First of all, we landed in for lunch on a perfect weather day! Although we perched up at the bar, outside would have been a great experience as well. The bar has some age and character to it, with plenty of local selections on tap, as well as expanded offerings in cans and bottles. I ended up going with the famous smash burger (two 4-is. patties), no onions, provolone cheese, bacon, and a fried egg. 11/10 would do again! Definitely see why GQ Magazine rates it one of the top 20 in the US! The Cajun fries were a little too meaty and not enough "crisp" for my personal liking, but this is definitely a great location option with tremendous atmosphere and welcoming surroundings! read more

A good bar spot. The best thing was the breakfast burger, the egg was served hard though. They Reuben Egg Rolls should have been crispy. They vegan sweet potato tacos were mush on mush and were in desperate need of something crunchy or fresh. The tortillas were barely heated. Overall, grab a drink and a nosh. It's very noisy; and drinks were hard to come by even from our server. read more

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Very good location good food good service great customer service great people good parking lots outdoor restaurants good food.

I ordered the mac attack burger and it was supposed to come with Cajun fries. The burger was bland. Hardly any Mac n cheese on it, and no barbecue sauce. I had to add a bunch of ketchup just to add flavor so that it didn't taste like I was straight up eating a plain beef patty. The Cajun fries were also bland and I don't understand how they were "Cajun". There was no seasoning whatsoever, they were just soggy, overcooked, oily fries. We decided to order alcoholic beverages after we ordered our food, but our waiter didn't come to check on us until we were finished with our food. We were there to celebrate a birthday so we ended up getting a strawberry shortcake dessert to share. They are massive and could feed at least four people. The dessert was good and the only positive experience I had at this place. While everyone in my party was annoyed at the lack of service, everyone else did seem to enjoy their food. I would not recommend what I ordered, it was the blandest food I've ever eaten at a restaurant. read more

Sidetrack Bar and Grill - The strawberry shortcake. It was layers of shortbread and vanilla ice cream, with whipped cream and strawberries throughout. - Pubs Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

About 20 years ago we first stopped at Sidetracks. Walking in the door I saw a sticker that said "Voted one of the best beef burgers by GC Magazine" I ordered it and my wife ordered the black bean burger. I said "what are you doing?" When our food came my burger was very good, but when I tried my wives bean burger it was hands down the best bean burger I had ever had. It's the only burger I order anytime we went. We no longer live in the area but today driving thru Ypsilanti we had to stop again. We both ordered the bean burgers and they were still as good as that first time. I also forgot how great the home cut fries are. read more

Food and service were excellent. Onion rings are a favorite of ours. Grandson and I had burgers and my wife had a club sandwich. The club was enough for two people. This is just a fun place. We were visiting from Florida and made it a point to visit Sidetrack. read more

I have been to this place several times and really enjoy it. They have a great happy hour with 27 ounce drafts for $3.50. For an appetizer, we tried the pizza rolls which were pizza roll in an eggroll and it was super good for dinner. I got a steak and cheese sandwich. I thought it was OK but my husband loved it. We also tried the salmon and rice, which was very good as well. Our server was great and we will be back again. read more

Sidetrack Bar and Grill - Ruben egg rolls - Pubs Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

Great cool place in ypsi. Depot town specifically. Huge patio too and heated in the winter time. Sit back and watch the trains roll by while sipping and ale and having some Irish/American fare. Reuben's are good and soups are usually spot on!! read more

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Service was terrible. We asked the server who delivered our food for an iced tea refill. He stated we would need to ask our main server. Huh? So as he walked away I asked if he could ask or get our main server. He said he would try but not sure if he could do it. Absolutely crazy. So, because of that we will not go back. Obviously a reflection of how the management runs the place. Smash burger lacked flavor. Wish I could say something positive but can't. read more

I'm from Grand Rapids, a local friend wanted to take me here. The burger was sooo good! The fries fantastic, the pickles hello did you see that batter? I had left overs which I'm hoping my air fryer cooks well! My friend said the bean soup was amazing as she has had in the past. I would go back. I mean how can you go wrong with homemade pickles and a seeded hamburger bun?! read more

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I told Ariel, (waitress) the last time I was at the Sidetrack I had a burger and potato footprints. But they were not on the menu. The last time I was there was 1981! We laughed, she said she hadn't heard of them. A few minutes later she came out with an order of footprints and the manager. He thought they were a great idea. Maybe they will put them on the menu. Friendly service, great atmosphere super good food. The hod fudge brownie was unbelievable!! read more

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Was there twice in the last week. Staff are always helpful and friendly, and the burgers and onion rings are the best, literally! Sitting outside on a beautiful day is just icing on the strawberry shortcake! read more

This is Depot Towns corner bar and grill. The ambiance is just as good as the food. Burgers are great and fried pickles just right. Been there many, many times and we have not been disappointed. Vegan mushroom burger and hub's Philly hoagie with thick steak slices -yum! Good service Thomas! read more

Always busy, fun, dependable. Sidetrack has neither the best food nor the worst. The huge menu will probably have something for everyone. This is a good place for brunch or a beer & burger. read more

