Came here for dessert and after dinner drinks and it was kind of a bummer. Sat in the cigar bar…read morearea, which was a little run down compared to the nice ambiance upstairs. Server knew nothing about drinks (asked how to spell Laphroaig, which seems like day one material for a cigar bar; didn't know what Tokaji or Sauternes were) that were on the menu, several of which they didn't actually have in stock. Bananas foster bread pudding was delicious, however. I'd try to the Chop House, but probably wouldn't go back here.

Fantaaaastic concept - a dedicated dessert lounge!! You enter thru The Chop House and awkwardly let…read morethe host know that you're there for LDV as there's no dedicated entrance of La Dolce Vita. There's about 8 desserts and a "dessert of the day" to make it extra difficult for you to pick. So we went for two desserts and a port flight: *Toffee Blondie Sundae (Warm Coconut-Pecan-Butterscotch Blondie Topped With Vanilla Ice Cream | Oat Streusel | White Chocolate | and Rum Toffee Sauce Poured Tableside) - mmm rummy rum. I feel like if you like Rum Raisin ice cream, you'd like the flavors of this! It was pretty decadent but not in a chocolate-y way. I couldn't stop eating it! *Brown Butter Lemon Bar - this was the dessert of the day. Loved that it was topped with ample fresh berries and wasn't too sweet. The toasted merginue-y whip was a really nice touch too! They also had a tasty looking boozy coffee beverage, which looked bomb but we were too full!

I got to try Marupo Eats today at a pop up hosted by Argus Farm Stop Cafe (on Packard)! The menu…read morethey had for today was so fun, with sweet and savory treats as well as drinks. We ordered a few things to go: - Veggie Spring Roll & Pork Spring Roll; We ate these right away and loved! So crispy and flavorful. - 2 HK style egg tarts and 2 pastel de nata egg tarts; The HK one was good but maybe not the best batch? They tasted very dough-y. However, the Portuguese style tarts were delicious! The pastry is delightfully flaky. - Pineapple Bun w/Coconut Filling; Fantastic flavor, texture was a little dry. Overall I think everything might've benefited more from being eaten right away instead of hours later / next day, but that said, I'm looking forward to getting more Marupo Eats in the future! Heard they might be looking into options for being more available on an ongoing basis, so looking out for that and look forward to supporting. I believe you can also currently order direct from them which is a cool option! Updating to 5 stars after Bennett's (super speedy!) response - I feel confident that this is typically an amazing product and am very excited to have egg tarts available in Ann Arbor!

It's been years since I last visited Hong Kong and Macau and had a good egg tart. You really can't…read morebeat a freshly baked one directly from the oven from Lord Stow's after eating a pork chop bun, or from King Bakery while waiting for your flight at HKG. When I saw that Marupo Eats made authentic egg tarts every Saturday at the Ann Arbor Farmers Market (and in popups all over Ann Arbor), I had to visit. This weekend, they were out of the HK Cookie Crust ones, but they had the Pastel de Nata and some other delicious looking treats in the hot box. Pastel de Nata ($4) - This seem to be more of a Macau-style Portuguese egg tart than Hong Kong Style, with a flaky pastry shell and a nicely browned custard. The first thing I noticed was the size - these are around 2.5inch diameter on the top which seems a bit on the smaller side (although I could be misremembering how big they normally are). We ordered three in total and found these to be a little inconsistent. The first we ate had a very nice, delicately crisp crust, with a sweet and decadent filling. The second one had a very hard and overbaked crust that was hard to chew. I would have thought they were all made in the same batch so it was kind of strange. The guy manning the booth mentioned that they hand make the puff pastry and that they're in the process of moving commercial kitchens, so maybe that could explain the inconsistency? (4/5) Pineapple Bun ($5) - These are a bit smaller than a typical pineapple bun, maybe about half to 2/3 the volume. As I lifted it up, I noticed that it felt very dense for the size. I loved the scored cookie topping - it's well baked with a very nice and rich crunch in addition to having great aesthetics. The construction is pretty unique - in a usual pineapple bun, the crust is in a nice layer right on top of the bun, but this one goes all the way to the bottom and even underneath the bun. As a special twist, there's a bit of coconut paste baked in, which adds a nice coconutty fruitiness. The sweetness overall is very well balanced, not too sweet, which is perfect. The crust on top is delicious, but I think the bun itself might need a bit of work. I found it to be too dense with only very small air pockets, making the bun not fluffy at all (see pictures). I wonder if it's because the thicker and heavier cookie crust layer that surrounds the entire bun isn't allowing the dough to rise? It's still a good pineapple bun but could be better with a fluffier interior. (4/5) We also got a small sample of the hot HK-style milk tea, which I thought balanced the creaminess of the milk and the sweetness well. I'm not an expert, but I'm used to HK-style milk tea that's extremely strong and potent. I found the tea to be a little on the weaker side, but overall the drink was quite pleasant tasting. Marupo Eats has some of the most authentic HK/Macau-style egg tarts and other treats in Michigan. I'd gladly buy from them again whenever I'm at the farmers market and I recommend giving them a try.

