Chef‑Driven Brunch, Scratch‑Made From Day One
What started in a tiny Detroit kitchen is now two spots, hundreds of specials & one mission: better brunch.
At A Glance
Dime Store is a chef-driven, scratch-made brunch restaurant with locations in Detroit and Rochester Hills, Michigan. We serve bold, inventive comfort food (think Duck Bop Hash and General Tso’s Benedict) using premium ingredients and housemade everything — from gravies to jams. Named Best Brunch in Detroit by Hour Detroit Magazine and Metro Times readers.
Detroit Roots, Chef‑Driven Brunch
Dime Store opened in 2014 because three friends—Jeff Alexander, Larry Kahn, and Ann-Marie Murphy—thought Detroit deserved a brunch spot that didn’t phone it in. We wanted inventive, scratch-made comfort food in a place that felt like your favorite neighborhood hangout.
No frills, no pretense—just damn good food, strong coffee, and a full bar for when your brunch needs a little extra kick.
We set up shop inside Detroit’s historic Dime Building, originally built in 1912 as the Dime Savings Bank Building, home to a then-groundbreaking idea: a savings account you could open with just a dime.
Later renamed Chrysler House, the building’s history inspired our name—Dime Store—as a nod both to the Dime Building and to the classic five-and-dime shops that were a staple of mid-20th-century city life.
Those dime stores were casual, lively spots where you could grab a quick bite at the lunch counter—just like our vibe today. You’ll even spot mid-century design touches throughout our space that tip the hat to that era.
A True Scratch Kitchen
From day one, we’ve been a true scratch kitchen. Fresh, hand-cut fries and hash? Every day. Housemade gravies, sauces, dressings, marinades, braises, soups—and yes, even our jam. We bake buttery biscuits from scratch. We slow-cook Sy Ginsberg corned beef in-house. Our burger? A premium custom beef blend created just for us by Fairway Packing.
We source locally roasted Zingerman’s coffee, locally grown Stoney Creek Mushrooms, and work with top-tier local vendors because better ingredients = better food. Always. Oh—and the duck in our fan-favorite Duck Bop Hash? We confit it in-house over multiple days — the old-school way.
Bold Flavors & Chef's Specials
Behind the scenes, our Executive Chef, Josh Taylor, has been with us since day one and remains instrumental in defining Dime Store’s bold, inventive menu. Our chefs are classically trained, wildly creative, and totally unafraid to throw curveballs. Think: General Tso’s Benny, Chicken Shawarma Hash, or that legendary Duck Reuben.
At our Rochester Hills location, Executive Chef Aris Nueva Espana leads the kitchen with the same chef-driven spirit, with longtime team member Chef George Sleator—now one of our Rochester Hills partners—by his side. Chef’s Specials run as long as they’re crushing it—and trust us, they usually do.
Meet the Owners & Chefs
Dime Store is powered by a team that loves brunch as much as you do.
Larry Kahn, Ann-Marie Murphy & Jeff Alexander founded Dime Store in 2014 with a dream of creating Detroit’s best brunch spot.
Josh Taylor, our Executive Chef, has led the kitchen since day one, crafting chef-driven dishes that are anything but ordinary. He trained at the French Culinary Institute and brings 30+ years of experience from award-winning kitchens across the Midwest.
George Sleator & Mitch Freem — longtime Detroit team members — became owners in 2024, helping expand Dime Store to Rochester Hills. George trained at The Stratford Chef School in Ontario.
Aris Nueva Espana, Executive Chef at Rochester Hills, keeps the creativity flowing with scratch-made specials. He’s a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in New York.
Together, they bring deep roots in Detroit’s food scene — and a serious love for brunch.
Beyond the kitchen, we’re proud to be a true neighborhood spot—where guests become regulars, and regulars become friends. Our Rochester Hills location reflects that same spirit: welcoming, warm, and just as committed to bold flavors and scratch-made dishes as we are downtown.
Whether you’re grabbing brunch with friends, planning a private event, or ordering catering, you’re in good hands with our crew.
Award-Winning Brunch
Dime Store is proud to be one of the best brunch restaurants in Detroit, consistently voted Best Breakfast and Best Brunch in Detroit by readers of Hour Detroit Magazine and Metro Times.
Welcome to Dime Store. We’re glad you’re here.
