Sweetgreen, a nationwide fast-casual chain famous for its fresh salads, bowls, and other dishes, is set to debut its first Detroit location in the heart of downtown. The new store will be situated at 1020 Woodward Ave., marking Sweetgreen's sixth Michigan outpost.
According to Chris Tarrant, Chief Development Officer at Sweetgreen, the company is thrilled to join the city's growing momentum. "We're honored to be part of it," he stated. "Our goal is to bring our take on fresh, real food to downtown Detroit and form meaningful connections with local suppliers such as Zingerman's Creamery and Riverridge Produce."
To celebrate its grand opening, Sweetgreen plans a festive event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on December 9th, featuring local partners like Bon Bon Bon for sweets and Earthy Botanical Mobile Bar for warm drinks. One Custom City will also be on hand with live screen printing.
In addition, the company has pledged to donate one meal to Detroit's Forgotten Harvest charity for every meal sold during its grand opening event.
As a prominent player in the fast-casual sector, Sweetgreen boasts an existing presence in several Michigan locations, including Ann Arbor, Arbor Hills, Birmingham, Rochester Hills, and Troy. The new downtown location brings the company one step closer to solidifying its foothold in the Detroit market.
According to Chris Tarrant, Chief Development Officer at Sweetgreen, the company is thrilled to join the city's growing momentum. "We're honored to be part of it," he stated. "Our goal is to bring our take on fresh, real food to downtown Detroit and form meaningful connections with local suppliers such as Zingerman's Creamery and Riverridge Produce."
To celebrate its grand opening, Sweetgreen plans a festive event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on December 9th, featuring local partners like Bon Bon Bon for sweets and Earthy Botanical Mobile Bar for warm drinks. One Custom City will also be on hand with live screen printing.
In addition, the company has pledged to donate one meal to Detroit's Forgotten Harvest charity for every meal sold during its grand opening event.
As a prominent player in the fast-casual sector, Sweetgreen boasts an existing presence in several Michigan locations, including Ann Arbor, Arbor Hills, Birmingham, Rochester Hills, and Troy. The new downtown location brings the company one step closer to solidifying its foothold in the Detroit market.
Just think about walking down Woodward Ave and grabbing a fresh salad from Sweetgreen - it's gonna be awesome!!! 
They're partnering with local suppliers too, so I'm sure they'll source ingredients from all around the city. And donating a meal to Detroit's Forgotten Harvest charity is just amazing, it's like they're putting their money where their mouth is...literally! 
The grand opening event sounds like so much fun too, live screen printing and sweet treats - can't wait to check it out! 
. I mean, who doesn't love a good salad or bowl? And it's awesome they're teaming up with some amazing local spots like Zingerman's Creamery and Riverridge Produce. The grand opening event sounds lit too - who wouldn't want to check out a mobile bar and some live screen printing action 
? Plus, donating a meal to Forgotten Harvest charity is really cool of them. Detroit's been on the rise lately and I think Sweetgreen's gonna fit right in with all the new eateries popping up everywhere. Bring it on!
This is so awesome! I mean, can you imagine having Sweetgreen right in downtown Detroit? It's like, the perfect spot for a healthy meal after exploring the city 
And they're actually partnering with local suppliers, which is really cool 
My kid's been asking for fresh greens all summer long, and now we have a new go-to spot that aligns with our values 
. But, um, have you ever tried a salad with sweet potatoes and pumpkin seeds? Like, it sounds weird but trust me, it's amazing 
. Oh, and I'm so excited for the grand opening event on Dec 9th! I love festivals 
. What's that one custom city doing at the event? Is it like a craft fair or something? 
. So, when is Sweetgreen planning to open? Like, tomorrow already? 