Guidebook for Ann Arbor
Food Scene
Pleasant grocery and coffee shop that offers local produce. Almond crossaint and Hojicha tea are my go-to menu items here -- though everything else is also wonderful!
49 locals recommend
Argus Farm Stop
325 W Liberty StPleasant grocery and coffee shop that offers local produce. Almond crossaint and Hojicha tea are my go-to menu items here -- though everything else is also wonderful!
Incredible farm to table restaurant with ever-changing unique and fresh menu items
23 locals recommend
Spencer
113 E Liberty StIncredible farm to table restaurant with ever-changing unique and fresh menu items
This is one of our go-to restaurants when we want a quick bite to eat. They have great sandwiches, my favorite is grilled eggplant with spicy tomato jam, as well as other made-from scratch favorites (e.g., lasagne).
15 locals recommend
eat / catering and carry-out
407 Packard StThis is one of our go-to restaurants when we want a quick bite to eat. They have great sandwiches, my favorite is grilled eggplant with spicy tomato jam, as well as other made-from scratch favorites (e.g., lasagne).
One of our favorite places for traditional Japanese Ramen. Spicy Miso Ramen is my go-to, but there's always new seasonal ramens that are great to try! Best part is that this place has a ton of seating, so there's rarely a wait for a table.
24 locals recommend
Slurping Turtle
608 E Liberty StOne of our favorite places for traditional Japanese Ramen. Spicy Miso Ramen is my go-to, but there's always new seasonal ramens that are great to try! Best part is that this place has a ton of seating, so there's rarely a wait for a table.
You want Asian, but you can't decide between Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai...? Tomukun is the place for you! They have a wide selection of asian noodle dishes such as ramen, pho, and curries!
23 locals recommend
Tomukun Noodle Bar
505 E Liberty StYou want Asian, but you can't decide between Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai...? Tomukun is the place for you! They have a wide selection of asian noodle dishes such as ramen, pho, and curries!
This is my favorite all-you-can-eat Indian Lunch Buffet! It's only $10 for a wide range of delicious curries, chutnies, naans, etc.
Madras Masala Restaurant
2016 Maynard StThis is my favorite all-you-can-eat Indian Lunch Buffet! It's only $10 for a wide range of delicious curries, chutnies, naans, etc.
This one of our favorite Mexican restaurants in town. They're tacos are great (al pastor, barbacoa and potato poblano are my go-to), and they also have amazing pozole soup!
Tmaz Taqueria
3182 Packard StThis one of our favorite Mexican restaurants in town. They're tacos are great (al pastor, barbacoa and potato poblano are my go-to), and they also have amazing pozole soup!
One of my favorite brunch spots in town. I always order the Turkish Eggs.
48 locals recommend
Café Zola
112 W Washington StOne of my favorite brunch spots in town. I always order the Turkish Eggs.
You can't visit Ann Arbor without visiting the iconic Zingerman's Deli! This is literally my version of adult Disney World. Stop in for a sandwich or some really fine foods! If you love cheese, don't miss out on tasting some of the best cheeses available to purchase in America!
167 locals recommend
Zingerman's Delicatessen
422 Detroit StYou can't visit Ann Arbor without visiting the iconic Zingerman's Deli! This is literally my version of adult Disney World. Stop in for a sandwich or some really fine foods! If you love cheese, don't miss out on tasting some of the best cheeses available to purchase in America!
Zingerman's newest restaurant that offers authentic Korean food. Lovely atmosphere and food is delicious!
8 locals recommend
Miss Kim
415 N 5th AveZingerman's newest restaurant that offers authentic Korean food. Lovely atmosphere and food is delicious!
This is our go-to Chinese restaurant in town. They offer American Chinese favorites like General Tso's Chicken and lo mein, but they also have an extensive menu of authentic Chinese foods. We rarely go without ordering their eggplant in black bean sauce. The eggplant melts in your mouth!
10 locals recommend
Chia Shiang Restaurant
2016 Packard StThis is our go-to Chinese restaurant in town. They offer American Chinese favorites like General Tso's Chicken and lo mein, but they also have an extensive menu of authentic Chinese foods. We rarely go without ordering their eggplant in black bean sauce. The eggplant melts in your mouth!
This is the closest coffee shop to our house. Great place to work if you need to check some emails before a meeting.
14 locals recommend
Black Diesel Coffee
1423 E Stadium BlvdThis is the closest coffee shop to our house. Great place to work if you need to check some emails before a meeting.
Essentials
Lucky's is less than a block away from our house. They have a great prepared foods section if you want to pick up a quick salad or dinner before settling in for the night. You can also order beers while you shop!
40 locals recommend
Lucky's Market
1919 S Industrial HwyLucky's is less than a block away from our house. They have a great prepared foods section if you want to pick up a quick salad or dinner before settling in for the night. You can also order beers while you shop!
Drinks & Nightlife
Specialty cocktails in a swanky speakeasy space. They have a variety of seasonal drinks, as well as classics like Manhattans, Palomas and Negoris.
8 locals recommend
327 Braun Court
327 Braun CtSpecialty cocktails in a swanky speakeasy space. They have a variety of seasonal drinks, as well as classics like Manhattans, Palomas and Negoris.
Large brewery that specialized in ales. Fun atmosphere with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. They also have great food (nachos are amazing!)
38 locals recommend
Wolverine State Brewing Co
2019 W Stadium BlvdLarge brewery that specialized in ales. Fun atmosphere with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. They also have great food (nachos are amazing!)
Parks & Nature
The Arb is the perfect escape from the city. You can lose yourself on the trails and nearly forget that you're in the middle of town. Lovely for picnics as well!
99 locals recommend
Nichols Arboretum
The Arb is the perfect escape from the city. You can lose yourself on the trails and nearly forget that you're in the middle of town. Lovely for picnics as well!
You can do a great 5 mile run from our house, around County Farm Park and back.
8 locals recommend
County Farm Park
2230 Platt RdYou can do a great 5 mile run from our house, around County Farm Park and back.
Large field near our house. A short walk or run from our house around the park will be about 1.5 miles. Burns Park also has some great playgrounds for kids.
Burns Park
Large field near our house. A short walk or run from our house around the park will be about 1.5 miles. Burns Park also has some great playgrounds for kids.
Arts & Culture
Ever-evolving, high-caliber art exhibits on UM campus
117 locals recommend
University of Michigan Museum of Art
525 S State StEver-evolving, high-caliber art exhibits on UM campus
Entertainment & Activities
This is one of my favorite yoga studios in town. You can take the bus directly from our house to Tiny Buddha. Classes primarily specialize in hot vinyasa.
Tiny Buddha Yoga - Campus
338 S State StThis is one of my favorite yoga studios in town. You can take the bus directly from our house to Tiny Buddha. Classes primarily specialize in hot vinyasa.
Shopping
This is our favorite bookstore in town. They do a great job curating their recommendations. There's also a quaint coffee shop upstairs.
35 locals recommend
Literati Bookstore
124 E Washington StThis is our favorite bookstore in town. They do a great job curating their recommendations. There's also a quaint coffee shop upstairs.