Guidebook for Ann Arbor
Food Scene
Buddy's Pizza
3153 Ann Arbor-Saline RdThe best Detroit-style pizza!
Great lattes (try the Rose-cardamom or the rosemary sea salt) and sandwiches - serves both breakfast and lunch.
The Songbird Cafe
2891 Jackson AveGreat lattes (try the Rose-cardamom or the rosemary sea salt) and sandwiches - serves both breakfast and lunch.
Good reliable bar food (we love the cheese fries) with great burgers and sandwiches. Good selection of Michigan beers on tap and solid classic cocktails.
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Einheimische empfehlenOld Town Tavern
122 West Liberty Street10
Einheimische empfehlenGood reliable bar food (we love the cheese fries) with great burgers and sandwiches. Good selection of Michigan beers on tap and solid classic cocktails.
Excellent wood-fired pizza and handmade pasta and fantastic craft cocktails! Good for a date night or a group.
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Einheimische empfehlenMani Osteria and Bar
341 East Liberty Street29
Einheimische empfehlenExcellent wood-fired pizza and handmade pasta and fantastic craft cocktails! Good for a date night or a group.
An Ann Arbor icon. The most amazing sandwiches (known for their many variations on a reuben). Attached to a specialty grocery store with a deli and cheese shop.
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Einheimische empfehlenZingerman's Delicatessen
422 Detroit Street91
Einheimische empfehlenAn Ann Arbor icon. The most amazing sandwiches (known for their many variations on a reuben). Attached to a specialty grocery store with a deli and cheese shop.
Restaurant, cafe, and bakery all in one. Great for any meal, breakfast through dinner - we love their brunch!
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Einheimische empfehlenAvalon Cafe and Kitchen Ann Arbor
120 E Liberty St10
Einheimische empfehlenRestaurant, cafe, and bakery all in one. Great for any meal, breakfast through dinner - we love their brunch!
Our neighborhood coney (Michigan-speak for diner) - walking distance from our apartment. Solid breakfast options, and they serve breakfast all day.
Alpha Koney Island
2833 Oak Valley DrOur neighborhood coney (Michigan-speak for diner) - walking distance from our apartment. Solid breakfast options, and they serve breakfast all day.
Our neighborhood stop for street-style tacos and the best elotes in town! Note that they don't serve alcohol, but you can take out food to Townie's brewery, which is next door.
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Einheimische empfehlenChela’s Restaurant & Taqueria
693 South Maple Road8
Einheimische empfehlenOur neighborhood stop for street-style tacos and the best elotes in town! Note that they don't serve alcohol, but you can take out food to Townie's brewery, which is next door.
One of our two favorite donut shops in the city, plus they serve diner-style breakfast and deli sandwiches.
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Einheimische empfehlenDimo's Deli & Donuts
2030 West Stadium Boulevard10
Einheimische empfehlenOne of our two favorite donut shops in the city, plus they serve diner-style breakfast and deli sandwiches.
Our other favorite donut shop in town (try the apple fritters!) - plus they're open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Cash only.
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Einheimische empfehlenDom Bakeries
1305 Washtenaw Avenue6
Einheimische empfehlenOur other favorite donut shop in town (try the apple fritters!) - plus they're open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Cash only.
Breakfast, brunch, and lunch near the medical center. We love their omelettes and pancakes!
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Einheimische empfehlenNorthside Grill
1015 Broadway Street13
Einheimische empfehlenBreakfast, brunch, and lunch near the medical center. We love their omelettes and pancakes!
Amazing cuban-style burgers - can choose from beef, fish, pork, or veggie - and all the burgers are made in house. They also have fantastic fries and milkshakes!
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Einheimische empfehlenFrita Batidos
117 West Washington Street43
Einheimische empfehlenAmazing cuban-style burgers - can choose from beef, fish, pork, or veggie - and all the burgers are made in house. They also have fantastic fries and milkshakes!
Drinks & Nightlife
An outdoor beer garden that's open seasonally - perfect when the weather is nice! They also serve a few cocktails, sangria, and wine.
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Einheimische empfehlenBill's Beer Garden
218 South Ashley Street44
Einheimische empfehlenAn outdoor beer garden that's open seasonally - perfect when the weather is nice! They also serve a few cocktails, sangria, and wine.
Speakeasy-style with a wide selection of craft cocktails, probably with some ingredients you've never heard of. Fun to sit at the bar and watch the bartenders in action! They also have good bar snacks.
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Einheimische empfehlenThe Last Word
301 West Huron Street42
Einheimische empfehlenSpeakeasy-style with a wide selection of craft cocktails, probably with some ingredients you've never heard of. Fun to sit at the bar and watch the bartenders in action! They also have good bar snacks.
The only true dive bar in Ann Arbor. Cash only - super cheap pitchers, free popcorn, plus they have pool tables and darts.
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Einheimische empfehlenEightball Saloon
208 South 1st Street9
Einheimische empfehlenThe only true dive bar in Ann Arbor. Cash only - super cheap pitchers, free popcorn, plus they have pool tables and darts.
Parks & Nature
Bird Hills Nature Area
1850 Newport Rd17
Einheimische empfehlenHilly trails and all shaded.
You can rent canoes & kayaks to go down the Huron or stand up paddle boards.
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Einheimische empfehlenArgo Park Canoe & Kayak Livery
1055 Longshore Drive44
Einheimische empfehlenYou can rent canoes & kayaks to go down the Huron or stand up paddle boards.
Essentials
Meijer (Ann Arbor-Saline Rd)
Open 24 hours a day.