First bite has great fresh food with locally sourced ingredients, a friendly and helpful staff and a nice calm environment. Outdoor seating available as well. read more

First Bite has great food and even better service. They have outlet plugs at the table so you can plug in and do work while you enjoy your latte. Also, the bathrooms are exceptionally clean. We will be making this place a regular stop. read more

Cute little cafe, wonderful espresso and delicious avo toast. Traveling from Portland, OR and it was a small home away from home. Loved it, not to mention the service is so genuine and personable. Definitely worth the stop in. read more

First Bite - Small almond milk latte and their little table plants - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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I was in Ann Arbor stopping at the bank on Main Street when I walked by a sign saying they had avocado toast two different ways. I don't usually order avocado toast, but it really sounded great and I needed a light meal. At the bank I talked to someone and they said The First Bite was amazing and they had a turkey burger that was to die for... I was sold I went into the restaurant and the woman behind the counter was extremely friendly. I chose the avocado toast with goat cheese seasonings and the tastiest roasted tomato I've ever had. As I'm writing this my mouth is salivating as I reminisce about the delicious fresh flavors from the avocado to the crunchy toast. I will check the restaurant out a few times before I decide, but I assume I'll change this review from a 4 to a 5 star, I just want to try more than the toast before I make that decisions. Friendly staff and extra tasty food will bring me back! read more

I loved that they had paleo options, and that you could omit things without an extra charge. I enjoyed my meal.

Great service and great food! I had their avocado toast. The goat cheese was a nice touch. And the roasted tomato on top was delicious.

So good! I ordered the Vibrant Veggie Omelette for myself and one Proper Pancake for my daughter. (It is always nice when I can order just one pancake.) Everything was so fresh and delicious. It was truly one of the best omelette's I've ever had! The toast with homemade jam and fingerling potatoes were anything but ordinary. I ate every last bite. The pancake was really good, too. (I snagged a bite or two.) The restaurant had a really welcoming, upbeat vibe. The staff, and even other customers, were so friendly. (But, not in an annoying way.) I can't wait to try something new next time! read more

The sandwich was good but absolutely tiny. Literally smaller than my hand. Ordering through Door Dash cost me $16 for this tiny sandwich which was absolutely a rip off. I do not recommend ordering from this place. Other breakfast places offer much better value and won't leave you still hungry after spending a significant amount of money. read more

First Bite - Smallest sandwich ever. Disappointing - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Best black bean burger I've ever had. They play to their strengths with a vegetarian focus and delicious mango smoothie. Also the service was kind and flexible (making my friend's salad into a wrap on request). As a guest to Ann Arbor, I strongly recommend First Bite. read more

Delicious food! Loved everything my family had to eat! Would most definitely go back for more

Amazing! I came back the second day in a row and will easily be back tomorrow. Healthy options, fast service, and great prices.

The food was so good. Best french toast I've ever had!! They're so fluffy and the flavors pair so well together. Not only was the food great, the service was amazing. Vivek checked on us often and made sure we were enjoying our dine-in experience. I'll definitely be returning! read more

First Bite - The Eclectic Eggs and Fluffy French Toast were both delicious!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Just enjoyed a terrific lunch here with a friend who recommended it. The owner came to greet us and check in, he couldn't have been more friendly or attentive. Service was excellent- quick and sincere. The food was fabulous. I had the Thai peanut wrap and my friend had the Mediterranean salad and added the beet patty. I adore that everything is fresh, healthy, sooo mindful of food restrictions and doesn't do it in a superior way- just offers smart, healthy food that makes sense. I LOVE that you can get sauerkraut as a side!! Will be back very soon. read more

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The menu looked amazing. So glad to have another option in Ann Arbor that will adapt to vegetarian and vegan orders. The owner and staff were incredibly kind and accommodating. As a dairy-free and gluten-free customer, ordering can be a challenge in most places. I was pleased to see several options or adjustments could be made to fit my needs. If you have dietary restrictions, as with any establishment, make sure the person who take your order knows exactly what adjustments need to made and it is conveyed correctly to the people who prepare the meals. We will be back! read more

If serving fluffy French toast, it should be fluffy. I ordered once and it was the best I ever had, so I placed 3 orders for my family and it was dry. Really dry. Like eating bread with syrup. I'm so upset. It seems like restaurants are so inconsistent and just push food out not thinking of the customers time and wallet. I won't eat there again and will have to dream about my first encounter. read more

Love this place! So good and everything can be made gluten free. Allergy friendly for those with differing dietary needs read more

