Those were some nice tortilla chips we got there... with shredded chicken.. it was a bomb. The pizza's were fun but a bit off with candied pineapple. Service was quick and laid back spot once the street is closed. Definitely a vibe. read more

Jolly Pumpkin Café & Brewery - Pubs Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Came in for truffle fries and drinks with friends. We were seated at a large table and given tablet menus to look at. We came towards closing time, so the restaurant was chill and quiet. There is plenty of dining area seating as well as bar seating and additional seating space on the upper level. We all enjoyed our order of fries - they were crispy and well seasoned. Only comment for improvement would be to provide more aioli sauce with the fries because there isn't enough sauce for all the fries - though we didn't ask the server for more at that moment. read more

Jolly Pumpkin Café & Brewery - Truffle fries - Pubs Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Fun and tasty food! Great service and ambience that you will enjoy! In the heart of lively Tree Town!

We stopped here for a bite to eat after an art festival. I got a burger, which was one of the most flavorful burgers I've had for a while. It was juicy, well seasoned, and the crispy onions on top added a little extra to it. My dining companion got the steak fritte wrap . It was huge! I tried a bite and the seasonings were amazing. The kids burger is a decent size, and the kids mac & cheese is homemade. Drinks were also good. Our server was Bailey. They were busy and he was very personable and efficient. He checked in and answered questions about the menu. We sat outside and it's nice that the street is closed and it's great for people watching. Overall, great place to stop in AA. read more

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Jolly Pumpkin was a pleasant surprise after my go to spot Jim Brady's closed in downtown AA. Staff was amazing, friendly and accommodating. Simple design, perfect spot to grab quick food, drink and watch a game. I started with a Side Caesar Salad and Crispy Potato Croquettes which were both pretty good. Finished up with Ginger Soy Glazed Salmon which was delicious and some Truffled French Fries which were good as well. read more

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My friends and I wanted to sit outside so we were seated upstairs on the roof. To be honest, service was pretty slow. They really took their time and they forgot to get a water for one of my friends. They also ran out of 2 different beers that we wanted to order. So not off to a great start. We got: - crispy potato croquettes: these were just fancy mozzarella sticks.... It came with 5. I would pass on these. - brussel sprouts: these were good! I would reorder. - kale Caesar salad: there was too much dressing. - truffle pizza: I prefer this pizza than the other one we ordered. - fire and smoke pizza: This was fine. read more

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Food was bad but the service was worth. It wouldn't go back. They don't seem very welcoming

Great spot! We really enjoyed this place. The portion sizes for both the food and the beer were huge, our service was amazing, and the ambiance inside was really nice! I got the steak frites, which was truly delicious! The aioli on it was excellent. I got a side of tomato soup which was good, but nothing to write home about. My husband got the carnivore pizza, which he also really enjoyed! To drink, we got a pitcher of local beer that was great! And it made 4-5 cups which was nice! read more

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Classic Ann Arbor beer spot! If you are a fan of sours, you must try Jolly Pumpkin. I always enjoy the beer, whether in person or at home (can find their beers in retail all over). You can also purchase beer to take home from here. Food menu I would describe as slightly elevated bar food with some twists. In general I find it good, but not amazing. My favorites are probably their chicken nachos and truffle fries. Salmon burger and chicken sandwich are tasty too, and some will say their burger is a contender for best in Ann Arbor. I tried their Pozole Rojo large plate for something different this visit, and it was good but a little underwhelming. Good flavor, served kind of lukewarm/room temperature, and smaller on the meat portion in the pozole. Tasty with the chips! read more

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It's been a while since I've visited Jolly Pumpkin because the service was never great and my last visit confirmed that nothing has changed. The servers always seem inattentive and like they would rather be elsewhere (I get it, but food service isn't the place to work, then). Whenever I end up here it's because of the patio, which is a wonderful space in the summer and can be shaded depending on where your seat is. They no longer have cocktails, which is disappointing, but the tofu sandwich is always tasty. read more

