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Biscuits have a way of transforming an ordinary meal into something incredibly cozy. Whether they’re the foundation for fried chicken sandwiches, topped with gravy, or served alongside sweet brunch plates, Metro Detroit’s got a load of options. These local spots offer everything from classic comfort to creative favorites, proving biscuits can anchor an entire meal and still steal the spotlight.
Yellow Light
14447 East Jefferson Avenue, Detroit
2001 15th Street, Suite 101, Detroit
Yellow Light may be best known for its lineup of sour cream old-fashioned donuts, but its biscuit sandwiches are just as beloved. Options range from a Simple Egg and Cheddar biscuit to heartier choices like Biscuits and Gravy or the Veggie Soysage with egg and sauce. The Fried Chicken Biscuit gets a maple glaze, while the Hot Chicken version comes topped with pickles for heat and crunch. Beyond biscuits, the café offers an entire donut case filled with flavors like brown butter, lemon poppy, cherry almond, blueberry, and raspberry with sprinkles. Pair any of these with an iced latte, cold brew, or a classic cappuccino, and you’ve got a satisfying start to the day.
Penny Red’s
1445 Farmer Street, Detroit
At Penny Red’s, biscuits play a key supporting role in a menu built around fried chicken. “Penny Red’s is our fried chicken spot serving up buckets of Detroit-style fried chicken, honey-butter biscuits, and local farmstand sides,” the team shares. Guests can order Honey-Butter Bix dry or dunked, or try the popular Chicken Biscuit Sliders layered with dill pickles and chipotle mayo. Penny Red’s fried chicken sandwiches, like the Texas Red with smoky BBQ and pickled jalapeñoes or the Buffalo Hot with blue cheese and crispy celery, add even more sandwich options to pair with flavorful sides such as Crispy Brussels with a maple glaze and garlic breadcrumbs, German potato salad featuring pickled red onions, mac and cheese, or Bananarama Pudding.
One-Eyed Betty’s
175 West Troy Street, Ferndale
One-Eyed Betty’s brings a big, bold weekend brunch energy that highlights biscuits in multiple dishes. The Country Benny features a homemade biscuit topped with sausage, a poached egg, and sausage gravy, while the full Biscuits & Gravy platter adds potatoes and eggs cooked your way for a hearty breakfast. But biscuits aren’t the only star of the menu, as the brunch offerings include S’mores Pancakes, Breakfast Tacos, and creative omelets filled with ingredients like goat cheese, pork belly, roasted vegetables, or cheese curds. From croissant sandwiches to donuts with dipping sauces, One-Eyed Betty’s menu makes it easy to build a brunch spread that goes well beyond a biscuit plate.
Dime Store
6920 North Rochester Road, Rochester Hills
719 Griswold Street, #180, Detroit
Dime Store continues to be a favorite for brunch lovers craving inventive, scratch-made dishes with plenty of comfort. “We’re known for our more creative dishes like the Duck Bop Hash and the Cheesesteak Benny,” shares owner Ann-Marie Murphy. Biscuits appear in their Biscuit and Gravy bowl, where a housemade buttermilk biscuit is layered with bacon and sausage gravy and finished with over-easy eggs. Beyond biscuits, the menu spans Bennys topped with smoked salmon or shaved ribeye, hashes loaded with house-confit duck leg or Sy Ginsberg corned beef, and sweet plates like malted waffles or brioche French toast. With cocktails like a peach mimosa or an Orange Creamsicle made with Faygo Orange Pop, Dime Store blends creativity with comfort in every corner of its menu.
Plymouth’s Brunch House
880 Fralick Street, Plymouth
Plymouth’s Brunch House features biscuits in several dishes, including a Homestyle Biscuits & Gravy plate and multiple Benedicts that swap the classic English muffin for a flaky biscuit. The Country Benedict layers sausage patties, over-easy eggs, and sausage gravy over a biscuit, while the Southwest Benedict adds chorizo and chipotle hollandaise. The Breakfast Chicken Biscuit offers a crispy fried chicken breast paired with egg and cheese, making it a filling morning sandwich option. The rest of the brunch menu is broad and indulgent, with Loaded Potato Pancakes, stuffed French toast, Lemon Pancakes, and a full lineup of omelettes, skillets, toasts, and breakfast burritos. For those craving something beyond breakfast, sandwiches, wraps, clubs, and melts round out the all-day offerings.
From grab-and-go biscuit sandwiches to indulgent brunch plates, Metro Detroit’s biscuit spots deliver comfort in every form. Whether you’re craving a classic covered in gravy or a biscuit loaded with fried chicken, eggs, and cheese, these restaurants prove that biscuits can be the foundation of a meal worth slowing down for.
