This was a cute little spot! However, the service / ambiance threw me off from the get go. I walked in and what I assume is the owner is barking at the customers "what do you want, spit it out, okay, next!, what do you want? I GOT THE PHONE!" I wasn't sure if he was joking or what, I assume joking but that was my very first impression walking in and it didn't set a great tone for me. The food redeemed it tho. I got the #19 sandwich and it's a HONKER! It's huge. Plenty of food for 14$. Also tried the donuts and bagels. Everything was really solid. Overall not a great first impression walking in but would be back if in the area. read more

Dimo's Deli and Donuts - Number #19. Smoked Turkey, Swiss, Coleslaw, Russian Dressing, Grilled on Rye - Delis Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Plenty of parking in front! I walked in and it was crowded! I felt it must be a good place if they have this many customers! They had a lot of donut flavors. It was hard to choose so I asked for their most popular flavor and the guy taking my order said their Apple Fritter. The customer next to me also told me that was the best! I ordered one of that and a Frosted Maple donut. It's $2 for a regular donut and $2.50 for a more decorated donut. The Apple Fritter was ok, a little dry. But the Frosted Maple was delicious! I want to return and try their sandwiches. read more

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I didn't read the reviews or know what to expect when I walked in. It was clean and the bagels and donuts were delicious. The customer service was shocking- not knowing this is what they're known for. However, after I learned that people come in for this specific atmosphere...I laughed. It was perfect! Everyone loved their food. I'll make another trip back when I'm downtown again. read more

We went to Dimo's on a weekend morning and this place was basically completely full, with most people munching on delicious looking sandwiches. Our goal was different though - trying donuts from three of the highest recommended donut places in/near Ann Arbor. We decided to get the classic glazed and a cream long john from each place to compare. As we walked to the front counter, we were greeted (well, with a very loose definition of the word) by the owner. The owner is certainly a character. It kind of feels like Dick's Last Resort, a restaurant chain famous for having gruff servers who berate you at every opportunity. Just keep that in mind if you decide to visit Dimo's. Glazed Donut ($1.75) - What can I say, it's a good yeast glazed donut. Not too airy, not too dense, just right in the middle. The glaze is thick and flakes off the most of the three bakeries, giving a bit more of a texture difference than the others donut shops. The dough is lightest in color with the least amount of fry. It's also the smallest. The donut isn't that even in terms of shape and the bottom side kind of juts out and isn't the most aesthetically pleasing. Buttercream Long John ($2.25) - The interior cream is soft and fluffy almost like marshmallow fluff without any of the stickiness. It taste heavily of powdered sugar like a strong cake frosting. I found it to be way too sweet and the texture was the most gritty of the three bakeries. The ganache is placed as kind of a haphazard strip on the top. Again, the size is the smallest of the three. This was by far the my least favorite donut of the six I ate, mostly because I did not like the cream on the interior. If you like a strong cake frosting flavor, you may like this donut. Overall, Dimo's is the most expensive, has the worst service, and the smallest donuts in terms of size. Don't get me wrong - the donuts here are still good (hence my rating), but I just feel like Dimo's is the worst choice out of the three places I visited. read more

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Great place to grab a good breakfast and amazing donuts and a good cup of coffee. Not a local but felt the local vibe. Good food, good service, good vibes that's what I like!! Go blue! read more

The reason I have such a low rating for this place is the staff and owner. So RUDE and arrogant and impatient when I was trying to order. The food was good but the service killed the experience. Will never go here because of how big of a jerk the owner is. read more

Food is ok normally for the price but on my most recent purchase I got 4 sandwiches for $60+ dollars and they were extremely limited on meat vs the last time I was here and the owner was upset vocally trying to shut down early upon my order. When my food was done he literally looked at me and said "get your a** up here" as my order call while eyeing me down. This was 2 hours before their listed closing. Won't be coming again and have had similar situations told to me by friends. I advise finding another deli in town read more

