Guidebook for Chelsea
Food Scene
Our favorite restaurants in the Chelsea area
Great coffee and baked goods, bagels, sandwiches, soups, wine and beer and much much more! They also have live music several evenings!
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Zou Zou's
101 N Main StGreat coffee and baked goods, bagels, sandwiches, soups, wine and beer and much much more! They also have live music several evenings!
Seafood chowder, gazpacho (in season) and their signature rolls are my personal favorites! Daily seafood specials and impeccable service!
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Common Grill
112 S Main StSeafood chowder, gazpacho (in season) and their signature rolls are my personal favorites! Daily seafood specials and impeccable service!
Great Irish pub with a huge menu!! Usually have live music on weekends.
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Cleary's Pub
113 S Main St Great Irish pub with a huge menu!! Usually have live music on weekends.
Chelsea Bakery
117 S Main StDonuts!!
Uptown Coney Island
1555 S Main StHearty breakfast place, go here hungry!!
Great sandwiches and salads! Our favorites include the Rubenesque and Philip the Greek.
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Mike's Deli
114 W Middle StGreat sandwiches and salads! Our favorites include the Rubenesque and Philip the Greek.
This is a little bit of a drive from the cottage, however if you are looking for fresh healthy and locally sourced food, this is the place!
Fresh Forage
5060 Jackson RdThis is a little bit of a drive from the cottage, however if you are looking for fresh healthy and locally sourced food, this is the place!
Great food and service. They have a great black bean burger for vegetarians/vegans!
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Smokehouse 52 BBQ - Chelsea
125 S Main StGreat food and service. They have a great black bean burger for vegetarians/vegans!
Not your usual carry out Jet's! Great cozy restaurant with beer and wine, also have live music on weekends at the Rumpus Room next door!
Jet's Pizza
506 N Main StNot your usual carry out Jet's! Great cozy restaurant with beer and wine, also have live music on weekends at the Rumpus Room next door!
Go to this spot for all local produce and groceries! They also have amazing coffee, raw juices, bread, pastries and pre-made lunch/dinner options!
Agricole
118 N Main StGo to this spot for all local produce and groceries! They also have amazing coffee, raw juices, bread, pastries and pre-made lunch/dinner options!
Thompson's Pizzeria
20700 West Old US Highway 12Family owned with great pizza and friendly service!
Brahma Haus
312 N Main StGreat food, also available for carry-out if you want to enjoy at the cottage!
This is a short, scenic drive from the cottage - they have great cocktails and pizza!
Clear Lake Grill
4450 Clear Lake RdThis is a short, scenic drive from the cottage - they have great cocktails and pizza!
Arts & Culture
University of Michigan
500 S State StChelsea Historical Museum
128 Jackson StWaterloo Farm Museum
13493 Waterloo Munith Rd Open in warmer months only. (Some holiday events, check their website)
Parks & Nature
The cottage is located right on the edge of Waterloo! We provide a map at the cottage describing how to access the trail right from Spring Lake Drive.
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Wasserloo State Recreation Area
16345 McClure RoadThe cottage is located right on the edge of Waterloo! We provide a map at the cottage describing how to access the trail right from Spring Lake Drive.
Matthaei Botanical Gardens
1800 N Dixboro RdBeautiful indoor area as well as trails outside
Pinckney Recreation Area
8555 Silver Hill RdLarge area with several lakes
Nichols Arboretum der University of Michigan
1610 Washington HeightsTimber Town
Sibley RoadFun park for kids, castle play structure
Mountain biking for all, select from trails based on ability. Everyone we take on this trail absolutely loves it!
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DTE Energy Foundation Trail
17819 Stockbridge Chelsea RdMountain biking for all, select from trails based on ability. Everyone we take on this trail absolutely loves it!
Border-To-Border B2B Trail
Great paved trail for walking or biking!
Shopping
Potting Shed
112 W Middle StGreat gift shop!
Bumble's Dry Goods
120 S Main StEclectic and unique items including art pieces
Kerrytown
Great shopping area in Ann Arbor
Briarwood Mall
100 Briarwood CirShopping mall with a food court and several restaurants
Chelsea Farmers Supply
122 Jackson StFun store with farm related items but also really fun, eclectic gifts!
Garden Mill
110 S Main StFun garden store with unique items
Serendipity Books
108 W Middle StGreat bookstore with friendly staff.
FarmSudz Chelsea
Wonderful store with locally made products!
Essentials
For those last minute items...
Small store with Zingermans Bread/Desserts and unique items you can't find at a regular grocery.
New Chelsea Market
1070 S Main StSmall store with Zingermans Bread/Desserts and unique items you can't find at a regular grocery.
Polly's Country Market
1255 S Main StBasic grocery store with Pharmacy
A little bit of a drive from Chelsea but worth it if you are picky about groceries.
Busch's Fresh Food Market - Dexter, MI
7080 Dexter Ann Arbor RdA little bit of a drive from Chelsea but worth it if you are picky about groceries.
Really close to the cottage and great for last minutes items, really good selection of liquor, beer and wine.
Point At Cavanaugh Lake
163 Cavanaugh Lake RdReally close to the cottage and great for last minutes items, really good selection of liquor, beer and wine.
CVS
935 S Main StHomeTown Pharmacy LTC
1123 S Main StDrinks & Nightlife
Locally made beer and food made on premise! They also have live music, check their website for more info!
Chelsea Alehouse Brewery
115 S Main St Locally made beer and food made on premise! They also have live music, check their website for more info!
Ugly Dog Distillery
218 S Main StHave a cocktail or buy a bottle for later, locally made vodka, whiskey and more!
Stivers Restaurant
11 S Fletcher RdMusic and great drinks.
Entertainment & Activities
Jiffy Mix
201 W North StCheck their website for info on tours of the facility!!
Beautiful studio with an stellar array of classes for everyone! You can rent a mat and they have whatever else you might need.
Breathe Yoga
104 E Middle StBeautiful studio with an stellar array of classes for everyone! You can rent a mat and they have whatever else you might need.
Gerald E Eddy Discovery Center
17030 Bush RdGreat nature museum for families.
Theatre Nova
410 W Huron StUnique performances in a cozy setting
Hudson Mills Metropark
8801 North Territorial RoadGreat place to bike, kayak, canoe and hike!!
Skip's Huron Canoe Livery
3902 E Delhi RdFun restaurant that overlooks 2 hockey rinks, they also have open skate and a DJ Skate night if you need to get the kids out! Check out their website for schedule.
Arctic Breakaway
501 Coliseum DrFun restaurant that overlooks 2 hockey rinks, they also have open skate and a DJ Skate night if you need to get the kids out! Check out their website for schedule.
Robin Hills Farm
20390 M-52Beautiful Eco farm with hiking trails and a restaurant.
Purple Rose Theatre Company
137 Park StCheck their website for current offerings!