This has all the vibes of a great brunch spot...mimosas, bloody Mary's, avocado, sourdough, waffles, omelettes and the list goes on... The menu has a little bit of everything for a little bit of everyone. Nice selection of food options, coffee drinks or even those with a little alcohol. There are some discounted items on certain days which is always a customer pleaser in my mind. Staff was friendly. I'll be sure to visit again. read more

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The service was fabulous. My dining partner said he has had service before from our same server and that she has been working there for about eight years. I find that amazing in this day and time. The menu is extremely diverse. They are a breakfast, brunch, lunch restaurant only their menu covers all three! You can get anything from avocado toast, to oatmeal, to specialty crafted sandwiches and some delicious pancakes and French toast . The coffee was great too. My dining partner had an orange juice which was freshly squeezed. If you're in Ann Arbor in the downtown area, stop in to the Avalon for absolutely exquisite service and food that is stellar!!! read more

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A perfect morning to dine Al fresco in downtown Ann Arbor and check out Avalon's new location. Always a great choice for a diverse menu options, with fresh farm -to-table ingredients.Today we started with grapefruit Mimosa's :).My wife had the the Eggs & Toast with roasted red skin potatoes and dressed greens. The eggs were perfectly cooked, buttery and their roasted red potatoes are always very tasty. Since they bake all their own breads, they are amazing served with fresh jam. One of the things we really like are their dressed greens, not sure how they make the dressing, but they should bottle it and sell it, because it the perfect combination of flavors: well balanced savory and sweet. I had the brioche French toast with two eggs and fresh seasonal berries, which today were blueberries and sliced strawberries. It too was amazing. Ashley our server was awesome, attentive and took good care of us. A great venue to checkout for breakfast or lunch, definitely recommend. read more

Avalon Cafe And Kitchen - Ann Arbor - Brioche French Toast with fresh blueberries and sliced strawberries, includes 2 eggs and syrup. - Cafes Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Server was friendly and the waffle was good. However I ordered a waffle with my berries on the side since they kinda make waffles soggy. My order came out with the berries on it. I was picking them off and the waiter apologized and asked if I would like it fixed. I said yes, as long as it wasn't too much trouble, I also mentioned that the kitchen may still be making my bacon as it didn't come out. He came back out with the waffle and the fruit on the side. The fruit still had powder sugar on it, and there was still juice from the fruit on the plate with tiny chunks of fruit. This just indicated to me that it went back to the kitchen and was picked off rather than being remade. My bacon later came out and was burnt to black. The waiter was nice enough to take it back and have it removed from the bill. Issue doesn't really seem to be the front of house, but the back of the house. It just seems like short cuts are taken. read more

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My sister and I came here on a whim for a weekend lunch after walking around downtown Ann Arbor. It was great! I had the mushroom burger which was very flavorful and delicious. It was the perfect meal to warm me up on a cold day. The atmosphere was comfortable and cozy, and our server was very attentive. I'd like to come back and try some items from the bakery! Everything looked amazing, but I was just too full to even think about dessert read more

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I love this cafe. I came here since undergrad and the food quality has not changed. There are so many events which makes this spot so fun to come with friends. I love the service and I always get the "bunny" salad.. forgot the name but it is so good! They also service alc drinks too. Will come back read more

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In town for a football weekend, the family was looking forward to dining at the Avalon Cafe, having enjoyed their previous location. Something changed in the move because THIS Avalon Cafe is a shadow of its former self. Despite many empty tables (I guess word got out and we were the last to know), the server left us with our cold soup, cold sandwich, cold everything that wasn't supposed to be cold, never to be seen again. What gives, Avalon? You'd think on a football weekend you could pull it together. I guess not. Please try again and try harder! We'd love to come back one day. read more

Very friendly service. Relaxed casual dining. Loved the cloth napkins Food was so so. Way too many TV's. No TV's would be good for me. read more