Stopped by to sample their beer and food and sadly was underwhelmed. We ordered the crispy potato croquettes which were more like soggy, greasy cheese sticks and not paired well with the "charred tomato basil sauce" was more likely they tomato soup!! Not a very large beer selection for a brewery and the few I did try, were warm which on a hot day is not great. My daughter opted for a mocktail and it was so wet that she didn't drink it at all. Service was very slow and pretty much non-existent after we were served our app and drinks. They didn't even bring us water despite it being a hot day or ask if we were enjoying our order!! The prices were a little steep as well so overall not a positive experience read more

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Cool pumpkin-colored atmosphere, delicious bacon grilled cheese, and the milk & cookies for dessert delighted us! Great experience in Ann Arbor :) read more

Jolly Pumpkin Café & Brewery - Milk & cookies! - Pubs Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Super delicious sour ales. They make their own sours and there's so many to choose from! They also sell them in bottles and they have them in the grocery stores as well. Server was super nice and gave us suggestions on what to choose for their beer flights. They can do a max of 5 in the flight. Very clean and the mugs hanging from the ceiling are super cool. Definitely a place to visit if you enjoy sour beer like me! read more

Jolly Pumpkin Café & Brewery - Pubs Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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they called the feewings enforcement on a citizen exercising his rights to film in public. I would give you a lower rating if I could. The cops were more uneducated on the law than the employees which was insane to see. You do not own the public sidewalk. I imagine you don't even own the area where you roped off. if your customers want to eat outside, they are eating in public. And can be filmed read more

Jolly Pumpkin is a fun place for a group and has been around for some time in Ann Arbor. The service was pretty good, but they were out of several drinks so I resorted to a cocktail (I don't recommend the Old Fashioned, sorry). The prices are a bit steep ($18 for my sandwich) but overall, the food was very good. I got the Warm Artichoke Sandwich with a side salad. My one friend got the Truffle Pizza (she said she always gets it because it's so good, I need to try it!) and others got salads or sandwiches & were pretty satisfied. read more

Jolly Pumpkin Café & Brewery - Artichoke Sandwich with Market Salad - Pubs Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

The service, phenomenal. The food, delectable. The vibe, immaculate. The music, amazing. Free feminine products in the bathroom AND it smells nice when you walk in. incredible. 10/10 recommend, chefs kiss, no notes. read more

Great IPAs, pizzas, and beignets. Highly recommend the brussels sprouts. Excellent service and great atmosphere. Food tasted fresh and craft style. Joe was fantastic and extremely personable. We will be back. read more

Jolly Pumpkin Café & Brewery - Pubs Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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I was in the area and needed to get a tagabrew so I decided to check this place out. I used to avoid Jolly Pumpkin locations because I didn't like sour beers. But they now have a much larger variety. Parking in Ann Arbor can be tricky. All of the streets are also torn up so getting around right now can be a bit daunting as well. I got extremely lucky with my parking and was able to easily walk here. You also don't have to pay to park after 6 which was a nice surprise. I explained to the bar tender that I was only here for one beer, and he understood this, which was nice. I didn't eat but I have eaten at other Jolly pumpkins. I'm sure it's the same. Food was always pretty good. read more

Jolly Pumpkin Café & Brewery - Pubs Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

This is solely a food review. I assumed since there were a lot of good reviews the food would be good, but I wasn't a fan. I couldn't finish one slice of the carnivore pizza. The sauce tasted strange and I didn't like the bacon on the pizza. I can't nail down the taste, but it wasn't fitting for a pizza. I also ordered the beignets which in fact we're not beignets at all. They were more likely oddly shaped donut holes with a cinnamon sugar coating. Luckily I paid with my company card and I still have leftovers from dinner the previous night or I would've gone to bed starving. read more

Jolly Pumpkin Café & Brewery - "Beignets". Just cinnamon sugar donuts. They don't taste like beignets. - Pubs Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Great upper deck space for the nice weather months. No elevator but if you can make the stairs, it's worth the trip. Up top, there is plenty of shade and fans to keep you cool but you still get to be outside. Full service upstairs too. It's bigger space than I thought with plenty of little spaces for a bit of privacy too. I met two girlfriends for happy hour. I don't recall the specials but we did enjoy a couple cocktails and were blown away by the steak salad. Cooked to order and very tasty. I like JP for the pizza and sour beers, though the higher prices keep me from making this location a normal spot for me. Last time I was there, a personal size truffle pizza came out with three pieces of mushrooms. It was very good but if mushroom is the only topping, there better be more than just three. I ask for extra mushrooms now and of course that is an upcharge. This place is very popular and consistent with their menu and service. The farmer's plate is off the menu and I hope they bring it back for the summer. Definitely a great spot for outside dining in the summer. read more

