American Grille

As a mom & son date, we came for breakfast... We had about a 40min wait but it worked out because…read moreit gave us enough time to go next door a pick out some necessities for his college move-in. When we got back, we were seated and it too a good 5min before our waitress made it to us. Once we ordered, it took about 15min for the food to arrive. Everything was delicious and fulfilling.

Came here for brunch with my mom last weekend for her birthday and we had a solid experience!…read more We both ordered the eggs benedict but my mom went with the potato pancake (basically a hash brown cake) while I went with the grits. The grits in particular were excellent! My mom liked her potatoes but she did say she was a little jealous of the grits and took a few forkfuls from me. The benedict was also very good, served on a biscuit rather than the traditional english muffin, which I liked very much. Mine was a little light on the hollandaise so I would ask for a bit more of that next time. I also had an iced frozen latte which was quite good! Like many folks right now we're avoiding raw mixed greens so we both skipped those with our meals but even without it was still plenty of food. We also ordered beignets, a mix of powdered sugar and cinnamon sugar, with chocolate and foster's sauce (caramel) on the side. To me the beignets read more like a popover than a beignet but they were still good. Loved that they came warm and the foster's sauce was really nice! Our server was awesome and checked in on us regularly. Food came quickly, too. We did have to wait about 30 minutes for a table but it wasn't too bad and they'll take your number so you don't have to stay too close if you'd prefer to wait in your car (not much else to do around there, unless you're feeling like browsing Office Max next door). Overall a very solid dining experience and we both remarked we'd be eager to return again soon!

Staff area.

Fried green tomatoes w poached eggs and potato pancake

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Cool bar

The Bomber Restaurant

4.2(379 reviews)

1.5 mi

my 1st time dining at The Bomber. I was 13B. when I served and did not fly. yet I love the P38…read more lightning most. I have the utmost respect for all who flew as well as served in support of our brave pilots. THE BOMBER so named in 1938. is alsome great burger frys and . very clean very kind service. this is military veteran enjoyed the decorations as well. thanks you all I LOVE THE BOMBER

I love this place!! Their food is always amazing. The Service is always above and beyond here. It's…read morea great hidden gem in ypsi. Very cool historical background as well and the whole theme of the restaurant is based off this rich history. Very cool artifacts and figures all around. We had Nina this time around and she was great!

1.9 mi•Downtown Ypsilanti

Grits, bomber omelette w egg whites and veggies,

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Bellflower

4.6(225 reviews)

I've dined at bellflower multiple times and I've only had great experiences at the restaurant. For…read morethis instance, I came to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday. We were escorted to our table by our lovely host, and when we arrived at our table in the back of the restaurant, there was a cute "happy birthday" table card waiting for us. This was incredibly thoughtful and a nice touch for our celebration dinner. Also, I love how this restaurant is decorated - the art work, the furniture, and plants - all come together to create a welcoming, cozy, warm atmosphere for any dining experience. I also love how the menu continuously rotates and highlights fresh produce from local suppliers. We both ordered a different dish and shared, plus we had some leftovers, so the portions are very generous. We also tried some of the oysters with vinaigrette they were fresh and delicious. To conclude our dinner, we were gifted with a DELIGHTFUL banana pudding with a scoop of ice cream and a candle to make a wish (though our wish for a wonderful meal and dining experience was throughly satisfied already ) Thanks again for a great time bellflower!

I tried the seafood chowder at this restaurant. It was packed with rich seafood flavors from…read moreshrimp, oysters, scallops, and more. According to our server, it wasn't supposed to be spicy, but for someone like me who doesn't care for spicy food, it was definitely hotter than expected! It was also served piping hot, so I had to wait quite a while before I could eat it. By the time my guest finished their meal, I had only managed to eat about a quarter of my chowder, so I took the rest home. Rather than letting it go to waste, I rearranged it with a little yogurt to mellow out the spice. That did the trick! It turned into a creamy, milder chowder that suited my taste much better, and I really enjoyed it. If you enjoy a spicy gumbo-style seafood soup with plenty of rich seafood flavor, you'll probably love this one. But if you're sensitive to spice like I am, I'd recommend choosing something else or asking about the spice level before ordering! Sometimes a little kitchen creativity can turn a dish into something you truly enjoy. Our conversation was so much fun that I completely forgot to take photos!

