Guidebook for Ann Arbor
Food Scene
Awesome Bi Bim Bop I recommend the hot stone one. Arwin likes the spicy beef.
Kang's Korean Restaurant
1327 S University AveAwesome Bi Bim Bop I recommend the hot stone one. Arwin likes the spicy beef.
Our favorite Indian restaurant in the Ann Arbor area, hands down. Of course you have to get the Chicken Tikka Masala.
13 locals recommend
Shalimar
307 South Main StreetOur favorite Indian restaurant in the Ann Arbor area, hands down. Of course you have to get the Chicken Tikka Masala.
Great Japanese food in addition to the sushi. We recommend the Donburi. (Alex's favorite)
7 locals recommend
Sadako Japanese Restaurant
1321 S University AveGreat Japanese food in addition to the sushi. We recommend the Donburi. (Alex's favorite)
New York Pizza Depot
605 East William StreetDecent late night pizza spot
Asian Legend
516 E William StGreat Authentic Asian food. Arwin's favorite.
Tomukun Korean BBQ
505 E Liberty StHigh effort meal but so, so worth it. Best meats in AA
Tomukun Noodle Bar
505 E Liberty StBest Ramen.
Our favorite Italian Restaurant. Great Atmosphere and awesome food. Get the salmon.
8 locals recommend
Palio Ann Arbor
347 S Main StOur favorite Italian Restaurant. Great Atmosphere and awesome food. Get the salmon.
I love their bagels and lox. Tucked away in the back of the Michigan Union. It is a nice quiet place to sit and eat, study, or chill.
Au Bon Pain
530 S State StI love their bagels and lox. Tucked away in the back of the Michigan Union. It is a nice quiet place to sit and eat, study, or chill.
Arwin's main coffee and study spot. They have free wifi and great hot chocolate. My favorite coffee there is the Dirty Cold Brew.
23 locals recommend
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Washington St.
123 W Washington StArwin's main coffee and study spot. They have free wifi and great hot chocolate. My favorite coffee there is the Dirty Cold Brew.
An Ann Arbor staple, Zingerman's has some of the best sandwiches you will ever have in your life. I love their chicken pesto.
167 locals recommend
Zingerman's Delicatessen
422 Detroit StAn Ann Arbor staple, Zingerman's has some of the best sandwiches you will ever have in your life. I love their chicken pesto.
Really good pizza and nice to sit outside during the warmer months.
66 locals recommend
Mani Osteria and Bar
341 E Liberty StReally good pizza and nice to sit outside during the warmer months.
Isalita
341 E Liberty StMexican inspired tapas restaurant with great margaritas and great food.
Big juicy burgers with nice crispy fries. It is a bit of a hike and bit expensive but they do have good food.
BurgerFi
1235 South University AvenueBig juicy burgers with nice crispy fries. It is a bit of a hike and bit expensive but they do have good food.
A quaint hole in the wall with some of the best vietnamese food in the town. Also the owner is great guy to talk to if you are into industrial design or just have a moment.
Ginger Deli
203 East Liberty StreetA quaint hole in the wall with some of the best vietnamese food in the town. Also the owner is great guy to talk to if you are into industrial design or just have a moment.
Amazing Ethiopian food.
The meats are cooked with spices to perfection.
Also a great place for Sunday brunch during game weekends when most people are going to the well known brunch places.
9 locals recommend
Blue Nile Restaurant
221 E Washington StAmazing Ethiopian food.
The meats are cooked with spices to perfection.
Also a great place for Sunday brunch during game weekends when most people are going to the well known brunch places.
Indian place with the best garlic naan. Really close to the apartment a bit more formal, but classic Indian food with the 2nd best butter chicken in Ann Arbor next to Shalimar.
Suvai Palace
400 S Division StIndian place with the best garlic naan. Really close to the apartment a bit more formal, but classic Indian food with the 2nd best butter chicken in Ann Arbor next to Shalimar.
An expensive steakhouse. I have not been here yet. It is relatively new, but I have had good experiences in other Ruth Chris's so I feel confident recommending them as part of the Ruth Chris's brand.
6 locals recommend
Ruth's Chris Steak House
314 S 4th AveAn expensive steakhouse. I have not been here yet. It is relatively new, but I have had good experiences in other Ruth Chris's so I feel confident recommending them as part of the Ruth Chris's brand.
A great sushi place Arwin and I go to often. It is close, pretty good sushi, and very nice staff.
8 locals recommend
Totoro
215 S State StA great sushi place Arwin and I go to often. It is close, pretty good sushi, and very nice staff.
I've heard great things about this new burger place. Haven't had a chance to try it out yet. If you do let me know how it is.
Elevation Burger Ann Arbor - Liberty
310 S Division StI've heard great things about this new burger place. Haven't had a chance to try it out yet. If you do let me know how it is.
Best burgers in Ann Arbor. Hands down. I always get the triple cheeseburger with fried egg and bacon. This place is phenomenal.
Hunter House Hamburgers
609 E William StBest burgers in Ann Arbor. Hands down. I always get the triple cheeseburger with fried egg and bacon. This place is phenomenal.
Espresso Royale
Nice big coffee shop and convenient coming from campus.
They have my favorite chocolate chip cookies. Be careful about long lines during meal times and slow wifi since there are always a lot of people in there.
17 locals recommend
Panera Bread
3205 Washtenaw AveThey have my favorite chocolate chip cookies. Be careful about long lines during meal times and slow wifi since there are always a lot of people in there.
