The Mug — Restaurant in Detroit

I recently had the pleasure of trying a delightful breakfast at The Mug, and I have to say, the Cheese Danish and Egg Pie were nothing short of scrumptious! The Cheese Danish was a perfect balance of flaky, buttery pastry with a smooth, sweet filling that was just the right amount of tangy. It melted in my mouth, and the texture was absolutely on point—soft but not soggy, with a golden, crisp exterior.

As for the Egg Pie, it was equally impressive. The crust was perfectly baked—crispy on the outside but soft and tender inside. The egg filling was rich and flavorful, with just the right hint of seasoning. It was moist, not too dense, and had a creamy texture that complemented the subtle savory flavor. Both dishes were so satisfying and comforting that I left the café with a happy, full stomach and a definite desire to come back for more.

If you're looking for a place to indulge in some light but indulgent breakfast options, this spot is worth a visit. The combination of flaky, delicious pastries and savory pies really...

As soon as I found The Mug I stopped going anywhere else, this is the coffee shop of my dreams.

Everyone else has already sung the praises of the pastries and the coffee (and they are so completely right, the sticky buns make me Lose My Mind), but what completly won me over is the sense of community they've nourished there. Almost every time I go I find myself wrapped up in a conversation, sometimes its with one of my neighbors, sometimes its with one of the folks who run it (who are also my neighbors!), but just as often its with someone I've never met, someone I never would have talked to otherwise, someone who I'll keep running into there and who pretty quickly will become a friend! The Mug is run by a kind, caring, generous group of people, and (probably because of that) has built a such a vibrant, engaged community around it. It is a gift to the neighborhood and a...

You'll come to The Mug because the pastries and food are otherworldly good. The appropriate gateway drug is, of course, the cinnamon roll because it has an incredibly dense, chewy sweetness that offers the perfect bite. Next, you'll try one of the cheese confections or a breakfast sandwich.

You'll come back to The Mug because you realize that it is one of those rare spaces in Detroit that actually and truly catalyzes community. There are few places in our lives where you might be pulled into a conversation held between a painter, an activist, and a lawyer about the perils of gentrification or an executive, an academic, and a six year-old debating about summer camps. De La Soul once observed that "Neighborhoods are now hoods 'cause nobody's neighbors." The Mug is a bulwark against this reality because here, everyone...