Photo Credit: Stephanie Rhoades Hume / Michigan Central
Yellow Light Coffee & Donuts is brewing something special this fall with the grand opening of its newest location at Michigan Central! As the leaves begin to turn and the crisp fall air settles in eventually (even though it’s still 80 degrees), visitors can cozy up with freshly made donuts and crafted coffee in The Station’s historic shopping area. This highly anticipated opening marks the first time food and drinks will be served at The Station since it closed its doors in 1988.
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It will be located immediately off The Station’s east entrance and offer take-out and dine-in options daily. More information on hours will follow.
In 2020, Yellow Light Coffee started as a drive-thru. It was then located and operating in Detroit’s Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood, becoming a staple in the community and establishing itself as a must-visit morning destination for East Siders.
This Java shop was created through the collaboration of Christine and Jacques Driscoll, founders of In-Laws Hospitality, and their partner, Niko Dimitrijevic. Yellow Light Drive-thru proudly stands as the sibling establishment to the famous local dining landmarks curated by the Driscolls, including Green Dot Stables and Johnny Noodle King.
Christine Driscoll expressed that offering in-house roasted coffee, scratch-made doughnuts, and biscuit sandwiches to Corktown and Southwest is beyond exciting for Yellow Light Coffee’s growth in Detroit.
“We’re also humbled that we will be part of this newest chapter in The Station’s history starting this fall,” Driscoll said.
Guided Tours of Michigan Central
Following a summer full of nonstop celebrations, 167,000 visitors enjoyed free self-guided tours of the revitalized Michigan Central Station. The public can continue to see the historic landmark and get ready for the building’s first restaurant in four decades.
Photo credit: Stephanie Rhoades Hume / Michigan Central
With over 12 years of experience and having shared the rich history of Detroit with more than 200,000 people, Detroit History Tours will provide expert-led tours and share the details of the building’s restoration history. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the historic Station’s ground floor, including areas not accessible to the general public.
Bailey Sisoy-Moore, the owner of the Hamtramck-based company, emphasized that Detroit History Tours is honored to be powering tours of The Station.
“From The Station’s legendary past to its exciting future, we are excited to share this landmark’s story with the world,” Sisoy-Moore said.
Unlike the summer tours, tickets are required for the experience. Options are available for individuals and private tours for larger groups. Visitors can also bring their cameras to capture the experience personally, as it’s welcomed during the tour.
Joshua Sirefman, CEO of Michigan Central, expressed that he and his team are humbled by the outpouring of support and excitement from the community that came to explore The Station this summer and share in this new beginning.
“To those who have traveled near and far, your support is instrumental as we continue to breathe new life into this iconic landmark and build a brighter future for Detroit around it,” Sirefman said.
For more information, including accessibility, pricing, hours, parking, and photography policies, visit michigancentral.com/visit.
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