Food Scene
Great breakfast place, coined for the WW2-era bomber plant (origin of 'Rosie the Riveter') located in Ypsilanti.
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Bomber Restaurant
306 E Michigan AveGreat breakfast place, coined for the WW2-era bomber plant (origin of 'Rosie the Riveter') located in Ypsilanti.
Bobcat Bonnie's
1800 Michigan AveBustling local chain of restaurants with a thorough menu!
People love this cantina. I have never seen it less than half full, and they've recently expanded the space to add a huge bar on the side of the restaurant.
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MAIZ Mexican Cantina
36 E Cross StPeople love this cantina. I have never seen it less than half full, and they've recently expanded the space to add a huge bar on the side of the restaurant.
I’m vegetarian, but this is a regionally legendary chicken place!
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Ma Lou's Fried Chicken
15 W Michigan AveI’m vegetarian, but this is a regionally legendary chicken place!
Got Burger!
301 West Cross StreetTasty and reliable late-night food option.
Drinks & Nightlife
Eclectic crowd, tasty bratwursts with veggie options to boot, and a ridiculously affordable happy hour.
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The Wurst Bar
705 W Cross StEclectic crowd, tasty bratwursts with veggie options to boot, and a ridiculously affordable happy hour.
Iconic Ypsi spot, good for both daytime food and a busy scene at night.
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Sidetrack Bar and Grill
56 E Cross StIconic Ypsi spot, good for both daytime food and a busy scene at night.
The distribution hub for Arbor Brewing Company, a well-regarded local brewery. This spot offers a pub-style comfy atmosphere and great brews. My go-to choices are the Euchre Pilsner, Buzzsaw IPA, and the Faricy's Dry Stout.
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Arbor Brewing Company - Corner Brewery
720 Norris StThe distribution hub for Arbor Brewing Company, a well-regarded local brewery. This spot offers a pub-style comfy atmosphere and great brews. My go-to choices are the Euchre Pilsner, Buzzsaw IPA, and the Faricy's Dry Stout.
Only been here a few times, but they're a solid establishment with a late-night happy hour.
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Red Rock Downtown Barbecue
207 W Michigan AveOnly been here a few times, but they're a solid establishment with a late-night happy hour.
Parks & Nature
Right next to Depot Town, Riverside Park offers expansive walking trails alongside the beautiful Huron River.
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Riverside Park
2 E Cross StRight next to Depot Town, Riverside Park offers expansive walking trails alongside the beautiful Huron River.
Arts & Culture
Intriguing monthly exhibitions, open to the public starting at 3 pm every Thursday through Saturday. They're also an educational center providing some family-friendly classes!
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Riverside Arts Center
76 N Huron StIntriguing monthly exhibitions, open to the public starting at 3 pm every Thursday through Saturday. They're also an educational center providing some family-friendly classes!
Essentials
The local food co-op, which is open to the public. Though it's not a full-service grocer, they have fresh breads, produce, and lots of vegetarian/vegan staples.
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Ypsilanti Food Co-op
312 N River StThe local food co-op, which is open to the public. Though it's not a full-service grocer, they have fresh breads, produce, and lots of vegetarian/vegan staples.
Getting Around
This hub will give you access to most, if not all the bus routes that cover Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor.
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Ypsilanti Transit Center station
This hub will give you access to most, if not all the bus routes that cover Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor.