Best hoagies ever and their hot peppers are amazing. Kind of picky and hot very very good.read more

I was introduced to Izzy's quite a while ago, and really, it's the real deal! It's a hefty portion…read more( at least the way I order it lol) filled with meat, onions, peppers, gooey cheese, and GREAT bread (think chewy, a little crunchy, sopping up all that goodness)! Load that puppy up! It will be a messy, yummy, experience! It can get a little behind if it's rush time, so don't go expecting to get in and out in 10 min if it's lunchtime, but for a great eat, when you're not in a hurry, give it a whirl!

First time going to this sub shop. You can make it "your way" or you can order their fixed menu…read moresubs. I ordered the GodFather. It was really tasty, you can specify the type of bread and condiments, small 5", Medium 7" and large 10" sized sandwich. You can also get the sandwich cold or heated. Service was fast, the 7" sandwich was plenty for me for lunch. We will go back.

Decent spot, nice and clean inside after. Apparently they renovated a couple years ago. Don't think…read moreI'd be back though, as there's nothing super unique in their sub menu, and for the salad I got, I was shocked at how little protein was actually in it. I got the buffalo chicken salad, which essentially was just a couple handfuls of spinach leaves for the most part, packaged sauces to put on it, and then maybe about five small pieces of chicken in the entire thing. Pretty disappointing. The sub version of the buffalo chicken at least seemed to have a better amount of chicken in it.

Dimo's amazing. The doughnuts and breakfast sandwiches are excellent. We really enjoy the…read morecinnamon rolls. Dimo may bark at you but he has a heart of gold!

This was a cute little spot!…read more 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.

WHAT is not to love about this wonderful Jewish American deli? Breads and bagels extraordinaire!…read moreDeli market unsurpassed! Food menu so diverse and wonderful! Service is fine tuned to the huge volume of customers that arrive every day. Ordering is down to a science, once one gets familiar with the ordering kiosk. Assistants are nearby if you have any trouble. Order to take out or dine in. We like to dine in as the atmosphere on the second floor dining area (steps or elevator to ascend up) is fun and whimsical. Very casual. Pictures below describe what we chose (and LOVED)! As a MSU Spartan, GO GREEN, Zingermans might be one of the only reasons I'd travel to blue nation! Worth the sacrifice... : ) (just kidding)

Was it chaotic here? Absolutely. Was it cramped and stuffed with people and goods? Yep. Were the…read moreprices beyond acceptability? Wow, yeah. Was the food here good? Also yes! So while it was chaotic and overwhelming, the workers would hand you a menu, explain the purchasing process and even give you requested samples! Due to trying a sample of their pretzel, I ended buying a bag. An $8 bag!!! It was perfectly crunchy and buttery and very good! I don't even like pretzels and these impressed me. Also got a $9 bag of only 5 palmier cookies. They were good but definitely a splurge. BF bought a small bottle of balsamic vinegar for $23, like wut?! I eyed a jar of salsa for $28 and jam for $16 but damn, everything was way above even farmer's market prices. The sandwiches start at $18 for a small and go to $24 for a large. BF and I got the chicken avocado on challah bread and a new crunchy pickle. Zingerman's does a good job with their pickles! Skins were a little too hard but I love that they're not overly pickled and still crunchy and not too much other seasoning. For $21, the sandwich was not very big and they don't include chips or fries. If I lived closer, heck yes I would come here pretty often to try a sample and buy a very expensive baked good. I appreciated the very friendly and knowledgeable staff. It was giving Trader Joe's employee energy! Parking was a little tricky but not impossible. We came with locals so they knew what was up.

My son got to know White Lotus Farms years ago during a summer camp. Being just down the way from…read morethis location, the farms gives great credibility to the products and food offered. The grilled cheese with sausage (pistachio inside) was creamy and innovative. Masala chai with a black jam and pistachio was my morning's order. The space is bright, fresh. clean. Multiple families munched away and played the little wooden games available for guests. Plenty of seating upstairs too. The manager checked in with us for a quick, pleasant exchange.