Overall, this cafe and brewery is what you would expect! Good drinks and good food. I thought the prices were reasonable and the service was decent. I will say that this place is probably not ideal for gluten free peeps like myself - especially if you want to eat! However if you're just stopping in for a drink, it'll be good. read more

Jolly Pumpkin Café & Brewery - Pubs Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

The food was okay. My fried chicken sandwich was pretty dry and bland, and the pickles on top were so thinly sliced that they were flavorless and soggy. My truffle fries were a bit soggy too. The aioli for the fries was tasty. The beignets for dessert were very good and small pieces, easy to eat. Indoor and outdoor seating. Excellent and friendly service. read more

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Pretty cool spot! Staff were super friendly & food was good. Got truffle fries for the table, which were pretty good. Ordered a pizza, others got birria tacos and fish & chips. read more

Come here for $1 pints!!! Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The day we came, the $1 pints were bam biere (farmhouse ale) and hooked (golden ale). Hooked was delicious and I liked the malty finish. I wasn't a huge fan of the bam biere because of its funky sour taste. Beware that the wait here could be long due to understaffing. The servers were great and I enjoyed the vibes outside on Main St. read more

Amazing food! Lots of options for adults and kids! Unique salads great for vegetarians too! read more

Jolly Pumpkin Café & Brewery - Salad - Pubs Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Our server was excellent--professional, friendly, and efficient. For some odd reason, it wasn't busy when we arrived, so we were seated quickly. We split nachos and they were on the table about 5 minutes after ordering. Woo hoo! They have great nachos with plenty of toppings. My favorite part is the pickled onions on top. They were stingy with the avocado (two very thin, small slices), but there were enough toppings that it wasn't upsetting. When it's not busy the noise level isn't so bad, but when it's crowded it can be annoyingly noisy. Tonight was on the good side. We'll be back! read more

Jolly Pumpkin Café & Brewery - Nachos - delicious! - Pubs Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

This restaurant had been on my list for some time... while the truffle fries were good, unfortunately, nothing else we ordered was. The salad was wilted, the chicken sandwich was poorly flavored and cold, and the chicken nuggets were over-fried and bland, with no salt/seasoning. Ended up not finishing the food. And based on the food alone, I'd recommend taking your money elsewhere. read more

Jolly Pumpkin Café & Brewery - Over-fried chicken nuggets - Pubs Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Enjoyed great food, beer and friendly service in cozy pub. Would recommend relaxing on the weekend or watching the game here

Arrived for dinner last night around 6 pm, was happy to be seated right away but then proceeded to wait 15 minutes before our waitress greeted us. We placed our orders immediately for truffle fries as an app and two pizzas in addition to a beer. Food came out fast with the truffle fries being good, but the pizzas were a little undercooked and one of them was not cut all the way through which made it difficult to eat/get a slice. My beer, however, didn't arrive until I was 3/4 finished with the meal and I had to flag down the waitress for it (didn't see her since ordering the food). It seemed like poor management as she seemed to be the only waitress for the first floor. Additionally, I saw her clearing empty tables that could be bussed by anyone else so she could focus on tables. About ten years ago Jolly Pumpkin was one of my favorite spots in AA and coming back to visit for the first time in a while it was sad to see Jolly Pumpkin hobbled by poor service. Will think twice about going again next time. Management needs to schedule more help or help out themselves. read more

We came on a weekday and the place wasn't super busy. Even then, putting in an order took nearly 20 min and the beers we ordered took another 30. If it wasn't for the $1 beer deal they had going on, the stars would be lower. Perhaps it is because it is summer, but the place is severely understaffed to accommodate for the many conferences in town. read more

