We pride ourselves on being the best place for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Ann Arbor and beyond. We are an independently owned and operated business, opened by Hediye Batu and Alan Zakalik in March 1996. The name “Zola” comes from French writer Emile Zola because the original breakfast and lunch menu was largely influenced … Continue reading Cafe Zola

For over 40 years, the Sidetrack has been a family owned and operated small business in the heart of depot town, Ypsilanti. Founded by Linda French and now run by both she and her daughter, Jessica, the Sidetrack continues to serve handcrafted food in a delightfully historic atmosphere. https://www.sidetrackbarandgrill.com/

Krazy Jim's Blimpyburger has been an Ann Arbor staple since 1953, serving up customizable sliders with a unique, interactive ordering system. ​While our location has changed, the food and service you love has not. Our burgers are still made with fresh beef, ground in-house daily. We use the same recipe for our hand battered and breaded onion … Continue reading Blimpy Burger

The Pretzel Bell originally opened its doors in 1934 and became the campus watering hole of choice for nearly 50 years. Popular with students, athletes, professors, campus groups and Ann Arbor townies, the Pretzel Bell was a legend. Today, the legend has returned after closing more than 30 years ago. We look forward to evoking … Continue reading Pretzel Bell

People’s Food Co-op is the only downtown full-service grocery store in Ann Arbor.  For over 50 years we’ve served the community by offering local, natural and organic options in every department of the store.   We provide a space for community to gather around fresh, healthy food in our very own Café that serves hot-bar and … Continue reading People’s Food Co-op

The Pulpo Group leads some of  Ann Arbor's most acclaimed resturants—Sava’s, Aventura, and The Dixboro Project: home to The Boro Dining Room & Bar, The Boro To Go, and Dixboro House. Led by Founder/CEO, Sava Farah, The Pulpo Group is a leader in the hospitality industry with a vision to create communities that transform the … Continue reading The Pulpo Group

Village Kitchen is a popular westside family dining establishment that has been in business for over 30 years.  Owner Helen Panos' restaurant features an open space dining room with Downtown Ann Arbor and West Park murals. Open daily, serving homemade breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The people behind The Lunch Room are Phillis Engelbert and Joel Panozzo. We are good friends and next-door neighbors who love cooking and serving vegan food. We share a philosophy that “work” should be the pursuit of what you love and should reflect your values and interests. Our work embraces freedom, creativity, fun, egalitarianism, social … Continue reading The Lunch Room / Detroit Street Filling Station

Zingerman's Community of Businesses (ZCoB) is a collection of Zingerman's businesses, each with its own specialty, all located in the Ann Arbor area, working to help make shopping and eating in every aspect of Zingerman's more flavorful and more enjoyable than ever. The ZCoB is currently comprised of the following businesses, all supported by the … Continue reading The Zingerman’s Community of Businesses