Our Favorite Local Restaurants & Cafes
Food scene
Aventura
216 E Washington StBest place for tapas.
Blue LLama Jazz Club
314 S Main StUpscale dining with live music.
This is an Ann Arbor classic with amazing sandwiches.
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Zingerman's Delicatessen
422 Detroit StThis is an Ann Arbor classic with amazing sandwiches.
Zingerman's Roadhouse
2501 Jackson AvenueExcellent all-American food.
Tomukun also has a Korean BBQ place right next store. Both are amazing!
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Tomukun Noodle Bar
505 E Liberty StTomukun also has a Korean BBQ place right next store. Both are amazing!
This place is nice and close to our house. They don't have much seating, but it's a great option for sushi takeout.
Sushi Town
740 Packard StThis place is nice and close to our house. They don't have much seating, but it's a great option for sushi takeout.
Joe's Pizza NYC
1107 South University AvenueAmazing New York style pizza available by the slice.
This place is right across the street from our house. They have a cute outdoor bar and seating area when the weather is nice. It's a great spot to go for a drink or a sandwich. They are also open for breakfast and have very yummy egg sandwiches!
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York
1928 Packard StThis place is right across the street from our house. They have a cute outdoor bar and seating area when the weather is nice. It's a great spot to go for a drink or a sandwich. They are also open for breakfast and have very yummy egg sandwiches!
This place is right down the block from our house. It's a local sports bar where you won't find many tourists. (The food is nothing special, but it's a nice local spot for a beer.)
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Fraser's Pub
2045 Packard StThis place is right down the block from our house. It's a local sports bar where you won't find many tourists. (The food is nothing special, but it's a nice local spot for a beer.)
This place is right around the corner from our house. They have excellent takeout (but very limited seating on-site).
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eat / catering and carry-out
407 Packard StThis place is right around the corner from our house. They have excellent takeout (but very limited seating on-site).
Babs' Underground
213 S Ashley StGreat cocktail bar!
This place is right around the corner from our house and offers delicious coffee, gelato, and light snacks.
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Black Diesel Coffee
1423 E Stadium BlvdThis place is right around the corner from our house and offers delicious coffee, gelato, and light snacks.
Dairy Queen (Treat)
1805 Packard StPractically in our backyard. :)
This is a great spot for local produce and prepared foods within a short walk of our house.
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Argus Farm Stop
325 W Liberty StThis is a great spot for local produce and prepared foods within a short walk of our house.
Mani Osteria and Bar
341 E Liberty StOur top pick for Italian food.
Isalita
341 E Liberty StExcellent Mexican restaurant with lots of small-plate options.
Blank Slate Creamery
300 W Liberty StDefinitely the best ice cream in town!
Tios Mexican Cafe and Tequila Bar
401 E Liberty StThis is our favorite place for tacos.
Jolly Pumpkin Café & Brewery
311 S Main StVery good pub food and local beer.
This is an interesting brewery that specializes in sours. They also have really yummy Asian street food.
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HOMES Brewery
2321 Jackson AveThis is an interesting brewery that specializes in sours. They also have really yummy Asian street food.
This is a great option for a nice meal if you don't feel like going downtown. It's just a short drive from our house with easy parking.
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Zola Bistro
3030 Washtenaw AveThis is a great option for a nice meal if you don't feel like going downtown. It's just a short drive from our house with easy parking.
Our top vegetarian pick. They have lots of vegan options too, and you will like it even if you are not a vegetarian.
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Seva
2541 Jackson AveOur top vegetarian pick. They have lots of vegan options too, and you will like it even if you are not a vegetarian.
This is our favorite local liquor store, and it is right across the street from our house. They also have some decent prepared foods.
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Stadium Market
1423 E Stadium BlvdThis is our favorite local liquor store, and it is right across the street from our house. They also have some decent prepared foods.