Northside is my favorite breakfast place in Ann Arbor, and I know the local breakfasts, believe me. Northside is nice because it has parking, which many downtown places don't, and because while you can wait during busy times, it's usually not that bad, under 30 mins. While you wait, they have free coffee in a carafe outside, which is really nice, and necessary since there's not really a good waiting area and you might be stuck outside. I've basically tried everything on their menu and don't have any complaints. The breakfast sandwiches are amazing, and not something you can really get elsewhere. Proceeds from the "Morning Eggdition" sandwich (a play on the show "Morning Edition") benefits a local NPR station, WEMU. This sandwich has eggs, pepper mayonnaise, tomatoes, & ham, and comes with hash browns. Mmm. That pepper mayonnaise is very good. The skillets are yummy, as are the pancakes, and the fresh-squeezed juice is great. Biscuits and gravy, the corned beef hash, and the breakfast burrito are all worth a try too. One thing I will say is that unfortunately they don't have very good coffee. I think it's organic, but it's usually kinda weak, and last time I went it tasted burnt. I'd get an espresso drink, or if you're there in the fall/winter, try the glogg (apple cider and cranberry juice with cinnamon, all warm and delicious). Another nice thing about this place is that they have toys for kids-it's very kid-friendly. They have lego-type things to keep your little one occupied. If you're in the area, give this place a try! P.S. they have yummy baked goods (massive cookies/brownies) if you've got room left in your stomach! read more

I loved this place! It's nothing extraordinary from another planet, but it doesn't try to be. You get exactly what you go there for: the good old taste of grandma's country cooking. They have a huge menu. I was feeling a bit sassy that day and ordered a delicious omelette from their menu and jazzed it up with country gravy (I can't take credit for that decadent concoction, I saw a guy order that once and has been unhealthily addicted to it since). I also got a side of toast and country fries. I loved that they catered to my every whim! My partner in crime ordered a chicken burger with fries that turned out to be perfect: fresh everything and fries that were crispy from the outside, while creamy-soft from the inside. What else could we have asked for? Oh, wait, "very reasonable price" I hear? Yes, indeed! My kind of place. Happy me! read more

I like the divey college town atmosphere, but the food was disappointing. We tried a couple of different breakfast dishes, and it felt canned and uninteresting. I appreciate the basics, but feel they should at least be done well. I could have made better at home with less of a wait. read more

Ate at this place last weekend and that it was just ok. Did not think the quality of food was that good. Got the French Connection which was ok, but had better. My wife was not overly impressed with her meal either (kitchen sink skillet). Corned beef hash was not spectacular Definitely not Angelo's or Cafe Zola. They have a nice variety of different options, so perhaps they have better choices. Price is reasonable read more

I have been in Ann Arbor for a while, I have tried many breakfast places. The breakfast in Northside grill is okay, but nothing outstanding, the service was good but I still think it is definitely NOT worth the wait (30 to 45 minutes on average). I think what really turned me off was the lady sitting customer. She was totally bitchy as if she was doing us a favor by giving us a table, we are customers at the end of the day, coming to spend our money on the not so cheap food and most importantly, coming to spend a good time, instead of dealing with a frustrated person. read more

Excellent breakfast spot. Food was great, service was friendly, great value. Expect to wait on the weekends but they have a great spot with seats and free coffee to wait. Try the omelettes, very tasty!! Definitely our go to in Ann Arbor! read more

This is a great place to go for breakfast. They have very nice coffee, delicious pancakes and omelets and are very consistent.

Super friendly servers. Nice touches such as free coffee and cups outside so if you have to wait in line you can still get going on the AM caffeine buzz. Oat bran pancakes are awesome, but do try the huevos rancheros. Fantastic!! read more

I love this place! Maybe my favorite breakfast in AA. And that's saying something! Great food, great service. Only trouble is long lines, but that's what you get when it's a fantastic meal at a great price. read more

When you're looking for a breakfast place, few beat Northside grill. This lil joint boasts the Ma& Pa feel with the home cooked food to back it up. I went with my family and felt right at home. The breakfast food was great, the coffee options were plentiful and delicious, and the service was excellent. The only issue I had was the wait, but they did have the paging system that allowed me to wait in my car. read more

the blueberry oat bran pancakes are excellent and the fresh squeezed OJ worth every penny. busy place but the service was efficient and pleasant. a new breakfast place in A2! Yay! read more

Beware, they prioritize group rather than individual. If you're waiting for a table alone you have to wait longer than the rest.

