A “NO FRILLS” STORY FOR A “NO FRILLS” KINDA’ PLACE

For the past three years, a glowing “See You Tomorrow” sign has enticed passersby on Woodward Avenue in Detroit’s New Center neighborhood.

We’d always drive by and wonder who are you, and what makes you think you’ll see us tomorrow? It turns out it's a fast-casual brunch cafe, and after several delays, See You Tomorrow is finally opened on Nov. 1.

Egg scrambles, chicken and waffles, salmon croquettes, salads, sandwiches, and rotating soups make up its no-frills menu.

“It’s a soul-warming food concept,” We believed that there was a need for a fast-casual breakfast place in the area so that’s how the idea came about. We wanted to make it simple and not anything outrageous so people can pick up some breakfast while they’re going to work or school.”

See You Tomorrow aims to offer some slightly healthier options like breakfast Rosemary & Garlic Broasted Potatoes and chicken wings that are broasted instead of fried. The menu also has vegetarian options like a veggie scramble and salads.

The buzz around See You Tomorrow began when the restaurant was awarded a Motor City Match grant to rebuild the space in 2018. The opening has been delayed three times, but we were finally able to push through to get the doors open.

The space can technically accommodate around 30 people, but it’s a tight squeeze in the former gas station with just a few tables and chairs.

Inside, the restaurant features a mural of a blazing phoenix by local artist Cameron Jenkins (aka Camflage).

“The phoenix represents strength and rebirth and redemption, which reminds us every day that we have a purpose and can achieve our goals,” This has been a dream and it’s finally happening. It took longer than we wanted, but we are finally achieving it.

See You Tomorrow also has a liquor license and hopes to eventually offer a boozy brunch and an outdoor patio in the spring. A building expansion is planned for much later once the restaurant gets its bearings.

“We’re gonna have a Sunday brunch so I’m sure we’re gonna have mimosas and all that stuff, but as we open and are tweaking things we want to make sure everything is perfect with our food and service first,”

For now, the “Q-Line Scramble” with turkey sausage, spinach, swiss cheese, and sundried tomatoes, and "Kale Quinoa Toss" are menu highlights. Egg Scrambles will be served on Tuesdays through Friday from 8-11 a.m. and brunch from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The restaurant is closed Mondays.

See You Tomorrow is located at 7740 Woodward Ave., Detroit.