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)

I would not have found this place if I hadn't been heading into an appointment next door. The…read moreentrance faces west and gets a blaring full sun in the afternoon - therefore the windows are tinted and no signage was visible on my visit but I do know what the Herbalife shakes are and was hungry - so in I go. It's clean and fresh space. Large and open. Very friendly guy greeted me and asked if I needed a run down of what they offer. I was familiar and just ordered. Nice little spot. Not easy to find though. I hope they make it here.

I wanted to find a coffee place to join a zoom meeting so I searched for a place to set up. I…read morehappen ed upon this little gem! I needed to get a protein shake. I got the Reese's cheesecake which was delicious. I needed something with at least 20g of protein and the 16 oz shake was perfect. Jacob was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful in helping me choose the best option. Will definitely be back!

Lovely spot serving solid cold brew and lattes. Didn't get a chance to try the food but I enjoyed…read morethe coffee. The cold brew had depth and a nice level of bitterness. The Rawaq Latte was delicious with a nice cinnamon flavor. Ambience is quiet. I enjoyed the modern decor with Middle Eastern touches and playful murals. Lots of outdoor seating as well.

If been to this cafe MANY MANY times, and I've never been disappointed with the food, drinks, or…read moreatmosphere. I go here to study, hang out "alone", and meet with friends. Whenever someone new is coming to the area, and they ask for a recommendation or a place to meetup, this is my go to suggestion. The cafe is in a great location- right on Jackson Ave and near a I-94 exit. There is a parking lot and additional street parking nearby if needed. The inside of the cafe is very welcoming and cozy, but they also have an outdoor area that is great for the warm days. I highly recommend trying the honeycomb, Shakshuka, or Ful! Also, don't be shy about asking for more pita bread if you think you'll need it - plus it's so tasty and fluffy. Bon Appetit

I frequent this plaza a lot for Plum Market, Ricewood and my colorist. Ahead of an appointment, I…read moredecided I needed a quick caffeine fix. I'm familiar with Qahwah House thanks to Yelp! We had a Yelp event at their Dearborn location. I really wanted the iced Adeni chai that a few reviews have talked about, but they were unfortunately out. So, I got the hot Adeni chai with no sweetener. It does take a little longer as they brew it fresh. You can watch them heat and steep from the induction stove right there which is pretty cool. I was surprised by how spacious it was. There were ample tables (that I appreciated they were wiping down on a regular basis) as well as WiFi. If I need to change up scenery, I'll have to stop by here. Also they had a whole refrigerated case of goodies. I'll have to come back and get something - that Pistachio dream cheesecake was calling to me!

Honestly, I had an average experience. The barista was nice and helped recommend a great refresher…read morebut nothing special. We went when there was a student discount (buy one get one free) so that was great, but to be honest, I probably wouldn't go if one of my drinks weren't free- the prices are crazy! But, I guess I can't complain given my normal Starbucks order is around the same cost. Drinks were tasty but the refresher was kind of bland. Again, if we're comparing to Starbucks, I probably would still choose my regular refresher there over this one. Environment was quiet, clean, and easy to study, however it was SO hot! I'm wondering if the heat was on. Not sure why that would be the case since it was the middle of September. Overall, I was a little disappointed with my experience. It did not stand out to me and was overwhelming because of the heat.

It's been over a year since Ondo has opened and I love that they keep innovating! The latest…read moregoodies I've been enjoying here are the: *injeolmi croissant - it's so dang good. First, their lamination is ON POINT. Then add the Korean flavors and flair to it? Chef's kiss. So Injeolmi is basically like a mochi rice cake dessert with roasted soy bean powder on it. So they did their take on it by dusting the exterior with the roasted soy bean powder and putting the rice cake part INSIDE. You basically have to eat this day-of though - rice flour goodies are never that great re-heated. *trompe de l'oeil desserts - they have various ones that look like fruit BUT my favorite cheesecake that looks like a piece of cheese on a cheese board ha. Love the whimsy. *the sleeping bear cakes! I think this is more of a Valentine's Day special - I'm not sure if it's year-around but it's so cute and the chocolate mousse is so luscious with the perfect ratio of raspberry. *Dubai chocolate mochi - this is probably my favorite take on this viral trend. It's a really fascinating texture with the soft rice cake/mochi meeting the crunchy kataifi. I'm into though!

Come early because they tend to sell out of some stuff by the early afternoon! That Dubai chocolate…read moremochi is so good. A bit on the pricier side, but such a variety of textures and great flavor. The flakiness on the pastries is also so well done - many layers, all nice and neat. Very pretty too. They also sell drinks and have plenty of seating inside.

Cute little town with this cute coffee shop!…read more There is parking in front and seating outside and inside. We enjoyed outdoor seating in the nice warmer weather with a breeze. The employees were friendly and even wanted to check if I liked my drink after they made it (I asked to add honey to make it sweeter). I ordered the Cherry Amaretto Latte with Soy Milk as a hot drink and it was deliciousssss! I want to return and try their other drinks! We were glad they were open on a holiday.

We stopped in after breakfast to get some hot tea before heading home. It was busy for an early…read moreSaturday morning, felt like another local hangout. They had many different options for coffee and tea as well as pastries. I liked the decor with sayings on the wall as well as the teapots up on top. I ordered an English breakfast tea which could've been stronger. I'll try a tea latte next time.

Located in the best plaza!…read more They have excellent prices for delicious foods and big quantity!! When we first tried it, I got the spinach pie plate and my husband got a wrap. I did not like the pickles in the wrap and the spinach pie plate was kinda meh and skimpy in it's portions. Then we tried different things and I loved my chicken wrap that came with garlic sauce and I requested no pickles! It was delicious and filling!! My husband also got another wrap and loved it! We want to try their other plates. We got our food to go so I cannot comment on the ambiance and service. They seemed very busy though so it says something about their food!

I am usually skeptical about eating in a strip mall... walked in with zero expectation and we…read morepleasantly welcomed by Omar . After walking around the University of Michigan we were famished . I was on a religious fast and hence vegetarian and my daughter got the chicken shawarma , hubby got the falafel sandwich. We got carrot apple juice , strawberry guava smoothie and hot chai . My lentil soup was like a warm hug in a bowl so perfect on autumn evening. Everything tasted delicious . The bathrooms all the way in back but well maintained.

First time visit Big…read moreparking lot Clean and quiet Fast, friendly service Highly recommend

I got. triple espresso drink, every Starbucks I go to never fills it all the way up and always…read moreleave a big empty spot. but this Starbucks will fill it all the way up for you.