I wasn't sure what to expect from the little hole in the wall. This place serves food, but it also…read moreacts as a place for Hispanics to cash their checks. When I first walked in, there were two guys standing at the counter for quite a while. I couldn't figure out what they were doing until I saw the employee counting out cash. I also wasn't sure if I should sit to order my food or order at the counter. Eventually the employee handed me a menu so I sat at a table. There were other tables with native people at them so I figured the food must be good. I ordered a combo meal from the menu written in Spanish. It had two tacos, a tamale, and rice and beans. A short time later I was told they didn't have tamales. I was bummed about that so I ordered three tacos with a side of rice and beans. I was surprised at how long the food took to come out. And the portion of rice and beans was tiny, especially for $4. Of the tacos, the beef was a little tough, but the chicken and pork were good. The rice and beans were both tasty. Just not enough. Overall for over $14, I didn't think the food or experience was worth it. Maybe the tamales are the star of the show.

It's 5:55 p.m. on a Thursday and the open sign is lit up. The lights are on inside, but the door is…read morelocked, there's nobody inside, and there's a FedEx "Sorry we missed you" sticky note on the door. We get ready to drive away. An employee walks out of the back room and puts a jacket on, so I call to ask if they're open. I watch her answer a cell phone and can't hear what she says before she sets the phone down. She picks it back up and says, "Tikalito" so I ask if they're open. There's no answer so I say "Hello?" a few times. The employee hangs up. We drive away. I'm not sure what was going on, but I'll happily change my review when I return and they're open during business hours and we can try the food that keeps getting great reviews.

Today was my first visit here and its such a cute place. I we had quite a large group and they…read moreserved our group promptly and efficiently. I was torn by the salmon sandwich and chicken and waffles, but I went with the sandwich. I think that I would have been pleased with either dish, but I really enjoyed my sandwich and can't recommend it enough.

I have now been here several times... and love the patio for the dog-friendly atmosphere, the lunch…read morespecials are wonderful, and the service kind. The main issue I have at this point is that they change 3% for a "service fee". It doesn't go to the server, no. It goes to the business because food prices are high? That's just hard to swallow... I really don't mind you charging me a credit card service fee, because I know those eat into the business bottom line. But if I pay cash, and the price of the food is already pretty high... and then you want to change me another 3%, just because? I just find that a little ridiculous.

Been here a few times and am always delighted…read more In this case we were there for Valentine's Day. Service was great and the menu had lots of tempting options. Loved the cheese plate. Tasty cheese selections and a generous amount of bread and crackers. Their cocktails are ON POINT. The Pep in Your Step blended the mezcal flavor wonderfully. The Nightshade Martini was one of the most unique cocktails I've ever had. I enjoyed my pasta, though I had wanted to order a seafood dish and they were out of mussels. Definitely a bit of a bummer. I remember the beans in the smoked duck dish being especially good. My one complaint about this place is the menu seems to feel similar each time I'm there (months to years between visits). Like there's always a similar fish dish and a curry. I guess I just wish there were different options because the menu is relatively small. Excited to return for another visit in the future and would like to try their lunch offering as well!

Fantastic meals and outstanding service! The ambience was very welcoming. We were two couples and…read moreshared the starters - plenty for four people. The salad was fresh and well dressed - simple but good. The second starter was sardine tin. Very very good. Not overly fishy and the garnishes served with it were perfect. For mains which are enough to share, one was the trout! Absolutely well seasoned and crispy. It is served whole and butterflied. We changed the side to the house vegetable. OMG these sautéed garden veggies were the best! The other main was a Japanese curry dish. Here is why the five starting dropped to a four. It was just ok. We would not order again. For dessert we had the bread pudding- another star for the night! To the owner, terrific staff. Everyone we engaged in, were positive and knowledgeable. They are a great team! Looking forward to a second visit!

I went for brunch with some friends for Galentine's and it was such a treat!…read more First the space is so beautiful and rustic. It's cozy yet elevated and perfect for a special event with friends. The staff is always welcoming and helpful. The food was phenomenal! Probably the best in Ann Arbor. We loved the pizza and the Apple Miso pancake. The coffee was great too. I will definitely be back

I have been dying to visit Dixboro Project but since we live an hour and a half away, it's hard to…read morejustify paying a babysitter the additional three hours just to travel up to try. This Sunday, my mom invited myself and my siblings to join her for brunch. The ambience was amazing - with lovely natural lighting and gorgeous table settings. The menu makes every dish seem mouthwatering and delicious. When the plates came out, they were gorgeous and the food looked so inviting. Unfortunately, the taste was completely lacking. If you're going to charge the prices they're charging, the flavor should be amazing in every single bite. We sampled four different dishes, and none blew me away. Some, were even borderline "bad." Here's a rundown: mushroom pizza - the description makes it seem like it will be cheesy and full of flavor, but it was very one note duck confit pizza - had three pieces of duck on it and was otherwise covered in hot peppers lemon blueberry pancake - more of a skillet cake - sauce was the best part, otherwise dry on the bottom Raclette burger - $30 which is almost comparable in price to a burger I had at The Four Seasons in Maui. That burger, was worth every penny. This one had absolutely no flavor. The meat tasted like mush - definitely lacked seasoning, and there was not a speck of cheese to be found. If you're going to call a burger a raclette, it should be oozing with cheese. grilled Romaine salad - leaves were bitter and the dressing again, looked delicious, but had no flavor. The flavors did not compliment each other at all - with the pickled grapes, taking away from the dish and contrasting very starkly against the rotten tasting lettuce Brown sugar oat milk latte - really the only thing that delivered both on looks and on flavor. Sadly, not high on my list of places to return. It kind of made me think of Vegas: lots of pomp and glam which momentarily distracts you into thinking you're having the best time of your life. But in retrospect, not very fulfilling.

