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Michigan is famous for its cherries, and Metro Detroit offers a wide range of cherry-infused dishes, drinks, and desserts that showcase this beloved fruit. Whether you’re a fan of tart cherries or prefer sweet, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Let’s explore some of the best cherry offerings from local spots that capture the essence of this delicious fruit…
BLAKE’S FARMS
17985 Armada Center Road, Armada
5590 Van Dyke Road, Almont
Blake’s Apple Orchard, one of the most popular orchards in Metro Detroit, may be known for its apple picking, but its menus, while changing seasonally, also feature some cherry choices. At the Orchard Cafe, you can find the Broccoli Sunflower Crunch salad, which has dried cherries, along with bacon, red onion, and a creamy vinaigrette in the broccoli salad. Blake’s Tasting Room is a full-service restaurant with Blake’s own hard cider and beers. The Cherry Limeade is an excellent seasonal hard cider, pairing sweet cherry flavors with bold lime elements. At the tasting room and Blake’s Backyard, you can find Blake’s Apple salad, also with dried cherries, apples, white cheddar pepitas, candied pecans, and Blake’s own Apple Vinaigrette. For take-home cherry goodies, check out the Michigan Cherry Jam, and pick up a case or two of hard cider, too.
BOMBSHELL TREAT BAR
2688 Coolidge Highway, Berkley
Bombshell Treat Bar is a haven for those with a sweet tooth. This ice cream shop specializes in build-your-own ice cream bars but it also has floats, pretzels, and more. The Cherry Bomb combination is a favorite, featuring cherry chocolate dip, chocolate drizzle, cherry pop rocks, and glitter. If you want to make your own sweet pretzel, you can top it with soft serve and toppings of your choice, like maraschino cherries, toffee bits, cookie crumbles, and more. On those cooler evenings, the Cherry Chocolate hot chocolate is a must, with 2 ladles of Michigan cherry chocolate along with a ladle of dark chocolate for a decadent drink, topped with a homemade marshmallow.
SUGAR HOUSE
2130 Michigan Avenue, Detroit
Sugar House is a craft cocktail bar renowned for its creative and expertly made drinks in Corktown. Known for its 101 classics, it also features house single barrels, rotating cocktails seasonally, and an extensive spirits list. Among the classics, Blood & Sand is made with blended and peated scotches, cherry liqueur, Italian vermouth, and orange notes. Remember The Maine also has the flavored liqueur and vermouth, along with Rye and absinthe. Singapore Sling finishes off the classics, with gin, liqueur, Benedictine, lime, Angostura bitters, and club soda. These are all excellent choices, and you can certainly ask for something custom too while at Sugar House. Enjoy any of them while soaking in the atmosphere of this popular cocktail destination.
ACHATZ HANDMADE PIE CO.
Multiple locations in Metro Detroit
Achatz Handmade Pie Co. has been delighting customers with their handcrafted pies for years, and the cherry desserts here are a true testament to their craft. Known for sourcing ingredients from Michigan, some of the delicious cherry pies available include double-crust and crumb pies, sugar-free, and Michigan 4-Berry (with blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries, in both crust forms). You can also find cherry cream pies, cherry cobbler, and 4-Berry cheesecakes. Whether you’re picking up dessert for a gathering or just having a craving for pue, this spot is a pie lover’s dream.
VERELLEN ORCHARDS AND CIDER MILL
63260 Van Dyke Avenue, Washington
Verellen Orchards and Cider Mill has been in operation for over 100 years and offers u-pick, seasonal produce, and so much more. As for baked goods available, check out the cherry pie (sugar-free is available seasonally by order), and cherry and cherry chip doughnuts. Visitors can also pick up red cherry preserves and cherry jalapeño salsa among the range of fruit spreads, butters, sauces, and more to be enjoyed at home. Throughout the warmer months, Cook’s Farm Dairy ice cream is also available onsite, with a delicious black cherry option.
PICKLES & RYE DELI
6724 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield Township
Pickles & Rye Deli is known for its fresh and flavorful dishes, and its Traverse City wrap is a standout item on the menu. This delicious wrap features roasted turkey, fresh mixed greens, dried cherries, walnuts, and a creamy honey pommery aioli, all wrapped in a soft tortilla. The combination of savory and sweet flavors makes it a satisfying meal for any time of day and can be ordered without the wrap as the Traverse City Turkey Salad platter. Pair these with a cup of housemade soup, a side of fries, or one of the delicious appetizers on the menu.
This article has been updated to include new information. The original article was published on July 6, 2020.
