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Alliance [CLOSED] ($$)
(120 ratings)

144 Hall St Map It!
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 642-5545
  • Beets, Labaneh, Roti & Honey
    roasted beets w/ scratch-made thick yogurt & pan-fried flatbread, drizzled w/ honey
5.0 out of 5
120 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2016; casual American eatery w/ inventive, locally sourced dishes
Buddy's Pizza ($$)
(398 ratings)

17125 Conant St Map It!
Detroit, MI 48212
(313) 892-9001
www.buddyspizza.com
As Seen On:
Pizza Party
  • Detroiter Pizza
    cheese, pepperoni on top, tomato basil sauce, topped with shaved parmesan cheese and Buddy’s Sicilian spice blend
4.5 out of 5
398 ratings
specialize in upside-down rectangular pizzas; multiple locations
McClure's Pickles ($$)
(47 ratings)

8201 St Aubin St Map It!
Detroit, MI 48211
(888) 784-8434
mcclures.com
  • Pickles
    hand-made everyday
4.5 out of 5
47 ratings
since 2006; brothers using their great grandmother Lala's recipe
Meat BBQ ($$)
(738 ratings)

1224 Turner St Map It!
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 580-4400
meatbbq.com
  • Pickle Fries
    hand-cut shoestring pickles, deep fried & served w/ house made remoulade
  • Pork Belly Reuben
    house cured pork belly pastrami, sliced brisket, swiss cheese, sauteed "sour kraut", house "camwow" sauce served on a locally made pumpernickel bun; looks good
  • Smoked Chicken Wings
    brined, rubbed, & smoked...then flashed fried, served dry or tossed in one of the house sauces; Guy liked the accompanying "Black Magic" sauce; looks good
4.5 out of 5
738 ratings
owner/chef was formerly in heavy metal band...and hence the atmosphere
Supino PizzeriaSee Supino Pizzeria Video ($$)
(1011 ratings)

2457 Russell St Map It!
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 567-7879
www.supinopizza.com
  • City Wing Thing Pizza
    pizza topped w/ smoked turkey, roasted garlic, cherry peppers; looks good
4.5 out of 5
1011 ratings
opened in 2008; gets fresh ingredients from Eastern Market across street
Zaytoon Mediterranean ($)
(289 ratings)

940 Elmwood Rd Map It!
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 203-5728
www.zaytoonlansing.com
  • Chicken Shawarma
    house specialty & top seller; thinly sliced marinated chicken that is hand stacked on a spit & slowly cooked on a vertical broiler; served w/ hommous, rice & choice of soup or salad; looks good
  • Grape Leaves
    grape leaves stuffed w/ lamb, rice & spices; looks good
4.5 out of 5
289 ratings
Other Recipes: Garlic Sauce
Capital City BBQ ($)
(157 ratings)

1026 W Saginaw St Map It!
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 721-1500
4.0 out of 5
157 ratings
located in a cellular store; serving BBQ & Asian cuisines
Clarkston Union Bar & KitchenSee Clarkston Union Bar & Kitchen Video ($$)
(464 ratings)

54 S Main St Map It!
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 620-6100
clarkstonunion.com
  • Mac and Cheese
    written up in Wall Street Journal (recipe was "borrowed"); looks good
4.0 out of 5
464 ratings
restored church-to-restaurant serving comfort food
Cloverleaf Bar & Restaurant ($$)
(260 ratings)

24443 Gratiot Ave Map It!
Eastpointe, MI 48021
(586) 777-5391
cloverleafrestaurant.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Detroit, MI"
  • Meat Lovers' Pizza
    square cut; premium blend of cheeses, pepperoni, ham, Italian sausage, ground beef & bacon
4.0 out of 5
260 ratings
est. 1953; neighborhood restaurant & bar famed for originating Detroit-style pizza; also serving Italian favorites, sandwiches, steak, seafood, salads & desserts
Cosmos Wood-Fired Pizza ($$)
(305 ratings)

