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    Star's Cafe

    4.4 (208 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Tabbouleh
    Hannah M.

    Stopped in here for a quick takeout dinner with my dad. I had heard good things about it from friends but had never been before. My dad, bless his heart, was a bit overwhelmed with the menu and the guy working was incredibly helpful and patient. We ordered two chicken tawook Greek salads ($11.50 each), side orders of hummus and tabbouleh (I believe each were around $6), and an extra side of toum. The tabbouleh and hummus were both excellent - the hummus in particular was some of the best I've had to be honest. It was very light and airy and had an excellent flavor. The toum was also top-notch and made for an excellent complement to the meal. The salads were good, they were very generous with the feta cheese and the portions were large. The chicken was tender and seasoned well. I would probably opt to get one of the platters next time I come since the salad was just a little boring. Overall this is a great, affordable, family-operated spot serving up excellent food. I would definitely return either for takeout again or to dine in.

    The spread of delicious food from Star's Cafe!
    Sheila C.

    We ordered their delicious food to cater our end of year golf banquet, for 35 people. The food was delivered hot and on time. We had falafel, hummus, baba ghanoush, pita, kibbeh, cauliflower, shish tawook, shish kafta, grape leaves, rice and fattoush salad. Plus, a platter of baklava for dessert. Everyone loved the food! We are so happy with the quality of the food, and their service is fantastic!

    Chicken tawook sandwich combo meal, with tabbouleh and hummus (comes with extra pita)
    Linda I.

    Solid lunch option in a convenient, bustling location (the Westgate strip/area). I stopped in here in an attempt to treat myself with a yummy lunch to fuel up for a couple hours of focused work at the nearby AADL Westgate branch. Walked into Star's Cafe and ordered for dine in - the Chicken Tawook sandwich combo meal, which comes with hummus and tabbouleh. Got a number, sat down at one of many small tables inside (pretty no frills and casual), and waited while my meal was prepared and brought to me (about ~10min later). The meal was good! Very generous portion for one, and tasty. The chicken in the sandwich (wrap) was flavorful and juicy, with crisp veg and a nice pickle crunch. The garlic sauce was pretty mild (I do usually like a good pungent garlic sauce, even if others around me don't appreciate it). The hummus was decent, with the tahini flavor forward. Tabbouleh was ok, not the best in Ann Arbor. But it was all best combined (ie scooping some hummus and tabbouleh onto the wrap with each bite). The meal came with an extra baggy of pita, which I didn't think was needed. Good value for the price and amount of food. One thing - it's January and it was really cold inside the cafe. I needed to keep my heavy winter coat on, fully zipped up, to be comfortable dining in. Looking around and it wasn't just me; most everyone else there were also wearing their winter coats.

    Filling combo
    Radhika R.

    I finally got to try this place. It's a cute, small spot with limited seating. I came at lunch rush and they were very busy, with good reason. I ordered the cauliflower sandwich combo, which came with hummous and tabbouleh. It was all excellent! I'll return to try the Riz b har sandwich , falafels and meat items.

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    This place is SO good. Nothing fancy but everything is so on point and the people are so nice. Cant wait to come back.

    Beef shwarm
    Titan H.

    Everything was amazing, came from Indianapolis and this the best middle eastern food we had, the serve there gave us free desserts too!

    Gyro salad
    Gigi A.

    This is a cute "hole in the wall" cafe that is hidden within a shopping center. I wanted to try this place because Middle Eastern/North African cuisine is my favorite. I ordered the gyro salad and falafels. The falafels came out steaming hot! They were crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. They came with tahini sauce and the dish was delicious! The greek salad was fresh and crisp with savory dressing. So good! I will definitely be back! So glad I found this place!

    Lentil soup. Tasty!
    Nataliya Z.

    If you like a selection of meats and vegetables for lunch, this Mediterranean spot is for you. My lentil soup and Baba Ghannouj (eggplant spread) were tasty. The service was very friendly. I recommend.

    Abby B.

    We ordered a big stack of take-out from Star's (I think the platter for two and the baklava assortment). It was a LOT of food, and there was some good and some not-so-good: The good: the baklava was unreal amazing. It tasted fresh and very pistachio-forward, which we loved. The sauces were all incredible and the falafels, grape leaves, and kibbeh were gone within minutes. The pita and hummus were fantastic as well. The not-so-good: sadly the meat was all really over cooked for us. That could be a personal preference, but the shish kafta was so dry it was hard to eat. We will definitely be back to try their sandwiches and more!

