Polonia Restaurant (Facebook photo)
In the past few years, Detroit has really stepped into the spotlight when it comes to restaurants. It seems like a new one opens every few weeks.
But Hamtramck shouldn't be ignored with its eclectic population and eating spots. Serena Maria Daniels compiles a guide for Eater Detroit for 26 places in Hamtramck to eat, drink or get sweets.
Here's a sampling of the picks with her description:
Yemen Cafe: 8740 Joseph Campau Ave. Yemen Cafe grew out of its smaller home last year and relocated across the street, giving diners more space to enjoy its aromatic gallaba, lamb, and fresh flat bread.
Motor City Sports Bar: 9122 Joseph Campau St. The cheeseburgers here are classic, huge patties with American cheese melting over the side. The beef is perfectly seasoned. If you’re not in the mood for a burger, consider trying another house specialty — ćevapi (grilled minced meat, specific to the Balkans region of Eastern Europe). Add a side of waffle fries and a $6 pitcher of draft and the meal is complete for you and your game time buddies.
Polonia Restaurant: 2934 Yemans St. Depending on who you ask around town, you’ll hear Polish Village or Polonia as their favorite Polish food spot. Polonia gets points as it’s usually not as packed and offers all of the classic dishes one would come to expect in an Eastern European kitchen.
Campau Tower: 10337 Joseph Campau St. In the mood for a classic burger? How about a hot dog, pork bun, or a basket of tater tots? Campau Tower has all that covered. The mastermind behind Rock City Eatery resurrected the shuttered 24-hour joint when it closed several years ago and transformed the menu into a creative, yet approachable spot for blue collar locals and late night bar hoppers alike.