As I drove up to the incredibly brutalist, all white and gray style buildings, listening to the…read morecustomers discuss coffee notes with strong coffee in hand, I could smell the millennials before I walked in. With that being said, my hot take has always been that millennials make some of the best coffee. I tried the miso caramel hot latte with oat milk, the honey matcha, and a mango lemonade, all of which turned out delicious! The miso caramel had a deep rich miso flavor which complimented the caramel so well. Though I probably wouldn't order it again because it wasn't quite my preferred sweetness for that flavor combo, I still admired the ingenious of the flavor combo and really enjoyed it once I added a little extra sugar. The honey matcha was very good and I like the subtle sweetness that the honey gave the matcha. I could tell that their grade of matcha wasn't the best but they made up for it in technique and flavoring. The mango lemonade was a sweet pick me up and I really enjoyed the fresh mango taste. For food, I tried their lox bagel and I will admit, it wasn't my favorite lox bagel I've had. I could tell everything was fresh and I did enjoy it to a degree, but it tasted very heavily pickley and wished it leaned more into the classic lox and caper bagel I prefer. I also didn't prefer paying 16 + tax for it and definitely won't be doing that again. Despite that, I don't think it deserves a removal of a star because it was still made well, it just wasn't for me. Though I'm a gen-Z and the brutalist style lacks the whimsy I so desperately (and totally not performatively) crave, I still appreciate that it cleans and there is so much space to study if necessary. I also appreciate the community mindset with the fresh roasting across the street, pizza bar Nextdoor, and ceramics studio down the road (I love a coffee + ceramics combo as a ceramicist myself). This place is definitely a hidden treasure and I can't wait to try more of it and bring friends along with me.

lots of potential but the staff is incredibly rude which ruined the whole experience…read more tldr: coffee: 2.5/5 food 4/5 service 1.5/5 happened to stumble into DOZER after working out with out of town friends. since it was my first time here i asked the cashier what sizes were available and what they looked like. i was met with a flat "12 or 16 oz" .... okay eventually she showed me what the cups actually looked like. and okay we all have bad days so i kinda just wrote that off. i ordered a 16 oz ube latte and my friends got a 12oz ube latte and a 12oz fruit loop latte. i was actually really impressed and excited about all of the options that were available! additionally we all preferred food (2 burritos and a monte cristo). our coffee came out first and i was already kinda thrown off because even though 2 of us got the same drink in diff sizes, they looked DRASTICALLY different in color. this drink was brown in color and not purple. i wish i kept the drink to take a comparison pic. ok maybe a fluke. tried mine (16oz) and it tasted enough like ube. but when i tried my friends drink.... straight up tasted like the discarded water from espresso mixed w some oat milk. i'm not kidding, it was so gross. my friend was just gonna drink it but im thinking "surely this is mistake and we can get it fixed!" i was sadly mistaken lmao i take the drink up to the barista and tell him what's going on. i don't think was being rude or too demanding by saying "hey my friend ordered this and it doesn't really taste right. can it be remade?" he responded in the most condescending, rude way!! he told me that "because of the different size, the ratio (of milk/ube/espresso) is different because of the size..." and that "if i don't like it i should order something different." .... i was so shocked by this extremely rude response. and i kindly asked for it just to be remade. there were other people standing around so i really didn't want to make a scene, but i really did not appreciate being talked down to in such a way. a mistake is one thing, but to blame it on preference and then to insult my intelligence with some bs excuse like a ratio issue (which doesn't make sense because if you're making the same drink in a diff size.... then wouldn't you scale it up/down to retain the same flavor???). just such a bad customer service experience. he begrudgingly made another one, which i will add, looked and tasted DRASTICALLY different from my 16 oz drink and the original nasty drink!! it was wayyy better which makes me think there is some inconsistencies with how the drinks are made. regardless, at this price point i really think customer service could be way better all around. sad because i work nearby and was exited to have a new coffee place to go into before work, but i will not be returning. the staff who brought out food out was lovely, and i wish there was a more open and inviting vibe here

We went for their musical bingo series. It's a great option to break up your work week. The…read moreenvironment was chill and you could hear each other talk. The pizza was delicious. I'm not sure if it meets the definition of detroit style pizza but I liked it better than any detroit style pizza I've had. The marinara pie was bright and delicious. You can add anchovies if you want. A heavier savory option was the mushroom pie. It had a roasted garlic spread that will keep the vampire away. Both pies had a good crust to topping ratio.

