Introducing: Reporter Food Index, City by City
(Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 29, 2018)
Oakland County, MI – Oakland County Times has been on a mission to try as many restaurants throughout our great county as possible. These “Reporter Food” columns have evolved over time to become one of our most popular ongoing features.
Scroll down to see a city by city list. Click on the food names to go to the column.
We are grateful for White Castle, our first national sponsor, for supporting this grand endeavor. No matter how delicious the food we come across is, White Castle will always be tops in our editor’s sentimental heart. We also tend to visit our advertiser’s restaurants more often. Thank you Andy’s Place, Detroit Fleat, Dino’s Lounge, Holly Hotel, Howe’s Bayou, M-Brew, One Eyed Betty’s, Pop’s for Italian, and Rosie O’Grady’s for being part of this website!
The Index will be regularly updated HERE.
Berkley
Atomic Dawg – Manhattan Dawg
Berkley Common – Roasted Cauliflower Salad, Meat Balls and Thoughts of Mary
Coco Fairfield’s – Sunnyknoll Savory Waffle
Crispelli’s – Braised Short Rib Pasta
O’Mara’s – Crab Cakes, Pork Chop
Republica – All American Burger
The Lunch Cafe – Chicken Salad Sandwich, Green Bean Casserole Soup, Raspberry
Birmingham
Hunter House – Cheeseburgers and Onion Rings
Mad Hatter – Dodo’s Egg, Pom and Circumstance
Toast – Cozy Cassoulet and Root Beer Guy
Bloomfield Area
Andiamo – Tortellina Alla Panna, Kiss the Ring
Crispelli’s – Braised Short Rib Pasta
Honey Tree Grill – Chicken Lemonato
McDonalds w/the Fish Tank
Clarkston
Andiamo – Tortellina Alla Panna, Kiss the Ring
Hamlin Pub – Shepherd’s Pie Potato Skins and Big Brisket Sandwich
Old Village Cafe – Mexican Skillet
Royal Diner – Garden Crepes, Corned Beef Swiss Burger
Clawson
Breakfast Club – Pineapple Upside Down French Toast
Mojave Cantina – Steak Fajitas, Mojave Sunset. Mexican Cobb Salad, Carmel Apple Martini
Farmington/Farmington Hills
Chive Kitchen – Vegan House Burger and Mint Tulip
MI.MOSA – Pork Belly Sliders w/Orange Marmalade, Brussels Sprouts, Mimosa
Peterlin’s – Fried Goat Cheese and Potstickers
White Castle – Impossible Burger, Turkey Sliders (seasonal), Valentine’s Day Tradition
Fenton
Andiamo – Tortellina Alla Panna, Kiss the Ring
The Laundry – Bacon n’ Brie Hotcakes, roasted potato, Strawberry Dreamsickle
Ferndale
Axle Brewing – Crispy Animal Parts, Dill Pickle Curds, French Onion Egg Rolls
Bobcat Bonnie’s – Tuna Poke Bowl and Salmon Pasta
Culantro – Pollo a la Brasa, Sandwich de Chicharron
Delite Cafe and Deli – London Broil Sub
Detroit Bubble Tea –Green Apple Smoothie with Popping Cherry Boba
Detroit Fleat – Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sliders, Mac Shack Papa Smurf
Dino’s Lounge – Chicken Nachos, Southwestern Cobb Salad, Farmer Papadopoulus Frittata, Poutine and Fancy Sandwiches, Dessert Drinks, Chicken Sliders
Earl’s Diner – Greek Salad, Fish & Chips
Get n’ Go – Salmon and Rice
Green Space Cafe – Quinoa Lentil Burger and American Beauty
Howe’s Bayou – Baton Rouge Crawfish Cakes, Dirty Rice, Pulled Pork Po’ Boy and Sweet Potato Fries
M-Brew – Pinconning Pizza, Towne Club Soda, Mac n Cheese Pulled Pork Pastie, Pub Burger, Poutine
Otus Supply –Beef Tartare, Jerusalem Artichokes, Rebel Waltz, Filthy Animal and Old Rugged Cross, Bone Marrow, Castellane Verdi and Chicory-Pecan House Soda
Pop’s for Italian – Teres Major Pizza, Bacon Wrapped Dates, Gnocchi, Antipasti, Chicken Parmesan
Public House – Chicken Wing Devilled Eggs, Wild Boar Sandwich
Rogue Estate / RE BBQ – Brisket