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We came in dubious. It had a 5 star rating which is why we were there at all but we defintely had a "show me" attitude. And boy, did they! Wow. I will tell you a few things to be aware of so you aren't surprised but the taste was so good... We look forward to our next visit. The taste trumps all. * The menu is limited. There are about 5-10 items to choose from. * Service was very nice, friendly and helpful. You order at the counter and they then deliver it to you. * The water is cucumber infused. (Yay, I know) * Coffee is $3 and the only gets you 1 free refill. That was disappointing. I love my coffee. * We got 2 veggie omelets and had them add bacon to both. This made the 10$ omelets, $13 omelets. But I plan to get this exact order again because the taste was perfect. My husband often hates "pretentious Ann arbor" as he feels it is often more about style than substance. But even he said " Wow!That is an omelet" * We left full but didn't have any leftovers to take home. So good portioning. * Owner came out and asked if all is well. Which we appreciated. Summary: With tip we paid almost $40 for 2 coffees and 2 omelets. We can't afford this to be our daily dimer but we will definitely come again because it was awesome. read more

Burgers I tried were so good, but I was so surprised by the deliciousness of coleslaw and sauerkraut. Regular coleslaw is always too sweet for me, but First Bite's one is the perfect sweetnesses with awesome flavor (I guess they don't use any sugar or if they do it is very little amount). Sauerkraut was also great. I had visited Germany and had sauerkraut at few restaurants, but I like First Bite's one better. This was the first time to order, but I'm sure I'll keep come back to bite their good foods! read more

Excellent meal and super nice people! I had the breakfast sandwich and my kids had the whole wheat pancakes and bacon. Everyone left happy.

I had been eyeing this place for some time and last weekend when I was craving a turkey burger I knew I had to try theirs because of how good it looked.. And the pictures do not lie!!! I decided to do pick up and everything aspect was perfect! The turkey burger patty itself has the best flavor with all of their delicious ingredients. Great packaging and the burger buns stay nice and fluffy all the way home. read more

Amazing food and excellent coffee! The food amount is enough for me as a brunch. I'll come again! read more

First Bite - Veggie Omelette with avocado. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Love this place! Amazing service and delicious food. Lots of options for vegan and gluten free. Reasonable prices and really friendly staff.

Really good food. There aren't many places in downtown Ann Arbor that have breakfast and lunch food that tastes this fresh and carefully prepared. The menu is limited, which translates to all wheat and no chaff, so to speak. It's not cheap, but prices are not out of line with other, lower quality places nearby. First Bite is better than its competition for sure. Overall, this is a welcome and refreshing addition to what is otherwise a mediocre breakfast scene in Ann Arbor's downtown. read more

First Bite just opened up, and I stopped by during the art fair to get a Green juice. Don't be scared by the green - it tastes wonderful! Altho I do love the taste of greens personally, this fresh juice had fruits in it too and tastes like you're eating pineapple more than kale. I had also tried one of the burgers (chickpea n beets burger) and it was pretty tasty. This is a great place for real food - the motto is "Food 4.0". They are non-GMO (yes!), lots of organic ingredients, and homemade sauces (I'm looking at the website.) My fave of their frozen treats is the cardamom flavor! Kinda like ice cream, but made in the traditional Indian way and good for you! Oh yeah, almost forgot about the wraps. I liked the thai peanut wrap bc the peanut sauce really brings in all the ingredients together. The decor is refreshing, filled with plants and green green everywhere! Makes me feel like the food I'm eating is how mother nature intended it - fresh, clean, and whole :) read more

First Bite - Green juice - yummy like pineapples! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

I had dinner here tonight and enjoyed it a lot. Everything is fresh and healthy, the interior is beautiful and calming, and the staff was very friendly. I had the Thai peanut wrap with wedge fries, coffee cake, and a cherry berry smoothie. Everything was the bomb! I would eat all of it again. They are still working out the kinks as a new restaurant, but it's totally worth going if you're looking for something tasty and healthy. If you're missing Back2Roots like I am, you'll probably be a fan of First Bite. read more

This place is a must go stop that not many people in Ann Arbor have been to. Healthy breakfast and lunch downtown on Main Street with a very cute ambiance. Real plants everywhere. They have igloos outside, indoor seating and great delivery options. read more

First Bite - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Good food - avocado toast was tasty, pancakes were excellent (big and fluffy), good burgers, and good coffee. They run out of items though. Service was excellent. I like the interior - clean and modern. Also have some outdoor seating (a few tables). Nice ambience. Nothing creative about the menu though - pretty basic brunch fare for Ann Arbor with some vegetarian options. Have smoothies but I didn't sample any. A solidly good choice for casual brunch with friends. read more

