Peoples Brothers Bakery

This cute bakery has been run by its current owners for 39 years. Prior to that, another family ran a bakery here for 45 years. There has been a bakery in this location for a very long time. I stopped here with a coworker today and it was a pleasant break from our fieldwork out in the sun. My coworker got a caramel cupcake that she said was very good, and I could see how fluffy it was. I got a German chocolate cupcake, also good. They also had rolls, small sweet potato and lemon pies, fritters, donuts, and cronuts. Their menu is somewhat small, but there were definitely other offerings--I was too hungry to note them all. There was milk, bottled water, and soda pop to drink in the cooler. The coffee had run out earlier in the day (It was about 1:30pm), but in the morning there is coffee to be had. Credit cards and EBT are accepted for orders totaling at least $5. Otherwise, bring cash. There is a small counter with a few stools if you want to eat there, though I suspect most people carry out. The family running the bakery was very friendly, and this place had a charming old fashioned vibe that has become all too rare these days. The prices are right, too--our cupcakes were a dollar apiece. Next time I'm in this area, I will be stopping by to try a mini pie.

This is one of those Detroit area gems that I've passed a million times before stopping in. It's like stepping back in time, they obviously take time and care with everything they make. I usually get their donuts for my mom. They are always arranged in the box with tissue paper and tied with cotton twine just like back in the day. I also have to agree with another reviewer, best sweet potato pie on the planet. I also recently tried their apple pie, the crust is perfection.

Best sweet potato pies on the planet..

Excellent food and service

Great