The Kitchen – American
This vibrant neighborhood gem invites guests into a bright, airy space where the aroma of toasted pita and garden-fresh greens sets the stage for a nourishing escape. The kitchen artfully balances wholesome vitality with bold, savory indulgence, offering everything from jewel-toned acai bowls to hearty, plant-forward burgers that redefine modern comfort food. It is a welcoming sanctuary where every plate serves as a celebration of fresh ingredients and creative, soul-satisfying flavors.
6529, Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI, 48202 +17344624184 https://www.thekitchenbycwq.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, 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, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at The Kitchen
Dairy-Free at The Kitchen
The Kitchen in Detroit has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad, The Classic Salad and Acai Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at The Kitchen
The Kitchen in Detroit has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad, The Classic Salad and House Potatoes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at The Kitchen
The Kitchen in Detroit has 15 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad, Acai Bowl and Vegetable Springrolls. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at The Kitchen
The Kitchen in Detroit has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shrimp & Grits and Harvest Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at The Kitchen
The Kitchen in Detroit has 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad, Vegan Mac N Cheese and Spicy Chickpea Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at The Kitchen
The Kitchen in Detroit has 14 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad, Acai Bowl and Harvest Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at The Kitchen
The Kitchen in Detroit has 10 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad, Vegan Mac N Cheese and Spicy Chickpea Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at The Kitchen
The Kitchen in Detroit has 3 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Que's Famous Gumbo, Vegan Pancakes and Rattlesnake Rita. 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 The Kitchen
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Seafood Grits | 104.7 g | 67.2 g |
| Vitality Smoothie | 134.8 g | 53 g |
| The Que Breakfast Sandwich | 57.8 g | 46 g |
| The Classic Salad | 11.9 g | 44.3 g |
| The Brunch Bowl | 68.5 g | 42.7 g |
| Shrimp & Grits | 22.1 g | 32.9 g |
| Vegetable Springrolls | 52.2 g | 31.9 g |
| Acai Bowl | 222.1 g | 24.1 g |
| Que's Famous Gumbo | 84.6 g | 23.2 g |
| Spicy Chickpea Soup | 78.1 g | 21.5 g |
| Harvest Bowl | 21 g | 19.6 g |
| Southwest Eggrolls | 17.1 g | 12.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Wednesday - Thursday
- 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Menu
All Day Breakfast
- Acai Bowl - $16: Frozen Acai, fresh Banana, Fresh Strawberry, Granola, Coconut Flakes, Almond Butter, Cocoa Nibs, agave Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- The Que Breakfast Sandwich - $7: JUST Egg, spinach, vegan sausage, vegan cheese, strawberry jam on an English muffin Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Appetizers
- Vegetable Springrolls - $10: Kale, edamame, mushrooms, shredded tofu, house made remoulade Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Southwest Eggrolls - $10: Chicken, spinach, black beans, corn, bell pepper, pepper jack cheese, vegan remoulade Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cauliflower Wings - $10: Panko breaded oven baked cauliflower with choice of Vegan Ranch, Buffalo Sauce or BBQ Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Vegan Caprese Panini - $14: Fresh tomatoes, Basil, Vegan Mozzarella, pesto on Ciabatta. Side salad included Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oh Kale Yeah Burger - $16: Beyond meat burger, sautéed kale & mushrooms, vegan cheez, mayo, tomato, pickle on a pretzel bun. Side salad included Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Pita - $16: Choice of Shredded Chicken or Vegan Chicken, fresh greens, tomatoes, pickles, onions, mayo, ranch or bbq sauce. Side house salad included Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Caesar Wrap - $16: Choice of Shredded Chicken or Vegan Chicken, fresh Lacinato Kale, thinly sliced Apple, Red onions, Garlic breadcrumbs. House salad included Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Harvest Bowl - $10: Oven baked sweet potato, black beans, sautéed kale, tomatoes, brown rice, avocado salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Mac N Cheese - $13: Three cheez baked vegan Mac topped with parsley Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Classic Salad - $16: Assorted greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, Vidalia onion vinaigrette with choice of Chicken, Vegan Chicken, or Salmon Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Weekend Brunch
- Vegan Pancakes - $12: Fluffy vegan pancakes with choice of vegan or turkey sausage & syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Apple Butter Pancakes w/ Oat Crumble - $15: Fluffy vegan buttermilk pancakes with sausage, house made oat crumble, warm maple syrup Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Brunch Bowl - $18: Grits, coconut milk, cheese, vegan egg, choice of vegan or turkey sausage Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Shrimp & Grits - $18: Grits, coconut milk, lemon-garlic shrimp, vegan butter, parmesan Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Seafood Grits - $25: Grits, coconut milk, lemon-garlic shrimp, salmon, vegan butter, old bay, parmesan Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Loaded Creamy Grits - $14: Hominy grits, coconut milk, sautéed red pepper gravy, peppers, onion, wild mushrooms, cherry tomato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
Soups & Sides
- Spicy Chickpea Soup - $7: Sauteed chickpeas, kale, onion, garlic, turmeric, ginger, coconut milk, fresh mint 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, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Que's Famous Gumbo - $10: Peppers, Celery, Onion, Tomato, Okra, Beyond Sausage Crumbles, Red Beans, Garlic, Creole Seasoning, rice Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Potatoes - $5: Roasted potatoes with fresh garlic, rainbow peppers & herbs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $5: Cucumbers, tomatoes, Vidalia onion vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sautéed Kale - $7: Fresh kale sautéed with garlic & liquid aminos Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Sweet Potato Cheesecake - $7: Vegan sweet potato cheesecake with a ginger-pecan crust Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cinnamon Rolls - $5: Organic wheat flour, organic cane sugar, organic cinnamon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
Beverages
- Lavender Lemonade - $4: Fresh Lemons, Lavender Syrup
- Strawberry Lemonade - $6: Fresh Lemons, Strawberries, Lavender Syrup
- Vitality Smoothie - $10: Sea moss, wheat grass, kale, moringa, matcha, turmeric, ginger, peaches, mango, pineapple, almond milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Rattlesnake Rita - $14: Cazadores, Chambered Blackberry, Lime, Agave Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Espresso Martini - $15: Ketal One Vodka, Cold Brew, Oat Milk, Espresso, Cinnamon
Frequently Asked Questions about The Kitchen
- Is The Kitchen dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. The Kitchen has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad, The Classic Salad and Acai Bowl.
- What can I eat at The Kitchen on a dairy-free diet?
- House Salad, The Classic Salad and Acai Bowl carry the dairy-free tag, out of 9 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does The Kitchen have vegan options?
- Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including House Salad and Vegan Mac N Cheese.
- Is The Kitchen gluten-free?
- 4 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 The Kitchen?
- Seafood Grits, at roughly 67.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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