Bar and seating

Olive Oil Cake ($12) - very good! Vanilla-rhubarb compote with Guernsey whipped cream.

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Seating

The Golden Egg

4.1(182 reviews)

3.6 mi

F***ING AMAZING!!!!!…read more Yelp wants me to have 85 characters. I have nothing else to say. I said it all.

I love cozy diners. I was lucky this was across from another one of my favorite places. Golden Egg…read morereminds me of that scene in Pulp Fiction. It's warm and inviting with an open kitchen. Their breakfast is consistently good and I am a big fan of their traditional corned beef hash. The eggs are always scrambled well. Lunch is good with a variety of options, I'd recommend their soup as they've got daily specials. Some things need to be salted to taste which I think is a good practice for restaurants. I cannot stress enough the quality of the corned beef hash. Lol

Sausage links

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Western omelette

Saj Bakery

4.1(18 reviews)

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This was my first time visiting Saj in Canton and I was completely amazed by the work they have…read moredone over here. From the variety of offerings to the freshness and quality of the meals you get the full experience of authentic Mediterranean cuisine. This place is your one stop shop for all of your coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, and not to mention the healthy options at the salad bar. I ordered the egg & cheese croissant with turkey bacon, and I have to say I was not expecting the croissant to be this good. I was able to taste all of the flavors within the sandwich from the egg to the bacon and the greens. I also ordered a chocolate pistachio croissant for dessert to enjoy at home, Saj offers an abundant amount of seating, inside and outside as well as a private room for any work meetings you would like to have with your colleagues. I will 100% percent return.

This review has been sitting in my drafts since my first visit. I didn't want to post anything…read morenegative right away and hoped for a better second experience before sharing, so here's a more complete take. The ambience is absolutely lovely--spacious, clean, and very pleasant to sit in. The upstairs seating area is especially nice, with comfortable tables and chairs that make it a great spot to relax. They also offer a good selection of packed bakery items on display that look fresh and tempting, making it ideal for a quick grab-and-go visit. That said, the dine-in experience was let down by long wait times. I ordered a croissant and a falafel sandwich and ended up waiting significantly longer than expected, with little to no updates on my order. The ordering system--placing the order in one area and then waiting with a buzzer to collect before paying--felt somewhat inefficient, especially during off-peak hours on a weekday when the café wasn't particularly busy. In terms of food, the falafel sandwich was decent, while the croissant was just okay. Overall, the service felt slow and somewhat disorganized during this visit. I later stopped by just for grab-and-go items, and that experience was much smoother and quicker. Overall, the café has a beautiful ambience and fresh offerings, but there is definitely room for improvement in service speed and order management for dine-in items.

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Jonny Cakes Cafe

4.0(218 reviews)

7.2 mi

All was great ! We went twice in two days, we enjoyed it so much! Creative menu, service was…read moreprompt and friendly and the atmosphere was great !

A very cute café with easy parking! We got there early on a Tuesday. It wasn't real busy. The…read moreservice was great. We had a really good waitress who was very attentive and friendly. My husband and I just ordered the blueberry pancakes because you get three huge ones and order of sausage which was another four. He also wanted eggs and it was all delicious and perfect. The blueberries are inside the pancakes where they should be and they added some on top. Also, loose fresh blueberries. And you know pancakes are good when you can just use butter and no syrup.! I do that at first but later use a little syrup to top it off. We loved "Jonny cakes"and we highly recommend it.

Dining Area at Jonny Cakes Café

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Warm syrup! Not sure if it is maple.

Dixboro Project

4.2(219 reviews)

5.4 mi

Vibe - 9.5/10 beautiful space nice staff, quieter during brunch, good portions esp for price spent…read morelike $25 total split amongst us, excellent service Mushroom pizza - 9.5/10 very unique and perfect balance of flavors, even better with their chili oil Shakshuka - 8/10 solid, could be bigger French toast - 8.5/10 usually I hate French toast but this was great Breakfast bowl - 8/10 very hearty Ube latte - 9/10 Salted caramel latte - 9/10

Took some friends this past weekend. We have always had a good experience in the past…read more This time, service was slow, food portion was small. Received our bill, which we split with our friends, there was a $9.00 surcharge on each bill. I have no issue paying for a nice dinner, however receiving a service fee on top of a lackluster dinner. I'll take my business elsewhere. Just be aware of what fees are added to your bill!

