Guidebook for Ann Arbor
Food Scene
This tiny order-at-the-counter sandwich shop serves the most delicious food in Ann Arbor at 1/4 the price of more formal sit-down restaurants.
91 locals recommend
Frita Batidos
117 W Washington StThis tiny order-at-the-counter sandwich shop serves the most delicious food in Ann Arbor at 1/4 the price of more formal sit-down restaurants.
Great food, excellent cocktails. The staff are very friendly and the owner Peter regularly comes out to chat with the diners. On Wednesdays they host workshops and cooking competitions. I go regularly
Vellum
209 S Main StGreat food, excellent cocktails. The staff are very friendly and the owner Peter regularly comes out to chat with the diners. On Wednesdays they host workshops and cooking competitions. I go regularly
One of the best Spanish restaurants in the country is right here in Ann Arbor. The traditional food makes me nostalgic for the time I spent abroad and the new, creative dishes are quirky and fun.
59 locals recommend
Aventura
216 E Washington StOne of the best Spanish restaurants in the country is right here in Ann Arbor. The traditional food makes me nostalgic for the time I spent abroad and the new, creative dishes are quirky and fun.
Everything Else
Great park to relax, take in the scenery. The rolling hills, forests, meadows, and views of the river are fantastic.
61 locals recommend
University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum
1610 Washington HeightsGreat park to relax, take in the scenery. The rolling hills, forests, meadows, and views of the river are fantastic.
Nearest grocery store. The produce/fish/meat/bread are all excellent. It's a bit pricey and they close at 7pm.
20 locals recommend
Sparrow Meat Market
407 N 5th AveNearest grocery store. The produce/fish/meat/bread are all excellent. It's a bit pricey and they close at 7pm.
Another nearby spot to get groceries. Wide selection of healthy, natural, gluten-free, organic items. Open until 10 most nights.
51 locals recommend
People's Food Co-Op
216 N 4th AveAnother nearby spot to get groceries. Wide selection of healthy, natural, gluten-free, organic items. Open until 10 most nights.
A fun spot to enjoy the river. The livery has canoes and kayaks to rent. We have inner tubes at the house you can rent for $5. The canoes are 18 and kayaks 14.
70 locals recommend
Argo Park Canoe & Kayak Livery
1055 Longshore DrA fun spot to enjoy the river. The livery has canoes and kayaks to rent. We have inner tubes at the house you can rent for $5. The canoes are 18 and kayaks 14.
Nearest supermarket. They have a wonderful produce section. Usually prices are notably lower than the places downtown. There's a bus that goes there but usually driving is the best option.
98 locals recommend
Kroger
2641 Plymouth RdNearest supermarket. They have a wonderful produce section. Usually prices are notably lower than the places downtown. There's a bus that goes there but usually driving is the best option.
Drinks & Nightlife
Above all else, the best thing about Heidelberg is das Boot. 1 or 2 liter boots of beer are a great way to start any evening out.
7 locals recommend
Heidelberg Restaurant
215 N Main StAbove all else, the best thing about Heidelberg is das Boot. 1 or 2 liter boots of beer are a great way to start any evening out.
Ann Arbor's only nightly gay bar is adjacent to an LGBT book store. Together they are our tiny version of a gay village.
13 locals recommend
Aut Bar
315 Braun CtAnn Arbor's only nightly gay bar is adjacent to an LGBT book store. Together they are our tiny version of a gay village.
Shopping
Probably AA's most famous restaurant. Always busy, but worth the wait.
167 locals recommend
Zingerman's Delicatessen
422 Detroit StProbably AA's most famous restaurant. Always busy, but worth the wait.