We sat at the bar grabbed mock tails and dinner. It has been awhile since we have stopped in and we are glad we did. There was a wait when we got there at 7 which was fine and was moving fast. We jumped to the bar to eat dinner instead, it looked like they will a little short handed on staff but that made no difference, food was amazing, staff was friendly and we had a great time! We will definitely not wait so long next time! Fyi my favorite burger in town! read more

Sidetrack Bar and Grill - Portobello Burger - Pubs Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

Updating my review to a four over the three I previously posted. My last few times visiting Sidetrack were more pleasant than my first few times. Their club sandwich is really good, and their beer menu is OK. Service has also been better here my last few visits. Even while busy they can keep up. read more

Great place to go when the weather is nice! Or even if it's rainy. They have a covered patio that is nice to sit outside in. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. I would go back again in a minute. read more

My daughter and myself went to Sidetrack on Sunday. We were shown to a table that happened to be next to a wall that was wooden. When she sat down, she put her purse beside the chair, next to the wall and when she did she was cut by a nail that was patruding from the wall. Consequently, she cut her arm on it. It was brought to the attention of the wait staff who brought her bandaids and some cream for it. The manager (supposed) and I believe his name is Eric (Erik) came over and asked if she was ok and she said "yes" ..... what else can you say? She bled for a while and rebandaged the wound again. When it came to pay the bill, I would have thought that, in good nature, they would at least comp her bill. They did nothing of the sort. When confronting Eric (Erik), he indicated that there was no reason to do that. I explained that I had been a former restaurant manager, and in a case like this, there would be no hesitation but to comp the injured guest. But he said he talked to his manager and they said that no, no comp. One of the reasons he said for not comping her meal was that he asked her if she was okay. Wow, how nice of him!!!! (This might be Jessica, the new owner who probably told him to make sure that he ask her if she is okay?). Is $12.99 worth losing a customer, getting a bad review and maybe describing the restaurant as in previous reviews? And if she developes some type of infection for a old, rusty nail, then what? Is that worththe $12.99? A person (man) did come with a hammer and hammered in 4 nails that he found. I would hope that after everyone was gone that they checked all of the walls to make sure there were no other patruding nails that could injure guests. For me, I don't live near there and even if I did, I would never go back. The manager has no "people skills" and obviously nor does his manager. So sad!!!!! read more

Went to hang out with friends after going to a little art show. I do want to say the food was OK. The service is pretty good. I had a server named Danny . He was fast and efficient, and he was honest and funny about everything! food came out fast but it wasn't really hot. I do have to say the fried zucchini was amazing . The burgers were pretty good. The mac & cheese was mid. read more

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Best happy hour in Ypsi! They have awesome beer deals, like 27oz of Two Hearted for a great price. Plus, the egg rolls are a steal, definitely try the Big Mac egg rolls. The vibe is chill, and the staff is friendly without being too much. read more

Sidetrack Bar and Grill - Pubs Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

Fun atmosphere, historic surroundings and a good burger. Who could ask for more! Great service and interesting interior. read more

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It was Fantastic and the food was wonderful. The service was Awesome and the Staff were super friendly and helpful!!

This was a really good burger and fry meal! A cute spot right next to the train tracks. I loved the garlic fries they have and we had a friendly waitress. Will go back! read more

Sidetrack is a great spot to grab some pub food in historic Depot Town, Ypsilanti. We love the fresh cut fries- always delicious. I gave the gazpacho a try - a special soup of the day. It was yummy!! I will definitely order it again if offered. The salads are fresh & one of my go-to dishes. The balsamic vinaigrette is always my choice. The sliders are always a good option. They have brunch specials on Sunday, along with an amazing over the top Bloody Mary bar. They also offer mimosas with $1 refills. I always want a dessert from here, but I am always so full. Give Sidetrack a try if you are in Ypsilanti! read more

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The food is always great service lacks a little at times. try the thanksgiving Turkey burgers you will not be disappointed

I love this place, the staff is very attentive and quick to get food out. They treat me like family every visit and the ambience is cool. This place is full of history and roomy, it's old so it is a little dusty and got some were and tear some places but it's very well maintained for how old it is. Can be kinda hectic during rush hour. But how I see this place is a way better fancier Applebee's with better food. My go to are any of there awesome egg rolls there are 4 very unique egg rolls with there own dipping sauces. And the stuffed mushrooms are massive! And delicious. the breading is perfect and not to salty. Also a cool area in town for a perfect date night. Next time I have to try a burger because I've heard that's what they are known for Give them a try you won't be disappointed. read more

There was a little bit of a wait, and the host advised that they were running a bit behind, which was ok with us! We ordered chips and queso to start and it was really tasty! I then had the club and fries and it's among the best i've ever had. The bread was perfectly toasted and the meats were fresh and stacked high! My partner ordered a double cheeseburger and it was just as delicious. The meat had that wonderful grilled smell, and was cooked to a medium perfection. Our server was very busy but still gave us exceptional service. I loved everything about this historical place! read more

