Wow. A new fave! This restaurant is incredible. We pulled up to the grounds and were immediately impressed. From the gardens to the land with a creek flowing though it -- to the beautiful building and pleasing decor inside and a porch with tables around much of it. So impressed. The menu, our server explained, is changed out quarterly and this is the new summer one. So many unique small and large plates (but when he described them, they were way more intricate and enticing than the menu even showed). He was attentive and helped guide our choices. We ordered the eggplant small plate to share, then the mushroom pizza (so much tastier than the description would indicate), and the wild boar brat with cherry and peach accents. Everything was delicious. I also got an iced latte with the house made mocha and it was better than alcohol, if you're a coffee lover anyway. 100% plan to come back! And likely soon. This is up there with how I feel about Sylvan Table, which is a huge compliment to Dixboro Project! read more

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I have been dying to visit Dixboro Project but since we live an hour and a half away, it's hard to justify 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. read more

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We've been back to the Dixboro Project twice. Once for brunch, and the other for dinner. First, the brunch. My husband got the Corned Beef Hash, and pronounced it the best he'd ever had. I tried the Steak and Eggs, and it was just ok. The steak lacked flavor, and the accompanying Chimichurri sauce was a bit too tart for my liking. I did enjoy the potatoes. Another drawback - I like to get my eggs sunny side up and dip toast into the yolk. No toast came with this dish, and it cost me $7 for a single piece of toast! It was nothing special, just toast, butter, and jam. I really enjoyed our dinner visit. We started with the Onion Roll, which was absolutely delicious. It tasted like an oniony, buttery Parker House roll. The garlic butter was so good! We split a Field Green Salad, which is more than enough for two. It's delicious and a perfect mixture of flavors. We also split the Walleye, and the Ribeye Steak. Both were phenomenal, and I would order them again. read more

Dixboro Project - Steak and Eggs - Get the chimichirri sauce on the side. It's not good. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Simply, another fantastic meal at Dixboro Project! My bestie is visiting from out of town and I wanted to take her out for a special lunch. We ordered a few rounds of drinks and then enjoyed Squash Blossoms which were tempura battered and stuffed with ricotta. They were amazing! We both tried a Parisian Chicken Entree, that was rich & savory! We had an absolute blast enjoying the food and catching up! read more

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I love Dixboro and tell people about it every chance I get. Their dinner and brunch menus are ever-changing and based on seasonal and fresh ingredients. The ambiance and decor is modern and tasteful with lots of natural light and earthy touches. I came with a friend recently for brunch and we got the duck confit egg benedict and it was so good. The Boro is their bakery that sells freshly baked goods and pastries and delicious coffees & teas. I've had their lemon bar and garlic cream cheese croissant recently and they were delicious. The bakery menu also changes. read more

Dixboro Project - Duck Confit Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Finally made it in to check out brunch here. Amazing menu with delicious options. Shared the babka French toast which was excellent. The egg sandwich was phenomenal. The raclette burger was top notch. We also shared a scone which was amazing. Great service, knowledgeable and friendly staff. Fun atmosphere. Looking forward to a future stop. read more

Dixboro Project - Raclette burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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I went for brunch with some friends for Galentine's and it was such a treat! 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 read more

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I went here to check it out because I have never been here before. I would definitely recommend reservations. You can't even sit at the bar without them when it is busy. I was chased away from the bar because I did not have a reservation. I gave the host my name and waited for about 45 minutes. There is a decent amount of parking. I would consider this place a little on the upscale side although casual. It is attached to a take out spit called the Boro. We finally got a seat at the bar. I decided on the salad and a drink. The salad was great and was a nice size. I also tried to pepperoni pizza which was a tasty pizza. Not too much dough, sauce or cheese overpowering it. The prices can get steep here. A salad was $20 without protein. However, it is a nice place to go for a meetup or event. I am glad I finally checked it out. read more

Dixboro Project - Bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

My wife and I stopped by on a whim. She wanted to share one of her favorite spots. We were able to get a table during Sunday brunch. Reservations are recommended. Dining is upscale but not stuffy. INGREDIENTS make a difference. Seasonal items are featured in their dishes. Although lite, our meal checked all the boxes. Flavor, freshness and texture. So good. I enjoyed a pear ginger cider with my meal. I hoped for more ginger flavor to come through but it was refreshing nonetheless. The staff is friendly and welcoming. We will definitely be coming back to try more of what's on the menu. read more