We've heard the legends of this place for many years, so when we found ourselves in Ann Arbor on a rainy Saturday morning with no plans, it was the perfect time to give it a try. It's certainly not going to win any awards for its decor, but that's part of the charm. The owner also gives off serious Seinfeld Soup Nazi vibes, but that's core to the experience. I had a bagel sandwich with egg, cheese ans bacon, and it was delicious! My wife also brought home some of their donuts and sais they were great! read more

Dimo's Deli and Donuts - Delis Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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I stopped in for a box of donuts. I usually prefer raised donuts but I liked the cake donuts better here. Apple fritter was good. Service was friendly. read more

Dimo's Deli and Donuts - Delis Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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This spot has a great reputation in Ann Arbor but the hours are not common so it's taken me a while to get here and try it. I was in the area unexpectedly early and decided now, if ever, was my time to try it out. Unbeknownst to me at the time, Dimo took my order. I ended up going with the turkey club, French fries, and an iced chocolate donut. Everything was fresh and delicious! It was hard for me to wait til I got home to indulge but it was worth the wait. The portions were a nice size so I made two meals out of the sandwich and fries and the donut was dessert. There are still quite a few items on the menu that I'd like to try so I definitely plan on visiting again. read more

Dimo's Deli and Donuts - Turkey club with pickle - Delis Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Dimo's deli never seems to disappoint! Food is always fresh as well as the donuts. I had a pastrami and corned beef Reuben and it was fantastic. Also had a half a dozen donuts that were delectable. service is quick and reliable. read more

Came here for lunch and ordered a single glazed donut, #12 - Hot Pastrami Sandwich + a basket of fries. The sandwich was packed with meat and there was so much sauce that it was literally dripping out. So good. The donut was soft and not too sweet, just the way I like it. They have so many items on their menu and also plenty of donuts to choose from. The owner of this place has a really loud, booming voice and scared me a little when he shouted across the store. Not really a fan of this. The restaurant interior was fairly large and had plenty of tables. read more

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I have only been for breakfast, which was fantastic. The omelette was huge and so tasty. The toast is gigantic and delicious. I am fantasizing about the bagel breakfast sandwich and the maple morning bun right now... Service is very efficient and entertaining. Small amounts of seating for all different sized groups. If it is a busy time it might be easier to get the order to go. read more

Dimo's is an Ann Arbor staple. I MUST stop in whenever I'm back visiting. This family run Deli & donut shop is a gem. Delicious breakfast sandwiches and laid back vibes. My friends and I always get a BACON+EGG+CHEESE on a bagel (I prefer onion bagel). Make sure you know your order before getting to the register. Dimo can be a little intimating with his grumpy/curt remarks, but that's part of the experience. They're all actually really sweet and even through in an extra sprinkled donut! FYI not open on Sundays or Mondays. They also seem to take a few weeks vacation in December and July, so I always check on their FB page when I'm in town those months. read more

Dimo's Deli and Donuts - Bacon, Egg, and cheese on a bagel - Delis Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

A no-nonsense shop with the best donuts in town. You can't go wrong with their standard buttermilk or sprinkled donuts, but it's worth getting there early for their life-changing apple fritters. They are closed some days of the week and take a break in the summer, so just something to be aware of before you get your donut hopes up. read more

One man who works there was very rude and rushing us to hurry up and choose donuts even though there was still an hour before they closed. The donuts are good though. read more

I always get a pastrami reuben when I try a new deli. It is my benchmark by which I compare delis across the world. I don't hesitate to say that Dimo's has an absolutely incredible reuben that is easily the best in Ann Arbor. I am very excited to try the rest of their menu as well. read more

Dimo's Deli and Donuts - #12 Pastrami Reuben - Delis Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

I got a sausage egg and cream cheese bagel sandwich. Super delicious and great service! A cozy spot for a quick and casual breakfast! Super juicy sausage read more

