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    The Jefferson Market

    4.5 (166 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Sheila P.

    Solid breakfast spot with limited seating and many rules. But they were very friendly about them at least. They will not seat you without all members of your party being present but that makes sense given how small the spot it and they keep a close eye on people leaving. The lines get really long on the weekends. I tried the breakfast biscuit with sausage and it was solid. Not enormous so you could definitely try a side also.

    Biscuits & gravy with scrambled eggs and brown sugar latte
    Penni S.

    I came across a Facebook post about this breakfast/biscuit gem in Ann Arbor as I was waiting for my hubby to wake up after spending the night in AA. He was agreeable to try a new place even when I told him it was in a residential area and we might have to park at the school across the street. I didn't know about the line. It was outside the door when we got there. We were surprised when we got inside that it snaked around the tables. I needed coffee. I wish I could have ordered coffee while we waited, hence the not perfect rating. The line and length of time I had to wait for caffeine not withstanding, this is the best breakfast we have had in a long time! The entire experience was charming. The servers were very friendly, patient, and good with dealing with moving people around in tight quarters/turning over tables. The antique decor is fun to look at while waiting in line. The honey cinnamon latte was divine. The blueberry pancakes with lemon curd was a blue & yellow celebration of flavors made complete with a side of bacon. The biscuits were everything they said they were. Go ahead and order that blueberry muffin and whatever else looks good in the bakery case & a bag of biscuits with butter & homemade jam (we got a mix of blueberry & pear) for later. The best part of visiting Ann Arbor is all the delicious food we take home!

    Tonia S.

    Classic, sooner diner-style brunch. This place gets busy, so be prepared to wait, but the service is pretty fast so you're usually seated working a reasonable amount of time. The staff is warm and friendly.

    breakfast burrito
    Nina G.

    Good service, friendly staff. The chorizo burrito didn't taste too much like the mexican chorizo that I'm used to but it was still good

    Jess L.

    Cozy spot for a quick breakfast. Came on a Friday morning and were seated right away. You order at the counter and they bring your food to your table. It's a cute restaurant hidden among the neighborhood! We all got breakfast sandwiches and split a cookie. Everything was simple, came out quick, and was just a tad pricey. Biscuits were okay but not a southern style that's for sure - no comparison! The cookie was amazing and it looked like they had a lot of good pastries otherwise. Definitely would try other stuff here!

    Blueberry pancakes with lemon curd and corned beef hash
    Winter B.

    A staple for breakfast and lunch in a cute neighborhood. The staff is always so friendly and patient even when they are super busy. You can tell they really care about the place and their customers. The food is always fresh and consistently hits the spot. I love their breakfast burrito and recently tried their pancakes and corned beef hash. They do have limited hours and is usually very packed but if you can go I definitely recommend.

    Huevos rancheros with chorizo
    Nisha N.

    A wonderful spot for brunch! The cafe is set up so that you stand in line to order and then are given a table afterwards. The food came out quickly. The pancakes with blueberry and lemon curd were a standout dish, the lemon curd was perfectly tart. The huevos rancheros were very yummy, I do wish there was more spice in the dish, but there was hot sauce at the table to add.

    Chai scone 9/2025
    Mike S.

