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Don’t skip out on the most important meal of the day. If you’ve given up on the idea of a delicious start to your day, consider checking out some of Metro Detroit’s breakfast spots. These establishments wake up before you do, ready with hot breakfast sandwiches that make your commute a little brighter or kick off the weekend on a high note. From steam-baked eggs and homemade biscuits to fully loaded burritos, here are some of the best places to get a ridiculously satisfying morning bite…
EGG Bar
22370 Michigan Avenue, Unit E, Dearborn
Egg Bar takes pride in steam-baked eggs and homemade sauces, bringing a fresh twist to classic breakfast sandwiches. Their Baseline (egg, Burnt Onion Jam, and American Cheese) sets the tone, but you can also amp things up with the Bacon DLUX featuring turkey bacon and a chili-infused sauce or the Sausage Supreme with scratch-made chicken sausage. Veggie fans might lean toward the Mushroom Swiss, where shiitake mushrooms join a caramelized onion spread and arugula. The Ranchero Crunch adds smashed avocado and chili-dusted tortilla crisps for an extra kick, while steak lovers can opt for the house-cut tenderloin in the Steak n’ Eggs sandwich. Egg Bar also offers avocado toast with arugula and pepitas if you prefer something lighter, ensuring that every breakfast craving finds a satisfying match.
Avenue Brunch House
22075 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn
Avenue Brunch House brings flair to its breakfast creations with sandwiches like The Detroiter. This over-the-top combination includes fried chicken, both Swiss and American cheese, a fried egg, bacon, and French toast acting as the bread, all accompanied by country potatoes. Another standout is the Sunrise Sliders, served on sesame brioche buns, featuring za’atar cream cheese, halal beef, maple-glazed bacon, an egg, and a tangy-sweet berry jalapeno jam. Breakfast burritos like the Mexicali with smoked brisket and jalapeño lime cream cheese are also excellent options. Pair any of these with a side of Southern-style grits or fresh fruit for a filling start to the day.
Babo
15 East Kirby Street, Suite 115, Detroit
Babo is known for its carefully curated menu that merges fresh, local ingredients with approachable brunch fare. Its Breakfast Smash is a straightforward but satisfying choice for those in search of a hearty morning meal. It stacks scrambled eggs, white cheddar cheese, smoked bacon, and aioli on buttered challah toast, then pairs the whole thing with home fries. Simple, high-quality ingredients deliver the kind of balanced flavor that turns visitors into regulars. If you want a reliable sandwich minus the frills, Babo delivers just that.
Street Beet
4626 3rd Avenue, Detroit
Street Beet stands out for its plant-based spin on comfort food. Their Brunchywrap, for one, tucks walnut sausage, an egg scramble, hash browns, cheddar cheese, and spicy mayo inside a grilled tortilla. “At Street Beet, we believe no one should have to miss out on a killer breakfast sandwich just because they’re vegan. Our Griddler is a game-changer—savory and sweet, it’s our version of a McDonald’s McGriddle, but don’t worry, you won’t even know it’s vegan! ” shares Meghan Shaw, Chef and Owner. The McBluffin’ also reimagines fast-food staples using vegan ingredients, and the Hot Hunny Chicky Biscuit pairs tofu-fried “chicky” with sweet heat on a buttermilk biscuit. If you love savory breakfast burritos, check out the Potato Burrito loaded with fried potatoes, sausage, hollandaise, veggies, and more. Street Beet proves that skipping the meat doesn’t mean missing out on big flavors.
Iggy’s Eggies
34 West Grand River Avenue, Detroit
611 East Liberty Street, Ann Arbor
Iggy’s Eggies is perfect for grabbing a sandwich on the go. The Original Eggie comes with a jammy-yolk egg and house sauce on your choice of bun (English muffin, biscuit, or brioche). You can load it with cheese options like American or Baby Swiss, plus sausage or bacon for extra protein. The Iggycado adds avocado, marinated tomato, and arugula for a fresher take, while the Bodega goes old-school with griddled beef bologna, white cheddar, mayo, and mustard on a Kaiser roll. For something heartier, a Breakfast Burrito is also available, stuffed with scrambled eggs, cheddar, onion salsa verde, and your pick of meat (chorizo or plant-based sausage). Iggy’s Piggy in a Blanket is also a favorite, with egg, American cheese, and your choice of breakfast meat on two syrupy pancakes. Iggy’s keeps things simple, aiming for breakfast sandwiches that are classic yet consistently well done.
New York Bagel
23316 Woodward Avenue, Ferndale
6927 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield
19731 West 12 Mile Road, Southfield
New York Bagel has been a Metro Detroit staple for over a century, luring early risers with fresh, warm bagels in classic varieties like Plain, Everything, and Sesame. The bagels and lox are a go-to for a savory option, while the Ferndale location lets you customize your perfect bagel sandwich. Their breakfast sandwich menu lets you pick from egg-only, sausage, bacon, or even lox on your bagel of choice. It doesn’t stop there; you can choose to add on cheese (Swiss, American, Hot Pepper Jack, and more), a cream cheese spread (Chive, Olive Hot Pepper, Veggie, etc.), breakfast meat, veggies, and other spreads for a unique combo made just for you. For an office breakfast or family gathering, consider a dozen bagels and a few tubs of house-made spreads that everyone will enjoy.
Make your mornings more satisfying by stopping at these Metro Detroit spots for a fresh, flavor-packed sandwich. Each one offers a spin on the egg-and-cheese standard and has just enough variety to keep your taste buds excited, so you’ll never dread hitting the alarm again.
This article has been updated to include new information. The original article was published on January 15, 2021, and was authored by Aaron B. Cohen.