I happened upon this joint while walking one freezing cold Sun morning. I decided to hop in for brunch. It's a very hip, cool place reminiscent of Zingermans Roadhouse in many ways. The wait was an hour, but I was able to cop a spot at the bar. Staff was very timely and efficient. They provided me with a cute, complimentary dish of pretzels, lucky charms and Cinnamon Toast Crunch. I love the unique offering! I started with a lavender kombucha, which was nice and light. I decided to forgo the traditional brunch options which sounded amazing, and opted for the Cobb salad. It was phenomenal. The buttermilk dressing was very unique and well balanced. Pickled onions really made all of the other components stand out. I'll definitely return to try the eggs Benedict and other yummy brunch choices. read more

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Unfortunately really disappointing. I've been here a number of times, and it's generally been good but today was a big disappointment. One dish was served with fried eggs instead of scrambled, and two sides of sausage were forgotten as was a side of toast. The Avalon hash which has typically been dependable came bathed in a sauce and was lukewarm. We also ordered a vegan pastry of a pot tart, and it was served cold and was bone dry. I hope it was just a bad day, but it was a really bad day. read more

Good brunch and service has been good the three times I have been here. Does not remind me of the original Avalon on Willis at all. Feels kind of generic, but a solid brunch choice. read more

Avalon is a good option for brunch or lunch in downtown Ann Arbor. Especially during the warmer weathers, the outdoor seating on the patio is nice (Liberty St. is blocked off from traffic). However, I'm not quite as impressed by the quality of their products as I have been in the past, especially for their baked goods. Their salads (the quinoa & farro bowl, and the brassica bowl) are generously portioned. The shakshuka ($15) is not good: watery and flavorless. On recent visits I've found the avocado toast ($8) to be overly salty and oily, and the smoked salmon toast ($14) is on the salty side for me as well; however, some of their other toast or brunch options may be better. For bread and pastries, there are better options elsewhere in Ann Arbor: Bird Dog Baking and White Lotus Farms for bread; White Lotus Farms for croissants; and for other pastries, I think there are better versions at Crust (at Argus Farm Stop), Zingerman's, and various farmers market vendors, depending on the particular pastry. I do think that Avalon is a good place to get a relaxing meal and catch up with friends, so I'd definitely come here for that for or for a study spot---I'd just keep in mind that the food isn't the main reason to come here. read more

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Love Avalon so much and have written reviews of many of their locations! So happy that they have a location in Ann Arbor as well with both a quick grab/to-go side of the establishment with the pastry display case and ordering counter and a sit-down side as well where you can properly dine-in and do a delicious brunch with friends and family! The avocado toast will always be my absolute FAVORITE thing here and is pretty much my go-to because I have never had a better avocado toast! All their pastries are delectable, they have so many options for both my gluten-free friends and vegan friends as well, which we love to see! Avalon is wonderful and located just off of Main Street in Ann Arbor as well, right on Liberty, so it's in a prime location! Stay here forever - thank you!!! read more

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We got to sit outside at this delicious spot. Our waiter was attentive and offered great suggestions. Their whole menu looked really tasty. The coffee was decent too. They breakfast sandwich with the avocado and bacon was delicious and was served with the best sweet potato fries I've ever had!! read more

Went there on a Monday for brunch with college kids. Table of 6. Tomato soup was good but not hot. Felt like it had been sitting for awhile in the back. My wife's toast with home made Nutella type spread was cool. Not warm at all. Salads that the kids got were better. Service was ok. Not bad but not wonderful. Very average place IMHO. read more

Great food, drink, and service! Everything I had met my expectations. I got the loaded potatoes with sausage patties and a mimosa. Didn't disappoint read more