HOMES Campus is a fun stop for lunch with a brewery, cafe, and rotating food trucks in one…read morelocation. There's a very nice outdoor seating area in the middle. On my recent visit, we enjoyed a burger, garlic cilantro fries, two paletas and a chocolate espanol batido (shake) from the Frita Batidos truck. The paletas and batido were both impressive. I had the lime and summer fruits paleta and it was probably the best popsicle of my life. Very fresh fruit flavors and real fruit in the paleta. The chocolate espanol batido had spices, including lots of cinnamon in a chocolate shake - it was really excellent with intense flavor. The burger and fries were also excellent. And they kindly split the burger for us and played the two halves very nicely. While at HOMES Campus, I also picked up a few excellent chocolates from BonBonBon.

I frequent this plaza a lot for Plum Market, Ricewood and my colorist. Ahead of an appointment, I…read moredecided I needed a quick caffeine fix. I'm familiar with Qahwah House thanks to Yelp! We had a Yelp event at their Dearborn location. I really wanted the iced Adeni chai that a few reviews have talked about, but they were unfortunately out. So, I got the hot Adeni chai with no sweetener. It does take a little longer as they brew it fresh. You can watch them heat and steep from the induction stove right there which is pretty cool. I was surprised by how spacious it was. There were ample tables (that I appreciated they were wiping down on a regular basis) as well as WiFi. If I need to change up scenery, I'll have to stop by here. Also they had a whole refrigerated case of goodies. I'll have to come back and get something - that Pistachio dream cheesecake was calling to me!

Honestly, I had an average experience. The barista was nice and helped recommend a great refresher…read morebut nothing special. We went when there was a student discount (buy one get one free) so that was great, but to be honest, I probably wouldn't go if one of my drinks weren't free- the prices are crazy! But, I guess I can't complain given my normal Starbucks order is around the same cost. Drinks were tasty but the refresher was kind of bland. Again, if we're comparing to Starbucks, I probably would still choose my regular refresher there over this one. Environment was quiet, clean, and easy to study, however it was SO hot! I'm wondering if the heat was on. Not sure why that would be the case since it was the middle of September. Overall, I was a little disappointed with my experience. It did not stand out to me and was overwhelming because of the heat.

Songbird is located in a strip mall. The dining area is spacious…read more How it works: you order at the counter, they assign you a table, they bring you your food, you clean up. So, for $42 we had an omelet each (one with no meat) and potatoes, one bottled juice . You get your water, salt and pepper, ketchup. The food was good, hot and plentiful. Seems a bit costly for the customer to do a majority of the work. You can pay this price for a full service restaurant. You decide.

This place is always reliable and I always come with my friends when I am visiting back home…read more I got the peppermint mocha and the 1/2 sandwich/soup lunch combo ($14, only on weekdays). I got tomato bisque and BLT. It was good - nothing crazy and special. The peppermint mocha was good and didn't taste too artificial.

There's a lot to say about the cafe. Apparently the actual White Lotus Farn is just around the…read morecorner, where all the fresh veggies come from. Did my bacon patty come from there? The experience itself is bright and pleasant, with an open atrium to the upstairs dining area. But don't get too comfy. No laptops allowed here. Doesn't look like there's WiFi either. The food was farmers market fresh. Lots of fresh amazing pastries if you come early. Not sure if they sell out--kind of low key at least compared to the university scene. One specialty is the breakfast sandwich. Basically a croissant looking roll sliced and toasted, filled with breakfast stuff. No wonder it's a favorite. We also had omelets. Simple cheese with buttered French bread toast. VERY GOOD. I also got a side of sausage with cheese on it for a protein boost. The other side of the store had rolls of fresh bread. Also lots of local honey products. New product we had to try was the honey granuals. I'll let you know how it tastes.