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My hubby and I passed by at 3:45pm on a Friday and were seated although we don't have a res. They only serve pizza and some appetizer before 4pm so we were right on time for the dinner menu. I love the atmosphere and decoration of the restaurant, and our servers were attentive and friendly. We ordered caesar salad, dozen oysters, mushroom pizza (good but get cold quickly), butternut squash gnocchi, shells n cheese, pommes aligot , and all of these dishes were salty excluding the pizza, salad, and oysters. I am unsure if it is a Michigan palette thing (I recently moved here from California), but half of the food we ordered were very salty. I couldn't even have a 3rd bite and have to throw away our leftovers the next day cause it didn't get any better. Apparently, we won't come back here because the food palette here is just not for us. P/s: Be careful at the thin water glass because I got served with a chipped top glass and almost cut my lower lip. The server apologized and changed a new glass for me. However, I honestly think the glass is so fragile, and they should change it. read more

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I cannot believe I haven't reviewed dixboro yet. This is the best restaurant near Ann Arbor in my opinion. The food is amazing and always fresh and innovative. I have been 3 or 4 times now and it gets better and better every time. The brunch is amazing but dinner is better. The steak tartare is great! I liked the oysters, the mushroom pizza is a must get and the pumpkin pasta that they had in season this fall was wonderful. The steak you can skip, it was more potatoes than meat. For brunch the burger, French toast, and cookie are all great. The cocktails are also very fun and yummy. I cannot say enough great things about this restaurant! I recommend to everyone and bring all my friends for special occasions. The service is also good, I've been for an anniversary and 2 birthdays and they are very attentive and rotate by the table an appropriate amount. Huge fan!! read more

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The place is beautiful, and the environment is very enchanting. However, the food is mid. We ordered a lot, and the best thing was the eggplant appetizer. Fish was overcooked, pasta was gluey with very little sauce, salad was fresh, but dressing was nonexistent and the homemade pasta tortellini had almost no filling in it. Such a beautiful venue, very disappointed in the food. Sad :( read more

I came here for a wedding - so a unique experience! I've only been here during Covid, so I actually got coffee and sat outside in the cold. The entire restaurant was closed for the wedding. They did a great job utilizing the entire space. The ceremony was in the back room. Then transformed into one of the dining rooms and then eventually the dance floor. The area by the bar was open for people to socialize during cocktail hour. Cocktail hour: bartenders were great! There were few select cocktails we could choose from. Dinner was shared family style: - bread: soft and yummy! - Caesar salad: you can't mess up a Caesar salad - steak: this was good - chicken: not dry! - cod: this was good - potatoes: this was good and a lot of people's favorite dish. - carrots: I really liked this and the sauce it came with - apple pie with ice cream: there wasn't enough ice cream for the apple to pie ratio. Too many apple pieces for me! Service was amazing!! There were a lot of servers (probably more than necessary) but they did an amazing job of constantly checking on us (but not in an overbearing way). There were few people who stood out to me but I sadly forgot their names. I think one of the bartenders was Becca (she was blonde)! There were 2 female servers who were lovely as well. One had glasses, maybe Mandy was her name? Thanks Dixboro for a memorable experience and for the best night ever for my friends who got married!! read more

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Would like to clarify up front that this is not a breakfast place- at least not only. My friend and I recently were here for an early dinner and it was amazing! This restaurant can be a casual meal or drinks on the outside deck or a nice lunch or dinner inside. The ambiance is overall upper scale casual, but definitely heavier on the "upper" part. It's a lovely restaurant with eclectic vibes. Below, I've posted a photo of part of the restaurant. It's very charming. While some of the artwork is modern, the dinner ware is older style. It all blends together well. Upon being seated, we were promptly greeted by a charming server. We began our meal by sharing a beautiful garden salad with tomatoes from the outside garden. The greens were a combination of baby spinach and arugula I believe, with some squares of a mild cheese and those delicious homegrown tomatoes! The dressing was a homemade buttermilk that wasn't overly thick- just right! For dinner, we both opted for the Shrimp Spaghetti Dinner, with dill and a rich creamy sauce. It came with Parmesan cheese on top. It was delicious, with fresh dill and parsley. The shrimp were sliced but could tell they were large shrimp. It was a fabulous dinner, though I'll caution you that it was very rich. While neither of us finished our large portion, we decided not to take home leftovers. It was a delightfully large portion, but honestly too rich for leftovers. I would definitely recommend the Dixboro Project for a very fine meal and ambiance. It could be for a special occasion or just because you want a deliciously special meal! read more