1200 N Larch St Map It!
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 897-3563
thecosmoslansing.com
  • "Trust Us" Pizza
    randomly created pizza; changes daily; Guy got duck sausage pizza
  • The Spaceball (Meatball) Pizza
    thin-crust pizza w/ red sauce, meatball, fresh mozzarella, ricotta, sweet onion, pepperoncini; looks good
4.0 out of 5
305 ratings
"Out of this world. Mind-erasingly good pizza pies hyperthermatically-scorched in a wood-fired oven from the galactic beyond. Tremble, Earthlings!" (from its website)
Dog Central ($)
(55 ratings)

111 E Michigan St Map It!
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 317-3076
www.dogcentralmp.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Grand Rapids, MI"
  • The DC Challenge
    3 footlong hotdogs w/ chili & your choice of two additional toppings, a bed of fries, stack of onion rings, 20 oz. fountain drink in 25 min; Casey lost
4.0 out of 5
55 ratings
opened in 2013; "Famous Dogs. Legendary Late Nights."
Fly Trap ($$)
(976 ratings)

22950 Woodward Ave Map It!
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 399-5150
theflytrapferndale.com
  • Pho Bowl
    fan favorite; soup w/ lemongrass and Thai chili infused broth w/ flat noodles, sesame, various veggies & tofu; "this rates up w/ some of the best bowls I've had"-Guy Fieri
  • Red Chili Salmon Burger
    chopped salmon, Asian chili paste, spring onions, soy & black seseme seeds; w/ shaved cucumber & ginger lime aioli; looks good
4.0 out of 5
976 ratings
opened in 2004; "a finer diner"
Jamaican Jerk Pit ($$)
(203 ratings)

314 S Thayer St Map It!
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 585-5278
www.jamaicanjerkpit.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Detroit, MI"
  • M Wings Challenge
    6 large chicken wings w/ ghost pepper & habanero jerk seasoning & super-spicy pepper sauce; finish w/ no drink to win a cold tropical fruit punch, bumper sticker & photo on the wall of fame; Casey won
4.0 out of 5
203 ratings
est. 2014; Caribbean cafe specializing in classic island flavors
Lady Of The House [CLOSED]See Lady Of The House Video ($$$)
(327 ratings)

1426 Bagley Ave Map It!
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 818-0218
  • Corn Dog Rillette
    French rillette (whipped meat dip) w/ braised pork & spices, coated in masa batter & deep fried; served w/ cheddar bechamel, apple compote & dill
4.0 out of 5
327 ratings
[CLOSED]; est. 2017; Irish influenced new American fare
Lafayette Coney IslandSee Lafayette Coney Island Video ($)
(1033 ratings)

118 W Lafayette Blvd Map It!
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 964-8198
  • Coney Island Hot Dog
    hot dog topped w/ chili, mustard and chopped sweet Spanish onions; chunkier chili; topped w/ chili, mustard and chopped onions
4.0 out of 5
1033 ratings
Tie for #22 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown): Lafayette vs. American;
Food War: Lafayette vs. American... American won (3-votes-to-2); Lafayette opened by nephew of American Coney Island's owner; they compete next door to each other; difference is in the chili
Maize N Blue Deli ($$)
(170 ratings)

1329 S University Ave Map It!
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 996-0009
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Ann Arbor"
  • Triple Play Reuben
    Corned Beef, Pastrimi & Sauerkraut; looks good
4.0 out of 5
170 ratings
college hangout
Parks & Rec Diner [CLOSED] ($$)
(474 ratings)

1942 Grand River Ave Map It!
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 446-8370
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Detroit, MI"
  • "Bourbon Peach" Cinnamon Roll
    homemade cinnamon roll topped w/ sliced peaches stewed in sweet house bourbon sauce, candied pecans & powdered sugar
4.0 out of 5
474 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2015; breakfast spot located in the former Parks & Recreation office building
Polish Village CafeSee Polish Village Cafe Video ($$)
(639 ratings)

2990 Yemans St Map It!
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 874-5726
www.polishvillagecafe.us
  • Dill Pickle Soup
    thick soup w/ shredded carrots, cubed potatoes, chopped pickles and pickle juice; looks good
  • Hungarian Pancake
    one huge potato pancake covered in a pork and vegetable Goulash w/ a kick of spice; "one of the best Polish dishes I've ever had"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Smoked Kielbasa
    huge link of smoked Polish sausage; recommend adding sauteed peppers & onions; looks good
4.0 out of 5
639 ratings
opened in 1976
Slows Bar BQSee Slows Bar BQ Video ($$)
(2290 ratings)