This is a review for the White Lotus cafe on Zeeb road (not the farms on Liberty)…read more This place is now my go-to for West Side hang-out. Anytime I have a family member visit me we go here. (I'm thinking of holding my office hours here in the fall, IN PERSON, over real coffee! this coffee is yummmmmmmy) From the moment I walk in the door I am greeted with friendly, knowledgeable staff. Who all know me by my first name! (and I have a difficult Spanish name). They greet me with a smile, never rush me, and take my order all the while answering any questions I might have. Since their menu is always evolving and changing, it's great that they take the time to walk through my options. So they have their standard amazing pizzas (which i first had at the farm) and their shockingly authentic pastries (even better croissants than I have had in Paris). But last week I tried their new breakfast food, and MAN! It was GOOD! the quiche, the omelet....and although I am convinced their chai is the best in Ann Arbor (it's not a premade mix of sugar and chemicals, it's the real deal) ...they now have this new line of matcha, so so good. Sarah and Kat make baristas run for cover, they are that good. And even with all that goodness, I was SHOCKED out of my mind when I had their eggplant sandwich. That thing is fire. FIRE. My family and I are big meat eaters, so when this one hit the scene, we couldn't believe how tasty it was. Even writing this review right now makes me want to go there and eat one. (I'll still keep trying their amazing ever-new menu, but this eggplant sandwich has become a standard) Also, there is this very cute small little market attached where I stop by at the end of the day to pick up freshly made bread for dinner. We love the sesame bread, but geez louise, the baguettes are addictive. Their head baker is INSANELY talented. Remember that scene in Ratatouille when the food critic gets transported to a core memory? That happens to me when I eat that bread. I have purchased goat milk soap there (its handmade by the baker's wife), hot chocolate mix, a kabocha squash, this no sugar added mango puree (which I made a no-sugar added mango torte with). They have these really cool unique products, and it really is a treat to stop by. The place is beautiful, and it is a gem to have such a high quality place to eat on this side of town. The passion that these people have comes through in their food, the products they sell, and the way they treat their community. I love Ann Arbor, and I love this cafe. (okay now i really am going to go and get that eggplant sandwich)

I'd give Selma a 4 overall and a 3 for the food (which is not necessarily fair, since the menu and…read morechef change each time). But the experience alone is worth going - once or many times. Unfortunately I missed out on the original location, but the new spot is easy enough to find and very comfortable, open, bright and sunny. It feels like walking into a family kitchen - smiling faces greet you, ask you how you are, tell you about the co-op and invite you to sit for breakfast - possibly with other patrons, since table sharing is totally normal there. The menu is small, but the selections are good ones. We had the cornmeal waffles, bread pudding (loved the crunchy top and didn't need any syrup at all), and some of today's greek specials. Everything was tasty (but not outstanding) and extremely fresh. I don't think I've ever appreciated feta so much! I also liked the basic but good quality coffee. Above all else, the atmosphere is what you go for. The buckets of freshly picked "try me" asparagus at the door, the ability to watch the chef and kitchen hands work, seeing all the volunteers collaborate, enjoying the company of other patrons - mixing, mingling, learning about Ann Arbor and making new friends. If you're into it, you'll be very into it. Note to bring cash - there are no "prices", but a $12-$15 donation is suggested, and completely reasonable.

2 friends and I visited this new location during the last week of school to check it off our bucket…read morelist before their graduation and permanent departure from A2. Although Selma doesn't open until 9am, by the time we arrived at 9:08, the wait for our party of 3 was already at about 40 minutes. I'm not entirely sure if this is normal or if everyone else at school had the same idea so it was unusually busy. Once we got seated at 9:50, I ordered the strawberry bread pudding with roasted potatoes and bacon. One of my friends got huevos rancheros with chorizo sausage and the other got gluten-free waffles with fruit compote. While we really really wanted to like the place because of the concept and how much everyone else talks about this place, the food was really just very mediocre. Specifically, my bread pudding was extremely bland and runny and tasted like someone pre-chewed it...and I'm usually a huge fan of bread pudding! I ended up drowning my food in syrup to eat it but I guess people come here for the experience of community dining, not for a culinary treat. As for bacon, 1 piece was perfectly cooked and the other was too burnt to eat. So perhaps all food here is luck-based and I ended up with the super-soggy center of the bread pudding rather than better textured parts towards the edges?? Still, like I said, bucket list checked.

