It's OK but for my $36 two-sandwich, one-fries, 2-drink carryout, phenomenal would have been appreciated. The fries were totally underwhelming frozen krinkle cuts, completely salt free and slightly overfried but the Rueben was actually tasty. Toasted rye was buttery and deliciously crunchy and left me wishing for a napkin. Literally, none provided. The BLT was also good, but should have been called a Blackened BLT for reasons that are probably obvious! There was a pickle and itsy bitsy teeny weeny container of coleslaw on the side. No fork to eat the slaw so can't rate it, but pickle had some crispy dill punch. No catsup, cutlery, napkins or salt and pepper in the bag. But since we were waiting for a delayed train at the nearby Amtrak depot and Northside was quick and convenient and a popular local spot we hadn't tried so we took a chance. read more

Really good food but service was mid. Our server came by our table maybe 5 times within 10 minutes to ask if we were ready to order which felt like we were being rushed to eat and get out. read more

Northside Grill is a great place to go in Ann Arbor if you want a filling breakfast in a welcoming, Americana environment. On a recent cold Sunday morning, I stopped in for breakfast with a friend. Upon putting our name in we were told that there was a wait, but that coffee was available for free on their adjacent patio, along with some heaters. We headed over and enjoyed staying toasty warm until our buzzer went off a short time later. Upon being seated, our server also took our drink order, and promptly delivered it to our table. We perused the menu, and despite the similarities among the different breakfast dishes, I don't know that I've ever had so much trouble making up my mind for a brunch dish! It was a game-time decision, and I elected to place my order second (so my friend could order first), and finally decided on a Farmer's Omelet. Our food arrived a short time later and was worth the short wait. Crispy hash browns formed the base with a delicious and fluffy scrambled egg, covered in fresh chopped vegetables, and a side of a flaky buttermilk biscuit. My taste buds were in heaven with each bite! For your next Sunday Brunch, swing by the Northside Grill for a brunch experience to remember! read more

Food, parking and selection great! Service was amazing and prompt. Food came out piping hot and full of flavor!

Quality breakfast spot at a reasonable price. They offer really large portions and their eggs are always the highlight! Went out of my way this time to try their freshly-squeezed orange juice, really glad I did 'cause it was very refreshing and not too sweet. Seating was a bit crammed, but the entire old-times vibe of the place is very warm and welcoming. read more

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Crowded, cute, kitschy! We had breakfast for lunch here--very good! Huge portions. Reasonable prices considering servings! Interesting clientele and atmosphere! We will stop in again if in the area. read more

The food was delicious. Serving size are massive so be prepared, great service definitely will stop in again

I had a lovely experience at the NorthSide Diner while in Ann Arbor. They have a big menu with a ton of specialty drinks. They welcomed me in from the cold with a caramel apple cider. I couldn't leave without trying a pumpkin pancake so I ended up ordering one with the crab cake sandwich. I recommend getting no cheese on the sandwich. The food was yummy and freshly prepared. The service was impeccable. I'll be back! read more

Northside Grill - Morning Crab Sandwich - Diners Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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18.00 for coke and sauerkraut sandwich They called it a Reuben sandwich it had very little corned beef. read more

I was looking back and noted my review from 10 months ago. The service was much better. Service = 4 Appreciate the entree off for your birthday. Nice touch. read more

My mom and I always went here when she was alive. Delicious diner style food good service but you will wait a little while to get seated sometimes. It is kind of small. read more

What a great breakfast spot in the Northside. First off the coffee was right on point. It was hot and fill of flavor. Our server, Zack, was amazing. The coffee or water never went empty and he must of asked 3 or 4 times "is everything OK or do you need anything else". Great job! The food came out fast and it was hot and tasted great. I will defiantly make this a regular stop when I come back to Ann Arbor. Oh yea, the favor of this little gem takes you back to the late 50's early 60's. It was clean and very organized. The bathroom was clean and had all the paper products in it. Great spot! read more

Northside Grill - Breakfast - Diners Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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my favourite place to go when I come down from the great white North! Amazing food! read more

Staff seemed overwhelmed and annoyed when we asked to move tables after not being allowed to pull a chair up to accommodate 1 additional person. Food was subpar at best, chorizo wasn't cooked enough before being added to omelette. read more