Anytime we travel I try to find a spot to enjoy brunch, my favorite meal. Avalon Cafe and Kitchen took reservations online which was a huge bonus. Nate and I ended up being nearby earlier than our reservation time, but the super friendly and kind host got us seated right away since it wasn't very busy yet. We sat outside and waited for a server to come by. And waited... and waited some more. Finally I went back in to ask for some water and to see what was up, and the host immediately sent out a server after being surprised that no one had greeted us yet. I was pretty hungry but once we had a server, everything went off without a hitch. She was very kind and polite and on top of water refills, etc. I liked that the menu was a nice mix of healthier options, including vegetarian and vegan choices, as well as some heartier dishes. I ordered the breakfast quesadilla and Nate got the frittata sandwich. Each came with a choice of fries or dressed farm greens, so we opted for one side of each. I ended up with a bit of both - not sure how or why, but I wasn't mad! I'm forever torn between ordering fries (one of my favorite foods) and being healthy, so it was perfect. The quesadilla was pretty tasty! I wanted it to have a bit more seasoning, so I asked for hot sauce. They brought a little cup of housemade carrot hot sauce, which was tasty but not really what I was going for - since it was mostly sweet notes, it didn't really bring the salt that I wanted. That's ok, I used hot sauce on my leftovers and they were great! I loved that the quesadilla came with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole. Overall this was a nice visit and despite the mix up at the beginning of our meal, we still enjoyed ourselves and would go back. I'd love to try the tasty sounding bowls next time. read more

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Had a great breakfast experience here today. Staff was super friendly and helpful for us out-of-towners visiting Ann Arbor. The place is fairly large already, but they had additional seating outside as the street was closed for outdoor dining. We had some boozy coffee drinks and for entrees the breakfast quesadilla & the avocado toast. All were excellent, though if I'm gonna be nit-picky about something the avocado toast could use some salt or everything seasoning or something. Bacon was cooked to perfection. Portion sizes and pricing were spot on. As an added bonus, they have a small cafe/bakery up front. We bought some fresh bread and cookies to go, and both were equally as delicious as our meal!!! Highly recommend. read more

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Throughout the pandemic we've been ordering delivery from Avalon and it's been perfect. That burger? THAT. BURGER. Still truly delicious and and my favorite thing on the menu. Today we popped in to grab some carryout for lunch and I found my new favorite, the bacon egg and cheese sandwich. Served on toasted dark bread with a little agile? Scrumptious! I also got a seasonal beverage, the grasshopper cold brew and it was probably my only complaint as I thought it could have used a little more mint but otherwise everything was amazing, as expected. Can't wait to return for a dine in experience soon! read more

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Do better Avalon! Tiny soup (just okay but greasy) and bread, forgot the butter and spoon but threw in 3 sets of forks and knives. Worst ever biscuit, tastes like chemicals, with jam and butter. Total with tax, tip, and 3% surcharge $20 read more

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The ambiance and the service was amazing. I love old train station/rustic feel. But we'll spaced out. Local artist decor. Spot on. Our server was super friendly and attentive. She gave amazing suggestions. Knew the menu well. Generally the food was to the mild and bland side .. nothing that a hot sauce could not fix. :) We got two gourmet coffee. Honey lavender latte and golden latte, Both were cold (literally cold). They both tasted amazing. I requested it to be warmed up. They replaced it with same again cold. :( I needed up taking it home and warming it up. Shakshuka, avaolon hash, breakfast quesadilla were pretty good. Lacking spice. Luckily they had frank red hot to fix that. :) read more

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Got here around 9 and had no wait. They had outdoor street seating but we choose to go inside. It was pretty quiet but picked up right away. The server was quick to greet us and cheerful. The coffee and latte took a while to come out but were pretty good. The Macha latte was delish and they had a dairy free option. Their turkey BLT was delicious and the bread was so good, soft but with a great toasted crunch. My husband got the blueberry quinoa pancakes with a side of sausage and said it was delicious. They did have mimosas, bloody Mary's and other alcohol options but it was a touch early for us to start. I would defiantly come back for more lattes. They had togo drinks, coffees, and bakery items as well. read more

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I love avalon, they have great pastries and great salads! The restaurant is super cozy and welcoming.