A good bar spot. The best thing was the breakfast burger,…read morethe 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.

About 20 years ago we first stopped at Sidetracks. Walking in the door I saw a sticker that said…read more"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.

I love the food and the beer selection here. We live about 45 minutes away, but we visit monthly…read moreand always enjoy the food.

First time visiting, it's easy to find and lots of parking. Parking is behind the pub, employee…read moreentrance is in the "front." We were here in December so the patio wasn't open but looks roomy with many picnic tables. We opted to sit at the bar because that's usually where we get personal with brew pubs we love to discover. We always search local brews when traveling and 9/10 times the bartender will greet us, ask if we've been there, make recommendations or tell us a bit about the brewery style. Not here. I'm not sure the bartender ever even made eye contact and pretty sure he wanted to be there even less than he wanted us to be there. We did get a few beer samples by request, but no recommendations, he didn't ask what we thought and he made us feel very unwelcome right from the start. However, once that bartender was relieved the new bartender was chatty and friendly to the new customers. We had finished our beers and meal by that time and just needed to cash out. So I would say maybe it's just that one employee. We had the pretzels. Kudos to the pretzel bread-- it was delicious. Beer cheese was pretty good, as was the mustard. We asked about the menu and what he recommends (still trying to be friendly and get him to warm up). He recommended the special menu, so we ordered the Blackened Salmon sandwich. It was okay/average. Fries were cold. We ordered the Table Talk beer and I enjoyed it. I'd say that the beer was the best part of the whole experience. Overall I'm glad we tried it but we wouldn't go back. If the bartender had been more welcoming and interested in sharing a bit more about the concept, we would give it a second try when we head out there again. It's always good to try other food items and beers, but the vibe doesn't warrant a second try. I can understand if a place is busy, but we were there at 2pm on a Saturday and were two of four at the bar and he didn't look to be super busy with the restaurant as a whole. It's always so disappointing when service falls so short on something that could be such a unique experience. Three stars for the beer and pretzel.

Rounding up because Haab's Barrel House has only been open for a couple of weeks and everyone…read moredeserves an adjustment period after opening. I'm happy this location isn't vacant and that they've added a couple of veg items to the menu, but the staff weren't clear on ingredient questions I had (what made something vegetarian vs vegan when the items seemed vegan). As of 2/8/25 they did not have a liquor license and said "it will be a couple of weeks".

There's an old saying that goes "What's old, is new again." On March 23, 2022, the city of…read moreYpsilanti was struck by a bombshell when it was announced that Haab's Restaurant was closing after 87 years of business. This landmark business was able to withstand the Great Depression, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam, Watergate, and the Millennium, but couldn't rebound back from COVID-19 and it's devastating effects on the local economy. It's closing was like loosing a member of your family. Now with all the dust settling, a Phoenix is now rising from the ashes. The restaurant has been rebooted, and is now "Haab's Barrel House" with a complete rebranding. Not only are they are offering some really great brisket, burgers, fried chicken, pizza, and sandwiches, but they plan on adding more entrées, including catfish and other seafood items in the near future. Currently, they do have limited vegan and vegetarian options available. I was told they will be expanding that menu section in the future. That being said, they do offer a great Vegetarian Philly Cheese Steak sandwich. One new innovation that Haab's Barrel House is offering is karaoke every night. It's a great way to unwind after a long-day at work, or relax with your friends. You'll love it!

Guys...I think we found a new favorite restaurant! We were in town for the Northvillle Halloween…read morecelebration and quick stopped here for some dinner. It was AMAZING! We both ordered their New York Strip entree and got two sides with the meals. We never really think to get steak at places that aren't specifically steakhouses, but we were so glad we did here! The flavor was amazing and we both agreed they were cooked exactly how we wanted them. We also had the mac n cheese, fries, asparagus, and caesar salad for sides. The portion sizes were huge and super tasty! I would love to go back and get an entire entree of mac n cheese. We also LOVED the zip sauce that came on the side of the steak and were happy to find out that it didn't have egg so Aidan could have it! I was so impressed with the staff, the cleanliness, and the vibes of the overall restaurant. It is decorated super cute with a little shack and a fun marine theme. Even the bathroom sinks are canoes! We had an awesome server who was very attentive and sweet. Parking is very easy and it wasn't busy at all when we went. There are TV's all over to watch games as well if you go on a gameday! We had such a great time and will be coming back!

We ate here while on vacation in the Detroit Area. I had the pulled pork sandwich platter. The…read morepotato fries were excellent and would definitely return for those. The pulled pork was way to grissely for my liking. Someone in the kitchen made a mistake here. My wife had the beef tips and was very pleased with her selection.

What a terrific little spot! Clean, never so busy you can't find a seat and attentive service. You…read morecan play Keno at the tables, which my husband enjoys immensely. We've gone to this place a few times for beer, appetizers and food. Every time, we are super pleased with our visit. Plenty of beer options and drinks on tap, so this is a great spot with a group or just to hang for a bit. Try the Reuben egg rolls! They are so unexpectedly good. The pizzas are also delicious and great size for sharing.

Always enjoy coming here for a food and drinks…read more Great tasting pizzas and apps. Place has daily specials as well. Friendly staff. Wednesday trivia night.

BEST BURGER THIS SIDE OF MICHIGAN!! The 1/4 cheese squeeze with mushrooms and a side of onion…read morerings is my go to! Amazing!

They are wonderful when you get exactly what you order and it's worth the money! I just turned a…read morecouple of friends onto it who are now gonna be eating there all the time.