A great breakfast place that specializes in all things bagels. If you want a great bagel. Go here. Cream cheese and Lox here is my favorite.
Bruegger's Bagels
2260 S Main StA great breakfast place that specializes in all things bagels. If you want a great bagel. Go here. Cream cheese and Lox here is my favorite.
Great Chinese takeout. If you want general tso's or some other american-chines food staples this is the place to go. Otherwise go to Asian Legend. It is more authentic.
TK WU Ann Arbor
510 E Liberty StGreat Chinese takeout. If you want general tso's or some other american-chines food staples this is the place to go. Otherwise go to Asian Legend. It is more authentic.
Incredible food! It's a French fusion restaurant with the best tasting food I've had in Ann Arbor. It's expensive but it lives up to the price tag. I got the sea bass and the mousse for desert. Highly recommend if you get a chance to try it out!
6 locals recommend
Melange
312 S Main StIncredible food! It's a French fusion restaurant with the best tasting food I've had in Ann Arbor. It's expensive but it lives up to the price tag. I got the sea bass and the mousse for desert. Highly recommend if you get a chance to try it out!
An excellent greek cafe / fast casual dining place with your typical greek fare of gyros, lamb and tzaziki burgers, and excellent wraps. I typically go here once or twice a week and order the loaded greek fries with chicken, hands down one of my favorite dishes in Ann Arbor.
Mezes Greek Grill
715 N University AveAn excellent greek cafe / fast casual dining place with your typical greek fare of gyros, lamb and tzaziki burgers, and excellent wraps. I typically go here once or twice a week and order the loaded greek fries with chicken, hands down one of my favorite dishes in Ann Arbor.
A nice brunch / breakfast spot with a good breakfast sandwhiches. I like the fried egg sandwich the best. Also their cold pressed juices are incredible. I really like the ginger one, but have yet to have a bad one. Just a heads up the juice is a bit more on the pricier end.
16 locals recommend
babo @ Fred's
403 E Washington StA nice brunch / breakfast spot with a good breakfast sandwhiches. I like the fried egg sandwich the best. Also their cold pressed juices are incredible. I really like the ginger one, but have yet to have a bad one. Just a heads up the juice is a bit more on the pricier end.
Sightseeing
Great for taking a long walk or run during the long warm sunny days.
61 locals recommend
University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum
1610 Washington HeightsGreat for taking a long walk or run during the long warm sunny days.
Worth checking out the Diag is nice. Always a nice atmosphere.
60 locals recommend
University of Michigan
500 S State StWorth checking out the Diag is nice. Always a nice atmosphere.
The Big House. Biggest Stadium in the U.S. and home of Michigan Football
150 locals recommend
Michigan Stadium
1201 S Main StThe Big House. Biggest Stadium in the U.S. and home of Michigan Football
Huron River
Nice place to walk around and kayak on in the summer and fall.
Interesting place to walk around and explore. Great for kids.
71 locals recommend
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
220 E Ann StInteresting place to walk around and explore. Great for kids.
I love architecture so I'm always looking for the nicest buildings wherever I go. This is my favorite one in Ann Arbor.
6 locals recommend
Ross School of Business, University of Michigan
701 Tappan AveI love architecture so I'm always looking for the nicest buildings wherever I go. This is my favorite one in Ann Arbor.
Basically looks like Hogwarts. Go during the day so you can go inside the library. It is absolutely beautiful.
22 locals recommend
Law Quadrangle
625 S State StBasically looks like Hogwarts. Go during the day so you can go inside the library. It is absolutely beautiful.
The Heart of the University of Michigan. Nice to sit on the grass in the warmer months and people watch or read a book.
60 locals recommend
University of Michigan
500 S State StThe Heart of the University of Michigan. Nice to sit on the grass in the warmer months and people watch or read a book.
Shopping
Great Gelato shop and it's super close to home so we go there probably too often.
6 locals recommend
Iorio Gelato
512 E William StGreat Gelato shop and it's super close to home so we go there probably too often.
Get all your Michigan apparel here. They basically have all the Michigan swag you could think of.
10 locals recommend
The M Den
315 S Main StGet all your Michigan apparel here. They basically have all the Michigan swag you could think of.
Arts & Culture
Michigan Theater
603 E Liberty StRustic theater with 1930's vibe to it, often has indie films.
Essentials
CVS
209 S State StMy go to place for light groceries and healthcare products.
Walgreens
317 S State StGood for getting some sushi and other quick foods.
A small store with delicious all organic foods. Arwin loves their yogurt. You should try it.
babo Nickels Arcade
12 Nickels ArcadeA small store with delicious all organic foods. Arwin loves their yogurt. You should try it.
Pretty good shopping over in this area. This is where my girlfriend and I do most of our shopping. A bit pricey but always great ingredients.
93 locals recommend
Kerrytown Markets and Shops
303-315 Detroit StPretty good shopping over in this area. This is where my girlfriend and I do most of our shopping. A bit pricey but always great ingredients.
Drinks & Nightlife
Ashley's
338 S State StWell known bar in the area with good old fashioned American Food.
Good place to watch a sports game and eat some great buffalo wings. Pretty good atmosphere and good food.
Buffalo Wild Wings
205 S State StGood place to watch a sports game and eat some great buffalo wings. Pretty good atmosphere and good food.