Dixboro Project - A view of the restaurant. We were here for an early dinner, so it wasn't overly crowded. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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We had a wonderful Valentine's day dinner date at Dixboro house. Everything was delicious and the service was excellent. Highly recommend! read more

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I have been trying to update my previous review of this place but i can't tell if it's working. Over the last few years we have started going here more and more. Originally I gave them 3 stars because service can be hit or miss which I really won't tolerate here and will always complain to the manager. Many of the waitstaff is amazing! Especially Becca the bartender she is the nicest of employees and always treats us with such care and kindness. The boro side how ever needs to get there staff on this level half the time they have no idea what they are serving! Or how to recommend something for us to eat if we are actually hungry, and the lattes are so inconsistent. However I love sitting at the bar here and the food and drinks are always really good. read more

A very unique venue with great food and a lively a ambiance. This has become one of our fav's. A changing menu that always features fresh, farm-to-table ingredients and features. They also usually have staples on the menu, one example is their Pizza's which are really good. On this occasion we started with the Brussel sprouts with blueberry, feta and pistachios. Amazing flavors and very tasty. Sorry, no pic, got to excited and ate them! :) Our entree's consisted of the Beef Bourguignon Gnocchi with red wine, crispy onions and crème fraiche. The preparation was amazing, beef was cooked perfectly, moist, tender and all the flavors blended very well. We also had the Caesar Salad, with house made croutons and shaved Parmesan. Great craft cocktails. Staff is very friendly and attentive to servicing their guests. Definitely recommend Dixboro Project. read more

Dixboro Project - Caesar Salad with house made croutons, shaved Parmesan with Caesar dressing. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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The steak tartare was good! The onions were a bit strong though and overpowering. It was also acidic. I liked how the bread was not too thick, but some of the pieces were burnt; some people may like that but it was too far done for my liking. The Margherita pizza was good! The sauce was sweet so the chili oil was definitely needed. The soft landing cocktail was delicious and refreshing. There is complimentary valet which is nice because the parking lot is kind of tight. The staff were friendly and the interior is lovely! read more

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Fourth time eating at Dixboro. As always, the vibe, ambiance, and service was on point. Today we had the butternut squash quiche. By far the best quiche I've ever had. Blew me away. The layers to the crust are insane and the eggs are so fluffy. Also had the fried chicken sandwich. It was good but left a little to be desired. Could have used more heat and the batter was a touch soggy. read more

Nice inside. Limited seating. Very pricey. Very small portions. Food was good but not great. Scallops were chewy. Rest of the plate wasn't memorable. Service was slow. Wouldn't go out of my way to go back. read more

Oh, this place is AMAZING!! In many respects It's one of the nicest dining experiences I have ever had. The food is farm-to-table which is important to me, everything is so fresh and delicious! I can't say enough about how good the food was! They only serve local in season food and are quite creative about it. Our party of 4 had the oysters, trumpet vine mushroom appetizers, the ribeye steak for two, the black bass fish, pepperoni pizza, Caesar salad, with side dishes of Yukon gold mashed potatoes with basil oil, shells and cheese (which is a very fancy sophisticated version of mac & cheese), brussels sprouts, and their freshly baked bread which was practically the best bread I have ever eaten (and I'm not a bread person). I was so impressed with the food and how impeccably it was prepared and served. For dessert we had the dark chocolate mousse cake with coffee mousse, the roasted chestnut cheesecake, and the Black Forest Yule log. All evening we were raving about how delicious and amazing the entire dinner was! Needless to say, the service was impeccable. We had several servers and all were attentive, knew their jobs, and were very sweet and polite. After each course of food meaning the appetizers, salads, main dish, and dessert, they would change our plates and silverware to give us brand new clean ones! That's four changes per person! There were the main servers, the ones who bussed the dishes, the ones who filled our water glasses, an admin person who came to ask us how we were enjoying our meal - all orchestrated to perfection! The ambiance and setting was lovely. It was brightly decorated for Christmas with such an upbeat vibe. The lighted Christmas trees in the back were so gorgeous which added such a festive touch. I definitely want to come back! read more

