My partner attended the University of Michigan for undergrad all the way through her PhD (roughly…read more10 years). When I met her in 2018, she introduced me to the wonderful place that is By The Pound (we affectionately refer to it as BTP), and it was always a treat to visit. We always stocked up on their candy (which, by the way, is of the highest quality and with EXTREMELY fair prices), coffee, almost any flour you can think of, and any odd spice that you may need. If you only need a tablespoon of something for a recipe that isn't in your cupboard, you don't have to go to Meijer and buy a whole bottle of something you'll rarely ever use! The employees are all very friendly as well. Whenever you need assistance, they go above and beyond to help. Since, we moved to Athens, GA, and BTP is at the top of the list (right next to Sparrow Meat Market) of stores we miss. We often talk about tossing our graduate degrees and just opening up a bulk foods shop here in town. We miss having this resource at our fingertips. The past 2 years, we return to the Michigan area during the winter holidays and always make sure to stop at BTP. Their treats make great stocking stuffers, and I ALWAYS have to stock up on those dark chocolate coconut clusters (I just finished the last one -- hence writing this review -- and I'm sad I can't find anything like them on the internet or here in town). Anyways, highly, HIGHLY recommend By The Pound.

A friend turned me into this place! A little of everything packed into this cozy well located…read morespace. Loads of dry goods in terms of food including nuts, lentils, beans, cereals, flour (all kinds), teas, spices, candy but also some liquids - honey, vanilla extract, etc. love that I can choose my own amount 1/4 lb 1/2 lb etc. but now super conscious when I'm using too much plastic bags. Price are decent - you pay a little more for convenience of options. Employees are friendly and helpful. This is my new go to for Brazilian nuts, split peas, dark chocolate covered cherries, and more ! Conveniently located off Stadium & South Industrial. Highly recommend

We love their pizza. We visit from Grand Rapids quite often because my daughter lives in the…read moreYpsilanti area. This is always a stop that is on our list. The pizza is excellent, the vibe is good, and service is always wonderful. Can't wait to go back.

Stopped in with a colleague for a quick bite between meetings. The service was good, and I opted…read morefor the pizza and salad bar due to time constraints. It was just okay, with a few options available. The server kindly offered to make any pizza fresh to order, but I passed because I was short on time. I also ordered the Brussels sprouts, which were really good. Next time, I'll have to try a fresh pizza.

We used to love Bigalora. They no longer make clam pizza. So that was a big disappointment! The…read moreanchovy pizza was okay - but quite spicy. The clam and tomato dish was inedible for those of us who need cooked garlic. After many years and wonderful dinners - I do not think that we will be back It is very sad when a restaurant changes things - and you loose that restaurant as a to go place.

This is definitely a wonderful place to eat and I would recommend it. I've tried their margarita…read morepizza, salumeria pizza, chicken Parmesan, tiramisu, and focaccia bread; all of it was amazing. I'm not a chicken Parmesan person and I really enjoyed it. I don't necessarily like the choice of noodle that comes with it but I'm sure that could easily be changed. The ambiance is great; the covered outdoor seating is perfect for the summer (even for those who don't love eating outside like myself). All of the hostesses and servers were kind and patient as we ordered. The only downsides were: abnormal amount of ice in drinks, the restaurant was pretty cold, the tiramisu was lacking the intensity and richness I usually get from a tiramisu, and the bathrooms were a little messy but generally clean (not gross). I also completely understand that it's hard to regularly monitor the restrooms.

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!

Anna Schnitzer ·…read moreWurster Park (Downtown Ann Arbor) · Terrific place, terrific people! I am at Sparrow Market almost daily and am so happy to have a lovely, friendly local shopping center with high quality produce, delicious cheese selections, all kinds of interesting meats (butcher specials, too), and a variety of Italian delicacies, both ready to eat and ready to cook--plus a choice of sandwiches to grab and go...what more could a food lover-shopper want?

We walked through this market to get to the pizza shop. We were surprised to see such a great…read morecollection of food options. Everything was so clean and organized. They had all kinds of food and snacks/ my husband really loved looking at the selection of meats. Unfortunately we have a far drive so we didnt want to buy any meat at the risk of it not being cold enough. You can tell that the meat is very high quality.

