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Cocktail Bar in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 4.8-star rated cocktail bar.
Washtenaw County's hidden gem food spots — the places locals love that aren't big chains or franchises. Real food, real character, real Michigan.
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Cocktail Bar in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 4.8-star rated cocktail bar.
Cozy, bustling eatery known for its eggs Benedict also boasts an extensive salad bar.
Fruits, flowers & soaps, plus counters for Polish & Mediterranean food, at a market founded in 1919.
Family-run Turkish cafe with a daily-changing dry-erase menu of lentil soup, boreks, and kadayif. A cozy hidden gem tuck…
Veteran-owned restaurant in Ypsilanti with a rotating, locally-sourced seasonal menu and a strong cocktail and wine prog…
Seasonal beer courtyard features local craft brews & wine in the evenings with picnic table seating.
Walk-up hot dog stand open since 1939, famous for chili dogs and homemade root beer. An Ypsilanti landmark and one of Mi…
Cafe in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 4.8-star rated cafe.
Deli in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 4.5-star rated deli.
Aviation-themed mom-and-pop diner in Ypsilanti famous for oversized breakfast platters and Cap'n Crunch French toast. A …
Dessert Shop in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 4.7-star rated dessert shop.
Small counter-service spot pairing Korean specialties like bibimbap and bulgogi with cheesesteak hoagies. A unique Ann A…
Coffee Shop in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 4.9-star rated coffee shop.
Halal Moroccan restaurant in a former fast-food building known for bastilla, tagines, and Moroccan hummus. A unique dini…
Peruvian Restaurant in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 4.5-star rated peruvian restaurant.
Coffee roastery in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 5-star rated coffee roastery.
Restaurant in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 4.6-star rated restaurant.
Tunisian grocery-meets-cafe serving lablabi, chermoula chicken, terrines, and housemade gelato. Frequently called a hidd…
Mexican Restaurant in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 4.7-star rated mexican restaurant.
Alpine-themed bistro serving Nepali, Tibetan, and Indian dishes such as momos and pumpkin soup. Frequently named a Reddi…
Downtown Ann Arbor breakfast-and-lunch cafe focused on organic, scratch-made, vegan-friendly fare with a cozy neighborho…
Century-old space with stone walls sets a warm tone for site-made craft beer & a seasonal menu.
Coffee Shop in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 4.7-star rated coffee shop.
Breakfast Restaurant in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 4.3-star rated breakfast restaurant.
Coffee Shop in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 4.8-star rated coffee shop.
A casual mainstay for traditional Korean BBQ, stews & other standards in a modest strip-mall setting.
Family-run taqueria in Ypsilanti serving an unusually wide taco selection including tripe, tongue, pork skin, plus class…
All-day breakfast diner in a former Big Boy space known for hearty skillets, omelettes, and seasonal specials. A local i…
Round, counter-seating drive-in from 1953 known for the Big Squeeze burger and seasoned potato wedges. A Ypsilanti insti…
Neighborhood diner-cafe with patio seating in Ann Arbor serving all-day breakfast classics like corned beef hash and hea…
No-frills carryout hoagie shop operating since 1959, famous for thin-sliced cheesesteaks with hot cherry peppers. An Yps…
Every spot on this list is locally owned and operated — no chains, no franchises, no corporate concepts. These are the places we actually eat at, the ones worth going out of your way for.
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