Visit Detroit: Detroit Cookie Company

After buying some Detroit Cookie Company cookies online last year, I was hooked!  Who knew I'd end up at the shop a year later!

8 Mile Mix

I tried the 8 Mile Mix, which had M&M's, Reese's PB cups, and pretzels.

Such a great combo, and I enjoyed the saltiness and crunchiness from the pretzels.

Princess Unicorn

Double Chocolate Coffee Toffee

Cap'n Berry O

Cap'n Berry O consisted of Cap'n Crunch Berries, sprinkles, and OREOs.

The T.S.

The T.S. included bits of chocolate fudge cake, M&M's, and chocolate chips.

Mad Mix

Mad Mix was a sweet and salty mix of Butterfinger and Better Made Sweet BBQ potato chips.

The cookies are chewy and nicely sized, and I really liked the various flavors, although the vast selection made it quite difficult to choose!  

If you can't make it to Detroit, order online!


Detroit Cookie Company
23421 Woodward Ave

Ferndale, MI 48220

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Visit Detroit: Lafayette Coney Island

In the battle of the Coney Island Dog in Detroit is Lafayette Coney Island, which is located right next door to American Coney Island.

The menu is very small, with just a few offerings, and that is totally okay, because they know what they do best.

And that is the Coney Island Dog.

Topped with mustard, meat sauce, and onions, The Lafayette Coney Island Dog is simple, but satisfying (this turned out to be the favorite of the two places we visited). 

 

If you get a chance to visit Detroit to taste the Coney Island Dogs from the different eateries, I'd love to know which is your favorite! 

Lafayette Coney Island
118 W Lafayette Blvd

Detroit, MI 48226

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Visit Detroit: American Coney Island

It wasn't until my visit to Michigan did I realize Coney Dogs (which is basically a hot dog topped with chili, mustard, and onions) did not originate in Coney Island - it originated in Michigan!  

And in Michigan, specifically Detroit, there has been an ongoing battle for the Coney Dog throne.

One contender is American Coney Island, which happens to be right next door to another Coney Dog eatery.

American Special

Chili Cheese Fries

Coney Loose Burger

The menu is small, primarily consisting of hot dogs, chili, and a few fried items, but they know what they do best - and that is cook up hundreds of Coney Dogs a day, 24 hours a day.

One thing that really stood out was how fast we got the food, and I mean FAST!  A friendly server took our order, yelled it out to the cooks, and in just a couple minutes (not exaggerating at all), we got our food.  

American Coney Island is constantly cooking up their hot dogs because of demand, so you know you'll get your food hot and quick.

Everyone enjoyed what they ordered, and it was great to experience a Michigan staple.

American Coney Island

114 W Lafayette Blvd

Detroit, MI 48226

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Visit Detroit: Buddy's Pizza

Buddy's Pizza is a must-visit in Michigan for Detroit-style pizza.  I first tried Detroit-style pizza at Pizza Mamo, and was immediately hooked, so I couldn't wait to try the original!

There are several Buddy's locations throughout Detroit.  We tried the one in Portage / Kalamazoo.

Minestrone Soup

Buddy Bread

BBQ Connant

Detroiter

Motown Museum

Cream Puff Sundae

Detroit-style Pizza is made using a special square pan and Wisconsin brick cheese that extends all the way to the edges.  The result is a crispy, yet chewy crust loaded with toppings.

The BBQ Connant is great if you love BBQ Chicken pizza -  Wisconsin brick cheese, grilled chicken, red onions, fresh cilantro, and Buddy’s BBQ sauce.

The Detroiter consisted of Wisconsin brick cheese, pepperoni, tomato basil sauce, Parmesan cheese, and Buddy’s Sicilian spice blend

The Motown Museum, my fave, was topped with a Motor City cheese blend, Old World pepperoni and bacon.  Simple ingredients, but so delish (and that cheesy crust!).

The signature pizzas come in 4 or 8 squares.  We made the mistake of ordering 3 pizzas in 8 squares each, which ended up to be way too much food.  Each square was pretty thick and huge, and very filling.  It did make for good leftovers for breakfast!

The Cream Puff Sundae is a signature dessert.  We only ordered one, and it turned out to be just enough.

For authentic Detroit-style pizza, be sure to visit Buddy's!

Buddy's Pizza
5314 S Westnedge Ave

Portage, MI 49002

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Detroit Cookie Co.

I came across an Instagram post for Detroit Cookie Co., and it turned into an impulse buy.

I immediately went to the website and ordered 2 dozen of the DCC Top Selling Bundle, which includes popular favorites.  I received the following flavors:

• Blueberry Chip Donut
• Birthday Cake
• Bro Cookie
• Banana Pudding
• Ultimate Peanut Butter
• Chocolate Chunk
• Browned Butter Pecan
• Sweet Potato Casserole
• Circus Snack
• Mad Mix
• Oatmeal Raisin
• The T.S.

I love cookies, and I love to try all kinds of flavors of cookies, but I went straight for the Chocolate Chunk.  I'm always on the lookout for a good chocolate chip cookie, and this cookie from Detroit Cookie Co., made with milk, semi-sweet, and dark chocolate, was really yummy.  

The cookies are on the chewier side (which I prefer), and they are nicely sized.  They really satisfied my cookie cravings!

If I ever make it to Detroit, I hope to visit Detroit Cookie Co. to try the cookies freshly-baked!

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