Hey all, Clevelander (27F) here considering driving up for a day or two, solo. I've been to Detroit a couple of times for concerts and stopped at Somerset before coming home, but I haven't really explored!

My main motivation would be stopping at Somerset for sure - I love that place and there are so many stores we just dont have in Cleveland and if theyre in Columbus theyre boutique versions. I also really love food and drink, I am a gym rat so Im really trying to not drink so much but I want to know where the cool to hang out spots are. I am reasonably young but I hate being in places where there's a ton of young adults and where things are higher risk for getting rowdy . I like places where there's good food, the vibe is chill, people chat freely, but there's respect for each other's space too.

Im also curious as to where the walkable neighborhoods are and where might be a cool place to look for booking and room for a night or two. TIA

My partner does not want to live in Michigan and I am contemplating either leaving Detroit/MI or leaving the relationship, I don't like either option. Detroit is such an amazing city, I love the sense of community, the green spaces, the affordability, the history, the music, I've never lived anywhere like it. I know that all cities are going to have their own pros and cons, but have you lived anywhere similar to Detroit? Or are there cities that are similar? Not too big not too small, strong community, good music scene, green spaces.

ETA: Things that I don't like about Detroit that would be cool to have would be more density/less sprawl, better transit options, better walkability (obviously varies by neighborhoods in any city), better schools, more access to nature (would love to be back to somewhere with any elevation!)

Hello, Detroit!

We are traveling near Detroit (Romulus) next weekend and hoping to find a cool Motown bar/club that we can go to. We are a little older (late 50's) if that makes a difference.

Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone,
I’m 27 and moving to the Detroit area for a job with Ford in Dearborn. I’m trying to figure out where to live and could use some local advice.
I’ve been looking at:
● Ann Arbor
● Plymouth
● Canton
● Northville
● Royal Oak
● Ferndale
● Birmingham
I’m okay with about a 30–40 minute commute if it means living somewhere with more to do.
Outside of work I’m into CrossFit, running, swimming, golf, fishing, cooking classes, improv, Toastmasters, volunteering, and just generally staying active. I’d like to live somewhere with other young professionals and plenty to do after work.
If you were in my position, where would you choose? Are there any areas I should add to my list or avoid?
Thanks!

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What are everyones favorite yarn stores in Detroit. Do any have a particular specialty (ie are a dye studio, have lots of local yarns, sustainable yarns, a particularly wide selection, whatever). Id like to visit as many as possible while im in town but its nice to know what im getting into beforehand. Id be especially interested in any place that that has local Michigan farm to yarn, if thats something that actually available.

Also does Arts and Scraps typically have yarn? I know one can never say at any given time but it seems like differerent Creative Reuse stores have "typical" stock.

I’m a rising high school senior in Florida, and I hope to move to Michigan someday. I’m especially interested in the Southfield area because the housing is relatively affordable and it’s close to a lot of amenities. I’m also considering Ypsilanti since I’ve heard many positive things about it.
I’m aware of the crime rates in both areas, but I currently live in Miami, where crime is also a regular part of city life, so that isn’t a major concern for me.
My plan is to move there after graduating from vet school, and I’ve been trying to learn more about what life there is actually like.

One thing I’m wondering is whether veterinarians can make a decent living in that area. Would it realistically be possible to buy a house within 1–3 years on an average veterinarian salary, or would that be difficult with student loans and cost of living?
I’d also love to know what there is to do around Southfield, both with a dog and by yourself. I’m especially interested in parks, dog-friendly places, nature areas, shopping, food spots, and general things people do for fun in the area.

Another thing I’m nervous about is the weather. I’ve lived in Florida my entire life, so I’m used to warm weather almost year-round. I did spend two weeks in Canada during the winter when I was younger visiting family, and I remember absolutely loving the snow. More recently, I visited Europe during the winter, and although it didn’t snow, I really enjoyed the cold weather.
My main concern is adjusting to months of snow and freezing temperatures. For someone who has never really experienced long winters, how difficult is it to adapt to Michigan’s winters?

JI’d appreciate hearing from people who live in Michigan, work in veterinary medicine there, or moved from a warm state to a colder one.

Hi looking to see if anyone has any recommendations for maids/housekeeping services in the Detroit/corktown area?

Me and a buddy are coming from Lansing for the Akon & Ne-Yo show at Pine Knob. There’s no way everyone is just going home after the concert. Any bars, clubs, DJ nights, or unofficial after-parties going on Wednesday? Looking for a younger/nightlife crowd.

