Avalon Cafe and Bakery in Detroit, MI

Avalon Cafe and Bakery

4.4(1,340)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 1340 reviews (Google rating)Breakfast Spot$$ DowntownClosed · opens 8:00 AM
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About Avalon Cafe and Bakery

Avalon Cafe and Bakery at 1049 Woodward Ave in Detroit, MI is a casual, counter-service coffee shop serving salads, sandwiches, organic housemade pastries and fresh breads. Breakfast, brunch and lunch are available, with breakfast and lunch listed among its popular uses. The menu includes vegan and vegetarian options, along with coffee, tea and desserts. An on-site bar serves beer, wine and cocktails, and happy-hour drinks are also offered.

The cafe has indoor and outdoor seating, with dogs allowed outside. It welcomes families, groups and LGBTQ guests, and is popular with students and tourists; solo dining is also a listed use. Family amenities include a children’s menu, high chairs and changing tables. Wi-Fi, takeout, delivery and catering are available. The entrance, seating and restroom are wheelchair accessible, and accessible parking is listed. Paid street, lot and garage parking are available. Avalon does not accept reservations and has a Google rating of 4.4 from 1,340 reviews.

Known for

  • Organic housemade pastries and fresh breads
  • Counter-service breakfast, brunch and lunch
  • Coffee, tea and desserts
  • Vegan and vegetarian options
  • Outdoor seating with dogs allowed

What reviewers say elsewhere

  • Great food, look at the fancy avocado toast they serve. Kids loved the waffles

    Daniel Waters, September 12, 2026 · google

  • If this meal in any way resembled eggs Benedict, it would be the worst Benny I'd ever had. I wish I could figure out how to post these photos. As it stands, I have 2 overcooked fried eggs atop a (generous) pile of what taste for all the …

    Tule Floyd, September 5, 2026 · google

  • Ended up here because we were too inpatient to wait for breakfast anywhere else and it was a blessing in disguise!! Ordered the pancake platter with crispy bacon and the bacon was delicious and perfect!! Not sure what kind of syrup they …

    Misty Asher, July 26, 2026 · google

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