Great study spot and amazing service. Love the relaxed fast casual atmosphere and one of the few places where you can get a real meal and coffee. Love! read more

The Songbird Cafe - Breakfast burrito - Cafes Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Songbird is located in a strip mall. The dining area is spacious. How it works: you order at the counter, they assign you a table, they bring you your food, you clean up. So, for $42 we had an omelet each (one with no meat) and potatoes, one bottled juice . You get your water, salt and pepper, ketchup. The food was good, hot and plentiful. Seems a bit costly for the customer to do a majority of the work. You can pay this price for a full service restaurant. You decide. read more

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This place is always reliable and I always come with my friends when I am visiting back home. I got the peppermint mocha and the 1/2 sandwich/soup lunch combo ($14, only on weekdays). I got tomato bisque and BLT. It was good - nothing crazy and special. The peppermint mocha was good and didn't taste too artificial. read more

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Didn't eat...but a restaurant listed as breakfast and brunch that stops serving breakfast at 12:00 is a bit of a let down, so I drag down the rating with 3 stars read more

More than ten years on and The Songbird Cafe is still a hit! I had a drs. appointment today that I was NOT looking forward to so I decided to treat myself to a nice soup and sandwich and a fancy coffee as a reward. Somethings never change and that includes my order here. Still going for that turkey pistachio goat cheese and the tomato bisque soup! Why mess with perfection, right? I'm happy to report that the sandwich is still great, though sadly it no longer comes with the side of chips. They're an extra upcharge now but not terribly expensive ($2). But between the soup and the sandwich I figured I would be satisfied so I skipped them. And I was right! I did not miss the chips at all. Online ordering is available through their website so I was easily able to place my order while still in the clinic's parking lot and make my way there with just enough time for it to be ready to grab and go. Seating inside is still plentiful and charming. Staff was friendly as I walked up to the counter to get my order. No complaints at all which is very impressive all these years later! read more

Food was a little pricey for what it was. I had the sandwich and soup. The tomato soup didn't have a lot of favor. Turkey sandwich was really good however they put way way too much big jam on it which made it messy and too sweet.!! Staff seemed a little confused and not knowing what's going on? read more

The Songbird Cafe - Tomato soup - Cafes Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Plenty of parking, good amount of seating, and friendly employees. I sat at the bar and had a good view of the parking lot/front. I ordered the Caprese sandwich and it was delicious! The bread was fresh and not too hard, ingredients were fresh, and it tasted good! read more

The Songbird Cafe - Caprese - Cafes Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Went here because it is near Toyota and it is also near a lot of business too. Saw a lot customers are from the hospital. Got turkey sandwich and a cold brew for lunch. Yum. Turkey slices were stack pretty high, with fresh bread and some veggies, made a good sandwich. Sandwich is pretty good size too, if you are skinny, half portion and a soup should be good enough for you. Love the vibe, very spacious, free wifi, and good value for the price. read more

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Decent food, pleasant ordering experience with a college town cafeteria vibe. The Americano coffee left a bit to be desired...very expensive for what tasted a bit like gas station coffee. I had the classic breakfast which was good...as they managed to get my high maintenance eggs right. It would have been really good at a few dollars less. Better coffee and better prices would have earned a 5 star read more

I came here yesterday for lunch, with my mom, and it was my second time here; I guess I forgot to leave a review the first time. It's a very cute cafe, prices are a little high but they are on par with other places in the area. The first time we went here, we split the caprese sandwich and the grilled cheese; both were very good although I think I liked the caprese sandwich better. This time I was looking for something with a little less dairy, so I had the turkey pistachio sandwich, and my mom had the grilled cheese trio. I was surprised the grilled cheese trio was just one grilled cheese sandwich, but with three different cheeses, presumably - I had assumed they were maybe three small grilled cheese sandwiches. They will bring you your meals to your table and we have cleaned up ourselves both times, but I did see people leaving things at tables both times, so I'm not sure which is expected. You get two slices of dill pickle with your sandwiches, I do wish they gave chips or something else for the prices. Overall though, a very cute cafe, and I would come back again when on the north side of town. read more

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Was back for a cardamom rose latte and green tea matcha muffin with candied ginger chunks. Ugh. So good! The muffin was perfection with a discernible though not to overpowering matcha flavor and the candied ginger with a sweet zing. The candied ginger works even better than the crystallized ginger on this muffin. Moist crumb and not too sweet. *chefs kiss* so happy I managed to nab the last one on a Sunday morning. Each specialty latte stands out here and the cardamom rose was just the right balance of spice, warmth and floral notes. One of my faves here. Staff was friendly and helpful as usual. Still haven't tried their food but maybe one day! read more

