422 W. Willis Street
Detroit
MI 48201
Avalon Bakery
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Overview
Avalon Bakery is in the heart of a revived Cass Corridor; it's an excellent stop in a day exploring one of the city's most historical locations. Using organic flours and naming its breads after local Detroit spots, this bakery is a great place to meet with friends and support sustainability ! Great food and fair trade coffee are also served. Eat inside or out.
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Deanne Bednar Jan 2012 "When I go into Detroit, I almost always go to the Avalon Bakery, taking guests as well, and end up meeting friends, or networking with new people I meet. Awesome."