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Best Family-Owned Restaurants in Metro Detroit

In a time where people are taking their family recipes and creating businesses, it's important to support them, especially those in your community. Thankfully, there's plenty of local family-owned restaurants that you can support right here in Metro Detroit.

1. Kuzzo's Chicken & Waffles

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19345 Livernois Avenue, MI 48221

Owned by former NFL player, Ron Bartell, Kuzzo's Chicken & Waffles is a major hit among Detroit residents. Located on the historic Avenue of Fashion, Kuzzo's is known for its crispy chicken and fluffy waffles made from a Bartell family recipe. It also serves soul food favorites like mac & cheese, collard greens, grits, and colorful Kool-Aid in a jar. The business will be expanding to another location in Midtown due to its success.

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2. Bucharest Grill

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Various Locations

Bucharest Grill is often touted as the best Middle Eastern-style food in Detroit by many. With five locations all across Detroit, it's quite convenient to stop by and taste their infamous chicken shawarma. Recently, the family-owned chain even added a bar to their downtown location to satisfy their happy hour crowd. They also offer catering.

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3. Armando's

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4242 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209

Started by family friend Armando Galan in 1967, the Hernandez family took over the restaurant in 1987 in his honor. Armando's has been a Mexican cuisine staple in the Detroit area for years. Best known for their tortillas and enchiladas, Armando's loves to ensure their customers are happy and full when they leave.

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4. Cake Crumbs

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28569 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield, MI 48034

For those with a sweet tooth, Cake Crumbs is the perfect bakery. Owner Renea Smith started her business 13 years ago before moving into a Southfield location. Now, Cake Crumbs provides wedding and event catering, baking workshops, and a cake studio to host their intimate parties and events. Cupcake flavors range from Banana Baby to Apple Pie Cheesecake.

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5. Vicente's

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1250 Library St., Detroit, MI 48226

Vicente's Cuban Cuisine was opened in 2005 by mother-son duo, Maria and Vicente Vazquez, to give Detroiters the authentic Cuban experience. Vicente's mixes live Latin entertainment with traditional Cuban dishes like tapas. This restaurant is a great spot for date night or an after-work get together.

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