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I've been to Songbird Cafe a few times as it's pretty close to where my brother lives. Most recently, Nate and I stopped in for a breakfast and to get some work done. There's a sign right on the front door that says they turn the wifi off on weekends. I've never really seen this anywhere else, so it's kind of funny to me. But it's really more of a restaurant vibe than a coffee shop/getting work done kind of place, I guess. Luckily we were there on a weekday and the wifi was sufficient for us. There is a definite lack of outlets anywhere in the dining area, though. Order at the counter, then they will assign you to a table (they have numbers on them). We got an omelette, breakfast sandwich, and a couple of coffee drinks. I was a little surprised at the prices - $14 for the omelette and almost $8 for a breakfast sandwich. I guess I'm used to lower prices in college towns but this is pretty far from campus. My latte was good and the food was okay. The omelette was a little dry and definitely needed seasoning/hot sauce (which they provided). I had some of the breakfast sandwich, that was pretty tasty but also needed some seasoning. The potatoes that came with the omelette were also under seasoned and not as tender as I would've preferred. They do have a lot of menu items and lunch options. I would probably come back but not to get work done. read more

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My experience this morning won all five stars on the basis of the unbelievably rich eavesdropping and people watching ambiance. This included: an international double date with curly haired men and women with hair straighter than most railroad tracks; an intense discussion of union contracts and double board certification of national class medical professionals; a small family that appeared displace from a southern climate but with well worn stylish snow boots and the cutest daughter of all time; a collection of international faculty wives chattering in a language beyond my comprehension; nerds discussing tech with stylish glasses from European designers...or something like that. Oh: the food did not disappoint and I overheard absolutely nothing about US federal policies. read more

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Just visiting the area had great reviews on yelp. Service was great, clean restaurant has a great casual atmosphere. Wonderful menu selection and our food was wonderful. Nice and hot and fresh tasting. read more

I've stopped in here twice so far but this is my go to stop when I'm in Ann Arbor and I want to quick lunch or coffee. Once I ordered online for pick up and another dined in. Each time I was amazed by the unique offerings and delicious flavors. Prices are much more reason compared to another sandwich institution in the area and Songbird's portions are actually lunch sized which is appreciated. I think I got the same sandwich both time because it's so good - the pistachio turkey: Turkey, goat cheese, fig jam, and apple slices with pistachio crumble on homemade bread. It's unconventional but such a good combination. I also always get their house made chips which are crunchy and salty, perfect bite that's not greasy and satisfies that chip itch. I've gotten the iced tea and coffee as well. The space during the week is a fast casual vibe - you order at the counter then they bring you the food to your table. You pick the table which varies from bench seating to tables. The place is cute and has nice restrooms. Wasn't very busy when I went but was near closing - a late lunch for me. I'll have to check out their brunch if I'm ever here on the weekends. read more

Was in the area and was looking for a new lunch spot outside of my usual AA eats. After reading the reviews, I knew I had to try this place out! It's not a big place. But there are quite a few tables. It gets very busy and tables fill up quick. If you happen to snag a table, let them know at the front counter when you're placing your order. If you don't, they can assign a table to you when it's available. If you're solo like I was, there is a bar counter seating with chairs against the window. I started with the chicken tortilla soup which was really good. Then I tried the Pistachio Turkey Sandwich. The goat cheese and crunch of the apples was SO good. I also had an iced lavender latte which was really delicious! Really enjoyed the food and the ambiance. Service was really fast and everyone was very friendly! The menu looks really delicious and there are gluten-free options also! read more

The Songbird Cafe - Pistachio Turkey Sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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The food was okay. We got the Phoenix breakfast sandwich, the chicken tortilla soup, and the phoenix. We also got a lavender latte to sip on as it was getting quite chilly outside. The chicken tortilla was spot on and had the spicy warm-ness I was craving. The Phoenix was a standard, delicious breakfast sandwich with some smooth aoli. That complemented everything well. However, the home style potatoes were more on the soggy side and had this underling taste of burnt oil. The chicken wrap really missed the mark with me as the flavors didn't really blend well together. The chicken was coated in this sickenly sweet honey sauce that had only a touch of gochujang taste. I totally understand what they were going for, but I did not prefer it. The latte also had way too much syrup and overpowered the coffee and milk. If they toned down the sweet levels, it would be much more my style. Service was fast and I liked that you just pay up front and can leave whenever. The ambiance was the best part of this cafe. With its large windows and chill vibe, I could see myself definitely sitting here to relax, study, or do work. I want to definitely come back and give songbird another try! read more

