you want to elevate your experience--try some of these locations.
Armandos
4242 Vernor Hwy, Detroit
Serving up the best Mexican recipes in Southwest Detroit since 1967, Armandos has great food and great hours. Open from 10:30 am to 10 pm every day, this Detroit staple is perfect for your munchie cravings. Try the flautas for a crispy, crunchy texture filled with their delicious stewed chicken or the Mexican sandwich with chunky beef smothered in creamy cheese.
Munchie Meter: 8.5 out of 10
Athens Souvlaki
645 Griswold. Detroit or 21738 W Eleven Mile Rd. Southfield
Founded in 1966 by the Antonopoulos Family, Athens Souvlaki serves up some of the best Greek food in the region. The gyro is a must-try as is the moussaka and braised lamb shank.
Munchie Meter: 8 out of 10
Basement Burger Bar
Farmington: 33316 Grand River Ave.
Canton: 42452 Ford Rd.
Detroit: 1326 Brush St.
Basement Burger Bar is open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Their menu is simple, so you can create and innovate your ideas into your hand-crafted palette pleaser, including 10+ proteins and vegan options. Try the savory appetizers like the totchos, frickles, mac & cheese bites, pretzel sticks and pulled pork sliders.
Munchie Meter: 9 out of 10
The Block
3919 Woodward Ave., Detroit
This Black-owned staple has delicious signature wings, a diverse selection of burgers and salads, along with the fan-favorite alfredo mac. Serving you Lunch, Happy Hour, Dinner, and Brunch (weekends only). They specialize in comfort food in a laid-back atmosphere. The Block is true to their slogan: Good Food. Good Drinks. Good Vibes.
Munchie Meter: 8 out of 10
Buddy's Pizza
With 22 locations around the metro area, Buddy's delicious square pizza is always a great call for the munchies. Get the original Detroit-style pizza with your choice of the freshest toppings. Or opt for their yummy soups, salads, seasoned chicken tenders, and pasta. Their hours vary and they have delivery, pick-up, and dine-in options.
Munchie Meter: 10 out of 10
Condado Tacos
634 Selden St., Detroit
Tacos are an easy choice to soothe the munchie beast. Condado Tacos is an energetic, colorful place where you can live your best taco-marg-lovin’ life and have an experience as unique as you. The restaurant aspires to make their restaurants a place to be who you are and to celebrate the individual in all of us, to bring together neighbors, socialize and to make our communities a better place. Try the chicken bacon ranch burrito it is truly drool-worthy.
Munchie Meter: 10 out of 10
Grey Ghost
47 Watson St., Detroit
This Detroit classic is known for extraordinary cocktails, Grey Ghost is a great munchie choice for the discerning palate. Try the snapper with bell pepper, sweet potato, plantain, and jerk flavoring. Add a tasty cocktail to your meal like the Doc Isley with honeysuckle, cassis, aronia berry, ver jus, yuzu, and lemon. Round out your experience with the s'mores crème brûlée with chocolate, toasted marshmallow, and graham crumble.
Dutch Girl Donuts
19000 Woodward Ave, Detroit
This Detroit classic is open 24 hours a day, making it a perfect choice for the munchies. After a being closed in 2021, the classic donut spot is back to the delight of metro Detroiters. Eater Detroit was present when the shop reopened and noted that die-hard fans raved about "their light, airy, fluffy, and irresistibly soft texture, speculating about the secret ingredient that perhaps lent a hint of cinnamon, imparting that distinctive warmth that sets Dutch Girl apart."
JoJo’s Shake Bar
88 W Columbia St, Detroit
Try the diner fare and over-the-top milkshakes at this nostalgic and fun spot in the District Detroit neighborhood. JoJo's is known for "shakes, fries, and damn good vibes." While JoJo's a perfect choice for the munchies with yummy and salty apps and super sweet shakes, they also have lots of fun and exciting things for families. Try the Smash Burger with a side of waffle fries and a decadent milkshake.
Street Beet
4626 3rd Ave., Detroit
This Detroit-based vegan restaurant has a menu that playfully rides the line between contemporary and nostalgic. Their plant-based twists on classic comfort foods create space for a diverse group of restaurant-goers, who enjoy their pleasures (a little) less guilty. Try the tofu "chicky fingers" or the vegan Coney Dog.
Jerk @ Nite
19163 Livernois Ave, Detroit
This popular food truck emphasizes healthy yet affordable Mexican, Jamaican, and American soul food through fusion cooking. Additionally, the brand is committed to keeping products free of MSG and preservatives. Guests can expect a variety of hearty Jamaican staples like their signature jerk chicken, oxtail, jamming’ salmon and a variety of other savory dishes.
Liquor Basket
3643 Gratiot Ave., Detroit, MI 48207
Home to Detroit’s newest Black-Owned art gallery, Push Gallery is the city’s only art gallery located inside a working liquor store and the only space like it in the country. Whether you’re stopping in for a drink, grabbing snacks, or soaking up the art, this spot is home to something you can’t experience anywhere else besides Detroit!
Downtown Street Eats
Cadillac Square
Michigan’s biggest and best daily food truck rally is back at Cadillac Square, and the Woodward Esplanade April through October from 11 am – 3 pm. Throughout the season, choose from our rotating fleet of more than 80 food trucks and sample Detroit classics and street food from around the world. For a full lineup and schedule, visit the events page.