Coming from LA, we didn't expect to find a spot in Michigan that reminded us so much of home. Ondo…read morecould've fit right into a Koreatown strip mall, but to our delight, it was in Ann Arbor. Our son had been at debate camp for seven weeks, and we kept seeing Apple Pay charges every morning for this place called Ondo. So of course, when we came to pick him up, we had to see where all his allowance was going. Okay-okay, we get it now. They have an incredible selection of Korean-influenced pastries that are as good-looking as they are tasty. Nothing we tried was overly sweet or heavy, which made it super easy to keep trying more. The drinks can be as sweet, foamy and Instagram-ready as you want, but you can also get something straight-up if that's more your thing. Basically, Ondo feels like a little slice of K-Town dropped into Ann Arbor. And now we understand why our son was broke by the end of camp.

Come early because they tend to sell out of some stuff by the early afternoon! That Dubai chocolate…read moremochi is so good. A bit on the pricier side, but such a variety of textures and great flavor. The flakiness on the pastries is also so well done - many layers, all nice and neat. Very pretty too. They also sell drinks and have plenty of seating inside.

This is a lovely little shop. The coffee is indeed smooth and makes you happy. The team are a…read morewonderful crew and demonstrates classic customer service. I have no doubt if you are a regular it would feel like walking into Cheers. It's a shame I only discovered it on my last two days of my visit. Thank you for a lovely experience.

Although I didn't get a chance to try the drinks on this trip (yet!), I did buy a couple of bags of…read morebeans, a container of tea, and a journal. They have such a wide variety of beans/leaves. I wish they had more notes on the tasting notes! But they do have a handy graphic there about the roasting spectrum. And each bag is stamped with the roasted date on there. Can't wait to grinds some up at home. They also have plenty of swag there - I didn't expect to find a journal with RoosRoast stamped on there...but I did! Very friendly service there as well.

This has all the vibes of a great brunch spot...mimosas, bloody Mary's, avocado, sourdough,…read morewaffles, omelettes and the list goes on... The menu has a little bit of everything for a little bit of everyone. Nice selection of food options, coffee drinks or even those with a little alcohol. There are some discounted items on certain days which is always a customer pleaser in my mind. Staff was friendly. I'll be sure to visit again.

The service was fabulous. My dining partner said he has had service before from our same server and…read morethat she has been working there for about eight years. I find that amazing in this day and time. The menu is extremely diverse. They are a breakfast, brunch, lunch restaurant only their menu covers all three! You can get anything from avocado toast, to oatmeal, to specialty crafted sandwiches and some delicious pancakes and French toast . The coffee was great too. My dining partner had an orange juice which was freshly squeezed. If you're in Ann Arbor in the downtown area, stop in to the Avalon for absolutely exquisite service and food that is stellar!!!

Oh. My. God. Was my…read morefirst time here, so I had a difficult time choosing. Went with the "tuna" chickpea wrap and I swear I left my body for a minute. Blissful. Will have a hard time steering from the wrap now, as I'm already daydreaming of it. But can't wait to try more.

All vegan, and open early! Color me excited! Parking is easy, ambiance is beautiful with lot of…read moreplants, windows, and paintings. Small booths and tables to sit at, there are posts with hooks to hang winter layers. Service was on point, we came just after opening and they were ready to go without any hiccups. I really enjoyed the special of the day, the vegan "egg" bake. I haven't had a breakfast casserole in years and this scratched an itch I'd almost forgotten. I also had a biscuit sandwich, and a few bites of a hummingbird muffin. The coconut bacon was delicious. Hummingbird reminded me of what some places call a "morning glory". Lots of fruit and not overly sweet, with a crunchy dusting of cane sugar. Yum yum. I talked with the staff, their 11 year anniversary is approaching and I wish them much success now and in the future! A real gem.