Grandma Bob's Will Open New West Village Pizzeria

The Detroit-style pizza shop plans to debut its second location at a former butcher shop site this fall.

Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Openings & Closings

A weathered red brick storefront with large windows in a Detroit city neighborhood under soft afternoon light. — Grandma Bob's pizzeria will expand its Detroit-style dining footprint by opening a second location in the city's West Village neighborhood this fall. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Grandma Bob's, the Detroit-style pizzeria founded in 2019, will expand to a second location in the West Village neighborhood this fall. The new restaurant will occupy the space at 8044 Kercheval, which previously housed Marrow.

Why it matters

The owners aim to provide a family-friendly dining option within walking distance for local residents in the area. This move utilizes a vacant building in West Village to house the growing pizza brand.

The new restaurant will be the brand's 2nd site, moving from its original 2135 Michigan address to the larger space at 8044 Kercheval. The expansion follows the June 2026 closure of the previous tenant at the site.

The players

Grandma Bob's

This is a Detroit-style pizzeria that is part of a hospitality group including establishments like Sugar House and Bad Luck Bar.

Marrow

This former butcher shop and restaurant previously occupied the site at 8044 Kercheval before closing in June 2026.

The details

The new venue offers a larger dining room compared to the Corktown original, providing dedicated space for private parties. It joins a hospitality group that also manages Sugar House, Bad Luck Bar, and Honest John's.

The original Grandma Bob's location opened in Corktown in 2019.
The restaurant Marrow closed at the 8044 Kercheval site in June 2026.
The second Grandma Bob's location is expected to open in fall 2026.

Market Landscape

This expansion follows the post-2020 urban hospitality group expansion trend in Detroit, marking a departure from the smaller, single-unit model. By converting a former butcher shop into a larger restaurant, the group is increasing its footprint in the competitive Detroit dining scene.

Residents of West Village can look forward to a new family-friendly dining option within their neighborhood this fall. The larger venue will also offer expanded opportunities for those looking to host private parties.

The takeaway

Expanding into larger, established hospitality spaces allows local brands to better accommodate demand for group events and family dining. Residents should monitor local business listings for specific opening dates later this year.