Okay, I went into this place with some higher expectations based on all the great reviews. Well, it didn't take long for my hopes to be dashed into the ground. First of all, the menu DID indeed look promising. lots of options and some tasty sounding stuff right? Wrong! My boyfriend and I ordered the buttermilk pancakes and I think something happened between the kitchen and the glue factory because these pancakes came out looking like huge dry pieces of cardboard. They were tasteless and chewy and our dull butter knife couldn't even get through the pancakes! When I order buttermilk pancakes I expect soft warm happiness in every bite. You know what we got instead? Dry sadness that we couldn't even efficiently cover up with syrup due to the fact that the pancakes were almost bigger than the damn plate! I'm all for big portions, and almost in any other circumstance I would be glad for a big plate of pancakes. We took like 5 bites of our pancakes and decided that even if we were starving we would not finish these dry desert bland pancakes that maybe the secret ingredient was Elmer's glue. And for 2 drinks, pancakes and side of eggs and what looked like freezer to microwave sausages it was $30! We could have went to McDonald's and spent half that price for actual edible food. The staff was nice, and they did indeed follow covid policies, but we sadly will not be back for this overpriced bland food! No thank you! read more

We loved our orders (we both had the Arkansas Traveler plate), and our coffee cups were never empty. Fast, friendly service. The food's nothing fancy, granted, but it's filling and nutritrious. (For a special treat, try the potato pancakes!) read more

Never had a good experience here. Recently went for the first time after the pandemic, but still the bad/low quality food, coffee is nice tho, unlimited refill I think. It feels nice to have a local spot like this, almost like a movie scene but would not recommend the food for the life of me. read more

Great food, friendly staff and good vibes!! I got the big easy and my sister got the ranch scramble. Both were amazing and they give you a ton of food!! We loved the cute outdoor seating complete with string lights and tons of plants! We'll be back again for breakfast for sure :) read more

Northside Grill - The Big Easy and The Ranch Scramble with sourdough toast - Diners Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Great Sunday breakfast. Awesome gluten and vegetarian options. Be prepared to wait, there is always a wait list on the weekend anytime after 930 am. The one positive is there is coffee for anyone who is waiting, which is a small but nice gesture. read more

Was driving around Ann Arbor yesterday running errands on Plymouth road when my cuz said he wanted to grab breakfast. I immediately thought of Northside Grill, but checked google for Ann Arbor's best breakfasts. Near the top of the list was Northside Grill, so we decided to stop in for a hearty meal. A quaint and comfortable setting with a very friendly staff made us quickly appreciate this Ann Arbor institution. We were seated within 2-3 min of walking through the door and our orders were quickly taken. I ordered the "Hash Basher" an open faced sandwich with corned beef hash, egg, cheese, bacon and red onion. Also came with crispy and delicious hash browns and a biscuit. This was by far one of the best breakfasts I've had in years. The salty and savory flavors combined to make my tastebuds dance in harmony!!! I ordered a side of sausage gravy and put it on top... mind blowing!!! I really can't say enough about Northside Grill, breakfast comfort food at its best!!! read more

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Great breakfast place! Great coffees, great service, good breakfast foods. Ambience is friendly warm. Hours are limited so pay attention. They are right down the road from the UM Medical Center read more

Worth the wait! Small diner but breakfast and coffee was so good. Also a patio where you can have coffee while you wait for your table.

So I couldn't help myself... It was Sunday morning and one of my last weekends on campus before I moved out. This was my opportunity to try Northside Grill before I left AA (my friend swears by their pancakes). The mood was fitting for a late morning brunch and it was drizzling outside, the type of weather that leaves Ann Arbor in a foggy mist. I wanted BREAKFAST. In particular I wanted 6 things: coffee, orange juice, an over-easy egg, hash browns, corned beef hash and toast. I came picky... and left very happy because I got a combination of everything I wanted for a great price ($13 total). A small glass of freshly squeezed orange juice, several cups of coffee (free refills), a one-egg breakfast that came with a side of hash browns and either toast or an English muffin (~$5). I also got a side of corned beef hash ($3.45) to top it all off. This combination was the bomb and I'll probably get it again the next time I come here, even though they have so many other things on the menu that people rave about (bran pancakes, omelettes, skillets and sandwiches). Their portions are pretty generous. And their hash browns and brown and crispy as opposed to soggy and oily. For the breakfast eaters who just like to eat a little of everything, I'd recommend getting their one-egg breakfast (decently priced at ~$5) and then just order additional sides to your liking, ie. pancakes, turkey bacon... The service was quick and friendly. They close at 3pm and people kept streaming in right around then, hoping to fill their stomachs but had to be turned away. So make sure to get there before they close... this place gets busy on the weekends! read more

Northside Grill - One-egg breakfast with a side of corned beef hash... Ain't nothin better than that :) - Diners Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Sometimes when the line waiting for seating at Angelo's is too long, or we are too hungry to be that patient, then Northside Grill becomes our backup choice. (And I know that makes Northside Grill sound like the someone's poor sister, but we like Angelo's breads a lot, and the French Toast and the Deep Fried French Toast made from it can't be beat, so Angelo's will always be our first choice.) The food is classic diner food, and generally we have been pretty content with our orders. All of the classics like pancakes and omelets and french toast have been fine. Servings are ample and prices are decent. I tend to order the Nitro Skillet because it offers the most heat of anything on the menu; but even that is comparatively mild (the word "nitro" should imply that there may be a threat of pain). I suppose if there is anything that makes going to the Northside Grill an occasional sour experience is the possibility that whatever server we get will treating that day's customers to her dour and unpleasant mood. It doesn't happen all the time, but when it shows up it just sucks the air out of the room. read more

