Baobab Fare – Middle Eastern
This vibrant sanctuary celebrates the soul of East African hospitality, where the air is thick with the enticing aroma of warming spices and the rhythmic sizzle of the griddle. Golden, hand-stretched chapatis arrive warm and flaky, cradling everything from tender slow-cooked beef to savory eggplant alongside caramelized plantains and the bright, floral pop of a fizzy hibiscus. The experience concludes with the creamy, tropical sweetness of a coco mango, leaving guests with a lingering sense of warmth and communal joy.
6568, Woodward Avenue +13132653093 https://www.baobabfare.com/0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Baobab Fare
Dairy-Free at Baobab Fare
Baobab Fare in Detroit has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Eggplant Chapati, Side of Chapati and Coco Mango. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Baobab Fare
Baobab Fare in Detroit has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Coco Mango and Side of Plantains. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Baobab Fare
Baobab Fare in Detroit has 6 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Eggplant Chapati, Fish Chapati and Side of Chapati. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Baobab Fare
Baobab Fare in Detroit has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fizzy Hibiscus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Baobab Fare
Baobab Fare in Detroit has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fizzy Hibiscus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Baobab Fare
Baobab Fare in Detroit has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Eggplant Chapati, Side of Chapati and Coco Mango. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Baobab Fare
Baobab Fare in Detroit has 5 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Eggplant Chapati, Side of Chapati and Coco Mango. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Baobab Fare
Baobab Fare in Detroit has 3 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Eggplant Chapati, Side of Chapati and Fizzy Hibiscus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Baobab Fare
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Eggplant Chapati | 19.1 g | 21.2 g |
| Coco Mango | 51.1 g | 11.7 g |
| Side of Chapati | 37.4 g | 7 g |
| Fish Chapati | 67.9 g | 4.3 g |
| Side of Plantains | 30.5 g | 1.3 g |
| Soda | 4.3 g | 1 g |
| Water | 7.1 g | 0 g |
| Fizzy Hibiscus | 0 g | 0 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Main Courses
- Beef Chapati - $14: Tender beef slow simmered in ripened tomato sauce, rolled in flat bread with beans and plantains Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Chapati - $14: Pan-fried chicken in tangy mustard-onion sauce, rolled in flat bread with beans and plantains Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Chapati - $13: Fragrant eggplant stew, rolled in flat bread, with beans and plantains Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Chapati - $15: Crisp, flash-fried fish garnished with tangy sautéed onions, rolled in flat bread with beans and plantains Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Side of Plantains - $5: Fried plantains Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Chapati - $3: Flat bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Coco Mango - $7: Coconut cream with mango coulis, fresh mango chunks and slightly roasted coconut flakes on top Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Beverages
- Soda - $2.5: Assorted soft drinks
- Water - $2: Bottled water
- Fizzy Hibiscus - $4.5: Sparkling hibiscus beverage Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Baobab Fare
- Is Baobab Fare dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Baobab Fare has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Eggplant Chapati, Side of Chapati and Coco Mango.
- What can I eat at Baobab Fare on a dairy-free diet?
- Eggplant Chapati, Side of Chapati and Coco Mango carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Baobab Fare have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Eggplant Chapati and Side of Chapati.
- Is Baobab Fare gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Baobab Fare?
- Eggplant Chapati, at roughly 21.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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