This place is the best The donuts are incredible. They taste just like you just got them from a Cidermill. The sandwiches are incredible. I am definitely going to stop here every time. I'm in Ann Arbor. read more

HUGE SANDWICHES. The best kept secret in Ann Arbor. 100x's better than Zingerman's -- double the order for half the price. Open during COVID-19 read more

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i'm not a doughnut person, I said. Too sweet, too much sugar and fat, I said. And then I made the mistake of eating a cinnamon roll and apple fritter here. And a devil's food glazed. And they added an extra donut to my bag to seal the deal. Too much sugar and fat, yes. These are American donuts. But also, delicious. Kind service, they gave me a water to go without my asking. I've been here a few times and the quality is consistent. One staff member (maybe the owner?) is prone to razzing me a little bit (asking me if I really want double the amount that I order), but that is his style. Their sandwiches are also good but at this time I have yet to try many of those. I will update when I do. This place is popular for a reason. Closed Sun-Tues, open Weds-Sat in the morning and early afternoon. Always busy when open. Next to a gas station. read more

The best donuts I have had in a long time. The service was excellent. Reminds me of old donut shops/delis from the east coast.

This isn't my favorite donut place in Ann Arbor but they're a lot of people's favorites. I guess my beef with them is that they have the weirdest hours and sometimes in a Wednesday morning I'll drive by and they aren't open. They have some good donuts but a little dry. They also have some good bagel breakfast sandwiches but it just a simple egg and American cheese. Not a bad spot but I like some other donut spots in the area more. read more

Awesome donuts! Came here on the recommendation of a friend who said they had the best cake donuts, man were they right! The donuts were perfect. Slightly crunchy exterior with a soft moist interior, cover it with a glaze or frosting and you're good to go. My favorite was the chocolate with chocolate frosting, but each one I ate was great! No denying it, best donuts I've had in a long time! read more

Dimo's Deli and Donuts - Regular Donuts... nothing regular about them... AMAZING! - Delis Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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The food was tasteless, the place was dirty, and the service was unfriendly. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx read more

Thanks to Annette, I walked into Dimo's knowing full well that the sandwiches are massive. But I wasn't there for the sandwiches. I came for the donuts. Still, you have to have a sandwich. It's wrong to say that donuts are nothing but empty calories. All the same, it's good to balance all that fat and sugar with a little protein. A grilled ham and cheese did the trick. Actually, that sandwich was so large, three of us were barely able to take it down. At the table with me were my hungry daughter and teenage son. I have to say, the grilling of the sandwich was fantastic. It was so evenly golden brown from edge to edge on both sides, that just looking at the thing filled me with joy. It's a small detail, but it's one that far too many places don't get right. For the sake of full disclosure, before the sandwich came, we treated ourselves to a donut appetizer. Mostly because when we arrived at Dimo's late in the day many of the donuts were sold out, and we didn't want to miss out on the chocolate custard ones. Side note: there is no chocolate custard in the chocolate custard donuts. This is apparently what we call boston cream donuts in this part of the world. Gotta love these regional idiosyncrasies. The donuts were delicious. Top notch, for sure. But still not quite in the upper echelon of the form. That said, if Dimo's was the only game in town, I would still be a happy camper. This Ann Arbor classic is much much better than the big national chain. For dessert we had more donuts. Maple frosted cake, chocolate frosted cake, raspberry jelly, and chocolate frosted yeast raised. These are not the cake donuts I am looking for, but those who prefer theirs on the softer side will dig 'em. My favorite of the day was the boston... er... chocolate custard. I also couldn't help but notice the buttercream filled bismarks in the case. Those aren't for me either, but I know people who go ga-ga for these sweet treats, and buttercream stuffed donuts aren't always easy to find. What I missed were the glazed donuts that I heard such good things about. They had already sold out by 1pm. But no matter. I'll be back. Earlier in the day next time. And I'm looking forward to eating through some more of the menu. That burger is calling my name. read more

