I finally made it to Le Dog!! After years of passing their old storefront on Liberty, I finally…read moremade it to their current home on Main St. It's easy to miss but they have their sign out on the sidewalk that lists their hours. I got to try their famous Chicken Tortilla soup with a slice of zingermans bread for a tasty and filling lunch! The service was friendly and quick. I can't wait to go back and try a hot dog!

My favorite work lunch place in Ann Arbor. A true hole in the wall that adds to the city's unique…read moreculture. While their name advertises hot dogs, which are very good, the real gem is their soups. Lots of delicious regular options on the menu and special occasion items such as the lobster bisque served on Thursdays and Fridays. I have never had a soup that I did not like. In addition, their summer seasonal arepas add another reason to what makes Ann Arbor special during the days when college students are away. Lastly and not to mention, the staff is very friendly and always fun to have conversations with.

A+ experience! This place is super cute and delicious. I love that this place is in an old,…read morehistoric building. It has so much charm inside and out. Now the setup is that you walk up to the counter to order then they direct you to a table (inside or out, your preference) and bring you what you've ordered. You can also order to go. The food was super quick and delicious. We ordered the huevos rancheros with chorizo and ham & egg breakfast sandwich. Both were exceptionally well seasoned with lots of flavor. Eggs were perfectly runny for the rancheros and folded egg omelet was not dry on the sandwich. Crispy tortillas on the rancheros and house made chorizo was flavorful and not greasy. I'd say that this dish was not very spicy at all, I had to add cholula hot sauce which was conveniently on the table already. They have a bathroom in the basement, which you have to get through the kitchen. So, not accessible for all but it does have a diaper changing station available for the littles. Lots of seating choices: communal table, small tables, and window counter height seating plus outside tables in the back. Overall, will be back again with the kids since there were lots of families with smaller kids here so very family friendly.

What a ridiculous place. "Computer free restaurant," I was told after ordering and being walked to…read morea table outside. I'm traveling, and found this small neighborhood cafe near where I was staying. Seemed like a great place to grab some breakfast and get some work done. But the guy who was serving me treated *me* like the idiot for not reading the sign at the door... Who on earth comes to a cafe and thinks, "Hm, I wonder if computers are allowed?" Bad service, bad vibes. If you're going to disallow computers and someone walks in alone with a backpack, perhaps the onus should be on YOU to make sure they're aware of your absurd rule before you take their order. (I went to Juicy's and had a great breakfast AND got my work done. Try them instead.)

I've gone to Michigan a few times already but this was my first time at Zingerman's. It looks a bit…read morepricy when you first look at the menu but the food is DELICIOUS. I never knew how much I'd need to get a sandwich again until now since I'm a flight away. You can order outside with their touch-screen or inside with a person. The workers are kind and are ready to help when you're there! Such a fun space you can explore with the amount of items you can shop from olive oil, bread, and so much more.

I should've known not to enter this place when I saw a literal outhouse where people could stand in…read morea shed and order on a kiosk. Entering this deli was promising. A cute old building. A friendly person behind a counter with bagels. Delicious grocery items. Walking deeper in and following the hand made signs, we approached the sandwich shop. A staff member invited us in to... ...a bunch of fucking kiosks. What the fuck!? I was about to leave when the employee, standing in the middle of an open area, inquired about assisting us. I told him we would not order at computers, only with HUMANS. He then offered to take our order on a kiosk! Where the hell is the fucking counter!? The friendly person with knowledge of the menu!? What kind of dystopian novel is this!? Fuck Zingermans and their fucking kiosks. Use that space to build a queue and employ a whole ass human with whom we can converse to place and order!

Staff were very friendly from the hostess to the servers. The interior reminded me of a Korean…read moremovie hotpot or karaoke bar with the music and disco ball. The mandu was tasty and had a lot of flavor. Crispy outside and soft tasty filling inside. The Ramyeon with tofu was just right amount of spicy and flavorful. The tofu was perfectly toasted. The veggies were cooked to the best texture they still had a bite to them. I just wished there was more broth that was so good. I would like to come back and try their traditional pocha.