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Very crowded!! Granted, we came at a busy time on a Saturday and had to wait an hour. Luckily, there's a nice thrift store next door to make your wait a little better. As far as the service and food, we were pretty satisfied. Wait was a little long to get our food, but that's probably because it was so full. I got the corned beef hash which wasn't very good, but everyone else was really satisfied with their choice. One thing I didn't like was the menu. It was way too long and we all had a hard time choosing. Prices are kinda high but not terrible. Overall, I'd come back and try something else. They have a very nice patio that I assume would be open in warmer weather, but unfortunately it was closed for the year when we came. Very cool, trendy place that's worth the stop. read more

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Northside Grill is located in Ann Arbor, MI. Nearby are residential neighborhoods, a few businesses (including KEC) on a busy street, not far from Univ. of Michigan Health System. When the restaurant opens 7am, there's a couple customers. I am one of them. At 8 o'clock the restaurant is full, noisy, busy and smells like coffee & bacon! The menu are 3 pages of breakfast choices; it's breakfast sandwiches, omelettes, espressos, lattes, size/portions of oat bran pancakes, blueberry pancakes, potato pancakes etc. I had poached egg, w/crispy hashbrowns & biscuit. My guest chose poached eggs w/hash-browns, corned beef hash, rye toast, bacon and sausage links. Her breakfast was free, b/c it was her birthday! Northside Grill offers that gift for anyone on their birthday. read more

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5-stars for the food, minus 1 star for the 1-room restroom for the entire restaurant. Also this restaurant should really be labeled as $$ as it is pricier than the 1-dollar sign suggests. Summary: The most extravagant brunch food you can ask for, with a specialty in grilled sandwiches, in a diner setting. Northsider Specialty Breakfast Sandwich Grilled deli ham topped with a fried egg, bacon, mayo, lettuce, and tomato on a grilled onion roll (I requested that my order come without American cheese). It comes with a side of hash browns. The bacon was crispy, the egg was perfectly fried so that some of the yolk still oozes out, and the onion roll is soft and onion-y. My ideal breakfast combo of choice that really filled me up. Buttermilk Pancakes with Biscuit My bf got the short stack of buttermilk pancakes that were huge; he couldn't finish them and said he would've opted for the single pancake had he known how big it was going to be. The biscuit was not edible. It was hard and dry. The pancakes were classic buttermilk pancakes, so great job on those. Nut and Honey Coffee Drink A little too sweet and lukewarm for my taste. Still good though; you can really taste the hazelnut flavor and added honey. read more

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It's small and busy yet the service was quick. We ordered the fresh squeezed OJ, coffee, Western Omelette with raisin toast, Apple Oat Bran Pancake and a Chorizo Fiesta Omelette. read more

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Always top choice for breakfast! Always delicious fresh OJ. A ton of vegetarian options. The veggie chili and rancheros toppings add ons to breakfast items top notch and worth it! read more

A long-time Ann Arbor favorite, Northside Grill is an establishment I always passed (not in the most-walkable area of town) but always wanted to try. I was delighted when a friend asked me I wanted to meet her there for breakfast! We came early on a Sunday morning (8am) and were met with excellent service, hot coffee, plentiful portions of food, and just an overall pleasant experience. The menu has many different options if you're looking for breakfast or lunch! We tried the potato pancakes, chorizo fiesta omelet, and a blueberry muffin. All were delicious! I can't wait to come back and try other things on the menu! read more

The place is pretty popular, I was waiting for 20 min before seated. However, after I finished my crab sandwhich, I feel I shouldn't come here. My boyfriend got the patty melt and thought it was mediocre. After finishing our meals, both of of us just sat and contemplated our recent decisions in life. read more

Northside Grill - Diners Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Quite tasty and quite affordable, casual diner! Prompt with their coffee service, and the coffee is excellent. Their potato pancakes with apple sauce and sour cream are INCREDIBLE! This might be my favorite breakfast dish and place in town. A humble diner with speedy and polite service and inexpensive delicious breakfast. We think about the potato pancakes when not there (sign of a dish well done!). Also fans of the biscuits and gravy. read more