Great service, cool atmosphere and definitely a place where locals go (and have been coming to for decades) so it's a really hip but comfortable vibe. Big selection of bourbons so that was fun. Typical bar/beer choices. The food is decent. One stand kit is the fried mushrooms!! What a great surprise. It's hard to find them on menus nowadays and these were huge and juicy ones. You want a cool hangout? This is the place. read more

Sidetrack is pet-friendly, which made us happy as we don't have many pet-friendly places in our hometown. We brought our two dogs and were seated outside. They even have a dog-specific menu! Rather than order individual entrees, we split a few appetizers - pretzel bites, fried clams, and Reuben egg rolls. All three were delicious - I especially loved the beer cheese dipping sauce for the pretzel bites. We got a "pup plate" and the dogs split a rice, gravy, and burger lunch. They were really excited and happy to be there. There were yellow jackets swarming all over the patio - it really ruined our experience. I was stung on the hand. The staff did their absolute best to try and fix it - they poured some nectar far away from the tables, and they brought me an ice pack after I was stung, but if you're going to have an outdoor patio full of flowers, you should do more to make sure there aren't hives nearby. Or find a way to seat people inside or away from the wasps, even if we have dogs with us. I would return to Sidetrack, but probably not in late summer when this insect problem is at its peak. read more

Stopped in while in the area for the first time. Maybe it was where we were seated but felt like a true bar/pub; was VERY loud and lighting was dim. Waitress was very kind/pleasant but a few things were lacking (like water refills). Food portions were large, tasted good, but nothing stood out (club sandwich and burger). read more

Great Place. I have not been there in a while, but the fried pickles are very good. Fun T-shirts for sale, My favorite is "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy - Ben Franklin" read more

Service is good and I like the atmosphere I've been here a few times and both times something is not quite right Last time I had the stuffed salmon Rice pilaf came with it not so good- Old and tasteless. They forgot to bring a refill on soda for someone in our party. I did get a stomach ache later on so pretty sure it was the dinner since that was the last thing I had for the day. Each time I'm here something is wrong with the plate and the rest is just okay. I want to like it more but it's never excellent. read more

I've never been here before but I know people really love it here. I ordered the Hobo sandwich with fries. My friend and I split onion rings. We both wish the onion rings were crispier. I enjoyed my sandwich but the bun that it came on wasn't my favorite (it was too soft). I also wish the fries were crispier! Overall, I had a good experience but the food could have been crispier (I genuinely like crispier food). read more

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Absolutely great meal!! The food was high quality and delicious! The staff were very friendly and attentive. The prices are very fair and you get a lot of food. My only complaint would be the size of the cocktails. They were tasty and at $8 a piece could have been bigger. read more

Sidetrack Bar and Grill - Fish and chips - Pubs Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

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Ambience is aplenty with curios and old / new ads on the wall as well as pertinent historic information. Front and back entrance with two parking lots behind it that you can park and don't pay for. Waitress was prompt efficient. Food came out fast. Extensive beer menu and you can get a "snobby" shot of bourbon from weller antique. My significant got a stout that you could eat with a fork and I had the Elvis juice. I ordered the tall. That's 27 oz of beer folks in a glass that you can literally curl for a weight. Work out as you drink- great concept. The mushrooms were tasty and filling- good amount for their size. The chicken noodle soup of the day had great flavor and strangely not very hot. Companion had the shepherds pie and nothing left on the plate. The vegan tacos were more plentiful than expected. They were good and probably would not order them again. The side sauce gave them more zip but not a lot of flavor in the taco itself. Cute place - good service and near all the shops on Cross- which was fun also! read more

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I thoroughly enjoyed my time here and hoping to make a return! Came here on a rather busy night but were sat right away and service was fantastic! I really appreciated the large beer list, and so many local ones too! Definitely a good place for brews, I should come during a Michigan game! All the burgers looked so good, but I went with the black bean burger and it was really fantastic! Really well cooked and perfect with cheddar cheese. The patty was seasoned so well and I'm glad I went vegetarian. My partner went with a standard cheeseburger and liked it a lot. Fries were great and they were ready with plenty of hot sauce! read more

Sidetrack Bar and Grill - Pubs Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

Stopped here on the way from the Detroit airport to South Bend. So glad we stopped. Service was friendly. Outdoor seating and for that matter indoor seating was huge. Wish I liked bloody Mary's as they had an amazing bar just for that. My son had the black bean burger, I had the turkey burger and my husband had the blackened chicken Caesar. Everything was fresh and customizable. We started with the fried pickles which was huge. The beer menu had 30+ to choose from. Only negative was the fries. They were undercooked and didn't come out with seasoning as ordered. The waitress remedied that by bringing out seasoning. read more

Great burger fries and service and the beer selection is fabulous. Our waiter was fabulous, we had 11 people in our group and every order was correct, hot and served with great customer care. read more

St. Patrick's Day! Tasty specials, discount pints and appetizers, Corned Beef and Cabbage, Egg Rolls, Clams, Fish n Chips!

Get the deep fried zucchini with ranch, anything you find there is going to be yummy though, haven't had a bad dish. The pot roast with mashed potatoes was also delicious. read more