The food here is AMAZINGGGG. Always have wonderful service too. Decorated so cutely and such fun…read moredrink options!!

Helpful staff who really want to make sure customers are happy…read more Everything we ordered was delicious. Reasonable price: $42 for flatbread, charred carrots, smashed cucumbers, and rice bowl with walleye, plenty for the 2 of us. Highly recommend.

service was good, servers were very nice and accommodating, but they gave you your space in a way…read morethat was very refreshing. cozy ambience, chill music, felt like i could hang out there for hours. i got the tofu mafia bowl, and unfortunately the tofu was VERY salty, like spam-salty. felt like the ratios were off, a TON of rice, some shredded lettuce, a little bit of pickled onion, and a decent amount of tofu- though i wish it was cut a bit smaller, instead of in big slabs. the sauces were put on the side, which i appreciated- i ended up trying the vegan ranch(?) and it was very good. shared the asparagus with my friend, and we both agreed it was amazing, perfect texture and super fresh herbs, plus beautiful plating. my friend said his sandwich was good (tom the mailman), but the meat was a bit chewy at parts, and he'd probably try something different next time. overall, worth the try, and i definitely want to go back some time- very interested in their chocolate tahini shake **3

Absolutely delicious banh mi! I got the pancetta one, and the ingredients tasted so fresh and…read moreflavorful. Loved the bright pickled veg and cilantro with the fatty pancetta. And the bread! The bread is stand out, perfectly chewy with a nice exterior bite, and not heavy. Perfect vehicle for the sandwich. Environment is on the smaller end, cheerful, fairly utilitarian. Most conducive for quick, casual meals, solo or with friends. Food is served on simple trays, sriracha and hoisin on request, and there's a fridge with a selection of beverages (water, pop, sparkling water, some specialty Asian drinks).

Best noodles on the state, recommend getting there pho you will not be disappointed! And if the…read morebuffet allows it you have to try their samwhich and do as the locals do and dip it on the broth!!! No other place compares , the service is always respectful and nice and the ambiance is great

I've been here a few times now and it's always been consistently good. I've tried the beef noodle…read moresoup, Dan Dan noodles, and chicken lo mein. The Dan Dan noodles were spectacular and the chicken lo mein was great as well. The service is always quick and helpful, the portions are huge, and the location is super convenient. The restaurant is clean and they're always playing good music too, which gives the place a really nice atmosphere.

My observations Ambiance was sleek and modern. Tables well…read morespaced. Service is by self. You order at counter and get a pager to let you know when to head back for your order Food was okay. Flavors a bit bland. But, pulled noodles were plentiful and very good. Enjoyed watching gentleman in open kitchen pulling the noodles.

Went there for lunch and was seated pretty quickly…read more We ordered DFFC miso ramen and Hakata Tonkotsu ramen and the pink lady roll. The food was good. The north of the ramen was tasty but we waited a long long time for the food to come out. The size of the bowl is not that big for $20 a bowl.

This place just isn't my style. and imo it's just overrated and overpriced. But if you're into…read moretrendy and "cool" and mediocre food, go for it. The wait is so so long and not really worth it. Plenty of other awesome restaurants in the area

Delicious and authentic food. The staff are very friendly…read moreand welcoming. It genuinely feels like having hotpot in China.

It's family style hot pot and you can choose between 1-4 broths to share. You can choose from an…read moreassortment of meats. And there's a sauce bar that you can add for an extra $2. Food arrives fairly quickly so you won't stay too hungry. The wait to get seated is longer though, especially when it gets busy. There's a lot of seating and it's perfect for group settings. The biggest concern is that the floors are very slippery. I wore trail shoes with lots of grip and even found myself having to walk very carefully.

