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Likely openConfirmedSpotted 52 days before opening

Motor City Car Cafe

2475 W Grand Blvd · Detroit, MI 48208

Licensed and likely open by now.

  1. Filed
  2. Licensed
  3. Built out
  4. Open
Stage
Likely open
First filing
May 2, 2026
Latest update
Sep 3, 2026
Records
4 from 3 sources
Evidence
Confirmed
Neighborhood
Detroit

Project timeline

  1. Sep 3, 2026 · Certificate of occupancy issued for a new restaurant
    Certificate of occupancy
  2. Jun 23, 2026 · Opening inspection passed
    Inspection
  3. Jun 23, 2026 · Food license issued · listed as open
    Inspection
  4. May 2, 2026 · Building permit for a new restaurant
    Building permit

Filings are public records. “Verified” lines are our own checks. How we read these records

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New food business at 1501 Holden St

1501 Holden St · Detroit, MI 48208

New owners are taking over this food business.

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New food business at 1541 W Canfield St

1541 W Canfield St · Detroit, MI 48208

Filed for a liquor license.

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New food business at 1520 Merrick St

1520 Merrick St · Detroit, MI 48208

The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.

Certificate of occupancy · Mar 6 · Certificate of occupancy issued for a new restaurant
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  • Confirmedtwo matching records, or a news report
  • Filedone official record
  • Spotted 90 days before openinghow early the first filing came

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