7 Metro Detroit Spots for Eggs Benedict

Grab the breakfast favorite at these local restaurants.
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Dime Store in Detroit serves up a Cheesesteak Benedict. // Photograph by Yana Benjamin

Eggs Benedict is a breakfast masterpiece. The traditional take on the dish consists of two halves of an English muffin that’s topped with Canadian bacon or ham, two poached eggs, and a helping of hollandaise sauce. But, some restaurants put a spin on this classic, swapping out the traditional meat for veggies, crab cakes, or even trout and amping up the sauce with pesto, tomato, or dill flavored hollandaise.

Whether you’re looking for a tried-and-true take on eggs Benedict or want to branch out for a unique taste, consider ordering from one of these metro Detroit restaurants the next time you’re craving the savory breakfast dish.

Dime Store

The Benny’s section on Dime Store’s menu features an impressive lineup of eggs Benedict dishes. There’s the Classic and Veggie as well as two unique bennys. The Cold-Smoked Salmon features salmon, chive cream cheese, onion, arugula, and capers on an English muffin and the Cheesesteak is built on an English muffin and features shaved ribeye, onion, locally-grown mushroom, and American cheese. Customers have the option of choosing house breakfast potatoes, side salad, or fresh fruit with their meal. Dime Store, 719 Griswold St., Suite 180, Detroit; 313-962-9106; eatdimestore.com.

Toast

Toast offers up a more classic eggs Benedict — the Toast Benny at the Ferndale location (called the Classic in Birmingham) is topped with bacon or ham, tomato, spinach, and hollandaise — and a more unique option called the Nova Scotia. The latter features smoked salmon, spinach, tomato, dill, hollandaise, and balsamic drizzle. There’s also the Mexi in Birmingham, which comes topped with smashed avocado, chorizo sausage, tomato, and spicy hollandaise. All Bennys are served with home fries, bacon fried rice, or Parmesan cheese grits. Customers can sub fruit or tomato slices for an additional cost. Toast, 203 Pierce St., Birmingham; 248-258-6278; and 23144 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; 248-398-0444; eatattoast.com.

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The Nova Scotia is a more unique take on the eggs Benedict offered at Toast. // Photograph courtesy of Toast

The Jagged Fork

This metro Detroit chain’s menu includes several standout eggs Benedict options. “Fork favorites” include the Voodoo, an English muffin topped with guacamole, chorizo, cheddar cheese, and salsa verde, and the Pesto Benny, an English muffin with house made pesto, sautéed spinach, mozzarella, and tomato. You can also get The Classic Eggs Benedict, which comes topped with ham and hollandaise. The Jagged Fork; visit thejaggedfork.com for locations.

Breakfast Club

Benedict options at Breakfast Club include the Classic Eggs Benedicts, which is a traditional benny made with Canadian bacon; the Smoked Salmon Benedict, made up of capers, onion, and salmon; the Napoleon Benedict with portobello mushroom, spinach, grilled tomato, and a pesto hollandaise; and the Crabcake Benedict topped with tomatoes au gratin. All options are served with tomato au gratin, hash browns, or diced potatoes. Breakfast Club, 1713 Haggerty Road, Commerce Township; 248-926-0690; breakfastclubcommerce.com.

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The Prosciutto Benedict at Pop’s For Italian is topped with sliced prosciutto and sausage gravy. // Photograph courtesy of Pop’s For Italian

Pop’s For Italian

This Ferndale Italian spot has six different Benedict options on its brunch menu. The Emilia Romagna comes with parma ham, parmesan, Alfredo sauce, and balsamic glaze; the Chicken Florentine is made with house sausage, fresh spinach, and mozzarella; and The Detroit is made with Dearborn ham and sausage gravy. Pop’s For Italian, 280 W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale; 248-268-4806; popsforitalian.com. 

French Toast

A French-inspired Cajun restaurant, French Toast serves up a traditional eggs Benedict dish — made with Dearborn ham and built on a biscuit — as well as two unique options. Along with the usual poached eggs and hollandaise sauce, the Crab Cake Benedict is made up of Maryland crab cakes and topped with pico de gallo. The Arcadian Benedict is a vegetarian-friendly meal made with fried green tomatoes and spinach. Both plates are served with house hash, grits, or potato pancake and mixed greens. French Toast, 40370 Five Mile Road, Plymouth; 734-335-6533; and 43225 Ford Road, Canton; 734-667-3029; frenchtoastbistro.com.

Poached

This breakfast and lunch spot offers eight different kinds of eggs benedict including a traditional benny, crispy chicken benny, bacon avocado benny, crabby (crab cake) benny and others. Add hash browns or fresh fruit to your breakfast for an additional charge. Poached, 46350 Dequindre Road, Shelby Township; 586-991-7448; poachedrestaurant.com

This post has been updated for 2024.