Café DIA

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About Café DIA

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 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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