Rosie O’Gradys – Mac Attack Burger, Brussels Sprouts, Reuben Egg Rolls, Burssels Sprout Caesar Wrap and Mac and Cheese Waffles
White Castle – Impossible Burger, Turkey Sliders (seasonal), Valentine’s Day Tradition
Hazel Park
Doug’s Delight (seasonal) – Hot Mess Tots, Walking Taco, Doug’s Dog, Oreo Dougie
Loui’s Pizza – Mushroom and Onion Pizza, Baked Cappelletti
Pi’s Thai – Chicken Pad Thai
Highland
Highland House – Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
Holly
Andy’s Place – #3 Sammich, East Holly Burger, Holly Dogman Brat, Battle Alley Burger
Blackthorn Pub – Boxty, Breakfast Burger and Chocolate Mousse, Fish and Chips
Bittersweet Cafe – Battle Alley Beef, Depot Turkey Sandwich
Davisburg Bread Co – Ham, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Chicken Bacon Avocado Sandwich
Holly Hotel – Chicken Strudel, Beef Wellington, Witches’ Luncheon (special event), Tenderloin and Tea, Queen Anne Tea
Northern Oak Brewery – Reuben Sandwich, Pesto Chicken Sandwich and Loaded Kettle Chips
Villagers – Four Cheese Baked Spaghetti
Keego Harbor
El Camino – Steak Burrito, Raspberry Margarita
Lathrup Village
Honey Tree Grill – Chicken Lemonato
Madison Heights
Breakfast Club – Crab Cake Benedict, Kelly’s Favorite
Noodletopia – Hand Pulled Beef Noodle and Sea Salt Cheese Tea
Green Lantern –Green Olive and Feta Pizza
Saigon Diamond – Rare Beef Pho
Que Houng – Chicken Pho, Durian Smoothie
Northville
Honey Tree Grill – Chicken Lemonato
Omelette & Waffle Cafe – Corned Beef Hash Omelette, Apple Walnut Crepe
Novi
Sizzle It Asian Bistro – Sizzle, Rolled Ice Cream
Toasted Oak – Fish Sandwich and Lollipop Kale
Oak Park
Bread Basket Deli – Egg Salad Sandwich
Sahara – Lemon Chicken Cream Chop, Beef Kabob Tikka
Tai Fai – Chicken Crunch Roll
White Castle – Impossible Burger, Turkey Sliders (seasonal), Valentine’s Day Tradition
Pleasant Ridge
Whistle Stop Diner – Sunny Sunrise
Pontiac
Avon Donuts – Blueberry Paczki
Lafayette Market – Woodward Melt
White Castle – Impossible Burger, Turkey Sliders (seasonal), Valentine’s Day Tradition
Rochester and Rochester Hills
Hamlin Pub – Shepherd’s Pie Potato Skins and Big Brisket Sandwich
Honey Tree Grill – Chicken Lemonato
Royal Oak
Cafe Muse – Smoked Salmon Scramble, Bellini
Holiday Market – Stuffed Pepper Soup
OWL – Egg Sandwich, Double Layer Nachos
Pronto! – Pronto! Pasta, Cranberry Apple Quesadilla, Vegetable Lasagna
Sign of the Beefcarver – Roast Beef
White Castle – Impossible Burger, Turkey Sliders (seasonal), Valentine’s Day Tradition
South Lyon
Alexander’s Polish American Restaurant – Potato Pancakes and Kielbasa
Lafayette Corner Cafe – Chicken Melt and Dragon Well Green Tea
Southfield
Honey Tree Grill – Chicken Lemonato
Jerusalem Pizza – Alaskan Pizza, Mexican Pizza
White Castle – Impossible Burger, Turkey Sliders (seasonal), Valentine’s Day Tradition
Troy
Charminar Biryani House Indian Restaurant – Buffet
Crispelli’s – Braised Short Rib Pasta
Honey Tree Grill – Chicken Lemonato
NeeHee’s – Vegetable Manchurian and Onion Dosa
White Castle – Impossible Burger, Turkey Sliders (seasonal), Valentine’s Day Tradition
Waterford
LA Cafe – Anthony Quin Omelette
Revival – Mac Bombs, Almighty Brisket, Root Beer Float
White Lake
Dave and Amy’s – BBQ Pulled Pork Mac n Cheese
Outside Oakland County
Bay City – Krzysiak’s House – Potato Pancakes and House-Made Sausage
Cross Village – Leg’s Inn – Polish Platter, Poutine, Krupnik Honey
Detroit – Dakota Inn Rathskellar – Kartoffelpuffer, Sauerkraut
Mackinaw City – Biere de Mac – Mackinaw Cheesesteak and Asian Chicken Naan Bread Sandwiches
Muskegon – Toast n’ Jams – German Omelette
Plymouth – Sweet Afton Tea Room – The Robert Burns, The Wellington
