Great Food and Dining in the Ann Arbor Area.
These are a few of my favorite restaurants, grocery and specialty food stores in and around Ann Arbor. Not an all inclusive list!
Pasta
Gratzi: 326 S. Main St., 734-663-6387
Features Northern Italian Cuisine in a Lush and Ebullient Setting
D'Amato's: 102 S. 1st St., 734-623-7400
Features fun and inviting casual fine-dining concept offering a blend of classic and contemporary Italian cuisine with an extensive wine list.
Palio: 347 S. Main St., 734-930-6156
Features Italian roadside cooking in a convivial setting.
Soup
Afternoon Delight: 251 E. Liberty, 734-665-7513
Features a fresh variety of homemade soups, fresh deli sandwiches and a vast selection of desserts all prepared in house.
Zoup: 2619 Plymouth Rd., 734-864-4020
Features a spectrum of natural soups with recipes that span the globe. Always expect muliple vegan, vegetarian, and meaty varieties.
Breakfast
The Broken Egg: 221 N. Main St., 734-665-5340
Features a great selection breakfast foods in a cozy and mellow atmosphere accentuated by the friendliest staff.
Angelo's: 1100 E. Catherine, 734-761-8996
Features Angelo's world famous raisin bread, as well as omelets, pancakes, and heaping plates of homemade French toast. Be prepared to wait in line.
Northside Grill: 1015 Broadway St., 734-995-0965
Features American cuisine served up by a humorous and friendly staff with jazz in the background and a general NPR feel. A favorite A2 breakfast spot!
Steak
Knights: 2324 Dexter Ave., 734-665-8644
Features the best cuts of meat at the best prices in Ann Arbor. Beef is king here in this down-to-earth establishment away from the trendy Ann Arbor downtown.
Chop House: 322 S. Main St., 734-669-9977
Features U.S.D.A prime beef in a premium American chop house setting. A plush and elite dining experience.
Sandwiches
Zingerman's: 422 Detroit St., 734-663-3354
Featuring full-flavored, traditionally made olive oils, vinegars, breads, cheeses, and pastries, along with a HUGE selection of homemade sandwiches. Delicious!
Maize N Blue Deli: 1329 S. University Ave., 734-996-0009
Features gigantic sandwiches made with top notch meats and cheeses, a huge menu, and in a laid back setting on campus. Let's not forget the great prices.
Pizza
Cottage Inn: 512 E. William St., 734-663-3379
Features deep dish pizza and southern Italian fare in a comfortable family setting.
Pizza House: 618 Church St. Ann Arbor MI 48104 734-95-5095
Great Pizza dine inor delivery, I say, go to he restaurant and enjoy their first class service. Right by the U of M campus South of Suth University. They also have an East Lansing location.
Anthony's: 2520 Packard St., 734-971-3555
Features gourmet pie and the best reputation for pizza in Ann Arbor. Indulge yourself and become a believer.
Mancino's: 5060 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor 734-994-9151. I love their Pizza. Simple dine in seating - great for families or carry out. The Nearby Goodrich's Quality 16 movie theater makes for a great pizza and movie evening.
Hamburgers
Casey's Tavern: 304 Depot St., 734-665-6775
Features casual neighborhood dining with a reputation for outstanding burgers. Check out the fries, too.
Blimpy Burger (Krazy Jim's)
551 S. Division Ann Arbor MI [map]
663-4590
Great hamburger joint! Custom order your burger. Fries and onion rings too!
Zingermans - $2.00 for a small coffee but as dark and murkie as coffee can be. Completely satifying.