Dimo's serves donuts, breakfast, and ginormous sandwiches. Their custard donut with chocolate icing is very good. They definitely know how to donut. Their sandwiches are huge! The grilled ham and cheese is my favorite. I recommend bringing a friend to split it with. They don't offer side dishes besides potato chips, but it would be nice if they would offer a side cold salad or, well, anything besides chips to be honest. The main show is the curt owner. Be sure to have your call in order ready to the smallest detail or you might get hung up on. It's not my favorite thing to be razzed how he does with customers. I guess it reminds me too much of bullying, even though I know it's a shtick. read more

Dimo's on Stadium is still serving up some of the very best 'old school' donuts and breakfast plates this side of the Motor City. It's been 3 years since I reviewed this west side institution and I'm here early on a Saturday morning for one thing....a bag of freshly glazed yeast babies. The players behind the counter are all the same led by Mister Dimo himself, the gregarious Greek, namesake and owner of the joint. But be advised that he can be gruff if you're lallygagging, so get your order straight in your mind while in the cue. And on a Saturday, there is almost always a line of local patrons snaking through the restaurant waiting to exchange jovial barbs with Dimo and to place their carryout orders. This one-of-a-kind donut shop has a fun and friendly vibe and freshest old school donuts in town...still 5 stars all day long. read more

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Saw this spot on TikTok and had to try it. Best Hot Pastrami EVER . I definitely recommend this place for sandwiches and donuts. read more

Dimo's Deli and Donuts - Absolutely the best Pastrami sandwich I've ever had - Delis Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

My boss insisted we go here when we had a meeting in Ann Arbor, I was not thrilled because I don't eat deli meat (sodium issues) and I had the reviews which seemed mixed between hidden gem/ subpar place. I will say I get both ways. My boss ordered us sooooo much food it was wild. He said his go to is the BLT but he also ordered 3 bacon egg and cheese bagels, a dozen donuts, a spicy roast beef, then my boyfriend ordered the Italian and I ordered the chicken pita. 1st off we got the donuts instantly so I made my bf split a plain glazed donut with me, they are cake donuts which I don't actually prefer and I'd say its a basic glazed cake donut. Then the rest of the food came out except my chicken pita they said it would be a few more minutes, I was starving and my boss and bf were digging in, my boss kept encouraging me to try half of a bacon egg and cheese bagel. I don't usually eat bacon or American cheese often due to health issues, but I was hungry so why not? It was truly the best bagel (like bacon egg and cheese aside) I've ever had. The bagel was so delicious!!! I was already getting full when my chicken pita was done, and it was SPICY. It says marinated chicken but the kick surprised me, lots of flavor but had my mouth begging for relief. The salad ingrediants they add to the pita were all amazing, the lettuce is well dressed, the cucumber are fresh, tomatoes are good, I was very impressed with it, but never finished it, took it home and wasn't tempted to eat the second half due to the spice. The star of the show, Walid himself, he has that vibe where you either love or hate it. He pokes fun at his son as he works. He makes customers sit with him and talk. He tells crying babies to chill out - and it works! Some people may not like the abrasiveness but you are in his place and he will behave how he pleases. It was entertaining for me as an outsider who did not receive any direct interaction! read more

Came in on a Saturday morning and saw a good line. I was in a bit more of a hurry and worried about the line. It moved more swiftly than anticipated. I ordered a wheat egg and cheese bagel and apple fritter. It'll be a couple of minutes I'm told. That was generous, but still quick. About 5-7 minutes later my bagel was up and I'm on my way. The bagel is definitely made to order. It, unfortunately, was a bit too greasy for my taste. The cheese was generic, not deli style cheese that overpowered the egg. Coupled with the grease, I was disappointed by the bagel. The apple fritter was solid. Good flavor and balance of fruit and fritter taste. Definitely solid. It should be noted that the bagel and fritter were eaten in separate instances as both are heavy items. Breakfast set me back $5-6. Fairly reasonable. read more