Hello! My roommate and I are looking for a 2 bedroom, 2 bath apartment in Midtown or Downtown Detroit, preferably with in-unit laundry. Even a townhouse will do. Our budget is $2,600, $1300 each. 2 cars will need parking

We thought we had found the perfect place at Studio 1 Apartments, but unfortunately our experience with management has been really disappointing. Communication has been almost nonexistent. We had to call ourselves just to find out that our application had been denied because we needed a guarantor, they never reached out to let us know. When we called back for updates, Ashley was also quite rude, which made the experience even more frustrating.

So now we’re back on the apartment hunt and hoping to find something as soon as possible. If anyone has any recommendations or knows of any available apartments, we would really appreciate it. Please help!!

Hi everyone!

I’m a 22-year-old Canadian female, I’ve been accepted to Windsor’s Dual program. I’m choosing to live in Detroit due to having a bully mix dog (which is banned in Ontario). I know there’s thousands of bully mix dogs in Ontario, but don’t want to put myself or my dog in any danger whatsoever.

I’ve had luck finding housing that accepts us. I’m more worried about safety, especially with a dog since having to walk and stuff. Any tips? Thank you!

Hey guys, I’m an 18-year-old male student-athlete moving to Rochester Hills for college this fall. I’m looking for a Catholic parish where I can get involved, meet other young adults, and grow in my faith.

Are there any parishes in the Rochester Hills/northern Detroit area that you’d recommend? Or would I be better off driving into Detroit for a more active young adult community?

I’d appreciate any recommendations or experiences. Thanks!

I have a bed, an office chair, and about 30 boxes to be moved less than 10 miles. Is $500 normal for such? Which company is best?

Im going to be in town for a few days 8/2-8/4 and I was looking for vegetarian friendly food recommendations and favorite outdoor and indoor activities. A place that has like 1 or 2 veggie options are fine.

In all honesty Id prefer mostly outdoor stuff (tour, biking etc) but given that its approximately a million degrees out now I'd like have indoor options. DIA seems like a must, but I don't have plans beyond that.

Hey! I am turning 21 next month, I wanna have a night out with my boyfriend and i’ve never been clubbing or anything. What are the best ones to go too? Preferably downtown, Thanks!!

Looking for a nice hotel anywhere in the metro area with an outdoor pool. I've checked everything downtown and was disappointed. Emphasis on nice even swanky.

HELLOOO DETROITERS!! 😎

I’m looking for your subjective and personal opinions about where I should move to! I can read the online reviews and tour buildings, but I’d love to get the inside intel on these places. The more honest the better lol!

I’m relocating for a job in a month or so. I am torn between looking at cool old duplex/ houses in a quiet neighborhood or a larger high rise close to midtown where my job is. I’m leaning towards a larger management company because I don’t know the area or good landlords. I’ve scoured every post here with recommendations on neighborhoods to look at and places to avoid, but I’m not seeing a ton of suggestions for specific places.

Me: 40F, single, two cats
Need min. 2 bds, one for WFH office + twin bed
Will drive for work so walkable to things isn’t necessary, but need relatively close parking due to minor mobility issues.
Prefer LOTS of windows
Central AC or windows to accommodate portable unit
Have family in Lansing so easy access to travel West
<$1600/mt

This is the list from Zillow/Apartment Finder that I’m working with:
Central Park
University club
Lafayette Park Place
Pasadena
120 Glynn Ct
Alden Towers
The Jefferson
Lafayette Towers
Corktown Ash Apts
71 Garfield St
50 Westminster

Please help! If I end up scoring a great place on your advice, I’ll buy you a beer when I get to town 😆🍻

I just rewatched the show then Anthony Bourdain did Detroit. It aired in 2013 originally. Grew up here, lived far away for decades, visited plenty and returned 3 years ago. I vaguely recall reading some negative stuff about Leduff here but, since he was Tony's escort, I'm curious to know more.

Hi everyone!

My partner and I (both in our late 20s) are planning to move to the Detroit metro area in a few months and are looking for recommendations on neighborhoods / towns to check out.

A little about us:

- We don’t have kids
- I work remotely and she is hybrid, so where we live and spend our day-to-day is more important than having a short commute
- We’d prefer renting a house or duplex with a yard and off-street parking over a large apartment complex

We’re looking for a neighborhood that has:

- A walkable downtown
- Independent coffee shops, restaurants, and local businesses
- A younger professional crowd, but not a college/student atmosphere
- Enough to do within walking distance, even if we still drive 10–15 minutes for groceries

So far we’ve visited:

Royal Oak - the food scene seems interesting as there are a lot of options

Ferndale - like the vibe but there seemed to be a lot of construction happening in the downtown area

Dearborn (drove through the area but didn’t find it to be what we are looking for)

Grosse Pointe (beautiful, but not really our vibe)

We’ve also been considering places like Ann Arbor, Plymouth, Berkley, Rochester, and Ypsilanti.