Jolly Pumpkin is a staple in Ann Arbor! Whereas so many other restaurants have come and gone in Ann Arbor, Jolly Pumpkin (affectionately known as "J Pumps" within my friend group) remains and it brings me comfort seeing it still standing every time I come and visit AA! I'm not going to lie though, after visiting the stunning Jolly Pumpkin on Old Mission Peninsula, Ann Arbor's location pales a bit in comparison in terms of view, ambiance, and environment. If you're ever in the Traverse City area, it is worth it to go up the peninsula to visit this J Pumps location because it's absolutely stunning. Food-wise, I mean...I strongly believe that ambiance does factor into how a meal tastes, so things just seem to taste better there vs. in Ann Arbor. I do think the menus are relatively consistent though! I will always get truffle fries here because there's truly nowhere that does truffle fries better. Not going to lie though, when I ordered the fries this time, they came out lukewarm at best! :( Still delicious, but the lack of freshness was notable. Other than that, the Ann Arbor location is its own vibe currently! With this part of Main Street closed, the patio spills into the street, which is great on good-weather days! You can't go wrong with J Pumps! :) read more

Jolly Pumpkin Café & Brewery - Caesar Salad with Salmon - Pubs Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Delicious burger and fries!! We were there 2 hours before the Michigan and USC game and the service was great!!! Great experience!!! If we are ever in Ann Arbor again we would definitely revisit!!! read more

Jolly Pumpkin Café & Brewery - JP Burger and fries - Pubs Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

What went right was a beautiful first impression, the best waitress on planet earth, Shawny and delicious food. Our table was outside, sitting in the grass with a view of the bay through the trees. Our dog was welcomed and enjoyed a nice nap while we ate. Oh and the beer was delightful! Shawny made our day with stunning customer service and a personality that brought a smile to our face each time she walked up. We love her. Thank you, thank you. read more

Jolly Pumpkin Café & Brewery - Honey chilling beside her fresh dish of cold water in the soft grass! Thank you Shawny! - Pubs Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Rating only based on change in menu. Previously loved this place ... could always count on delicious vegan options listed on the menu. Just went in this past week. Only vegan option on the menu was a salad ... asked the server what could be easily adjusted to vegan. Answer was none ... just the salad. Bummer! Ended up going elsewhere. I look forward to the next new menu ... hoping for more vegan options again . This had been one of my go-to stops for both meat & vegan eaters with delicious beer. read more

Horrible food and horrible service. While I was there I saw the manager harassing someone standing on the sidewalk outside. Stay away.

My husband and I wanted to mix up our takeout/delivery routine during the holiday break. We realized that practically all we had in the house after a few days were sweets--cookies, cakes, and a little honey glazed ham leftovers. Scrolling through our options, I suggested Jolly Pumpkin, someplace we loved pre-pandemic but haven't done for carry out yet. My husband enthusiastically selected and we were off. We ordered through doordash and selected delivery. Within a half hour our food was at our door, piping hot and delicious. I ordered the chicken brie sandwich with truffle fries and my husband had the carnivore pizza and we got beignets to split for dessert. My sandwich was awesome. Chicken, brie, and apricot jam on a toasted sourdough (I think?). And the truffle fries? What a huge portion! And they were hot and crispy! So many times when you order fries to go/delivery they show up a little on the soft side due to condensation, but they've figured out how to make these nice and crisp. My husband loved his pizza and the next day I had a leftover slice for lunch and I agree--it was fantastic. The only thing that was a little disappointing were the beignets. Pretty sure they were just fried pizza dough nuggets rolled in sugar. Now, there's nothing wrong with that exactly. But that a beignet does not make. They were just a little too doughy and chewy for my liking. But everything else was excellent and I look forward to adding them to our rotation through the winter months! read more

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Meh. Nice folks, cool atmosphere, my burger was just meh. Try something else. Short on bar staff today (Saturday) with a Tigers promotion of free fries if you have a ticket to the game. read more

I love the jolly pumpkin, they started my truffle fry addiction! But I highly recommend the mushroom pizza, it is delicious. This place is located perfectly in Ann Arbor, so it's easy to find. The service is always great! read more

This place is pretty reliable. Emphasis on reliable. They've got an array of beer options and a smaller cocktail option. A few times I've been they were out of gin rum and tequila that sorta limits your cocktail options. Nevertheless, when you can get a drink it's good. When it's nice out you can sit on their rooftop patio which is cool if you're into outdoor vines while your sippin on a southern hospitality. read more

Jolly Pumpkin Café & Brewery - Afternoon drinkssssss - Pubs Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Excellent beers and great service. I didn't eat this time but the staff were great and accommodating.