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My Favorite Ann Arbor Eats!
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items There are so many choices when it comes to restaurants in the Ann Arbor area! Whether you're looking for a place to watch the game and eat a good burger or you're looking for a more intimate setting, you will it in Ann Arbor.
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Excellent food! I highly recommend the Friend Plantains with the Cilantro Salsa, the Black Bean Frita and the Coconut Cream Batido (add rum!). Also, check out their happy hour!
Frita Batidos Ann Arbor
Great place to go for food and drinks.The Mac & Cheese, as well as the sweet potato fries, are to die for! Make reservations well in advance for holidays or anywhere near graduation time. Oh, and don’t forget the butterscotch pudding for dessert!
Zingerman's Roadhouse
This is a mainstay in the Ann Arbor area. If you haven't been, ya gotta go. So much to choose from: sandwiches, soups, chips, desserts, and more! If you're at a loss for what to try, I recommend starting with the Zingerman's Reuben. Delish (and, huge...
Zingerman's Delicatessen
This is an Ann Arbor staple. Fantastic food and drinks in a historic setting. Reservations are highly recommended, especially during holidays and graduation time. If you're wondering what to try first, the scallops are divine!!
Gandy Dancer
Excellent food and drinks with seasonal offerings, weekend brunch, and so much more. Attached to the main building is a cafe and bakery offering wood-fired pizzas, coffee, and absolutely divine pastries. You can also book space for events. As always,...
The Dixboro Project
Good food, good drinks, good prices! And, I'll add this for the non-barbeque folks out there-their burger was sooo good!
Slows Bar Bq Ann Arbor
Pub food with lots of beer choices. Be sure to try the truffle fries!
Jolly Pumpkin Cafe & Brewery
So good! Offering interesting, seasonal cocktails, food tha tastes amazing and excellent service. And, their Greek salad is one of my (many) favorites!
Sava's
Great spot for game time. Pub food, lots of beer choices, and, do try their beer battered french fries! Yum!
Grizzly Peak Brewing Company
Close to campus, offering pub food, trivia nights, and great cocktails!
Ashley's Restaurant & Pub
A little more upscale (think, business casual), Vinology is a wonderful place to visit when celebrating life's little moments. And, don't just believe me!They have won awards for “Best Ann Arbor Wedding Venue, ” “Ann Arbor Family Favorites (2021),” a...
Vinology Restaurant & Event Space
I wish I could eat here every day of my life. Seriously. It's that good. Seasonal menus, excellent cocktails, private dining spaces available, a kid's menu, and some excellent Italian food.
Paesano Restaurant & Wine Bar
If you're looking for something that isn't the usual, try Base Camp. Situated on Jackson Ave makes it easy to get to and there is lots of parking. This is especially awesome if you're looking to avoid traffic and the cost of parking in the downtown a...
BASE CAMP RESTAURANT (Fresh & Authentic Himalayan Flavors)
Okay, you're not looking for anything fancy. Just good food, good prices, and family friendly? Nick's is your place. This is old-school diner-style service. I love this place for breakfast and, I'm not the only one. It is not unusual for their lobby ...
Nick's Original House Of Pancakes
A great little coffee shop in the downtown area featuring locally sourced ingredients and food made in-house. This is a must-stop coffee shop!
RoosRoast Coffee
Sweetwaters is locally founded, with several cafes in and around the Ann Arbor area. We frequent two of them: this one on Plymouth Rd. and the one inside the Westgate Library. Always have great service, good coffee, and tempting pastries and breakfas...
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea
Sweetwaters is locally founded, with several cafes in and around the Ann Arbor area. We frequent two of them: this one on Plymouth Rd. and the one inside the Westgate Library. Always have great service, good coffee, and tempting pastries and breakfas...
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea
This no frills (see what I did there?!) Thai food chain is a popular choice for students and members of my group alike. Food choices range in heat from no spice to Dim Mak. My personal favorite? Pad Thai, medium heat, with shrimp or tofu.
No Thai! S. Main