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Excellent! Service and food were top notch. Coffee tasty. Good portions. Hours are ok, but be aware they are closed Sunday and Monday. read more

I ordered a decaf lavender latte and it was delicious. The staff were really friendly and kind as well as accommodating. I was here for a bookclub meet up. The atmosphere was easy and laid back with other patrons enjoying their food and drinks. It wasn't too loud but there were a few times when I felt a little overwhelmed by the chatter. Overall I highly recommend. read more

The menu is creative and very tasty -I love the variety of options. The atmosphere is relaxing and it's nice to be able to bring a newspaper or iPad and sit for a little while. I only wish they were open after three. read more

Loveeeeeee this place. There's so many options of sandwiches to choose from. Got the Northside BLT. It was delicious! The avocado spread and lemon mayo was a great touch. The tomato bisque was flavorful and creamy which is served along side 2 pieces of toasted bread. You order and pay at the front and the servers bring it out to your table. Wish I had this closer time because I would be here often. read more

The Songbird Cafe - Northside BLT x Tomato bisque x iced matcha latte - Cafes Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Lovely brunch spots with lots of seatings. I tried the taro latte and black sesame latte. Taro latte was great, it had a nice balance between the taste of coffee and the flavor of taro milk with a perfect level of sweetness. The black sesame latte was just okay, didn't taste black sesame at all. read more

The Songbird Cafe - Taro latte - Cafes Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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An oasis in the desert: exceptional coffee, tea, sandwiches and omelettes concocted with creativity. We are vegetarians and were well pleased sharing a veggie omelette, I cannot take a picture... it did not last long. Enjoy! read more

The Songbird Cafe - Water - Cafes Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Amazing sandwiches! Love the turkey pistachio with apple and fig and goat cheese. No call in orders on weekends I guess, but still delicious and worth the trip in. Fast service for to go. read more

Came here with my mom and boyfriend for a Sunday brunch and couldn't have been happier. We were looking to try somewhere new and I think this may end up being our go to brunch spot. Food was absolutely AMAZING. Service was AMAZING. The employees were so friendly. The restaurant was packed which was to be expected since it was a Sunday morning but they brought us our food in literally no more than 10 minutes. 1000% recommend. read more

The Songbird Cafe - Tomato bisque - Cafes Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Nice lunch place. Has the feel of a small cafe. I had the lunch special, soup and a 1/2 sandwich. The soup was the tomato bisque, which was excellent. I really enjoyed it. For the sandwich I had the BLT. It was good. The bread didn't have that nice toast crunch I expect on a BLT. My wife had the same and enjoyed the soup and the sandwich. We both had the complimentary water in the table area. You order at the counter and they bring the food to your assigned table. Plenty of seating for various size groups. I saw plenty of people working on laptops. Service was friendly. read more

The Songbird Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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The food is so good and the service is fast. It's a little crowded and loud on the weekend but well worth it.

I lived in Ann Arbor for six years and this place has got to be one of my favorites. It's definitely a bit more expensive, but their sandwiches are unique and tastes wonderful. My go-to order is the Pistachio Turkey sandwich (deli turkey meat, goat cheese, apples, fig jam and pistachios) and the tomato bisque soup. I really love the sweet crunch of the apple mixed with the more strong pungent taste of goat cheese. The fig jam is not something I normally eat so I appreciate the unique combination of flavors that complement one another in a great way. All my taste buds are happy and satisfied. Oh, and their bread is amazing. The sea salt chips on the side is a nice pairing. The tomato bisque is always yummy and comes with a couple of the wonderful tasting bread, drizzled with a bit of olive oil. I love dipping the bread in the soup - a perfect blend of hearty carbs along with the sweet and tangy flavor of the soup. Yum! Also their cold brew is one of my favorites in the area! Getting the sandwich, soup, and cold brew is definitely a nice treat-yourself :) They close on Mondays which I often forget and then I get sad when I drive by and see that I can't order anything until the next day. read more

The Songbird Cafe - Turkey Pistachio sandwich with a generous side of sea salt chips. My absolute favorite. - Cafes Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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The set-up is like Panera...you order at the counter and then get a table. So, decide if, and how much, of a tip you want to give...keeping in mind that you clear your table and get your own water, condiments, etc. The ambience is neat. Thats about it. Food wasn't great. Coffee was bitter. Table wasn't clean (which is assigned to you). And, it was pricy. Do not recommend. Will not go again. read more