Northside Grill - Wanted to capture the potato pancakes in their full glory but started going to town on them the moment they arrived - Diners Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Classic diner style. First time here. Comfortable food! Atmosphere: Open kitchen. A few booths and tables. Small space but fits amazingly a lot of people. Limited parking and if you have to wait, it'll be outside. No landing for people to wait. We are seated at the last available table. Food: Ordered a big skillet. It had eggs, veggies, sausage, and cheese on top of hash browns. Cooked evenly all the way through. Unique hot sauce on the table was delicious. Caution it's a progressive spicy. Wait staff: Waiter recommended the dish I ate which was great. We got our drinks right away. My friend ordered their house orange juice which is freshly squeezed. Pricey, but refreshing. It was room temperature though which made it taste a bit odd. Just had water on the side which was refilled a lot, hydration is important. Overall great experience. Small diner with a big crowd. Only issue is the wait for food and they only have one toilet for all. Pretty clean for a diner. read more

Northside Grill - Skillet - Diners Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cute little diner with a community atmosphere. It's the type of place where you assume it's full of Ann Arbor townies who frequent the restaurant every weekend. For a diner, it's really great food-wise. They offer a lot of options. Last time, I got a hash with green peppers, mushrooms, cheese, and eggs, I believe. It came with a side of toast (which I do NOT take for granted because I love a good carb with a side of carbs). It was pretty much exactly what you'd expect from a diner (aka a little greasy), but it was good! Another big thing for me at breakfast places is coffee, and Northside Grill has great coffee. They also offer it to you for free if you're waiting for a table, which is amazing. Service is great and waiters/waitresses are always friendly! Overall, just a great vibe. read more

An excellent option for breakfast food in Ann Arbor. It's usually pretty busy on weekends so be prepared to wait a little bit before being seated. One perk for waiting is the complimentary coffee outside the restaurant for customers, which satisfied my caffeine needs for the morning. The customer service was fantastic and friendly. Before we were even seated the waitress was already pouring water for us and offered us recommendations. I ordered the breakfast burrito, which was very filling. The burrito was soft and covered in melted cheddar cheese and tomatoes. The inside of the burrito contained a lot of diced green peppers, onions, chorizo, and scrambled eggs. I thought the peppers and onions were still pretty raw and could be cooked longer. The meal also includes several tortilla chips, which is nice to scoop up the remainder of the contents of the burrito. As a lover of sour cream, they were very generous with the amount given for my meal, which can be hard to come by at other restaurants. Are you a fan of Elvis? Then I would recommend eating breakfast there on Elvis Sundays. They bring in an Elvis impersonator to sing some of his classic songs and provide a special Hawaiian menu for those wanting something different including Kona coffee. read more

Northside Grill - El Grande Breakfast Burrito - Diners Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Great service, food and selection. It wasn't what I expected but still surprisingly good. Oat bran pancakes with well done turkey bacon and real maple syrup was fantastic. Get a single cake. It's huge. The server - Jamaican (that's his name) - was excellent. Super attentive, great with the recommendations and fast. The place was packed for Friday lunch hour. Parking is hairy but if you can get a spot, it's worth a stop. read more

It's really a 3.5 star- homey old time atmosphere, it's a classic American fare breakfast brunch place that has prospered as long as I can remember. This visit, I judged it solely based on taste, having my usual, and the most basic offering: 2 eggs, 4 sausage links, hash browns and rye toast. My companion had the Big Easy- a hash brown scramble with two sunny side eggs over top which I also had the pleasure of tasting. Sausage links and eggs paired nicely with the thick cut rye toast whose butter proportion didn't drown out the toast or make the plate overwhemingly oily. Hash browns were a bit mushy, oily and not the best on the crunch. Two types of hot sauce were a nice touch though. The Big Easy however was well done, it was very flavorful with its spicy sausage and medley of vegetables topped with lots of cheese. The over medium eggs ran down the sides of the hash making for a tasty bite. The quality of the hash browns were kept well disguised in this dish. Overall, a must try place for the experience, serving up local Ann Arbor offerings, such as lobster butter love coffee but a bit overpriced for the quality of food. I'd suggest $10 for the Big Easy and $8 for the basic offering? read more

First impressions: easy parking, friendly staff, comfortable atmosphere. The biscuits and gravy are good! The biscuits especially. Very fluffy. Large portion, very filling. read more

We were visiting our son on a weekend at UMich and this place was so good we went twice! The potato pancakes are a must try and everything else was good, too. Omelettes, rye toast and bacon. Pancakes are HUGE! Outdoor and indoor socially distant seating. read more

Unreliable - once again they are not open during posted opening hours. This has happened to me at least twice now. This time we were trying to do a special family breakfast before school. Arrived at 7:00am and the lights were still out. To be fair, the chef came out and apologized, blaming poor wait staff... but it doesn't change the fact that this has happened to me at least twice now. And I have eaten there before - the food is standard breakfast fare. The food quality does not excuse being unreliable. read more