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We found this place through yelp and thought it was a pizza place. No it was a very fancy restaurant with fabulous pizza I would 100% come back but next time won't wear a sweatshirt. They still were very nice to us and service was great. There is Christmas trees lining the wall and tons of Christmas spirit... it felt like a special place. read more

Dixboro Project - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Came in the spring for lunch as the menu is slightly different from dinner and the food is still out of the world yummy! The fried chicken I think is the top choice for us. The biscuits make any home baker jealous and maybe even a southern grandma jealous too read more

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I usually stop into Dixboro on my way to school and always get a coffee and a pastry to start my day. I decided to try their lunch to go and wow! We waited around 20 minutes and sat outside in the picnic tables. I definitely plan on coming back and dining in the restaurant. read more

Dixboro Project - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Such a vibing place a wonderful place to hang out with friends and have a relaxed and tasteful meal . Loved thier salted caramelatte ... it was so good and different and the salt was perfect with the coffee a weird and a nice combination too. The pizza was good too maybe I needed a lil more seasoning to enjoy it more The eggs Benedict was very delicious and the egg was poached perfectly. A wonderful ambience and a perfect spot to hangout and enjoy good food and good company read more

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I had been hearing about this place for a couple weeks and I'm very happy we chose to have dinner here. The service is as expected for a higher end restaurant. The inside of the restaurant is beautiful and well adorned. It also isn't super loud which is a plus. We ordered the pizza and the fried chicken to split and both were excellent. The biscuits that came with the chicken were to die for. The food is pricey, but I think that it was worth it for the overall experience and quality of food. Big wine list too. Would recommend. read more

Dixboro Project - Pepperoni Pizza - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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I always visit the cafe portion of the dixboro for a coffee and a pastry but I finally had the chance to stop in for a brunch and it did not disappoint. Their dining room is a great place to be and eat. The food is fantastic as you can imagine. No complaints. read more

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Came here for my anniversary last month based on recommendation from friends/neighbors. What a special experience! I love the farm-to-table atmosphere. The service was impeccable - what you'd expect from a really high-end experience. Great advice on the menu, frequent checking in without being intrusive, and attentive on things like water refills. The meal was paced perfectly. The steak tartare was excellent. Right-sized portion so I wasn't overfull before the main course, but I also didn't feel like there was a value proposition issue. The duck main course was fantastic. Crispy, fatty and greasy in a good way, with sides both healthy and starchy that complemented the meat. You can tell the chefs here really know what they're doing. Too many "fine dining" places just dump a protein and a starch on the plate without much thought of how they interplay to make a cohesive meal. My cocktail was also playful and delicious, and strong without being overpowering or dangerous. I can't wait to come back to Dixboro Project the next time I can squeeze in some babysitter time for the kids. read more

Went for brunch - ambiance was super cute. Service was quick and professional. Would make a reservation. Highly recommend the maple miso pancake! The egg sandwich was good, the side salad dressing was missing a little flavor but overall an excellent meal read more

Dixboro Project - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Everything was perfect. Walked in expecting a good meal and was blown away by how amazing everything was. The service was impeccable, shoutout Michaela. The entire staff worked together as a team and were very professional, kind, and fun. The ambiance was calming yet felt refined at the same time. Cute decor and comfortable seating. We ordered a variety of dishes which came out in perfect succession. Starting with the onion roll and field green salad. Then came the mains with two pizzas (spinach & artichoke and the margarita) and the seasonal walleye dish served with asparagus. Everything tasted fresh and had that homemade comfort food feeling. For dessert we wrapped up with the banana pudding and lemon tart. Bonus they have a full cafe of coffee drinks to pair with your desserts. Overall had an incredible time and currently in a happy food coma. read more

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Brunch update - amazing mimosas and the breakfast sandwich is required eating!! Delicious!! I would take a pic but I devoured it already Awesome service as always and fun weekend ambiance read more

Dixboro Project - Mushroom pizza no thx - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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The food in this place is unreal. If you want pasta, fish, burgers- you can get it. The environment is fancy. The service staff if friendly and will go out of their way to please you. You feel like you have eaten in a fancy restaurant while still in Ann Arbor. I would highly recommend this place. They also have a full bar if you want to get an adult beverage. read more

