Promenade Artisan Foods
2627 W. Jefferson, Trenton
Offering French flavor with casual ambiance and flair, Promenade Artisan Foods is a jewel of Downriver. Breakfast sandwiches are a popular menu offering served on ciabatta bread. Quiche is also a popular menu item, with the mushroom and potato as favorites. Baked goods are a staple of Promenade. Offerings change seasonally, complimented by rich, strong coffee.
As a small local business in the area, Promenade Artisan Foods also sells art from local artists carefully displayed on the café walls. A lovely, late weekend brunch of fruit, salad, sandwiches and pastries makes for a delightful Downriver outing.
Le Petit Zinc
670 Alexandrine St., Detroit
With less than a year in at their new Midtown location, Le Petit Zinc has picked right back up where they left off at their former Corktown digs. Le Petit Zinc features a light menu of quiches, sandwiches, salads, and famously, their delicious crepes. The restaurant closes at 4 p.m. so the menu is well-suited for breakfast and lunch. The Poulet crepe served with the signature ratatouille (with or without chicken) is a must try. Made up of squash, zucchini, onions, garlic, and eggplant in a tomato-base, the ratatouille is a French staple that is also served as a delicious side dish.
Sweet crepes are fan favorites. The beurre crepe with butter and sugar is fantastically paired with coffee or a latte. Kids absolutely love the Nutella crepe offerings featuring banana or strawberry. The environment is welcoming to children with available high chairs. The café is well-lit with large windows and custom art designed by the owner, Karima Sorel, who was inspired to design her restaurant by time spent in the French capital of Paris.