The HEART & SOUL of
Southern Cooking

A restaurant offering traditional and non-traditional soul food
in a casually distinctive setting.

The Bistro: Beans & Cornbread. Sit down to the crooning of Sarah Vaughn or Maxwell, and enjoy some of the tastiest African-American cooking in the Midwest. Baby Sister's Babybacks, Tempura Battered Shrimp, or our hand-patted Salmon Croquettes with Portobello Mushrooms are just a few of the entrees that are served. Enjoy our many southern sides in our 70 seat dining room decked out with African-American memorabilia. Let our Executive Chef and his staff take you home. Down home.

We’ve got lots of spirits and soul.

Beans & Cornbread is now serving cordials, wines and spirits. Come enjoy our award winning southern cooking complimented by your favorite libation. And for a more intimate vibe, visit sidebar, our ultra cozy wine & martini bar next door. Come visit us for spirits and soul.

wine and martini bar

Located inside Beans & Cornbread, sidebar is Metro Detroit's true upscale neighborhood bar. Serving locals, out-of-towners and the occasional celebrity, sidebar has distinguished itself as the newest hot spot to meet friends. We feature domestic and imported wines and bottled beer, plus an eclectic selection of cocktails and martinis. After work or on weekends come enjoy our Southern plates and libations. Daily specials include $5 Peach Martinis; $1 fried chicken wings, and more. Join our mailing list to keep up with the happenings at sidebar: wine and liquor tastings, entertainment, book signings, and other special events. There’s never a cover charge.

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