I was super thankful that we had reservations for brunch. Sadly, the items on the menu that I would have enjoyed having were only available until 11:00 on Sundays. Make sure to get your reservations for earlier if you want to have the Eggs Benedict or the Biscuits and Mushroom Gravy. Instead of the previous items, I chose the Shakshuka based on other Yelper recommendations. This dish was quite tasty: spiced tomato sauce, farm eggs, goat cheese, toast. The tomato sauce includes onions and green peppers, so if you don't care for those, you might make another choice. I was happy with my order and the bread that came with my dish was amazing. I also ordered the white chocolate raspberry mocha. They never did get my order right. The peppermint mocha came out first and then the second time, the mocha came out with foam despite my request for no foam. I gave up--I didn't want them to waste yet another coffee. The interior of the restaurant has an area where you can pick things up if you're in a rush and not planning to dine in. Despite my drink order was a hot mess on this visit, I will give the restaurant another try someday as the ingredients in my dish were outstanding. read more

Come here semi regular, always a great atmosphere and food. Made this place a regular place to get something to eat. read more

I love coming here for brunch with friends. Everything tastes delicious and feels super fresh. I really love the crispy chicken sandwich! They give you two pieces of chicken and it's incredibly filling. Their bakery is also packed and smells like fresh bread every morning. read more

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Food was underwhelming and definitely not seasoned, but the service was great. :) Nelly was really attentive and had a positive vibe! Since, im a foodie, I probably won't be back...put a little salt or something on the food. *pro- the $5 mimosa was definitely a great deal :) read more

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Food good including the brussel sprout salad and vegetable hash. We ordered a sticky bun but they only had a cinnamon bun which came almost frozen. Well, that wasn't worth the calories! The service was awful as they were probably short-staffed. We had to beg for coffee and then beg for refills. The waitress put the cinnamon roll on the wrong check. Had to flag her down to get the check. Not sure she ever asked if we needed anything. I think she was about 16-17 years old. Ambience ok for a lunch place. Noisy but vibrant. We came at 11:30 during Xmas week and got in immediately. But at 1:20 pm there was a wait. Would go back and hope that the service and cinnamon bun were better. read more

I love Avalon! This is a lovely place for a brunch date. The portions are generous, and the food is always solid! The cinnamon sticky bun is a must! read more

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Where do i start! That bloody mary let me tell ya that pickle vodka was made for me! I am in absolute love! If your looking for a good bloody mary look no further! U can add bacon, stuffed olives, celery, cucumbers, and pickles. I also got the breakfast quesadilla with chorizo it was good but nothing like the bloody mary. It was basic and u just add sour cream guac or salsa. Nothing fancy. They have the menus online and can pay at the table so u don't have to wait which i think is a nice feature. read more

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I love the atmosphere here! The food is fantastic, and everything you choose you will enjoy. I always get the same thing every time I go, and I have no regrets. This is a great middle ground between a breakfast and lunch place (more so lunch), but this is always one of my go to's. Very "hearty" food, and you feel great (and sometimes ready for a nap) afterwards. Crispy chicken sandwich: amazing! I'm not a big slaw guy, but it compliments the sandwich so well. PS I eat it with a fork and knife. read more

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Today both my friend and I met for breakfast at Avalon Cafe and Kitchen. Immediately when we got here we were seated and I can you tell you the vibe here is great. We both were very hungry and found our food to be satisfying. We ordered the toast and eggs plus the Frittata Breakfast Sandwich. The food overall was good, I'd definitely be back to try out more of the menu. read more

