Hudson’s Detroit site to feature new restaurant from Shake Shack founder Danny Meyer

A new restaurant is headed for the Hudson’s Detroit site, and acclaimed restaurateur and author Danny Meyer is behind it.  

The restaurant marks the first Detroit project for Meyer, who established Union Square Hospitality Group in 1985 and later founded Shake Shack in the early 2000s.

A St. Louis native, Meyer is looking forward to bringing a new concept to the Midwest. “As a proud native Midwesterner, I couldn’t be more excited to plant our flag in Detroit,” he said in a news release. “Detroit is brimming with culture, creativity, and pride. Expanding here — and joining such a dynamic neighborhood — gives us the opportunity to grow and innovate alongside a city that’s constantly in motion.”

Union Square Hospitality Group shared few details about the restaurant project in the release, beyond the news that it will open in 2026. The eatery will join the group’s portfolio of highly esteemed bars and restaurants, including The View, the revolving restaurant that overlooks Manhattan; the one Michelin-starred Gramercy Tavern, where contemporary American dishes are centered on farm-fresh ingredients, and two Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant The Modern, helmed by chef Thomas Allan. The group has earned 28 James Beard Awards over the years.

“Detroit has the best restaurants and chefs in the country, and the arrival of Union Square Hospitality Group signals that the world has taken notice,” Andrew Leber, senior vice president of hospitality at Bedrock said in the release. “Hudson’s Detroit is creating new and unforgettable experiences for everyone, further solidifying the city as a must-see destination.”

Hudson’s will welcome Un Deux Trois, the site’s first food and beverage establishment Nov. 6. The French café truck from the team behind swanky Midtown coffee shop and bar Café Sous Terre, will park along Nick Gilbert Way, offering coffee beverages and pastries from local purveyors.

This story is developing. Visit hudsons-detroit.com or ushg.com for more information.