This is the place to go for breakfast. Perfect. Moves quick. Good healthy food. Very reasonable prices. Deserves to do well.

I've only had breakfast here, but it's my favorite breakfast in Ann Arbor. I recommend the breakfast sandwiches, especially the "French Connection". There's usually a wait and you have to wait outside, but it's always worth it. read more

here ya go folks - ann arbors true hidden gem. unbelievable service and outstanding food. next time go ahead and skip angelo's and head here if you've never been. the servers buzz around this little charming place like hummingbirds, and without fail you will get the best service here over any other joint in town. the food is great. i highly recommend the hobo skillet with scrambled eggs and raisin bread toast, but the raisin bread french toast is a close second. the pastries are great, and so is the coffee. it's a tiny, sleepy little diner always playing some sort of great jazz music. i asked today, and they have been open for 20 years now (and i going there for the last dozen). thought there's frequently a line, it moves really fast and is worth the wait. look out though - the places closes daily at 3-4pm. read more

Nice tasty breakfast, only thing keeping me from the 5 stars is the fact that Im not a fan of their decor, but the food makes up for it for sure. read more

My girlfriend and I love his place! The employees are friendly and polite and the food is very good. It is far better than any other diner type restaurant around Ann Arbor or Ypsilanti. I must say that 90% of the restaurants in Ann Arbor are overrated but this place definitely is not one of them. Prices are a little high for breakfast food but it's worth it. The wait can get pretty lengthy, on the weekends especially, but I can see why. read more

Had heard about this place for years but finally tried it out today. It has a nice diner ambiance and an extensive breakfast menu. The coffee was good and the wait staff was very friendly and accommodating. We liked the Big Easy Skillet but were very disappointed in the Huevos Rancheros, which consisted of a large amount of bland refried beans wrapped in a flour tortilla, covered with mediocre salsa, with an egg on top and a side of chunky greasy tortilla chips. I suggest the chef or owner go to Sava's sometime to see how good this dish can be, properly prepared, or just drop it from the menu. read more

Great food, cozy restaurant. Since its small I really like they offer drinks outside to keep you warm while you wait.

We love Northside and have been going for a year since we moved into the neighborhood. Traditionally we have considered it our obvious choice within walking distance, but our last 2 visits have been a little disappointing. Eggs were a little overlooked, bacon a little undercooked, but the biggest reason is due to way undercooked hash browns (which for those who go know they are actually an integral part of most of the dishes, particularly the skillets) even to the extent it has tasted like shaved potatoes! It could just be a busy day thing bc our last 2 visits were definitely at peak times, and we will keep coming and hoping for the return of the skillets we came to love! read more

Great fresh food. Friendly & efficient service. Nice touches like coffee outside while you wait or corn chips substitution for toast for those of us who eat gluten-free. Easy walk from downtown & campus. read more

Excellent service, and even better food. No matter which server we get, I always get exactly what I ordered, and a friendly demeanor. Every meal I have ordered has been great, but I especially love the Georgia Ruben and Potato Pancakes. I will be back many many times in the future! read more

Great for a diner, but my fiance felt ill afterwards. I was fine though and thought the food was tasty!

Northside grill has really good scramble eggs and pancakes. However, I gave this restaurant two stars because of the rude service I received from the lady host. She was just an awful human being! We had to wait for our table and it was really cold outside and so I suggested to my son that we could sit at this small area with bar stools while we wait And the lady host rudely said no! You can wait outside or in your car. Thank you for giving us the choices what we can do with our body. A simple "I am sorry but those chairs may be needed for a potential customer " would be just polite and simple enough for us to understand. I couldn't say anything to the rude lady host as my son was there; however, it was a teaching moment for me so I told my son that it's wrong to talk to people impolitely like that. Such a bad experience. Sadly, I had bad service there the few special times I took my son there as he loves breakfast and it's a special treat for us to go out. We are not returning. Sorry northside grill. Owner, please reevaluate who you hire to represent your restaurants. There's a lot of people out there looking for work and it's ok to be choosy and to hire good nice people who treat people/customers politely. read more