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    Northside Grill

    3.8 (384 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    NORTHSIDE GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Jessica L.

    I came here for a birthday brunch and was able to get a free entree! The food was filling and the server was very friendly. He helped me get the free entree in for my birthday. This brunch spot is a cozy nook close to Kerrytown. There were plenty of leftovers because the portions were huge! Nice spot to celebrate with a loved one.

    Table menu and pancakes!
    Victoria R.

    Great food, cozy atmos! Short walk from the train station. Comfy booths and quick food! I had a patty melt which was literally the best I've ever had. Small glasses of ice water, no straws (no biggie!) Pancakes were big and fluffy (and it was a short stack). They were really busy in the late morning but worth it! A little pricey but the food was very good. Good service! Brandon was my waiter and he was quick, friendly and attentive!

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    Karisa A.

    Solid breakfast/brunch option in Ann Arbor! Ambiance & Service: It took around 30 mins to get seated on a busy Sunday. The patio area is screened in and very cozy. Our server was attentive and food came out relatively quickly! Food: Kitchen Sink Skillet - very filling and tasty! The hash browns were perfectly crispy. The biscuit on the side was very soft and fluffy! TL;DR: can have a bit of a wait, but solid food overall. I enjoyed the Kitchen Sink Skillet with a biscuit!

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    Visiting family in Ann Arbor and wanted breakfast food. Northside Grill is a great spot. It was very busy and we had to wait maybe 15 minutes for a table, and it was very small which means a wave of cold air whenever the door was open. The food was pretty good. Attentive staff and a quaint atmosphere inside.

    Grace K.

    Love Northside Grill! This is one of my favorite diners in Ann Arbor. I have pleasant memories of coming here over the years with friends. I really love the blueberry oat bran pancakes here. The omelettes are also very tasty. I usually like to ''make my own" where you can pick three or more ingredients out of a list to customize your own omelette. There's also a nice outdoor seating area and bike rack nearby available. Service was friendly. The ambiance is chill and casual. Good spot to hang out with friends and family. Will definitely be back!

    Morning Crab

    I love going here! I tried the morning crab with turkey bacon and highly recommend! The Burton tower is also a classic that I recommend for your first time. Service is very quick. It's a local favorite so it gets busy on the weekend especially but the wait is usually not too long. Either way, I dont mind the wait! Very classic diner feel when you enter and there's a covered patio for more space. They also offer a free meal for your birthday with ID.

    Tommy V.

    Finally got the chance to go here, and I'm glad I did! It gets very busy on weekends, so expect to wait a bit. However, they have a good wait system with a pager, which I appreciate a lot. The service was excellent. It is a smaller place, so the servers and staff can get to everyone pretty easily, but they are on top of it. They tend to every table, and treat every person there with respect and do so with a smile on their face. The food was good - classic breakfast food. They do have a parking lot there, but it will fill up on weekends. Park across the street!

    One Egg Breakfast & Big Easy
    Shelly P.

    I've always passed north side grill but never tried as my experience at dining at diner were that the foods are typically very heavy and greasy, and I don't always feel great afterwards. Notthside grill was an exception to this we ordered the Big Easy skillet which had fresh dusted veggies and protein. The mushroom and onions were just sauted to right level where it had a nice crunch and chew. Generous portions great customer service, located right next to beautiful trails allow for perfect Sunday breakfast and walk! I will be returning to try more items on the menu!

    Omelette
    Ike R.

    Came to the Northside Grill On a Thursday morning. At 10 o'clock it wasn't very busy. We were seated and proceeded to get a fresh squeezed orange juice and coffee. This home feeling restaurant has a lot of options to choose from. The omelette was fluffy and savory.

    Esther K.

    My friends and I had an AMAZING experience here! Food was 10/10 with excellent portions, staff was friendly, and the overall ambiance was so nice and cozy with Christmas music playing in the back:) Definitely recommend Northside Grill!

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    Food was basic, not a bad spot to grab a quick.. I'd eat here again not gonna be a place I'd say go to...

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    Very good breakfast. Friendly service and clean, straightforward diner atmosphere. Mexican breakfast was yummy.

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    Northside Grill - diners - Updated May 2026

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