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, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, 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
Currently open
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, 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 Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Appetizers
- Vegetable Springrolls - $10: Kale, edamame, mushrooms, shredded tofu, house made remoulade Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Southwest Eggrolls - $10: Chicken, spinach, black beans, corn, bell pepper, pepper jack cheese, vegan remoulade Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cauliflower Wings - $10: Panko breaded oven baked cauliflower with choice of Vegan Ranch, Buffalo Sauce or BBQ Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Vegan Caprese Panini - $14: Fresh tomatoes, Basil, Vegan Mozzarella, pesto on Ciabatta. Side salad included Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based 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 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: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Mac N Cheese - $13: Three cheez baked vegan Mac topped with parsley Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, 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: Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Weekend Brunch
- Vegan Pancakes - $12: Fluffy vegan pancakes with choice of vegan or turkey sausage & syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, 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: High-Protein, 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: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based 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, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, 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, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $5: Cucumbers, tomatoes, Vidalia onion vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sautéed Kale - $7: Fresh kale sautéed with garlic & liquid aminos Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Sweet Potato Cheesecake - $7: Vegan sweet potato cheesecake with a ginger-pecan crust Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cinnamon Rolls - $5: Organic wheat flour, organic cane sugar, organic cinnamon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian 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, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Rattlesnake Rita - $14: Cazadores, Chambered Blackberry, Lime, Agave Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Espresso Martini - $15: Ketal One Vodka, Cold Brew, Oat Milk, Espresso, Cinnamon
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