Guidebook for Ypsilanti
Food Scene
A true gem of Ypsi. Profits from the food and beverage portion of Cultivate's business goes to feeding the hungry in Wastenaw County. Their communal vibe ensures that you will be able to find something to enjoy here as well as the menu; from knitting groups, to community action, to jazz and beer in the summer garden, not to be missed!
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Cultivate Coffee And Tap House
307 N River StA true gem of Ypsi. Profits from the food and beverage portion of Cultivate's business goes to feeding the hungry in Wastenaw County. Their communal vibe ensures that you will be able to find something to enjoy here as well as the menu; from knitting groups, to community action, to jazz and beer in the summer garden, not to be missed!
The food is amazing. It also has one of the best designed bars to sit and enjoy -- I often sit on my own and feel totally comfortable in a friendly, neighborhood atmosphere. In addition to the delicious and seasonal menu, some of the best craft cocktails in Washtenaw County.
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Ollie Food + Spirits
42 E Cross StThe food is amazing. It also has one of the best designed bars to sit and enjoy -- I often sit on my own and feel totally comfortable in a friendly, neighborhood atmosphere. In addition to the delicious and seasonal menu, some of the best craft cocktails in Washtenaw County.
Burt ends and beer. Soooooo delicious, smoked in their own smoker with their own secret recipe.
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Red Rock Downtown Barbecue
207 W Michigan AveBurt ends and beer. Soooooo delicious, smoked in their own smoker with their own secret recipe.
Great atmosphere, centrally located, delicious food, great weekend brunch menus. If the weather is good, sit in the sidewalk cafe and watch the weirdos of Ypsi parade. Really delicious, they often have public events in the underground (basement) of the restaurant. Be sure to ask what is on the schedule!
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Bona Sera Restaurant
200 W Michigan AveGreat atmosphere, centrally located, delicious food, great weekend brunch menus. If the weather is good, sit in the sidewalk cafe and watch the weirdos of Ypsi parade. Really delicious, they often have public events in the underground (basement) of the restaurant. Be sure to ask what is on the schedule!
Oh my goodness, this almost too addictive to recommend. Fried chicken and sides that make your taste buds do a little dance.
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Ma Lou's Fried Chicken
15 W Michigan AveOh my goodness, this almost too addictive to recommend. Fried chicken and sides that make your taste buds do a little dance.
Delicious! A cute, quirky little spot across from the Ypsi Public Library
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Encuentro Latino Restaurant
228 W Michigan AveDelicious! A cute, quirky little spot across from the Ypsi Public Library
Like visiting George Bailey at the soda counter in Bedford Falls. Run by a group of treasured Ypsi weirdos, they make delicious ice cream and hand crafted soda and other stuff that's amazing. Stop by!
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GO! Ice Cream
10 N Washington StLike visiting George Bailey at the soda counter in Bedford Falls. Run by a group of treasured Ypsi weirdos, they make delicious ice cream and hand crafted soda and other stuff that's amazing. Stop by!
Head behind the Ypsi Food Co-Op to the parking lot next to the train tracks and you will find this hidden gem tucked away. They pour an exceptional cup of coffee, roasted on the premises. Delicious.
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Hyperion Coffee Co
306 N River StHead behind the Ypsi Food Co-Op to the parking lot next to the train tracks and you will find this hidden gem tucked away. They pour an exceptional cup of coffee, roasted on the premises. Delicious.
Drinks & Nightlife
I have a hard time really calling this a bar because it is more of a community spot. You will see families, professors, friends, neighbors, all gathering for a pint and maybe a board game. Their kitchen is also pretty good. A wonderful place to read for an hour or two on a rainy day, knocking back a pint and watching the world go by. They have a terrific outdoor beer garden as well. Old Ypsilantians called it The Corner -- the majority of us old 'uns still do.
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Arbor Brewing Company - Corner Brewery
720 Norris StI have a hard time really calling this a bar because it is more of a community spot. You will see families, professors, friends, neighbors, all gathering for a pint and maybe a board game. Their kitchen is also pretty good. A wonderful place to read for an hour or two on a rainy day, knocking back a pint and watching the world go by. They have a terrific outdoor beer garden as well. Old Ypsilantians called it The Corner -- the majority of us old 'uns still do.
Great music, central location, a great place to hang out. Check the website for hours and entertainment schedule. Musicians can be quirky, call before heading over to avoid heartbreak. Catching them at their best is soooooo worth it!
Ziggy's
206 W Michigan AveGreat music, central location, a great place to hang out. Check the website for hours and entertainment schedule. Musicians can be quirky, call before heading over to avoid heartbreak. Catching them at their best is soooooo worth it!
I love this local place. Good beer, nice people, surprisingly good food. A great place to while away an afternoon or an evening.
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The Wurst Bar
705 W Cross StI love this local place. Good beer, nice people, surprisingly good food. A great place to while away an afternoon or an evening.
Essentials
Ypsilanti Food Co-op
312 N River Stlocal, fresh, delicious
Shopping
A quirky novelty store for all things Ypsi, all things goofy and slightly off-color humor. Ypsi postcards, refrigerator magnets, t-shirts and mugs can all be had here. Also loose candy by the pound, sweets you haven't tasted since you were a kid, all of your geek memorabilia for lovers of Star Trek, Dr. Who and beyond!
The Rocket Candy Novelties Gifts
200 W Nine Mile RdA quirky novelty store for all things Ypsi, all things goofy and slightly off-color humor. Ypsi postcards, refrigerator magnets, t-shirts and mugs can all be had here. Also loose candy by the pound, sweets you haven't tasted since you were a kid, all of your geek memorabilia for lovers of Star Trek, Dr. Who and beyond!
Lovely little store that sells beautiful things made by Michigan artists. It is a sweet little place to hang out in before heading next door to Ollie's for drinks and dinner.
The Eyrie
50 E Cross StLovely little store that sells beautiful things made by Michigan artists. It is a sweet little place to hang out in before heading next door to Ollie's for drinks and dinner.