Detroit mornings run on coffee cups that never empty and griddles that hum like factory lines. If you crave crisp-edged bacon, diner hash browns with actual crunch, and platters that land under $18, this list is your roadmap.
I walked in early, watched the steam rise, and listened to order calls barked short and true. Bring small bills, an appetite, and a willingness to sit wherever a stool opens.
1. Clique
The first thing you notice at Clique is the sizzle. Hash browns hit the flat top, a cloud of buttered steam blooms, and the cook slides a short stack onto a warm plate like it is muscle memory.
Coffee arrives strong and friendly, poured from a heavy pot with a practiced wrist. Order the two eggs, bacon, hash browns, and toast, and the bill stays safely under thirteen…