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Places To Eat

The Allied Media Conference offers participants a light breakfast of bagels, cream cheese and jam, coffee, tea and juice on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the conference. We will also have sandwiches for sale during lunch breaks. Wayne State University's contract with AVI Foodsystems forbids us from selling any food options at the conference site other than the official catering options.

If you want something else to eat, there are many excellent food options in the immediate area. The AMC features a two-hour lunch break on Friday and Saturday, affording time for grabbing a meal, or joining lunchtime caucuses and meet-ups.

If you have special needs regarding food access, please describe them in the "Comments and special requests" field when you register, or contact us.
Help us raise awareness of the AMC by telling restaurant staff that you are coming from the conference. Tip generously.

The information below is kept as accurate and up-to-date as possible. Please contact these establishments directly to verify hours and other information.

Wasabi Korean + Japanese Cuisine

  • 15 E Kirby St. (at Woodward)
  • Sushi, noodles, and Korean/Japanese entrees. $8-$20.
  • Hours: Mon-Fri 9AM-9PM; Sat 11AM-9PM; Sun 9AM-5PM
  • Distance from the McGregor Conference Center: 0.3 miles

Byblos Cafe and Grill

  • 87 W Palmer (between Woodward and Cass)
  • Mediterranean food, breakfast options. $4-$10.
  • Hours: Mon-Fri 9AM-9PM; Sat 11AM-9PM; Sun 9AM-5PM
  • Distance from the McGregor Conference Center: 0.3 miles

Good Girls Go to Paris

  • 15 E Kirby St. (entrance on Woodward)
  • Crêpes galore.  $7-$13
  • Hours Mon-Thu 9am-8am ; Fri-Sat 9am-10pm
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Free wi-fi
  • Distance from the McGregor Conference Center: 0.3 miles

La Pita Fresh Restaurant

  • 5056 Cass (between Warren & Putnam St.)
  • Full menu, mid-eastern cuisine. Coffee & fresh juice. Breakfast options. $4-$10.
  • Free wi-fi.
  • Wheelchair accessible.
  • Hours: Weekdays 10AM-9PM; Sat 11AM-4PM.
  • Distance from the McGregor Conference Center: 0.4 miles.

Harmony Garden

  • 4704 Anthony Wayne Dr (Anthony Wayne Dr. at Forest)
  • Middle Eastern Cuisine / American-style Breakfast. $4-$10
  • Hours Mon-Fri 9am-9pm ; Sat-Sun 9am-7pm
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Distance from the McGregor Conference Center: 0.5 miles

Cass Café

  • 4620 Cass Ave (between Forest and Prentis)
  • Full menu. $8-$14.
  • Hours: Mon-Thurs, 11AM-2AM (kitchen closes at 11PM); Fri & Sat, 11AM - 2AM (kitchen closes at 1AM); Sun, 5PM - 1AM (kitchen closes at 10PM)
  • Free wi-fi.
  • Wheelchair accessible.
  • Distance from the McGregor Conference Center: 0.6 miles

Shangri-La

  •  4710 Cass Avenue (between Forest and Handcock)
  •  Thai, Chinese, and Japanese food. $7-$13
  •  Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm ; Sat & Sun 11am-10pm
  •  Free wi-fi
  •  Distance from the McGregor Conference Center: 0.6 miles 

Thistle Coffee House

  • 4445 Second Ave. (between Prentis and Canfield)
  • Coffee, bagels, pastries, and smoothies.
  • Hours: Sun-Wed 7AM-9:30PM; Thurs-Sat 7AM-midnight
  • Distance from the McGregor Conference Center: 0.6 miles

Bronx Bar

  • 4476 Second Ave. (between Prentis and Canfield)
  • Breakfast, burgers and sandwiches, soup.
  • Hours: Mon-Fri 11AM-2AM; Sat & Sun noon-2AM
  • Distance from the McGregor Conference Center: 0.6 miles

Motor City Brewing Co.