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    The chicken schwarma is the best in town. Hummus is always spoton in taste. When I want Arabic food , this the place to go.

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    Wonderful middle eastern "street food." Quick service, friendly staff, reasonable prices and great food. What more could you want?

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    They have an amazing Chicken Tawook Sandwich and fast service! My favorite place for Middle Eastern food in A2!

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    5 years ago

    The best hummus!!! Also recommend the lentil veggie sandwich. It's a great weekday dinner spot. Quick and delicious

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    Their chicken gallaba is quite possibly the most delicious thing I've ever eaten. That is all.

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    Such great food, wish we lived a little closer. The staff are nice and the place is super clean.

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    Super good. Like super duper really awesome. Favorites are the Riz Be Har (sp?) sandwich, and shish tawook, and the chicken schwarma.

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    TeaHaus - Some flavors

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    I can't say enough good things about TeaHaus. I love tea, and feel like it doesn't get as much love…read moreas coffee in terms of just the experience of tasting, smelling, etc. Thankfully, they ship, so I can order my teas when I get back home as well. Honestly, I was a bit overwhelmed when I came in. There's a tea bar area, the loose leaf tea wall, pastries and other desserts, swag, a tasting area, and apparently it was trivia night tonight. I experienced all of this in just the first minute or two of entering. And it was packed! I really appreciate the time taken to explain the shop to me and walk me through many of the teas. Although they were busy, I didn't feel rushed (there were 2-3 people working the registers) and it felt very personal chatting. I was able to smell a bunch, and could really tell the differences in them. I ended up getting 3 50g bags and 2 sample bags, plus some stickers and pins. Really excited to try these out. Their range goes from darker to lighter, and they have a wide variety of black, green, rooibos, and herbal teas/blends.

    It's bigger than it looks from the outside!…read more There is some seating by the windows and then some near the back area (behind the "tea bar"). They are selling really cute tea ornaments and they have other things like tea pots and cards with funny phrases like "It was you Oolong." They don't have a physical menu because the flavors constantly change. You can look online but for the most part, have to stand behind the counter in diff areas to see alll the flavors! I spotted Almond Milk Tea and she let me smell it and I was sold! It smelled wonderful! When it was actually brewed, it was ok though. It doesn't really have milk in it either :0p My MIL got the Hisbiscus (a tad too sour) and my husband got the Japanese Cherry green tea (that was good and has a mild flavor if you like that sort of thing). They have signs on the table that there is no Wifi because they encourage unplugged conversations and connections.

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    Zingerman's Roadhouse - Sweet potato fries (small)

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    3.7(1.5k reviews)
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    I have dined at Zingerman's Roadhouse a handful of times over the last decade. My last visit was a…read moresummer Saturday afternoon and was able to snag an immediate table on the patio. Service was excellent and attentive! I enjoyed the bread service, roadhouse simple salad, French fries, chicken basket with cole slaw and mashed potatoes, and a strawberry specialty cocktail. The breading on the fried chicken was perfection, and the bread AS ALWAYS was delicious. The mashed potatoes and gravy were probably the best I've ever had at a restaurant. Absolutely holiday home style with great texture. Downsides: too many assorted flying insects on the patio, the pimiento cheese was nearly flavorless, fries were underdone for my liking, and pricing too high and portions too small for the chicken basket.

    Came here with a large group of so our 20% gratuity was automatically included. I feel like…read morebecause the gratuity was automatically included we got the bare minimum service. They took the order, brought the food and never asked if we wanted another drink or refill. Came back at the end for the bill. At the end they gave us a bill and asked for an additional tip even though the 20% was already added. The food was great 17 years ago when I got three meats and two sides for $11:99 or add Mac n cheese for $15.99. Now at $32 with tip and just water, the smoked bbq pulled beef sandwich was just ok, not a big portion by any means and they do not leave the sauces so whatever is on your sandwich is it. The entree came with fries small portion and a Cole slaw. At these prices, I think, I am done with the roadhouse.

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