    On my first morning of a 3 day visit to A2 I asked a local for a new rave-able breakfast spot and they mentioned 2 places. We stopped at the first and it was mostly coffee, muffins, and scones (it looked terrific but we wanted hot/entrees). Jefferson Market was the 2nd recommendation. To cut to the ending, I never go to the same place twice on a short stay but on the last morning, I brought my old college mates here (and they raved as well). I'm a corned beef and hash snob so when I saw it on their menu, it was a no brainer. I also ordered a chai scone (getting the 2nd to last one right before they sold out a few minutes later). They bake their scones fresh daily, and are relatively large with the (mandatory) crunch on the outside and modestly moist innards. The chai flavor was strong, which is to say, awesome. I somehow saved half for the plane which was uplifting when my flight experienced a short delay. Suffice to say, the corned beef/hash is a-maize-ing. It is completely shredded and thoroughly blended with the hash. The hash is unusual in that it is probably 70% mashed and the rest small bits of potato. Genius, frankly, because it results in a large pancake-like mass of crispy (outside) hash (or mash?) with a good helping of shredded corned beef mixed within. Both times (Fri morning and Sun morning) I found myself eating it so fast I nearly burned my tongue. Of course, it comes with two eggs any style (hello, over-medium) and those were done perfectly each time. The venue is a sheer delight, with two large bay windows with 4 stools (where we were fortunate enough to sit on both visits) and decor that is equal parts antiques and industrial. Parking can be tricky but it's free and we always managed a legal spot (both visits were around 9/9:30 a.m.). The restaurant is modest in size and super busy, with a short line at all times, despite being almost 2 miles from campus. Staff is gracious but way too occupied for banter. The location lends itself to extra charm too, as half the patrons are young families simply walking up from the neighborhood, often with a stroller and dog (read: no frat/sorority clientele ;) There is additional seating outside, behind the restaurant. Note: the restaurant strongly enforces the (well posted) no-seating-until-AFTER-ordering policy. At first I felt annoyed because I wanted to grab a table the second I walked in (fearing the loss of any table later). But after two visits, I see the rationale and became a proponent. My lone disappointment? is that it will be a year or two before I can get another tasting of their unique corned beef "mash." Go Blue!

    Maxwell L.

    I went here the first time during COVID season and even though the breakfast food was delicious, it felt like I was missing something, as if it was disingenuous to review it without the full experience, but I'm glad I waited until now. Ambiance: I came here an hour before closing on a Sunday, and I loved how quaint and lively Jefferson Market felt. With the bustling kitchen staff preparing entrees and the nostalgic decor lining the walls, the place could have fit right at home in Gilmore Girls or any Hallmark movie. Service: Everyone from the host to the server were very friendly and fast! Food: Wow, hands down one of the best brunch spots not just in Ann Arbor but all of Detroit. I tried the simple breakfast, the ham and egg breakfast sandwich, cafe miel latte, chai latte, and a delicious sticky-toffee pudding like dessert from the glass display. The breakfast was simple yet elevated in every way. The scrambled eggs were golden yellow, moist, and cooked right to the edge of runny which I don't mind one bit, the home fry-style potatoes were tasty with a touch of crispiness, and the sausage patty was well seasoned and springy. The real star of the show was that beautifully flakey, decadent biscuit accompanied by the jam and whipped butter. I could eat 10 of those for sure. Something I had tried previously, the ham and cheese egg sandwich was just as good as I remembered with its delicate brioche bun, savory mushroom spread, and velvety egg bundled up like a blanket. It's what every egg sammich should aspire to be. The dessert and drinks were great and had that oomph of spice really showing their expertise on display. Bravo, they hit it out of the park and fully earned the 5 stars.

    Elizabeth B.

    Best breakfast burrito of my life - added chorizo & potatoes!!! Throughly enjoyed every moment and taste of our experience - from the walk up (love this neighborhood, reminds me of Gilmore Girls set and walking to Luke's, lol). The staff welcomed us like locals or family, even though we are visiting. We were obsessed with their Pear jam and the pairing biscuit - wanted to buy some to go but needs to be refrigerated and we are traveling. Will be returning this visit if we can.

    Winter W.

    Tucked in a neighborhood street, you'll find The Jefferson Market. Street parking. If you plan to dine in, you can't order until your entire party is present. That said, get in line anyways because once you get to the front, they'll ask you to take a seat but once the rest of your party arrives, you can jump the line. We ordered the breakfast burrito, fries, latte, and corned beef hash. After you order/ pay, they tell you where to sit. They also offered us outdoor seating but not sure where that is? The food came out pretty quick. The burrito was good but better with hot sauce. The fries were fresh cut and uniquely seasoned. The ketchup was tasty too. The hash was good and the eggs were cooked just right. The latte was good but I wish it was hot(ter). The bathroom is in the basement. Not ideal if you just ran a marathon or need a handicap accessible facility.

    Cheyenne M.

    Love the simple breakfast. The lemon blueberry pancakes are also amazing. They have a ginger green tea I love to get as well. Highly recommend trying the sausage. Always busy but nice and fast service.

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    Wonderful food. I always have a difficult time choosing what I am going to order. Their corn beef hash is the best I have had.

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