2138 Michigan Ave Map It!
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 962-9828
www.slowsbarbq.com
  • Beef Brisket Enchilada
  • Yardbird Sandwich
    pulled smoked Amish chicken breast drenched in housemade mustard BBQ sauce, tossed w/ sauteed mushrooms & cheddar & topped w/ applewood bacon; winner of Best Sandwich (Great Lakes); looks good!
  • Triple Threat Pork Sandwich
    signature sandwich; Applewood bacon, pulled pork and ham stacked high; choice of 7 BBQ sauces (Adam used Orange Pop BBQ); looks good
4.0 out of 5
2290 ratings
Best Sandwich in America (Runer-Up); #40 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); opened in 2005
Union WoodshopSee Union Woodshop Video ($$)
(972 ratings)

18 S Main St Map It!
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 625-5660
www.unionwoodshop.com
  • "The Porker"
    house ground pork patty, house made MI maple bacon, house made link, pickled chilies, Woodshop cold smoked cheddar, South Carolina mayo
  • Maple Bourbon Sundae
    MI maple syrup and Jim Beam sauce over house made liquid nitrogen ice cream w/ house made Spanish peanuts
4.0 out of 5
972 ratings
est. 1995; rustic, casual serving comfort food; almost everything is homemade
Zingerman's DelicatessenSee Zingerman's Delicatessen Video ($$)
(2540 ratings)

422 Detroit St Map It!
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 663-3354
www.zingermansdeli.com
  • Bacon of the Month Club
    different artisinal bacon shipped the first week of each month for 1 year; brilliant!
  • Lisa C.'s Boisterous Brisket
    hand-pulled beef brisket simmered in house-made BBQ sauce on a soft bun, served w/ a side of applewood-smoked baked beans; featured in Esquire magazine and on Oprah! (Oprah gave it an 11 out of 10); looks good
  • Zingerman's Reuben
    top seller; house-cured corned beef, Switzerland Swiss cheese, Brinery sauerkraut & Russian dressing on grilled, hand-sliced Jewish rye bread; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2540 ratings
est. 1982; 97 sandwich choices; long lines
American Coney IslandSee American Coney Island Video ($)
(479 ratings)

114 W Lafayette Blvd Map It!
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 961-7758
www.americanconeyisland.c...
  • Coney Island Hot Dog
    hot dog topped w/ chili, Belgian mustard and chopped Vidalia onions; smoother chili; topped w/ chili, mustard and chopped onions
3.5 out of 5
479 ratings
Tie for #22 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown): Lafayette vs. American;
Food War: Lafayette vs. American... American won (3-votes-to-2); opened in 1917; American Coney Island's founder's nephew opened competitor Lafayette right next door; difference is in the chili
Eastside Fish Fry & Grill ($)
(150 ratings)

2417 E Kalamazoo St Map It!
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 993-5988
eastsidefishfry.com
3.5 out of 5
150 ratings
fish market & restaurant; former prisoner who learned to cook in prison, couldn't find a job when he got out, got help from parents who stood by him to start this joint
Grand Rapids Brewing ($$)
(420 ratings)

1 Ionia Ave SW Map It!
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 458-7000
www.grbrewingcompany.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Grand Rapids, MI"
  • 1-800-HOTLINE-BEEF Sandwich
    2016 Grandwich Champion; thinly-sliced, slow-cooked roast beef, pepper-jack cheese sauce, pepper bacon, haystack onions, cowboy candied jalapenos & horseradish aioli on a nantucket baking company onion poppy seed bun; looks good
3.5 out of 5
420 ratings
opened in 2012; named after original beloved brewery that started in 1893 but closed during The Prohibition
Grill HouseSee Grill House Video ($$)
(125 ratings)

1071 32nd St Map It!
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 686-9192
www.grillhouse.net
  • Steaks
    Grill-your-own steak
3.5 out of 5
125 ratings
#71 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); Grill-your-own steak; "Jack" the ghost lives there
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