Living near Ann Arbor when you ’re not a student can be annoying : there are often crowds , aloof college kids , and people yell for no understanding . It ’s all just a part of lodge in in a college town , specially when said college ’s buildings are so close to ( and integrate with ) Downtown .
But then there ’s sweet , sweet summer , when most of the student population disperse back to wherever they come from . Summer is the double-dyed sentence to tick off out the places that are democratic with students while the atmosphere is more relaxed and , you make love , just good . Quick government note : if a place is popular with bookman , that likely means it has cheap food , cheap drinks , or a compounding of both , so design accordingly . Be certain to attain up these position for solid food and toast before those bookman get back into town – the first Clarence Shepard Day Jr. of class is September 6th .
Dominick’s
Hot summer nights are well spent at this Ann Arbor staple , preferably on the patio . Whether you sip on its signature sangaree from a Mason shock , or opt the aptly advert , underground - recipe Constant Buzz sangaree , this seasonal favorite never disappoints , and perennially reminds students know springiness has arrived . Drinks are clearly more popular here than nutrient , but it ’s always a respectable estimation to grab some grub with your inebriant ; luckily , Dominick ’s has Italian favorites like thin - impertinence pizza , pasta , and streak - favored snacks like cheesy pizza breadstuff . Seating can be hard to arrive by here , even in the offseason , so go too soon to vouch your office .
Ashley’s
Beer . That ’s what everyone order at Ashley ’s . What kind of beer is the question , because dozens of beers are on tap day by day , and even more are available in a nursing bottle . Whether you ’re a fan of IPAs , stout , or even cider , you ’ll bump it at Ashley ’s . Many of the available beers come from Michigan , and of course , Bell ’s brew are a give . The food is n’t what draws frequenter in , but it ’s no ordinary legal profession food , either . Sure , you ’ll find honest-to-god deary like chicken wings , but there are also healthy wrap , hearty BBQ ribs , and the recurrent Canadian favourite , poutine , with plenty of gravy and cheese curds . Outdoor seats is modified , but if you’re able to take hold of one of the few tables along State St , you ’re guaranteed premium people - watching .
Tios Mexican Café
If Mt. Nacheesmo is good enough forMan v. Food , it ’s surely proficient enough for … well , that ’s heavy to say . It ’s not like Guy Fieri showed up or anything . Anyway , it ’s a ton of nachos – 5lbs , if you desire specifics . It can feed several people , or just one , if you ’re up for the challenge , and have the confidence to corrode all of them in less than 45 minutes . The prize ? Those nacho you just ate are free , plus you get a T - shirt , and they ’ll put a picture of you poise in front of your finished denture on the wall . There ’s also normal Mexican solid food like tortas , burritos , enchiladas , and amazingly fresh guacamole ( that they make tonic for you tableside ) if you need a meal of more than just chips .
Good Time Charley’s
A campus favorite for 10 , Good Time Charley ’s is where many a University of Michigan student has rent their first effectual crapulence ( and plenitude of illegal ace , too ) . There are slew of food pick here , but the drinks are what really strike , as is the typesetter’s case with many places students frequent . Beyond the normal beer and cocktail , there ’s a " shooter card " with shot like Chocolate Milk , Scooby Snack , and Sweaty Lumberjack . If that ’s not enough , you’re able to also opt for any cocktail or iced tea do in a 64 oz Mason shock known as a " fish bowl . " While the kids are away …
Fleetwood Diner
It ’s punishing to find a dining compartment more veritable than the Fleetwood – especially one that serve such perfect hangover food for thought . You ’ll conceive you ’ve traveled back in sentence with one look at the stripy sunshade or retro building . The Hippie Hash , write of hash browns , grill vegetable , and feta cheese with eggs served any fashion you wish ‘em , is the ideal medical specialty after a night of gin mill crawling in Ann Arbor . The other ravisher on offer hardly squall gourmet , but they ’ll do in a pinch , too – omelets , corn kick , greasy bacon … you get the theme . One of the practiced things about the Fleetwood is its 24/7 availability , so you’re able to get that Hippie Hash whenever your tum demand it .
BTB Cantina
meretricious Mexican food , happy - time of day deals , and Taco Tuesdays – of course college students like BTB Cantina . The fact that it ’s closemouthed to campus serve plenty of thirsty student , too ; it ’s properly above Good Time Charley ’s . Burritos and greaser are evenly revered here , especially with the endless extract of sauces to go with them , plus fixings that are always crack - sweet – and middling skillful cost for the caliber . It ’s laborious to go wrong no matter which Mexican specialism you choose . You ’ll find oneself a DJ here on the weekends , and Fridays feature an all - you - can - eat on nacho legal profession , if that ’s your kind of thing .
Angelo’s Restaurant
There ’s a probability Angelo ’s will have a line out the threshold when you get , even without school in session , but the wait will be worth it . It only assist breakfast and lunch , none of it particularly fancy , but all of it honest , specially the Gallic toast and the raisin clams . If you do n’t have a tidy sum of time and the line ’s too long , check out Angelo ’s on the Side , on the , yes , side of the building . You ’ll find caffeine sources plus some to - go food , including fresh breads and pastries from Dexter Bakery .
Pizza House
There ’s no doubt that neighboring Detroit has the best chewy , larder , cheesy deep - dish pizza . But if you do n’t experience like driving the hour it takes to get there , jaw Pizza House instead . Thanks to multiple grade of seating room and a generous outdoor terrace , there ’s just ever a wait here . No worries if pizza ’s not your thing ( but also , perhaps see a doctor ? ) ; you ’ll also find huge salads , multiple varieties of breadsticks , and veg - filled chapatti on the carte . One caveat : if you do n’t wish the skunk bear , you probably wo n’t care the décor here ( and why are you even in Ann Arbor ? ) .
The Brown Jug
Named for a trophy award to the achiever of the Michigan - Minnesota football game game , The Brown Jug has been around since the 1930s . The fare has most every eccentric of pub nutrient imaginable , and so many dissimilar varieties that you ’ll probably never try everything : burgers , pizzas , sandwiches , soup , salads , and desserts all have their own prominent menu genuine estate . Of course , if you ’re a football fan , it might be even harder to choose , since the detail named after UM legends like Tom Brady ’s Gyro Sandwich and Charles Woodson ’s Stacked Ham . Being a eatery near a college campus much requires a substantial drink menu , and the Jug has that too , with cocktails , beer , and shots at the ready . The outdoor patio is where all of this is best experienced , and there are batch of tables to go around .
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BTB Cantina
Erik Smith
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BTB Cantina
Pizza House
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