Sugar Factory and its $99 sundaes arrive Sept. 2 in Detroit

Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press
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The Sugar Factory American Brasserie has pushed back opening its Detroit location to Sept. 2.

Previously, the opening was set for 11 a.m. Monday.

This is the first Michigan location for the Sugar Factory, known for its over-the-top confections, huge goblet cocktails and Lucky Charm Blue Latte spiked mimosas. The Detroit candy shop, restaurant and bar is at 45 Monroe St. in downtown's One Campus Martius building.

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The Candy Shop drink bubbles at Sugar Factory during opening weekend Saturday, April 16, 2022 in downtown Indianapolis.
The Candy Shop drink bubbles at Sugar Factory during opening weekend Saturday, April 16, 2022 in downtown Indianapolis.

Sugar Factory's online restaurant menu for Detroit is huge and includes brunch, lunch and dinner fare. For dessert and sweets, you'll find a big selection of milkshakes, old-fashioned sundaes and cheesecake.

One of the chain's signature items is its King Kong Sundae, which serves 12. It has a lengthy list of ingredients that includes 20 scoops of ice cream; caramelized bananas; hot fudge, caramel and strawberry sauces; a glazed doughnut; a vanilla cupcake and a variety of candy. The sundae is $99.

The King Kong Sundae and the Princess Milkshake are two of the most popular items available at the Sugar Factory in Dover.
The King Kong Sundae and the Princess Milkshake are two of the most popular items available at the Sugar Factory in Dover.

There's also a brunch menu with pancakes, eggs, omelets, sandwiches, waffles and crepes. Lunch and dinner entrees include the Sugar Factory's 8-ounce Angus beef burgers, sandwiches, soups, salads and stir-fry and pasta dishes. The appetizer menu includes rainbow sliders, which are served on colorful buns.

The restaurant will seat 233 and will include a retail store with plenty of candy. The main dining room will have indoor and outdoor seating. For reservations, go to sugarfactory.com.

Colorful candies are for sale at Sugar Factory during opening weekend Saturday, April 16, 2022 in downtown Indianapolis.
Colorful candies are for sale at Sugar Factory during opening weekend Saturday, April 16, 2022 in downtown Indianapolis.

Contact Detroit Free Press food writer Susan Selasky and send food and restaurant news to: sselasky@freepress.com. Follow @SusanMariecooks on Twitter.

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