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)

A diamond in the rough…read more Meat, smoked meat, accoutrements to go with said meat. Beer, cider. Fire. Smoked wood scents. Blankets. Cozy. Feels like a took a step off the road and into Narnia.

I had a bit of a break in between shifts so I was looking for a place to grab a quick lunch while…read morein town, and Biercamp came up on Yelp. This is a super cute spot that specializes in smoked meat and sausages... yes please. We ordered at the counter and the employees were very friendly and helpful with great suggestions. I got the Michigan asparagus, onion, and cheddar brat, and Nate got the currywurst. We also got a cup of chili to share. We got a buzzer for our order and then sat down in the heated outdoor space. They have a lot of outdoor seating and some firepits, so I really want to come back in the fall or summer. Our food was done quickly and we had fun picking stuff from the toppings bar. They had chopped onions, jalapenos, banana peppers, sauerkraut etc. and lots of sauces. I LOVED the brat. It was easy to bite and not super snappy which I didn't mind. The bun was perfectly toasted and the flavor combination was delicious. Kind of like a broccoli cheddar vibe. I had some of the currywurst which was also delicious! The chili was packed with brisket and pulled pork, and was really tasty. There is a bar so you can enjoy a beer with your sausage, but we just grabbed some cold drinks from the cooler. They even have ice cream and floats!! There are lots of great items for sale as well, including lots of pickled things, frozen pierogi, meat sticks and jerky, and they even have Trenary Toast (#iykyk). I am already planning my next visit to try more brats and the brisket sandwich. This is such a great concept and I really wish we had a place like this in Grand Rapids.

I always love checking out food spots when I'm in Ann Arbor for work. On my most recent visit, Nate…read moreand I stopped by Little Kim, Miss Kim's new fast-casual vegetarian outpost located in Kerrytown Market. We were welcomed in right away and I loved the friendly employees. The menu is completely vegetarian and many items can be made vegan. There is an Asian influence with lots of Korean flavors as well as Indian inspired dishes. We ordered the fried tofu sandwich with fries and the seaweed rolls (gimmari). Our food came out quickly and everything was hot and fresh. The fries were a large portion and super tasty (like McDonald's). I loved the seaweed mayo on the tofu sandwich as it does make it taste like a fish sandwich! The bread was a bit tough for eating as a sandwich but the flavors were great. The gimmari were a little mushy inside but the ssamjang mayo was savory and delicious. They have a cooler of interesting drinks -- I loved that some are labeled with descriptions. They also have other items for sale, like ramen pots, snacks, and stickers. I got a couple of packs of Oreos and some stickers and a postcard. I will definitely be back to try more food! The jjajangbap is calling my name, yum!

Yummy lunch! Guest Chef Christian Lau was here for the week, so I tried the hot and sour soup,…read morekimchi Gochujang Mushroom Rice Bowl, special Salt Pepper Tater Tots, and Rice Cakes. It was absolutely delicious! I'll definitely come back.

Got 3 of the Coach's Rueben's for takeout, and none of them had Swiss cheese on them. For a $15…read moreRueben sandwich, forgetting 1 of the only 3 ingredients is not worth it for the price.

This spot is small and cozy, with limited seating, but their sandwiches are absolutely delicious…read moreand generously sized! You might even feel like taking them to-go because they're so big and stuffed. This time, I tried the roast beef sandwich -- it was super tasty and flavorful. Personally, I love my sandwiches warmed, so if I had known it would be served cold, I would've asked for it to be heated. It also came with chips, which was a nice touch. You can tell this place is well-loved and popular , the service is fast compared to the crowd, and there's a lovely outdoor seating area that's perfect for nice weather. It's located right next to the University of Michigan, making it a great lunch stop between classes or after campus events. I'd definitely come back to try other sandwiches next time!