  • 470 W. Canfield (between Cass and Second)
  • Tasty local brews, pizzas and salads with high-quality ingredients, soup, appetizers. $7-$12
  • Free wi-fi.
  • Wheelchair accessible.
  • Hours: Mon-Sat 11AM-1AM; Sun Noon-1AM
  • Distance from the McGregor Conference Center: 0.7 miles

Traffic Jam & Snug

  • 511 W. Canfield (between Cass and Second)
  • Full menu based on in-house bakery, microbrewery and dairy. $7-$20.
  • Hours: Thurs 11AM-10:30PM; Fri 11:00AM-midnight; SAT 11AM-midnight; SUN 11AM-8PM
  • Wheelchair accessible.
  • Distance from the McGregor Conference Center: 0.7 miles

Avalon International Breads

  • 422 W Willis St (between Cass and Second), next door to Goodwell's.
  • Hours: Tues-Sat, 6AM-6PM; Sun, 7AM-3PM
  • Community bakery with organic, fair trade coffee, juice, bread, muffins, and sandwiches.
  • Free wi-fi.
  • Distance from the McGregor Conference Center: 0.9 miles

Goodwell's Natural Foods

  • 418 W Willis St. (between Cass and 2nd Ave.), next door to Avalon.
  • Vegan/vegetarian sandwiches and amazing soups, plus produce and snacks. $5-$10.
  • Hours: Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM; Sun noon-4PM. Call 20 minutes ahead to place your order: 313-831-2130.
  • Distance from the McGregor Conference Center: 0.9 miles

Kim's Produce

  • 4206 Woodward Ave. (between Willis and Alexandrine)
  • Sandwiches, salads, smoothies, and organic groceries.
  • Hours Mon-Fri 10am -7pm ; Sat 10am- 6pm
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Distance from the McGregor Conference Center: 0.9 miles

The Raw Café

  • 4160 Woodward Ave (between canfield and
  • 100% Raw, Vegan & Organic. Juice Bar. Very Spacious $8-$15
  • Hours: Mon-Sun 7am-7pm
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Distance from McGregor Conference Center: 0.9 miles

Slows-to-Go BBQ

  • 4107 Cass Ave (between Willis and Alexandrine)
  • Meat and Vegetarian BBQ take out $8-$15
  • Hours Mon-Wed, Sun 11am-8pm; Thu-Sat 11am-9pm
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Distance form the McGregor Conference Center: 0.9 miles

Majestic Café

IN THE MAJESTIC THEATER CENTER, LOCATION OF THE FRIDAY BOWLING PARTY.

  • 4140 Woodward Ave. (between Willis and Alexandrine)
  • Full menu. $11-$25.
  • Free wi-fi.
  • Wheelchair accessible.
  • Hours: Weekdays, 11AM-2AM; Weekends 1030AM - 2AM
  • Distance from the McGregor Conference Center: one mile.

Sgt. Pepperoni's Pizzeria & Deli

IN THE MAJESTIC THEATER CENTER, LOCATION OF THE FRIDAY BOWLING PARTY.

  • 4140 Woodward Ave. (between Willis and Alexandrine)
  • Detroit style pizza, salads, sandwiches. $5-$10.
  • Free wi-fi.
  • Wheelchair accessible.
  • Hours: Daily, 11AM-2AM.
  • Distance from the McGregor Conference Center: one mile.

Honest John's

  • 488 Selden St (between Cass and 2nd Ave.)
  • Bar with full menu, including vegetarian options. $5-$10.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Hours: Open until 2AM daily.
  • Free wi-fi.
  • Distance from the McGregor Conference Center: one mile

Bangkok Express

  • 4126 Woodward Ave. (between Willis and Canfield)
  • Thai food, bubble tea, very spacious. $6-$10
  • Hours: Mon-Fri 11AM-9:30PM; Sat & Sun noon-9:30PM
  • Free wi-fi
  • Distance from the McGregor Conference Center: one mile