Kresge Court At The Detroit Institute Of Arts

This place is truly magical. I love the DIA already for all the wonderful art and exhibits it contains, but Kresge Court is truly a gem amidst the gems already within the DIA. This indoor courtyard is stunning to take in and exist in and very easily accessible on the ground floor of the DIA, just a few turns away from the entrance from John R just follow the signs directing you to Kresge Court! There's a little ordering counter tucked away in one corner of the court and features an entire menu of drinks, breakfast, and lunch fare for you to order from and all the food and drink is genuinely very good. There are a ton of different seating areas couches, tables, high tops, etc. so it's the perfect place for all sorts of gatherings. Whether you're catching up with friends over a little meal before venturing into the rest of the museum or stopping in to have a business meeting I've done it all here and it's the perfect setting for all of it. During busier hours afternoons, especially on weekends you might be hard pressed to find open seating here, but I think the turnover is relatively quick a lot of the times since there's so much to do within the DIA, so you probably won't need to wait around for long to find a spot. In the meantime, might I suggest a turn about the museum??

Chic, cozy, and a perfect cafe for the DIA. There are no bad seats, drinks, or pastries. The only bad thing about Kresge Court is having to leave. I 've come on busy days and low trickle, and have always been able to find a seat. The staffs ' warm and welcoming attitudes plus the lush, plush, and cozy furniture equal a magnificent atmosphere. Kresge is a place to study, to satiate, to converse, and to let the exquisite and astounding works of art wash over you.

A beautiful spot to have coffee or a meal within the dia, much more charming than the cafeteria. They have oat milk available, and a full food menu, as well as a cooler with various drink options including hard cider. Lots of places to sit comfortably as well as tables and benches. Filled with natural light during most of the day, cozy interior lighting in the evenings.

I love it here!! A friend was visiting from out of town and I brought her here and she agreed that this place is really special. The whole museum is gorgeous and Kresge Court is too. It's inside, but it feels like you are sitting outside. It's bright and airy, spacious and open. The food is excellent. The charcuterie board is fantastic!!! My lavender latte was delicious. The wind is fabulous too. Friendly and helpful service. We stayed here for a few hours, just drinking the ambiance in.

One of my favorite spots in the city to pull up and work, grab a coffee or a bite, take a meeting, or just hang out. My husband and I have also definitely stopped in here for a glass of wine or a beer during special events at the DIA, Friday night special events, etc. The space is just gorgeous, of course, and blends in seamlessly with the vibe of the whole museum. They've got a varied menu from coffees and teas (love the cold brew), to pastries, sandwiches, shareable small plates and charcuterie, etc. Plus beer and wine if you'd like to imbibe. If you're local to the tri-county area then entrance to the DIA, and subsequently the Kresge Court, is free. But if you're coming from outside you'll need to pay the entrance to the museum or have a membership. I recommend the latter if you're planning on coming by frequently. It's totally worth it!