Michigan’s soul food scene isn’t all about fancy restaurants with big signs and valet parking.
Some of the best comfort food in the state comes from tiny spots tucked away in neighborhoods, where locals line up for fried chicken, mac and cheese, and collard greens that taste like home.
I stumbled into one of these spots years ago after getting hopelessly lost in Detroit, and that plate of smothered pork chops changed my life forever.
1. Steve’s Soul Food – Detroit, MI
Downtown Detroit workers practically sprint to Steve’s during their lunch breaks, and for good reason. This no-frills spot has been serving up honest-to-goodness soul food since forever, with a menu that reads like your grandmother’s Sunday dinner lineup…