I'll start off by saying it's really nice to have another vegetarian friendly restaurant in Ann Arbor! The food was pretty decent. I split two of the vegetarian burgers with my mom - the lentil and the chickpea and beet. We definitely preferred the chickpea and beet as the lentil patty was a little dry and plain. One thing I didn't like was the minimal choice of sides - meals come with chips (which I don't really like) and basically the only other side option is potato wedges which we weren't a big fan of. The staff is friendly but I wasn't a big fan of the atmosphere. I would consider coming back, but it's not too on my list. read more

Excellent service. Great outdoor dining. Delicious food for vegetarian. Great options for a protein. Iced tea was freshly brewed, lemonade refreshing. read more

First Bite is a happy find with some vegan options. I had the black bean burger with potato wedges. It is very delicious. The staff is very friendly and attentive. The environment is clean, warm and welcoming. read more

Pretty busy, fries are great, the burgers are one of a kind! Different from all burger places, so recommended

Found First Bite on Yelp and I'm so glad! Came for breakfast and would LOVE to try the lunch here sometime, so good! Had the french toast, definitely recommend getting the potatoes on the side as well! read more

If there's a really great place to eat in Ann Arbor, it's First Bite! They focus on local, organic, vegan, and gluten free food, and sustainable practices as much as possible. Best of all, I go out satiated instead of stuffed; I feel good in my body. Now that's service!!! read more

I ate here on my very first visit to Ann Arbor on a whim, and I couldn't be happier about my choice!! First off, the staff (owner/ manager?) is super nice, but beyond that the food I had was incredible!!! I ate the turkey burger which was seasoned and flavored so well, i ate the whole thing despite not being that hungry. From what I learned chatting with the manager/ owner, the ingredients here are all organic too which was great to hear. If I am back in this city I will definitely return!! Thanks for a great experience. read more

First Bite - View of interior - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Fantastic. All the workers are great. All the foods amazing. Pretty inexpensive considering the quality of the ingredients. 20% discount for students too. read more

Great service... best blueberry pancakes of my life!!!!! Great omelet and burger too!!!

Wow, what a great place. A friend and I had brunch here (first visit) last Sunday, ordering the Ann Avocado Toast and the Beany Bowl. Delicious authentic food, served hot, promptly and with a gracious smile. Pricing is reasonable. The service team at First Bite is lovely - real people who take the time to differentiate their interaction with you. They followed up with us several times during our meal and were interacting similarly with other guests. Ambience is bright and comfortable, with big and small tables and a cheerful noise level. Can't wait to come back. Take the time to read about First Bite's business model on their website - it's a commendable approach. We should have more places like this in A2!! One suggestion for the owners: your website says you're closed on Sundays but you're open, so please update this! read more

The service and the theme were great, but the food was mediocre. You order at a counter and sit yourself, but all our interactions with the staff were great. They were patient while we ordered our food, brought our food quickly, and checked up on us periodically. First Bite has a very environmental conscious philosophy with signs like "take only as many napkins as you need" and a focus on natural foods. That's why I was a little surprised when the default side is a plate of chips and either coleslaw or sauerkraut. To upgrade to a side salad (some spring mix with carrots and grape tomatoes) was $2. As was an upgrade to sweet potatoes or most other side dishes. I ended up swapping both my chips and coleslaw for a side salad, paying the $2 charge. There is a 20% discount for students, which is nice, but in total for a turkey burger with a side salad, a breakfast wrap, and a small coffee, the order came out to over $20 (discount included). The food came out quickly and both mine and the person I was with's reactions were the same: "uh. It's good. I guess." The food really left a lot to be desired. The breakfast wrap was quite soggy and didn't have much flavor (and very little bacon). The turkey burger wasn't dry, but it also didn't have any flavor. The avocado balsamic dressing tasted like any store bought balsamic dressing I've had before. However, both the tomatoes and orange slices (the breakfast wrap came with two orange slices) were very good. I'm giving four stars because the service was good and the fact that I felt healthy after the meal, but in all honesty the food is closer to 3 stars. After paying way more than the food was worth, I ended up leaving hungry and eating a second meal right afterwards. I wouldn't go again. read more

I really enjoyed their food and I'd definitely come back again. All of their silverware and cups are eco-friendly which was really nice and our food came out fast. read more

I stopped in for a quick lunch and had the beet burger wiith veggie chips and a coffee. Everything was really really good, from the bun to the coleslaw, the aioli, mushrooms, and especially the burger! The coffee was smooth and not bitter. Food came out fast and I appreciated the ubiquitous outlets. I would definitely recommend. read more