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Ann Arbor Townie Official Recs!
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Emma Whitaker
Ann Arbor townie born and raised and now I’ve moved back! These are my recs after 30 years living in or visiting the city
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Restaurants
Best place for tapas in the state ❤️
Aventura (Ann Arbor)
Vegetarian and vegan friendly
Seva Ann Arbor
Great brunch! They also host big events/parties if you’re looking for a birthday or wedding event place
Sava's
Best falafel and fries! Always get the fries
Jerusalem Garden
Great coffee shop. They roast their own beans! Nice souvenir option!
RoosRoast Coffee
Best local chain! Great selection of teas and coffee drinks
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea: Signature Coffee, Tea and Light Snacks
Fun bar in the basement as well!
Pretzel Bell
You’d never know from the outside but this is the BEST Korean food
Bell's Diner
If you’re coming to Ann Arbor you have to go and get a huge sandwich! Also try the pickles!!
Zingerman's Delicatessen
Sit down fancier Zingermans. Not like the deli! Good brunch
Zingerman's Roadhouse
Great place to grab pita and dips for hosting
Star's Cafe
Delicious! Cute vibes but small so can’t sit with a big group
Pilar's Tamales
Good selection of premade pasta salads and sandwiches
Argus Farm Stop - Liberty
Great cocktails. Nice to sit outside in summer!
Ann Arbor Distilling Company
Vegan and vegetarian!
Detroit Street Filling Station
Cute grocery store and meat and fish market inside
Kerrytown
Classic take out
No Thai! S. Main
New place! Old car repair shop/warehouse turned food hall/craft beer place
Union Rec
Classic neighborhood ice cream store but don’t sleep on the donuts they’re the best
Washtenaw Dairy
Lots of interesting flavor combos. Vegan options!
Blank Slate Creamery
Peaceable Kingdom used to be a little toy shop but it’s been converted into a bar
Hidden King - Neighborhood Bar (@hiddenkinga2)
Apparently the lobster bisque is to die for but they run out fast!
Le Dog = La Soup
Good beers and pub food
Jolly Pumpkin Cafe & Brewery
Instagram worthy
Spiedo
Ramen and more
Tomukun
I think there are some of these in other towns as well?
Slurping Turtle
Last place on Earth with froyo
Amer's Delicatessen
I love this place for sushi
Totoro
Nice back patio in the summer
YORK Food and Drink
Activities
There’s a cafe upstairs!
Literati Bookstore
Always check if a movie is playing here first!
Michigan Theater
Saturday’s are crazy busy but it’s open wednesdays too!
Ann Arbor Farmers Market
Beautiful gardens! Lovely place to take a walk all year round
University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum
Biggest venue for musical acts and not just classical!
Hill Auditorium
Great place to take a walk (with or without a dog). Beautiful in fall when the leaves change
Barton Nature Area
Only open in the fall so double check before you go!
Dexter Cider Mill