Lunch menu has limited food choice. Food is good. But mandatory 20% tip for a 2-person lunch.read more

My friend had high praise for Spencer, so I was excited to try it out when I was in Ann Arbor. My…read morefriends and I arrived 10 min before they opened for brunch and there was no wait, though the restaurant filled up quickly behind us. The space is rustic and simple, with fresh cut flowers on the tables. A majority of the walls were occupied by floor to ceiling racks of wine, as that is their award-winning product. Their brunch menu changes weekly and is extremely tight and cohesive. My party ordered the entire food menu sans olives (2/3rds of us don't like them), and two plates of the potato pelmeni. My thoughts below: Amaro Apertivo: mocktail based on the namesake dessert wine. This tasted like candy but not too sweet, and we enjoyed it a lot. Lovage soda: Google told me that lovage is an herb that tastes like citrus and celery. I am a huge fan of drinks with a twist, and I'd say that celery is a pretty big one! Crisp and not too sweet, the citrus flavor definitely balanced the Celery, and both flavors kept the soda fresh and crisp. This was great paired with the rest of the herbaceous menu and balanced out the richness of some later dishes, though it's not necessarily something I would enjoy by itself without appropriate accompaniment. Pickled egg, fried shallot, dill: I had only heard of pickled eggs in the context of strange British food on YouTube, so I was a little hesitant about this dish. The concept of an egg floating in vinegar brine is a bit off-putting, but once I powered through that mental roadblock, I found myself enjoying this bite. The egg is perfectly cooked with a slightly jammy yolk, and the shallots added a much needed crunch. Dill enhanced the pickled taste while cutting through the richness of the fried shallots and yolk. Sourdough focaccia, whipped butter: Never in my life have I ever made focaccia this tall. This focaccia was raised by a loving family and nurtured to develop a golden, non-greasy, crisp crust protecting its tender, pillowy innards. The classic sourdough tang is a novel addition to each bite, and cuts through the creamy, whipped butter to keep me wanting more. I could eat a whole pan of this alone, but we had many more plates to sample. Saucisson sec salami, pickled carrot: This is a simple, charming, carb-free mini charcuterie; place a slice of salami, some of the mozzarella (next dish on this list, below), and its oil atop a pickled carrot base, and you are in for a perfectly balanced treat. My favorite part of this dish is the fact that the salami was incredibly savory, and not too salty. The more you chew it, the more the flavors express themselves, so be sure to chew slowly and thoroughly! The crunch of the crisp, dill-pickled carrot and the soft chewiness of the mozzarella give each bite a lot of good contrast. Mozzarella, green garlic oil: Fresh, hand-stretched mozzarella is something that even I, a notorious cheese-hater, can't say no to. It is not sharp or funky at all, nor is it too salty. Most of the flavor comes from the green garlic and olive oil smothering each bite. Fresh and floral with a little bite, this was delicious with the salami and carrot above. Potato pelmeni, asparagus green adjika, sour cream: Given the portion size of the previous dishes (small, tapas vibes), we were not expecting the platter full of double carb heaven that met our eyes. And we ordered two!!! This is a gorgeous dish with plump, quarter-sized pelmeni nestled in a vibrant green asparagus and herb sauce with a dollop of sour cream on top. This was a classic comfort dish with a verdant twist! The pelmeni were stuffed full of creamy potato, and the dough was cooked perfectly al dente for a satisfying, pillowy bite. The sauce was homey but packed with zippy flavor and tender asparagus. The major feedback I have for this dish is that it was way too salty, to the point where the flavor was a tad too sharp because of it. Lettuces, radish, pumpkin seed, caraway vinaigrette: It was through this dish that I found out what caraway tastes like and through this dish that I figured out that I'm not a caraway fan. The lettuces were bitter and when combined with the slightly medicinal caraway taste, wasn't for me. The crunch of the radish and the nutty pumpkin seeds were great in this dish though! Fennel cornmeal biscotti, rhubarb compote, cream: This was a single biscotti with generous dollops of compote and cream. We were quite full when this dish was set in front of us, so I was frankly relieved for the small portion size. The fennel in the biscotti paired wonderfully with the tart rhubarb, and the rich cream rounded things out nicely without tipping into cloying territory. The savory cornmeal complimented the fennel and provided additional depth of flavor. A great small bite to end on! Overall, Spencer's strong fundamentals allow them to take risks with in-season local produce. Some things worked for me and some didn't, but I would love to come back to see what they can create next!