'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives': 14 Michigan restaurants Guy Fieri has visited

There’s no shortage of Michigan restaurants on Guy Fieri’s hit Food Network show “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” In one episode, guest star Kid Rock even took Fieri on a Detroit food tour.

So, if you’re looking to try Fieri’s favorite comfort food, we’ve got the list for you. Here’s all the Michigan restaurants that have been featured.

The Cosmos

611 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing

Contact: 517-897-3563

Hours: Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 10p.m.; Friday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday 12-11 p.m.; Sunday 12-10 p.m.

Fieri’s recommendation: Trust Us, The Spaceball

This space-themed restaurant is famous for its wood-fired pizzas and fun sci-fi atmosphere. Its specialty is the Trust Us — a pizza pie with surprise toppings that change every day.

Eastside Fish Fry & Grill

417 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing

Contact: 517-993-5988

Hours: Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to midnight

Fieri’s recommendation: Chicken wings, pig skins, fried gizzards

This small market and restaurant serves fresh fish, chicken and local specialties such as fried gizzards and pig skins. It’s known for its chicken wings that are prepared with a 48-hour dry rub marinade and fried to order.

Capital City BBQ

1026 W. Saginaw St., Lansing

Contact: 517-721-1500

Hours: Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; closed Sunday

Fieri’s recommendation: Brisket banh mi, pork and shrimp spring roll

Inside a cellular store, this fusion restaurant serves unique dishes that blend Vietnamese cuisine and American barbeque. A customer favorite is the brisket banh mi — a smoked brisket on a baguette topped with cucumber, cilantro, carrots, onions, jalapenos and Sriracha mayonnaise.

Zaytoon Mediterranean

940 Elmwood Drive, Lansing

Contact: 517-203-5728

Hours: Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; closed Sunday

Fieri’s recommendation: Chicken shawarma, grape leaves

This Mediterranean restaurant uses fresh ingredients for classics like shawarma and falafel. They have a wide selection for vegetarians and meat eaters alike.

Meat Southern BBQ. and Carnivore Cuisine

1224 Turner St., Lansing

Contact: 517-580-4400

Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday noon to 5 p.m.; Closed Monday

Fieri’s recommendation: Pork Belly Reuben, Pickle Fries, Smoked Chicken Wings

This meat lovers’ paradise serves award-winning Southern-style barbeque and handmade sides.

Union Woodshop

18 S. Main St., Clarkston

Contact: 248-625-5660

Hours: Monday through Thursday 4-9 p.m.; Friday 4-10 p.m.; Saturday 1-10 p.m.; Sunday 1-9 p.m.

Fieri’s recommendation: The Porker, Pizza

This small-town restaurant has a rustic atmosphere and is known for its slow-smoked barbeque. Wood-fired pizza and craft beers are also popular menu items.

Joe’s Gizzard City

120 W. Main St., Potterville

Contact: 517-645-2120

Hours: Monday through Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday noon to 10 p.m.

Fieri’s recommendation: Frinkies, gizzards, the "DDD" Burger

This small-town restaurant specializes in deep fried chicken gizzards with a wide selection of seasonings. Their fried Twinkies—or Frinkies—are also a fan favorite. Don’t forget to try the Triple “D” Burger that was invented on the show.

The Fly Trap

22950 Woodward Ave., Ferndale

Contact: 248-399-5150

Hours: Monday through Wednesday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursday through Sunday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Fieri’s recommendation: Red chili salmon burger, gingerbread waffles

This “finer diner,” as they call themselves, puts a global twist on the classic diner. Try their "daily buzz" (specials) when you dine-in or get your food "on the fly" (to-go).

Krazy Jim’s Blimpy Burger

304 S. Ashley St., Ann Arbor

Contact: 734-663-4590

Hours: Tuesday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; closed Monday

Fieri’s recommendation: Burgers, onion rings

This cafeteria-style burger joint lets you customize your burger to your liking. Burgers are made right in front of you as you select the size, buns, toppings and cheese.

Polish Village Cafe

2990 Yemans St., Hamtramck

Contact: 313-874-5726

Hours: Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday noon to 8 p.m.

Fieri’s recommendation: Dill pickle soup, Hungarian pancake

This restaurant under an old hotel serves authentic Polish cuisine. It’s known for serving specialties such as dill pickle soup and Hungarian pancakes, which are fried and topped with a pork goulash.

Supino Pizzeria

New Center: 6519 Woodward Ave., Detroit

Eastern Market: 2457 Russell St., Detroit (temporarily closed)

Contact: 313-314-7400

Hours: Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Fieri’s recommendation: City Wing Thing Pizza

Though the location featured on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” is temporarily closed, the pizzeria’s New Center spot is still open for business. This restaurant’s thin crust pizza is topped with fresh ingredients. There are a variety of special pizzas on the menu — such as the City Wing Thing pizza with smoked turkey, cherry peppers, smoked Gouda, mozzarella and roasted garlic.

Clarkston Union Bar & Kitchen

54 S. Main St., Village of Clarkston

Contact: 248=620-6100

Hours: Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Fieri’s recommendation: Mac and cheese, beer

This church-turned-diner is famous for its creamy mac and cheese, which guest star Kid Rock called the “most macked mac & cheese” on his “Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives” episode. Diners sit in church pews as they’re served American cuisine and craft beer.

Red Haven

4480 S. Hagadorn Road, Okemos

Contact: 517-679-6309

The Purple Carrot food truck that was featured on the show has closed, but its restaurant Red Haven is still open. Red Haven is a farm-to-table restaurant which offers pop-up dining, as well as private dinners and events.

Traffic Jam & Snug

511 W. Canfield St., Detroit

Fieri's recommendations: Pork loin kamatsu salad, braised-beef panini

Traffic Jam & Snug is temporarily closed due to a fire in 2022. The restaurant was known for its eclectic menu items and in-house brewery. The owners have said they hope to reopen, though there are currently no updates. The Free Press attempted to contact owners through the restaurant's Facebook page to get an update and did not receive a reply.

Restaurants that were featured on the show but are no longer operating include The Purple Carrot, Rosie’s Diner, Michigan Brewing Company and Traffic Jam & Snug.

Check out Food Network's website for all the Michigan restaurants that have been featured on the channel.

This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives': Guy Fieri's Michigan restaurant visits