Local Businesses

Woodbridge is walking distance to a rich array of Detroit’s local businesses. You can got out to eat, visit a museum or gallery, sample some locally brewed beer, and take care of all your errands without ever having to get into a car.  Below are a few of our favorites; for a full list, check out the University Cultural Center Association’s list.

FEATURED BUSINESS

Mobil skateboards was conceived by Greg Verras and Tyler Baldwin (a.k.a Mobil) on a trip they made to Atlanta in 08’, where they sweated a lot and recorded music. Upon returning to Detroit they teamed up with Aptemal Clothing, Shark, and a few other transients and began having some seriously unproductive ‘Monday Meetings‘ at the Division Street Boutique. They brainstormed ideas on how to achieve a world skateboard takeover, while everyone consistently received many demerits for tardiness and/or terrible ideas. Miraculously, over the next two years they would get their shit together and today, Mobil Skateboards is pressing it’s own decks and working with some of the finest talent in Detroit and beyond.

SHOPPING

BUREAU of Urban Living
460 W. Canfield \ 313.833.9336
www.bureauliving.com
Midtown’s modern-day urban general store — BUREAU offers an array of modern accessories for the home and office.

City Bird
460 W. Canfield \ 313.831.9146
www.ilovecitybird.com
Midtown’s newest store and gallery featuring Detroit-themed goods, vintage clothing, and over 50 local and regional designers and artists.

Mantra
3401 Cass / 313.657.0728
A small vintage shop featuring affordable furniture and other accessories for the home.

Utrecht Art Supplies
4501 Woodward \ 313.833.9616
http://www.utrechtdetroit.blogspot.com/
Provides artists with the finest canvases, acrylics and oil paints available.

GROCERIES

Avalon International Breads
422 W. Willis / 313.832.0008
Homemade organic breads, coffee and sweet treats.

Kim’s Produce
4206 Woodward Ave. / 313.831.1960
www.kimsproduce.com
Hollis and Kim Smith are proud to bring fresh flavor and healthy eating to the heart of Detroit’s midtown. Located right on Woodward Avenue nearby Wayne State University, Kim’s Produce is your place to go for the freshest produce around.

University Food
1131 W. Warren \ 313.833.0815
A full-service, full-line grocery supermarket, also offering a deli, bakery and pharmacy.

RESTAURANTS & BARS

Cass Café
4620 Cass / 313.831.1400
www.casscafe.com
A bar, restaurant and gallery all in one – offering soups, salads, sandwiches, entrees and vegetarian dishes.

Woodbridge Pub
5169 Trumbull Ave. / 313-833-2701
Woodbridge Pub
Enjoy slightly upscale pub grub, like unique appetizers, pasta, pizza and burgers and drink in the city scenery along with contemporary artwork by local artists.

Motor City Brewing Works & Winery
470 W. Canfield/ 313.832.2700
www.motorcitybeer.com
Enjoy a lager, glass of wine or a signature Ghettoblaster in this laid back urban atmosphere, which also hosts an in-house DJ.

Bronx Bar
4476 Second / 313.832.8464
Musicians, artists and students alike inhabit this neighborhood watering hole, known for having two of the best jukeboxes in town.