My FAVORITE cafe in Ann Arbor - their dirty chai is the BEST, their sandwiches are outstanding, and the vibe is great. there is so much seating, I come here a lot to draw. Please try Songbird soon!!! read more

Food was very great. Service was excellent. The restaurant was also very lovely and the environment was rustic. Great renditions of sandwiches, and the way they conduct their service is efficient. read more

Great little breakfast place. The food is always delicious. Everything I ever ate here has always tasted homemade. Definitely worth the visit! read more

This place is always busy! They make amazing and fun lattes, like cardamom rose latte, lavender latte, and turmeric ginger honey latte. The baked goodies are delicious and inventive. I came here to get lunch for my coworkers and I. I called my order in beforehand. It was ready within 15-20 minutes. The sandwiches and wraps are SO good and tasty. They have lunch specials for $11.50 which include half a sandwich, soup, and a pickle. read more

The Songbird Cafe remains to be one of my favorite coffee shops and brunch places in Ann Arbor. My go-to items are the specialty, flavored lattes and any of the matcha pastries. Of the tasty latte flavors, cardamom rose, lavender, and matcha, matcha is definitely my favorite!! The brunch items are also not bad. I love the breakfast dishes and hot sandwiches, though I would say I mainly come here to pick up things to go than dine-in. There is table seating next to the coffee shop area for folks to dine in if they would prefer. There tends to be a longer line towards mid-morning so I suggest getting there earlier rather than latter to skip a long wait. There is a surface lot available lot available for parking. Sometimes the front lot gets crowded and full, but I've always found a spot behind the building. There's a small, indoor hallway you can use to cut through towards the front of the building where Songbird cafe is located. Definitely one of my staple coffee shops in town, will be back! read more

The Songbird Cafe - Ordering area - Cafes Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Love this place! You order at the counter and they direct you to a table where they bring out your food to you. We tried the pistachio turkey sandwich and pesto caprese sandwich. Both sandwiches were so good. They were a little smaller than I was expecting. Did the weekday special where yiu can get half sandwich and side of soup. Tried the tomato soup which was so flavorful and comforting. Paired really well with the sandwich. Tried couple iced lattes which were good as well. The interior is cute and has many tables. Would be a great place to enjoy lunch or even study/work. Will come back to try their weekend brunch menu. read more

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Was looking at recommendations for reviews from FB college group and didn't find anything that had plenty of parking. This is a hidden gem near our hotel away from the hustle bustle of downtown and campus. It is a bakery & cafe. Large seating area and the tables are numbered so they will ask you where you're seated to bring you the dishes. The Bulgogi Parmesan Omelette with the home fries were delicious! The Pistachio Turkey sandwich was very good. The Tumeric Ginger Honey latte hit the spot on a cold winter day. Service was friendly and efficient and the restaurant is clean. There is station you can help yourself to water and maybe condiments. Will definitely be back! read more

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Best Breakfast and Hot Yummy beverage! I had the Avocado toast & the Best Chai Oat milk Latte!! Oh baby!! For as long as the line was, the food and beverage came out fast! My partner had the "guac and roll" and OMG best potatoes in Ann Arbor Ypsilanti area!! Ambiance is really nice!! Beautiful clean place! read more

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Phenomenal bacon pesto mozzarella sandwich I normally can't finish a whole sandwich by myself but this was a delight in every bite! My only wish is that the bread was more toasted for a satisfying crunch, but I'm sure this is something I can ask fot next time. Overall, this cafe is so whimsical, with fall themed lattes and Halloween decorations galore. I wish I brought my bagpack and just sat down to study and enjoy the home-y vibes. The pumpkin pie latte rivals Starbuck's pumpkin spice frappuccino, highly recommend - there's many vegan and gluten free dessert options too! read more

The Songbird Cafe - Bacon pesto mozzarella sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

My favorite go-to place for brunch when I am in the area for work. I usually get the same thing: omelet with bacon, smoked gouda, and spinach. So good and fresh! I love that they come with potatoes. It is definitely a more casual experience if dining in, it isn't like a server for your table individually but staff does come around if you need anything like condiments, water, etc. Or at least direct you to where it is. They also always have a lot of interesting flavors with their bakery goods. Like matcha chocolate chip cookies or cookies and cream latte. I'm always leaving with something new! read more

The Songbird Cafe - Cookies and cream Iced latte - Cafes Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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The Songbird holds many happy memories for us. Nothing here is done in an ordinary way and the crew goes out of their way to please. They ask questions and seem to really care to get it right and please. The atmosphere is warm and casual and we don't have to worry about quality because it's always there, quickly and expertly made and a fair price. read more