So incredible and delicious, I'm a huge fan of this restaurant. The service is so kind and the food is so tasty and fresh! I love coming here it's a beautiful restaurant and will be back soon! read more

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Food was amazing. The bartender gave me his recommendation when I asked the difference between the gnocchi or pork chop. He said the potato gnocchi was mixed with braised beef almost like a beef stew. Portion was just the right amount. Very nice restaurant from the outside to the inside. Looked very inviting and upscale. read more

Dixboro Project - Braised Short Rib and Potato Gnocchi. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

I don't usually have anything negative to say about Dixsboro Project. I've been here 3 times before this and I have been very satisfied each time. We went for dinner in all those occasions, but this was the only time we had lunch here as we were celebrating my birthday. My wife and I shared a salad and the shrimp cocktail, while she got the burger w/fries and I got the wagyu bolognese. From beginning to the end I was not impressed with our meal. Nothing was truly bad at all, but everything we ate did not live up to my expectations. The shrimp cocktail was okay, the salad was okay, and the bolognese was also just okay. I actually thought the burger and fries were the items I enjoyed most quite frankly. I'm generally not one to complain about food unless it's bad, but when you are eating at a fine dining establishment and the quality doesn't match the bill then I take exception. I even got their version of an Oreo for dessert, which resembled a Little Debbie oatmeal creme pie but tasted bland and dry (although to be fair the menu did state it was vegan so I had to expect that). Really wish I went somewhere else for my bday as this was disappointing considering how much I actually enjoyed my previous visits. read more

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Sharing photos from two separate visits but had to pop in and rave about the Dixboro Project again since I've been there already a few times this year. The coffee and matcha are fabulous- the strawberry matcha is on the sweeter side, but I don't mind it since I have a sweet tooth. The scone was nice and chewy, good hefty texture to it. The grain bowl is 10/10- very flavorful and not boring at all! read more

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Ambiance is definitely nice-- pretty place to have a brunch! The eggs and sausage were okay and toast didn't come with jam or butter. Corned beef hash was good with large chunks of meat. Lemon pancake was super tasty but dense and heavy-- best to split between people! Service was pretty good with lots of food runners. read more

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Since this place opened we've ordered their pizzas for takeout a few times, and they've always been excellent. Thin, crispy crust with toppings spare but very flavorful. We tried their sit-down service for my birthday a couple week ago. It was a Saturday night and the place was hopping, but we'd reserved a table well ahead. The waiter was gracious and good humored, took our order quickly and never let our water glasses go empty. I ordered antelope with a juniper-blueberry sauce on grits. The grits were quite savory, with a nice sweet contrast coming from the berries. The meat itself was a bit tough, despite being served rare--had to apply lots of muscle to cut it, and it chewed very slowly. The meat had a very subtle flavor, subtle as in you had to let it sit in your mouth and wait...wait...then somewhere toward the back of your tongue, there it was...faintly. Our waiter remarked a few times that antelope wasn't gamey in the least, though that would have been a step up. My wife got the chicken florentine, which she said was tender but not especially impressive flavorwise. The vegetables accompanying it might have been portioned out more generously. The highlight of the night might have been the caramel apple mille feuille we split for dessert. Good fruit and spice flavor with a nice crunchy pastry. Won't rule out a return since we're in walking distance, though honestly the night left me craving one of their pizzas. read more

Dixboro Project - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

This is our favorite restaurant when we visit Ann Arbor. They have phenomenal cocktails and their food is always consistent. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The Morel pizza was one of the best pizzas I've ever had. We should have ordered multiple for the table. I would definitely recommend this place! read more

Dixboro Project - Morel Pizza - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Fabulous dinner and service. We had their radicchio lemon/pecorino salad, the cheddar/broccolini risotto, the beef tenderloin steak and the antelope. Every one of them was delicious. We then topped it off with a most decadent cheesecake. Beautiful restaurant. This visit the back room felt a bit sparse given there wasn't a large botanical presence as there had been in the past. Word: Corkage fee is $45. If you have not dined here, what are you waiting for?! You'll love it as we do! read more

Dixboro Project - Fig Cheesecake. Beyond delicious, as was every dish. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan