The Stray Hen is the perfect brunch cafe! They serve both breakfast and lunch items all day. Everything I have tried here has been delicious. They have you stand in line and order first before being seated, so if it's a busy time you could be standing in line for 45 minutes but it's so worth it. They serve Roo's Roast coffee which I love but they make the lattes a bit sweet for my liking so I would get it 1/2 sweet next time. Also, we subbed the normal sausage/bacon on our sandwiches for chicken sausage and they did up-charge us for it. Despite that I love the natural light ambiance here and would return at a less busy time! (We went Sunday morning lol) read more

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Ambiance: Pretty spacious and there is a long line so be prepared to stand and ponder on what you want to get! Service: It is pretty good! They give good recs. Food $$: I got the salmon bowl and they have good portions! Experience: I enjoyed it! It is a good mom daughter brunch or catching up with friends! Audience: Solo Trip [X] Family Friendly [ ] Friends [X] Date Spot [ ] Recommendations/tips: You should do doing non lunch hours if you don't like to wait. read more

The Hen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

The food was excellent, and the service was outstanding. The vibe was great. They offer a variety of options, from hearty breakfasts to lighter fare, all thoughtfully prepared. I'll go back again. read more

The Hen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

One of my go to A2 breakfast spots. You order food at the counter at its brought to your table pretty quickly. Great coffee options and complimentary seltzer water are icing on the menu if you will. read more

Visited The Hen today, & wasn't disappointed. The burrata with egg + avocado on toast with a balsamic glaze was excellent, & l was partial to the smoked salmon board. Paired with a matcha or latte, topped it off perfectly. The waffle flight was a good dish to share with the table, a perfect ending. read more

The Hen - Waffle flight - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Had lunch at The Hen near the University of Michigan great food and atmosphere, but we waited about an hour just to order and had to rely on paid street parking. Everything tasted amazing, just be prepared for long waits during peak lunch hours. read more

The Hen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Such a a cute spot but I really do not care for the set up of this establishment. You have to order and then the food is delivered to you, there are no servers. This would even be ok if there was more than one register but there isn't so the line was crazy. It kind of ruined the experience from the start. The food was good and so was the presentation, I also enjoyed the coffee but if you are on a time crunch, this is not the place for you. read more

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My food was great. The kids loved the large portions. It was pretty fast for a Saturday morning. Would return! read more

The Hen - Deliciousness - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Needed breakfast before leaving for the airport after a visit to University of Michigan campus. The place is a student cafe by patronage but it seems like an artisanal or hip eatery. Very nice setup for order and pick up and the food seems to push an envelope a little with the dishes. Overall it is a good place to have breakfast even if it seems a bit on the high end price wise. read more

This cafe is perfect for Ann Arbor scene. Delicious and quick service. It is busy on the weekends but most definitely worth it. Refreshing coffee drinks and the dreamiest brunch spot. read more

The Hen - Salmon salad, cauliflower bowl, chicken wrap - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

This was my first time in Ann Arbor and the Hen did not disappoint! While there was an initial line to wait, we were given the option to look at the menu so that we'd know what to order by the time we got to the front. Definitely popular so I'd keep that in mind to get there earlier if you have a breakfast or lunch appointment with anyone! The cafe was cozy, aesthetic, and welcoming. I ordered the salmon toast with a chai latte--both were solid and I'll definitely be back! read more

Don't let the line scare you off; it moves quick, plus it gives you time to decide what you are going order. We had great service and everyone we encountered that works here was friendly and helpful. Food and drinks were amazing. Can't wait to come back next time we are in the area! read more

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We went around 8:30am on Saturday and there was virtually no line. Our food came out super quick, probably within 10 minutes. I ordered the French Toast Churro Stack and my friend ordered the Mr. Burrito - both were delicious! The coffee was also good, I had an Iced Lavender Vanilla Latte and he had a Caramel Macchiato. Fred's/Wilma's was one of my favorite places so I was excited to see what replaced it and The Hen held up! read more

The Hen - Mr. Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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What's weird is that I know I have written this review, and it keeps going away somehow. Stray Hen is very pretty and trendy on the inside, but their food doesn't live up to the hype. When you walk in, you order at the counter. They give you a number and bring out your food. I didn't like their coffee or the fancy drinks/juices. Just avoid that. The service was pleasant, and I was hyped to get a cinnamon roll to lift my spirits on a rough day. Sugar always boosts my mood. Instead, I essentially got the equivalent of a honey bun. It was so disappointing. I went on another occasion where a person I was with ordered at the bar and then had to be told that they didn't have the ingredients to make what she wanted that day. This should have been worked out before she ordered and had been waiting for her food. I haven't had a good experience, and I have been here 3 times. read more

Came here for brunch around noon, you order first then grab a seat. Had to take a last minute meeting and it was spacious and had a comfy seating area as well, service was fast and great. Burrito 9/10, Lox 6/10, iced coffee 7/10 read more

The Hen - Mr Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Great food and service. I had the North Side Scrambler and my husband had the club sandwich. Both were delicious!!

When we walked in, I was immediately impressed with the atmosphere. High energy and well organized! You order your food then get seated and it felt very efficient. The food was great! My sister and I split the pesto toast and the waffle combo flight and it was delicious! My husband got the breakfast burrito and said it was also very yummy. Will definitely come back! read more

The Hen - Waffle Flight Combo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Food- the turkey club sandwich was stacked high and had an avocado base. I did not care too much for the taste of the turkey on the sandwich, but everything else was good on the sandwich. Fries were seasoned well and were light. Side salad was fresh and tasty. Both the peach black tea and hibiscus tea were refreshing. Service- fast and fair Ambiance- tranquil city I would definitely recommend this place and will be returning to try something different. read more

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Delicious! Smiling faces greet you and the food is great. You have to order at the counter beforehand, the food is exactly as described. read more

The Hen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

This spot was great! The line was long on a Saturday after graduation, but we were able to find a table, even with nine of us and the food came quickly after ordering. The patatas bravas and Mexican hot chocolate exceeded my expectations. The cinnamon rolls French toast was beautifully plated. I do wish they had half portions tho as it was a lot of food. read more

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10/10 every time!! I wish I could give it more stars! The Hen exceeded every expectation! The food was absolutely delicious--each dish felt thoughtfully prepared and perfectly seasoned. The staff made the experience even better with their genuine kindness and great recommendations. The ambiance here is fantastic, a cozy atmosphere that made our meal even better. My absolute favorite breakfast/lunch place. read more

Interior is very modern and aesthetic. Food presentation is so pretty. Overall very Instagrammable place. But the best part is: the food tastes AMAZING! Easily one of the best brunch places in Ann Arbor by far! Tip: MUST get the South Side Scramble! read more

The Hen - South side - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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I went back to The Hen with my friends because I wanted to give the restaurant the benefit of the doubt. I wondered if the worker from my first visit had simply been having an off day. After returning, I realized that the problem was not one individual but a consistent pattern of poor hospitality and unnecessary aggression toward customers. This became clear the moment we walked in. My friends and I were standing near the register, and at first we were slightly in the way. This part was understandable, and we moved immediately when the employee told us, in a sharp tone, "I cannot have you in the walking way. You need to move." However, even after we fixed the issue, she came back a second time and spoke directly to me with an even firmer voice. She said, "No. It needs to be single file. Single file." This instruction required me to stop speaking to my friend, turn my back to her, and face forward as if I were lining up for a drill. The emphasis she put on her words made the interaction feel demeaning and disproportionate, especially in a casual brunch setting. It was not guidance. It felt like an order. Later, when I attempted to sit at a table after ordering, another employee told me that I could not sit unless someone seated me first. He communicated this politely, but the situation escalated when the same girl from earlier approached the table. As she placed silverware down, she began discussing me with the other employee while I stood right there. She pointed at me and said, in a dismissive tone, "I do not know who she is." She then turned to me and emphasized that she had already told one member of my group that there were no tables available. She repeated this slowly and condescendingly, as if she were clarifying a simple rule that I somehow failed to understand. It was unclear why she assumed that telling one person would automatically inform the rest of our five-person group. Throughout the remainder of the visit, even though we stayed well under the seventy-five-minute dining limit, staff members continued to walk past our table giving us annoyed looks and clear signals that they wanted us to leave. We were not loud, disruptive, or lingering. We were simply trying to enjoy brunch. After giving the restaurant a second chance, I do not plan to return. I do not want to spend money at a place where courtesy is replaced with hostility and where customer interactions are delivered with unnecessary emphasis and attitude. If being treated like an inconvenience is part of the experience, then this is not a business I want to support. I strongly encourage others to choose a restaurant where hospitality is valued and customers are treated with respect. read more

Great brunch spot with a cool atmosphere. Incredible fresh food that is packed with flavor, and the coffee is amazing! read more

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Stray Hen looks quite basic on the outside, but it actually wasn't such a bad spot. I thought the food was going to just be overpriced and trendy with no substance. My friend and I were pleasantly surprised! We both got breakfast here. I got the waffle sampler and she made her own oatmeal. The waffle sampler was a good size for the price and I loved the variety. The cookie butter and apple waffle were the best. The whipped cream was freshly made in house and I loved the presentation. She made her own oatmeal bowl (which was kinda overpriced), but she really loved it and thought it tasted good and wholesome. All and all, it was nothing special, but a solid choice. read more

Stray Hen is a trendy breakfast spot in downtown Ann Arbor. From the pics, everything looks delicious, but looks can be deceiving! The food is hit or miss. First of all, the Poke Tuna Salad wasn't good at all. I ate a few pieces of tuna, and it didn't taste fresh. I threw away the fish not only because it didn't taste good but I didn't want to get sick. The rest of the salad was fine but not worth $14 without good tuna on top! The breakfast food was a lot better in taste and a better deal with larger portions. My favorite was the homemade breakfast sausage. The toast entrees are tasty with a poached egg and veggies. The service is mediocre. It wasn't particularly friendly, but at least one worker by the cafe said goodbye to me and others as we walked out. I ordered take-out and was surprised that no plastic utensils were available. I was told that plastic utensils are sold here, but they ran out. This is a decent breakfast option in Ann Arbor, but I'm not clamoring to eat here again. read more

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Very popular and busy brunch spot. Long line but moves pretty fast. Lots of indoor and outdoor door seating. Got the salmon toast and parfait. Nice serving and nice vibes 8.5/10. The parfait was sweet and crunchy loved the amount of honey but was too sweet for my friend. 10/10 parfait. Will be coming again to try the Java chip. read more

The Hen - Salmon toast and parfait - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Meant to write this review ages ago...oops! Delicious brunch spot in A2 worth checking out. Arrive early especially on weekends when the line gets long (out the door potentially) and the wait to order plus get food could be around 30-40 minutes. For those of you with young children you may have to keep them occupied during this time since you have to order first then grab seats. For a party of 6 we staked out a picnic table outside where there's about 5-6 tables. There's some seating inside as well. The food--for those of you who like sweet breakfast items, the blueberry cheesecake pancakes ($12, essentially blueberry ricotta pancakes) and the apple churros French toast ($13) were heaven on two platters. They managed to not be overly saccharine with a good balance of fruit tartness and fluffy moist pancake and brioche respectively. So decadent and not going to help you with your diet but you have to treat yourself once in a while ;) The southwest breakfast bowl $10 was beautiful and healthy, a well-balanced mix of ingredients, though not as flavorful and as one would expect. The sausage was good though. My other friend got the breakfast bagel sandwich ($6) which he enjoyed. read more

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While my daughter and I were visiting Ann Arbor for a college tour, The Hen popped up as my number one breakfast recommendation so we went to check it out. You know a place is good when there's a long line and we had the time so we decided to check it out. I ordered the bagel x salmon plate and my daughter the avocado toast along with two chai teas. Everything was so delicious! Definitely recommend this place for breakfast to anyone visiting! read more