1.8 mi•Downtown Ypsilanti

A view of the restaurant. We were here for an early dinner, so it wasn't overly crowded.

Baked eggs

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Caesar salad

Bird Dog Baking

4.9(34 reviews)

Sourdough with butter plate is heavenly, so soft and airy. Every other pastry I've had there has…read morealso been perfect. Cute space, nice staff. They sell out quick though

Well this is embarrassing. It took a friend visiting from out of town to learn that Bird Dog Baking…read morehad a permanent home on a prominent corner of Ypsi... for years. Even worse, it's amazing. And I'm not one to gush over bakeries. And this bakery does it all. Naturally leavened breads, sweet pastries, savory baked goods, and great coffee all in a clean, well lit, charming, and friendly space. While I have had BDB's rye teacake at Argus in the past, I had not delved deeply into their full line of products. This changed last week when I popped in and fell in love with their buckwheat financier, spelt scone with braised collards, cheddar, and bacon, and their Ypsi sour loaf. Here's the bottom line: the flavors and textures are just freaking fabulous. Across the board. Financiers, scones, and bread all share the same praise. Remarkable crunchy crusts, juxtaposed with tender interiors, and flavor that just goes on and on. Brand new fan. Well worth the drive out to Ypsi. I think I found my new favorite hangout with those big big windows, easy weekday parking, and free wifi. My hope is to get there early enough sometime to get a hot baguette out of the oven, or some other loaf when it is still warm. Hot bread and good butter is the best food combination on Earth. I'm ready to throw down in defense of those words. I suspect when I get that timing figured out, Bird Dog Baking might be able to squeeze its way into the top spot of my greatest culinary experience of all time. But I'm a simple man, with simple tastes... even if I have almost impossibly high standards. Oh yeah, they also are seriously into local grains, using a wide variety of lesser known grains, and all kinds of other super cool and nerdy food stuff. But you don't have to know any of that to fall in love with the spot and the culinary team behind it. Just go, eat, and enjoy.

Roasted Pumpkin Pie ($36) with pumpkin-seed, buckwheat brittle. Thanksgiving special. Amazing!

Inside of Onion + Everything Bialy ($4)

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Michigan Cherry + Maple Bread ($8.50) - delicious! Super moist and flavorful.

First Watch

When we arrived it was very busy. I would recommend getting a reservation beforehand we only waited…read moremaybe 5 minutes (because we set up a reservation). Our waitress was very pleasant, and kind as well. I had the egg sandwich it tasted very nostalgic. The potatoes were good, but i will ask them to be a bit more crisper. I also got a side of the grits with cheese and butter added to it 10/10!! Overall lovely restaurant I really like the aesthetic of the area!

My experience at First Watch was a bit of a mixed bag. The Strawberry Tres Leches French Toast was…read moredelicious and definitely the highlight of my meal. Unfortunately, the Morning Meditation was not good at all. It mostly tasted like sour lemon and was extremely bitter. I'm wondering if the orange was left out, because it definitely didn't taste balanced. I might give First Watch another try since they have quite a few other items that look really good. My only other concern is that some of the portions seem a little small for the prices. Overall, there were some positives, but it wasn't a completely consistent experience.

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StimuLatte Cafe

4.9(15 reviews)

3.3 mi

Such a hidden gem - delicious coffee, bright & comforting environment and open early!!!…read more On recommendation from the barista, i got a Dubai latte which includes Dubai chocolate and a hint of pistachio (though it is definitely not overpowering). Great flavor - I strongly encourage you to upsize to a medium as it gets a second shot of espresso. Also healthcare providers, first responders, etc. Get 10% off if you show ID which i so appreciate (especially since I was coming to grab a coffee on my way to the hospital). I will definitely be back - what a great place to buy local with a good product and product easy to enjoy in a comfortable environment.

Stimulatte has such a cool gamer/funky vibe The coffee was great, and the bagel sandwich was…read morereally good too. I had never had cream cheese on an egg sandwich before, but apparently I've been missing out because it will definitely be my go-to from now on. Such a fun little spot with good food, great coffee, and a unique vibe.

Inside next to fireplace

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Jake S.

6 years ago

Don't order their food through uber eats. They'll just shut down, not answer their phones and FUCK YOU OVER!

J M.

112

7 years ago

Food unspectacular. Have to to through the kitchen to get to the toilet. Health and safety, anyone?!

American Grille - tradamerican - Updated October 2026

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