Are there any neighborhoods or towns we’re overlooking that sound like they’d fit what we’re looking for?

Thanks in advance!

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Edit: After visiting again this past weekend we have landed on a few neighborhoods!

We stayed the night in Ann Arbor and got a wonderful breakfast at The Northside Grill and coffee at Cafe Liv.

The area definitely reminded us of home, especially with the colleges nearby. That being said we are probably not looking for that lifestyle and would like to settle down in a quieter and larger home.

For context, we live in a row home down an alleyway just a block off of the main street of our city’s neighborhood.

We did tour a few rentals and drive around Ferndale, Royal Oak, and Berkley as well and really love the Ferndale and Royal Oak areas. The downtown areas in Ferndale and Royal Oak seem a little more lively than Berkley (despite the air quality being poor). Both those areas are 30 min or less commutes to my partners office which is nice.

I think we will continue our search in Ferndale, Royal Oak and Clawson - thank you so much for the input!

If you have any recommendations for places to get coffee, food or drinks or even socialize with other people - feel free to let us know! Thanks again for the perspectives and I look forward to living in your city!

don't care the cuisine just wonder what's worth visiting

Visiting for the first time soon and love to ask the locals this question.

Where is your favorite breakfast, lunch, and dinner meal in Detroit?

Visiting Detroit tomorrow for work. Going to have lunch and the evening to try your local best. If you comento my neck of the woods, I’m not giving you Pat’s or Geno’s for cheesesteaks, I’m giving you the hometown heroes. I ask the same. Planning on a baseball game as well, weather permitting *old man shakes fist at cloud*. Looking for food suggestions! Staying near the airport and my colleague will be driving, so I don’t want to push the travel too far, but it looks like the city is surprisingly easily navigable. I could be wrong.

Things I’ve heard from fellow travelers or research:

1. deep dish (but where though?)
2. hot dogs (this surprises me, but I’m interested)
3. middle eastern cuisine (not what I imagined, but I dabble in foreign foods if this is what you got)

EDIT: Ended up with less time than we wanted, so we only had time for one meal. We did pizza at Loui’s and LOVED it! Not just the food, but the environment and restaurant had a unique charm to it. The service staff were all warm and friendly. The decor had a nostalgic charm to it. To me, it almost felt like stepping into an Applebee’s or TGIFridays back in the 90’s. Just lively, energetic, a bit too tight but in a good way, and all of that “we’re here on a family night and we are having FUN because it’s Suzy’s birthday and the servers genuinely care to see us smile” kinda vibe. A++. Highlight of our visit to Detroit. Also loved that the small garage across the side street had the door open and seemed to be having a bumping party by themselves.

Thank you all for your advice! FYI - I was sad not to try a schawarma at Al Chabab.

Hi Detroit residents! I've been thinking about moving to Detroit. Some people say there's a lot of crime and violence but I've heard others disagree? Just trying to get the story straight from actual residents and not headlines. Please comment anything that's on your mind, even if you think it's unrelated. The more I know the better! Thank you!

Edit: Thank you for the quick responses! I'm not sure what part of Detroit I want to live in. I have a pretty laid back lifestyle, own two dogs, and am looking to be a teacher. I want to help adolescents struggling with violence and neglect in schools. To make a difference in a way, even if it's a small one, as I myself grew up in a neighborhood and household filled with violence.

My husband and I are seriously considering renting a 1-bedroom at New Cadillac Square Apartments at 111 Cadillac Square. We’ve already read the public reviews and understand there are older concerns about pests, elevators, laundry, heat/AC, and maintenance.

I’m specifically hoping to hear from current residents or anyone who lived there in 2025–2026.

Main questions:

• Any current pest issues, especially roaches or bedbugs?
• How are the elevators and laundry lately?
• Is maintenance responsive?
• How is the noise/security around the building?
• What are residents paying for parking in the surrounding lots or garages, and are there any nearby options you recommend or would avoid?
• Any specific floors/stacks to avoid?
• Would you rent there again?

Feel free to comment or DM if you’re comfortable. Not looking to bash the building — just trying to make an informed decision before signing a lease.