I don't understand why you wouldn't toast avocado burrata toast... rather than wetly spread the avocado on squishy bread. Service was lovely, food was ok. Ive had better breakfast at local coneys and diners for a fraction of the price. read more

I searched Yelp Ann Arbor for "best breakfast near me" and Stray Hen popped up. It looked great, stellar reviews, and a good location for us. Parking is a challenge but be persistent, spots open up. Excellent choice. Order when you walk-in and it is delivered to your table. Anything on the menu is customizable, nice touch. Minimal coffee selections but they hit the right spots and my Americano was perfect. Each choice for our four top was enjoyed by all. One dish was lost, they found it, and gave us an excellent Apple fritter for our inconvenience. Ably served by Bella, she's an excellent person and a great rep for the business. Great bathrooms, thanks for that. They close at 3. I don't know if they are the best, but they rank high for sure. read more

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This place was amazing! Boys loved the waffle flight and staff so nice (even in our Husker gear)!!!

Amazing atmosphere, amazing service, amazing food. All the things that make you feel right at home. 5 stars

Awesome breakfast! I would change and add a few things. I ordered the avocado toast and substituted tofu "eggs" for their regular eggs. It was delicious, but I would like to have seen more avocado on there and a little chunkier. Also, maybe some real sourdough bread. My husband had pancakes and I wish they offered a vegan option for pancakes We were also with our five grandkids and it would have been great if they offered a kids menu! Other than this all the food was delicious and we will be back! read more

The food was seriously soooo good!! The only negative part of the experience was the long wait to order. I understand it being busy because it is so good, especially on a Saturday, but they only had one person at the register taking orders. I would rather spend my wait sitting down at a table rather than standing in line. I think we waited in line for over 30 minutes. The food came out relatively quick though. I really liked all of the food we tried and they had a good selection of canned drinks! read more

The Hen - Salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

got the pesto toast with gluten free bread. i also got scrambled instead of poached eggs and a side of potatoes instead of the salad. water is self serve which is good to know . staff are super friendly. boy at counter was super cute and i would've asked him out if i lived here #sadmoment my toast was beautiful and fantastic. and the potatoes are perfectly fluffy as well. not 100% sure but the gluten free bread seemed like canyon bake house 9 grain - so it was good read more

The Hen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

I came on a Saturday afternoon and it was about a 40 minute wait. I ordered the Burrata Toast with Potatoes instead of a salad. The toast was delicious! However, for $15 and one slice of toast; I would hope that I would get the full burrata, they only gave me a half of a ball of burrata, rip off! My boyfriend got the Reese's pancakes which were a little too sweet and very heavy on the peanut butter, but the pancake was very fluffy and also tasty! Overall, the environment was good and my toast was delicious. However, I do think this is very overpriced for what we're getting and the wait was unreal. Not bad, I'd come back against read more

The Hen - Burrata toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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The food was amazing! However, the young lady at the register was rude and short with us, showing very little patience with my elderly parents. On a positive note, the rest of the staff was kind and very accommodating, which we truly appreciated. read more

Aside from the long, long Sunday mid-day wait (over 30 minutes in line), the experience was great! There was a guest experience circulator who was quietly and efficiently making every table feel settled and served. The open concept with simple yet effective decor made for a restful feeling. Menu options were plentiful (though the menu still offers a ricotta, blueberry, lemon toast option, it no longer exists). The food was Real food- by that I mean very homemade and beautiful- with color and packed full of flavor! I think because the doors were staying open to welcome people from the street, the temperature in the restaurant was quite warm. 2 restrooms are available: single stall, unisex. read more

The Hen - Veggie wrap (with squash), french fries, chai latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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It was very busy when we got there we had to stand in line for a good 20-25 minutes before we actually sat down. But the food still came out hot and fresh. The pancakes were so good and fluffy. The restaurant is nice and cute, it had a lot of windows for a lot of sunlight to come through, you order in the middle of the restaurant and there is a lot of seating options within. 9/10 recommended read more

The Hen - Chocolate Chip Pancakes topped w/ Bananas and chocolate sauce - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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