Paesano's is on our list of favorite spots in Ann Arbor, that we frequent as we rotate through the…read moremany great options we have for restaurants. We enjoy the liveliness of sitting in the bar/lounge area and tonite we were able to get a nice table. It is always hard to choose as they have a diverse menu of options. My wife ordered the Spaghetti Estivi: House made spaghetti tossed with fresh zucchini, yellow squash, Parmesan, shallots and crumbled bacon in a creamy lemon ricotta sauce. Finished with toasted pine nuts. The flavors were very good, fresh, rich and creamy. Portion was generous. I had the Chicken Parmesan: pan fried chicken breasts, mozzarella cheese served with angel hair pasta. The chicken was cooked perfectly, tender, flavorful as was the angel hair pasta. If you're in Ann Arbor, craving Italian, we would recommend checking them out. Service was excellent, as it always is.

Disappointing Experience - Reservation Was Not Honored…read more I am extremely disappointed with our experience at this restaurant, particularly because this was supposed to be a special evening celebrating my company's 7-year anniversary. I made our reservation one week in advance for a party of 10 and specifically requested the Wine Room. I was told by the hostess that the Wine Room was available, and I provided my credit card information to secure the reservation. Based on that confirmation, I made plans for our company celebration around having a private space. When we arrived on September 9, we were told that the Wine Room was already reserved and had apparently been booked for over two months. Instead, our party of 10 was seated in the regular dining room. The fact that the Wine Room was supposedly reserved for more than two months makes it especially frustrating that our reservation request was confirmed just one week before our event. If the room was not actually available, we should have been told that when we made the reservation--not when we arrived for our special event. What made the situation even more disappointing was the response from the manager. There was no offer of any accommodation, discount, complimentary drinks, or other gesture to acknowledge the mistake. The apology was minimal, and the only explanation we received was that she would speak with the employee who took our reservation because the reservation had not been handled correctly. This was not simply a matter of preferring one dining area over another. We specifically requested the Wine Room because our CEO had an important company announcement to make, which required a level of privacy and an appropriate setting that simply wasn't possible in the middle of a busy public dining room. We also wanted our employees and partners to be able to enjoy and celebrate together without the noise and lack of privacy of the main dining area. Unfortunately, what should have been a memorable celebration of our company's 7-year anniversary was overshadowed by the restaurant's failure to honor the reservation we were promised and the lack of meaningful effort to make the situation right. Mistakes happen, but how a business handles a mistake matters just as much. Given that this was a planned company event with employees and business partners, I expected much better communication and customer service from both the staff and management. Very disappointing experience, especially for what was supposed to be a special occasion.

The staff is always friendly! My food comes out fresh and hot! The service is always fast!read more

I have been consistently coming here for the past six years. I like that they have several options…read morefor vegetarians and any dish can be customized to your liking. It also works for picky spouses and children. If you dine in, they bring your order to your table in regular bowls. They have just about the coolest fountain drink dispenser that you've ever seen! You can even add flavors to drinks (for example, I got lime flavored coke). Being a rewards member gets you lots of fun perks. It was my birthday a few weeks ago and the person who took my order told me happy birthday two separate times and I got a free treat with my rewards. Excellent customer service and nice people at places like this are hard to come by. This place is refreshing.

I love love love Mama Pizza! Not only is the pizza (along with other food that they offer)…read moredelicious, but we are always greeted so unbelievably kindly and the service is 10/10. The owner is so kind and you just feel so warm and welcomed when you walk in. We were given a free calzone (I believe it was a calzone) while we waited for our pizza to finish cooking and it was incredible AND vegetarian!! A huge plus for me since I'm vegetarian, but my husband also loved it. The sauces that were served with it were amazing, too. I got the chutney potato pizza and my husband got the chicken tikka masala pizza. We both agreed we would absolutely get these pizzas again. They're so flavorful and the crust has the perfect texture and chew. Overall it's always a 10/10 experience at Mama Pizza with fast and extremely friendly service along with TONS of flavor! They deserve so much support.

We ordered a: 1. Madras dosa,…read more2. Half chicken tikka half paneer tikka pizza We left really full and very welcomed! This place is very innovative. Who would've thought to combine a dosa with a quesadilla? This was definitely the best dosa I've ever had -- perfect amount of crunch! And the fillings were spectacular. Plus, this place is very affordable -- lots of food for the price -- bang for your buck! Plus, the owner of this place was very sweet and threw in lots of freebies. He even recognized us again the next time we came back (he brought up a conversation we had prior, which showed that he truly remembered)! Highly recommend checking out this local business in Ypsilanti, MI -- good places like these are hard to come by.