Dimos has the freshest donuts around...I have been a huge fan especially of their jelly donuts...which my boyfriend says are the best he has ever tasted! read more

High Quality Ingredients make delicious food. Sometimes feel like I'm at a NYC bodega due to the owner's character and the wide array of breakfast sandwiches as well other fantasic choices. They make all the sandwiches / entrees to order - and most are "all that AND a bag of chips" (Better Made brand chips included. Appreciate the value of Dimo's. read more

Food was great as usual. Walid's charm is unmatched. Service was quick, so if you're in a rush, a great place to go.

Ordered a pastrami Sandwich that came with potato Chips packet on the side and Apple fritter and buddy got a Falafel Wrap. Apple Fritter was soft and huge. Sandwich was so good. Only thing that bothered was the owner's attitude . He was grumpy all the while taking order which definitely is not acceptable Pros: ------ Good Food Huge Portions Quick Service Free Parking Chela's( Amazing Mexican Place) is quite close by Cons: -------- Owners Attitude read more

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Decide before you get to the counter. Know what you are doing in here or get teased mercilessly. The staff here, especially the owner, will mess with you good naturedly. Relax, it is all in fun. Fantastic doughnuts. Especially the apple fritters. Anything glazed is happy really. The powdered too, now that I think of it. The chocolate custard is yum. Long Johns and cinnamon rolls are family faves. The burgers are fantastic, be sure to try one. Every sandwich is huge. Not my absolute fave deli sandwiches as far as meat (too lean corned beef) but always very good. They will not fail to fill you up. The BLT is tasty. I really like the roast beef on rye with horseradish. I love the chicken pita. Don't miss their falafel either. Atmosphere is not glam. They are unpretentious though, which is a nice change from some other Ann Arbor institutions. Prices are fair for portion size, cheap even. I like them. Just not for the overly sensitive or snobbish. read more

Best Reuben in town (sorry Zingerman's). Thin sliced corned beef, great kraut, lots of melted swiss. HUGE sandwich, plenty for two unless you're a big eater. Served with chips and a pickle. Sometimes I get fries (extra charge), but they're good if you're in mood. That's all I ever get there, but all the food looks great. Gotta try an Apple fritter one day, they look amazing! read more

Best place in town. Food is always on point! the quick service is amazing as I hate waiting for people to make up their minds ordering. A dozen of donuts are an absolute must everytime. Love these guys! read more

If you've heard the hype about Dimo's--believe it. First off, they have THE best apple fritter in Ann Arbor, if not the best apple fritter I have ever had. Pop it in the microwave for 15 seconds before you eat it, and even days later *chef's kiss* And the other donuts. I don't usually even mess with other donuts besides an apple fritter, but the owner slid a few others into my bag. Of course I'm going to eat free donuts, and I'm SO glad I did. Every type I've tried over my visits (and there have been...a few) has been amazing. Fresh, decadent, cakey but not dense. Deli: for the price, I choose these sandwiches every time over also rival a certain other A2 deli establishment. Generous portions, fresh ingredients, made fast. So far I can confirm delicious Rueben, pastrami, and turkey. I took my dad here when he was in town, and he also loved his falafel sandwich. The owner has never been anything but incredibly kind to me when I've been in. He's not going to try to win you over with small talk, but that's not why I'm there. Just know what you want when you get up to the counter--you're already on Yelp, so you're probably already planning your order. read more

10/10 would recommend!!! The bacon, egg, and cheese garlic bagel is the perfect breakfast!! On top of that, the donuts are so delicious and melt in your mouth. The apple fritter was super fresh and one of the best donuts I've had in Ann Arbor. The man taking orders is known for being "mean" but he really just wants to ask questions to get your order right. The sandwiches look really good too and are much less expensive than other options In the area. This is my new go-to! read more

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