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I'm not sure if we went here on an off day (labor day) or if we ordered the wrong things, but this place was a total miss. the only things I sorta liked were the lavender latte and the salsa verde (which you have to ask for after getting your meal, even though it's supposed to be served with the quesadilla). the dirty chai latte didn't taste like chai, or coffee, just super watered down with a huge spoonful of cinnamon on top lol. the eggs and chorizo in the quesadilla were overcooked and dry and around half of the tortilla didn't even have anything in it. also, if you're in the mood for a chicken sandwich, I would not recommend coming here, they serve you two chicken tenders each on half of a plain bun, open faced, with their "slaw" piled on top (and that's it). maybe we will have to come back a different day to try other things, but with everything I mentioned here along with observing a few servers/runners giving customers the wrong food and drinks and shrugging it off, I would have to be convinced. read more

Honestly, I always have a good food experience at Avalon. I ordered the blueberry quinoa pancakes and the chorizo and potato tacos. Quinoa pancakes were super tasty: the sides were crispy and the center was soft and fluffy. I didn't really like the lemon cream on top, but that's just because I don't like the taste of lemon. The granola is a nice addition to the top of the pancakes. The chorizo and potato tacos were also pretty good. It comes with 3 tacos, Spanish rice, guac, and salsa for just $10; it is pretty worth. The corn tortillas were a little too hard in my opinion. The texture of the tacos was mushy but the flavors were pretty good. This dish wasn't mind blowing but it was pretty good quality for the price. Ambience is good for a casual meal, and service is efficient and nice. Avalon is a safe choice for a good meal. read more

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Avalon is a solid choice for breakfast in Ann Arbor. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, but when the weather is nice in Michigan, we always choose outdoors! Someone really though this through, as the QR code for ordering (if you choose that route) is a magnet that holds the paper menu to the metal table. So smart! The service was fair, which is to be expected during these times, but the food was the real star. We shared a blueberry-lemon scone with nice strong coffee. Our breakfasts included the avocado toast and frittata breakfast sandwich, which were both delicious. If you are looking for a great breakfast experience in Ann Arbor, you can't go wrong with Avalon! read more

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Such a great place in downtown Ann Arbor and even better that they are accommodating of our large group. We were 9 of us and I called a week in advance for Saturday reservation. They took me in without any issues. I got the shakshuka which felt like canned diced tomatoes. The flavors felt pretty pungent too. My husband fritata was much better and I kept eating from him. Overall, service was friendly and for downtown location, it is not crazy expensive. Also I love that their restroom has feminine products. Way to care for your women patrons! read more

Came with my boyfriend and we had a perfect lunch. Quick, nice service. I got a BLT with no bacon. Huge servings make up for the slightly hefty cost, as I came home with a second meal of leftovers for later! We also got cinnamon tea and the fruit tea (preferred the cinnamon one). Our waiter was nice enough to give us a free mimosa also Would recommend!! read more

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We stopped here for my birthday brunch after reading some other positive Yelp reviews and it lived up to the hype. I got the golden latte, an oat milk base with maple syrup and turmeric and it was delicious. The spice really just gave it more depth of flavor, it wasn't completely overwhelming. My friend got a regular latte with oat milk and she had only positive things to say. We split the pastry basket, which included two oatmeal raisin cookies, a cinnamon scone, blueberry muffin and carrot pineapple muffin. The scone was fantastic - dense, as scones are, but not dry. I didn't try the other things, but we got a box to take them home with us, so I'm sure I'll enjoy those later! I got the spinach, bacon and tomato omelet with roasted fingerling potatoes and toast and my roommate got the Avalon hash. Both were great. The potatoes could've been a little warmer, but they were well-seasoned and just the right kind of crispy. The atmosphere was inviting and waitstaff were kind and attentive. Would recommend! read more

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Favorite breakfast place in Ann Arbor. Favorite dishes are the burger, eggs and toast, and love a side of chips. Also, the side of greens that come with some of the meals are shockingly good. Service is sometimes hit or miss but usually decent, and the wait is usually shorter than what they tell you. Love you Avalon read more

Fantastic as always. Great Bloody Mary with pickle flavored vodka and all of the fixings. Brioche French toast is out of this world delicious! read more