Guidebook for Ann Arbor
Food Scene
Delicious coffee, snacks, baked goods, and local produce / products!
49 locals recommend
Argus Farm Stop
325 W Liberty StDelicious coffee, snacks, baked goods, and local produce / products!
Iconic local coffee shop, great for meeting with friends or getting work done.
13 locals recommend
Espresso Royale
Iconic local coffee shop, great for meeting with friends or getting work done.
Try their famous delicious almond croissants and pasties (an "Up North" Michigan specialty!)
9 locals recommend
Pastry Peddler Bakery & Cafe
619 Packard StTry their famous delicious almond croissants and pasties (an "Up North" Michigan specialty!)
Always a crowd, for a reason! Tip: they have a late night "happy hour" with great deals on food and drinks, including Japanese and Korean sake and beer!
23 locals recommend
Tomukun Noodle Bar
505 E Liberty StAlways a crowd, for a reason! Tip: they have a late night "happy hour" with great deals on food and drinks, including Japanese and Korean sake and beer!
If you really want to do the whole "student on a budget" thing, you have to have stone-bowl bibimbap at this hole in the wall favorite of locals and students alike.
Rich J.C. | Korean Restaurant
1313 S University AveIf you really want to do the whole "student on a budget" thing, you have to have stone-bowl bibimbap at this hole in the wall favorite of locals and students alike.
Lovely place to hang out and people watch, or get work done. Great pourovers and espresso drinks.
Mighty Good Coffee
1335 S University AveLovely place to hang out and people watch, or get work done. Great pourovers and espresso drinks.
Drinks & Nightlife
So many kinds of beer! This is the Ann Arbor classic student hang-out, but don't sleep on their delicious upscale pub food.
26 locals recommend
Ashley's
338 S State StSo many kinds of beer! This is the Ann Arbor classic student hang-out, but don't sleep on their delicious upscale pub food.
The Ark
316 S Main StEntertainment venue known for world-class folk acts.
The Blind Pig
208 South 1st StreetIconic institution, recently re-opened
Parks & Nature
Hiking, relaxing, sitting by the river... so much peace and quiet here, and beauty to take in.
61 locals recommend
University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum
1610 Washington HeightsHiking, relaxing, sitting by the river... so much peace and quiet here, and beauty to take in.
Burns Park
Good place for picnic, frisbee, or hanging out. Swankiest park in the city.
Entertainment & Activities
Gallup Park Canoe & Kayak Livery
3000 Fuller RdGotta go canoeing on the mighty Huron River!
Arts & Culture
Michigan Theater
603 E Liberty St