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Café DIA

4.3(68)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 68 reviews (Google rating)Date Night Restaurant$ Midtown
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
(313) 833-7900 Directions dia.org

Quick facts

Café DIA is a date night restaurant at 5200 Woodward Ave in Detroit, MI, open Sun–Sat from 11:00 AM. Call +1313-833-7900 for details.

Address
5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202
Phone
+1313-833-7900
Hours today
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Price
$

About Café DIA

Café DIA is a coffee shop and cafeteria-style lunch eatery on the first floor of the Detroit Institute of Arts at 5200 Woodward Ave in Detroit, MI. The space is described as airy and modern, with a casual atmosphere. Coffee is a noted offering, and breakfast and lunch are among its popular uses. The café also serves brunch and dessert, with offerings that include comfort food, healthy options, small plates, and vegetarian choices.

Dine-in and takeout are available, but delivery and reservations are not. The café welcomes children and is suitable for groups, solo diners, and people working on laptops. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating, restroom, and parking. Both free and paid parking lots are listed, and payment options include credit cards, debit cards, and mobile NFC payments. Café DIA has a Google rating of 4.3 from 68 reviews.

Known for

  • First-floor location at the Detroit Institute of Arts
  • Airy, modern cafeteria-style setting
  • Coffee, breakfast, and lunch
  • Vegetarian options and small plates
  • Suitable for solo dining and laptop use

What to order

Mentioned in reviews

  • pizza×2
  • salad

What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “High quality food. Never been disappointed except that they close at 3pm. Though I am not a general pizza fan, the vegetarian ones here are awesome!! Great service too!”

    — Bala, August 12, 2026 · google

  • “It is a salad buffet style, but there is a wide variety of main dishes and the pizza is delicious. The salads are really diverse, fresh, and tasty! Salads are priced by weight.”

    — Ellie L, August 5, 2026 · google

  • “What a great spot! Mikael provided excellent service, and the food was absolutely delicious and fresh. I highly recommend Cafe DIA to anyone visiting the museum!”

    — Grace Carlson, June 26, 2026 · google

  • “Tray is the best, his love for cooking shows in the food he prepares”

    — John Gonsalves, August 15, 2025 · google

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Café DIA — frequently asked

Is Café DIA open on Mondays?
No — Café DIA is closed on Mondays.
Where is Café DIA?
Café DIA is at 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202.
How expensive is Café DIA?
Google lists Café DIA in the $ price range for date night restaurants in Detroit, MI.
What is the phone number for Café DIA?
You can reach Café DIA on +1313-833-7900.

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