Sweet Potato Sensations
Bakery · Riverdale
17337 Lahser Rd, Detroit, MI 48219
Highlights
Sweet potato pies, waffles, cookies, soup & savory dishes
Sweet potato pies, waffles, cookies, soup & savory dishes
"Sweet potato ice cream, chicken and sweet potato waffles, sweet potato cookies and cornbread — Sweet Potato Sensations does it all, working hard to preserve the legacy of George Washington Carver, an agricultural scientist, professor, and environmentalist who learned more than 100 uses for the sweet potato and other plants native to the South. The locals’ move at the Old Redford neighborhood bakery is to try the pie first for its creamy texture, warming spices, and buttery crust. Etta Mae’s salmon croquettes (best served on a flaky butter croissant), the Jive Turkey Sandwich (prized for its hickory smoked pile of meat), and the black-eyed pea and collard green soup are worthy contenders, too. Place an order at the counter, where you’ll find a display case filled with the spot’s creations. Have a seat in the small, casual dining room lined with art, or grab and go to impress everyone at your next dinner party. Must-try item: The sweet potato cookies are what inspired owners Jeffery and Cassandra Thomas to open their shop in 1993. Grab a single big cookie for $3 or $3.99 for a quarter-pound bag, and $13 for a pound of small cookies." - Serena Maria Daniels
"Sweet potato ice cream, chicken and sweet potato waffles, sweet potato cookies, and cornbread — Sweet Potato Sensations does it all, working hard to preserve the legacy of George Washington Carver. Headed to the Old Redford neighborhood eatery? Try the pie first. If a loved one lives far away, why not ship them one of the spot’s famous sweet potato pie? Online ordering is available, as is local delivery." - Serena Maria Daniels
"This family-owned staple in Old Redford is one of the best places to go for sweet potato pies and cookies, but it’s also a great spot for a hearty brunch. Dishes such as the J.T.’s Special (Belgian sweet potato waffle with chicken wings), the Daddy-O (sweet potato pancakes with turkey sausage), and the Chop Meal (turkey chop with grits and sweet potato pancakes) are so filling it might be hard to make room for sweet potato pie. Delivery is available through third-party sites Doordash and Uber Eats." - Serena Maria Daniels
"Sweet potato ice cream, chicken and sweet potato waffles, sweet potato cookies, and cornbread — Sweet Potato Sensations does it all, working hard to preserve the legacy of George Washington Carver, an agricultural scientist, professor, and environmentalist who learned more than 100 uses for the sweet potato and other plants native to the South. The locals’ move at the Old Redford neighborhood bakery is to try the pie first for its creamy texture, warming spices, and buttery crust. Etta Mae’s salmon croquettes (best served on a flaky butter croissant), the Jive Turkey Sandwich (prized for its hickory-smoked pile of meat), and the black-eyed pea and collard green soup are worthy contenders, too. Place an order at the counter, where you’ll find a display case filled with the spot’s creations. Have a seat in the small, casual dining room lined with art or grab and go to impress everyone at your next dinner party." - Serena Maria Daniels
"Sweet potatoes are the main ingredient to this family-owned Old Redford bakery’s success. The orange tubers add flavor and a golden color to the restaurant’s pies, cakes, cookies, and ice creams, and even make for a sweet and savory chicken and waffles experience." - Serena Maria Daniels