Affordable and delicious!…read more Review is based off of takeout. Their pita is shaped perfectly for sandwiches. It keeps the sauces and ingredients in well. The spicy chicken was the best because it's unique and tasty. I also got the falafel with garlic sauce but the garlic sauce was only a little bit and I didn't taste it until I was almost finished with the sandwich. But I would definitely order the spicy chicken one again (my husband ordered it).

We were I. The area and decided to stop by. The staff is very polite. We are vegetarian and picky…read more The fries and falafel are not fried with meat products. We got 3 falafel bowls, 3 falafel sandwiches, and fries. All were delicious. The bowl was huge and wished I split with someone. They gave 7 falafel balls in a bowl; pretty generous. Great topping options. All of us were happy with our food. Taste was great and fresh. Seating is limited and very casual. You have to pay for bottle of water; no water dispenser. They had some desserts and looked good but too full to try.

Overall, my experience at Cannelle was positive, though there were a few things that could be…read moreimproved. To begin, let's start with the positive things; the ambience of the cafe was great, the pastries looked immaculate, and the employees were attentive and kind. That made the trip to the cafe worth it. But would I go out of my way to come back for another cinnamon pastry or pain au chocolat? The answer is yes, if a couple things were improved. The pastries themselves I found to be a bit dry, but they had decent flavor. The cakes/mini desserts were good, though personally I am not a big fan of cream, so they weren't my favorite. I asked for my pastry to be warmed, but when I got it was barely over room temperature. But the BREAD. The bread was DELICIOUS. It had a perfect bake and fluffiness, and it was bursting with flavor. I recommend the zaatar or leek and cheese loaf. Both were amazing. I could definitely eat an entire one The drinks are also great as well. We got a black coffee and iced matcha and both tasted good. Overall, if you are looking for a cafe/patisserie with amazing ambience, kind employees, decent pastries, adorable cakes, delicious bread, and great drinks, I would certainly recommend Cannelle to you.

We stopped on over Labor Day weekend for some amazing ing treats and coffee. Hip vibe, great staff…read moreand fabulous croissants and sweets!

I came to the Suhoor for Humanity festival during Ramadan and happened upon this food truck. I…read morewasn't initially planning on getting kunafa, but it was cold outside and I saw other people getting desserts with a huge cheese pull, and it was being served steaming hot. I couldn't resist. I got one serving of kunafa. I didn't get the option of adding syrup or pistachio, but the sweetness of the dessert was on point. The top was crunchy and contrasted nicely with the soft cheese underneath. The cheese was pretty creamy and smooth, and had a fresh taste. I have never seen a food truck serving fresh kunafa, so it's wonderful to have the option of enjoying dessert at food festivals!

I can't say enough great things about Abu Knafa! Their knafa is as authentic as the incredible…read morefamily behind it. They pour their heart into everything they do, taking immense pride in their craft. When they helped host our school event, their generosity and passion shined through--people couldn't stop raving about the knafa, even those trying it for the first time! This family-owned gem has made our community proud, bringing people of all backgrounds together through the joy of sharing food. We're big fans and will absolutely turn to Abu Knafa for all our future special events! -Annie Hussein

ate dinner at Jerusalem Garden for the first time a few days ago and thoroughly enjoyed my meal…read more There was a good crowd for a Wednesday around 6:30 but I found a spot. I had vegetarian grape leaves, which came with hummus and pita bread. For my side I ordered tabouli. The food was flavorful and plentiful. Price was great for the quantity and quality of food. Service was friendly and attentive. I will definitely be back when I'm in town again.

Fast, friendly, and filling! Came in here for dinner on a busy Friday evening, after striking out…read moreat several other locations nearby. Don't sleep on this spot; it's an Ann Arbor classic! Huge portions with the non-sandwich options. Would recommend a sandwich and a side if you're not feeling like a ton of food. Everything I've tried here has been tasty though!

Great food, warm hospitable service, and the setting is an immersive cultural experience.read more

The ambiance with lovely. I had a coffee and it was delicious. My friend and I came for brunch and…read morethe food was tasty. Zero complaints about the service. As others have noted, it is pricey. It would be nice if the drinks were less expensive. A few things to note (and the only reason it's not a 5 star): - The website needs to be updated. I just wanted to peak at the menu, but there is no real website-- just a page that says it still hasn't fully opened yet, but it's been open for months. - When I clicked "order online" to try a different way to peak at the menu, that was also a dead end. Maybe just when I looked but either way, not great. - What made this place extra special and why it stood out from everywhere else in Ann Arbor was its late night hours. It effectively offered the only off-campus late night study spot (especially on Friday and Saturday, when the libraries and every other coffee shop is closed). I understand it's extremely costly to keep a business open when it's slow, but I hope it will go back soon.

A friend and I went to lunch here today and the food was outstanding! We tried several dishes and…read moreall of the food was delicious! Radia was very helpful and attentive!

We were looking for some Indian food and decided to give this place a try. The food tasted pretty…read moregood overall and we really liked how fresh the naan was. The masala fries we had to send back for some more spice. They were kind of plain and wished they were hot. They just seemed like frozen crinkle cut fries with seasoning on top. Don't think we would get them again. The service was OK, but we did wait a while when we first walked in as they were on the phone and we weren't acknowledged right away. They were not busy and we were the only one in the restaurant. They had some nice music playing which added to the experience. Not sure we would return again, but you can give them a try for yourself.