Michigan law students have voted the following venues as the best restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and more in Ann Arbor. RG‘s editor choices are underlined, and honorable mentions have been added, including some fantastic non-Ann Arbor student recommendations. All recommendations are located in Ann Arbor unless otherwise indicated.
Best Bakery
From Cannelle’s Instagram
- Cannelle
- Zingerman’s Bakehouse
- Yoon’s Bakery
Honorable mention: Dom Bakeries, Ypsilanti
Best Bar & Cocktail Lounge
From Bill’s Beer Garden’s Instagram
- Bill’s Beer Garden
- Nightcap
- The Last Word
Honorable mentions: Casa Dominick’s + YORK Food and Drink
Best Breakfast & Brunch
From The Jefferson Market’s Instagram
- The Jefferson Market
- Avalon Cafe and Kitchen
- Stray Hen Cafe
Best Coffee Shop
From Argus Farm Stop’s official website
- Argus Farm Stop Cafe
- Vertex Coffee Roasters
- RoosRoast Coffee + Comet Coffee
Honorable mention: Socotra Coffee House
Best Fine Dining
From Aventura’s Instagram
- Aventura
- Miss Kim
- The Dixboro Project
Honorable mentions: Peridot + Spencer + Bellflower, Ypsilanti
Best Ice Cream
From Blank Slate’s Instagram
- Blank Slate Creamery
- Washtenaw Dairy
- Milk & Froth
Honorable mention: Moon Cafe
Best Late Night Food
From Frita Batido’s official website
- Frita Batidos
- Joe’s Pizza NYC
- Fleetwood Diner
Best Law School Lunch Staple
From Curry On’s official website
- Curry On
- Zingerman’s Delicatessen
- Jerusalem Garden
Best Ann Arbor Newbie
From Spiedo’s official website
- Spiedo
- Bao Space
- Fat Daddy’s HOT Chicken & Waffles
Best Ann Arbor Staple
From Zingerman’s Instagram
- Zingerman’s Delicatessen
- HopCat
- Mani Osteria and Bar
Honorable mentions: Krazy Jim’s Blimpy Burger + Sava’s
Best Vegetarian & Vegan
From the Filling Station’s Instagram
- Detroit Street Filling Station
- Blue Nile Ethiopian Restaurant
- Earthen Jar
Best East Asian Cuisine
From Tomukun’s Facebook
- Tomukun Noodle Bar
- Lan City Noodle Bar
- No Thai!
Honorable mentions: Bao Boys + Rich J.C.
Best Indian Cuisine
From Madras Masala’s official website
- Madras Masala
- Cardamom
- Namaste Flavours
Honorable mention: Shalimar
Best Mediterranean & Middle Eastern Cuisine
From Jerusalem Garden’s Instagram
- Jerusalem Garden
- Baba Dari Mediterranean Grill
- Pita Kabob Grill
Best Mexican Cuisine
From Chela’s Instagram
- Chela’s Restaurant & Taqueria
- Chapala Mexican Restaurant
- TAQ | Taqueria Restaurant & Bar
Honorable mentions: Dos Hermanos Mexican Grill, Ypsilanti + La Torre Taqueria, Ypsilanti
Best Sushi
From Slurping Turtle’s official website
- Slurping Turtle
- Totoro
- Mama Satto
