5 Best Restaurants in Phoenix, Arizona to Try

Ann Arbor is a city of intellect and inviting whimsy, where every kitchen feels like an experiment and almost every meal like a memory made.

The storied college town’s adventurous, inclusive spirit is reflected in its restaurants—a thrilling blend of classics and innovation.

1. Zingerman’s Delicatessen

A Midwest legend: sandwiches stacked high with house-pastrami, corned beef, applewood bacon, rare roast beef, and artisan cheeses on chewy rye.

Exuberant staff are quick to offer samples and stories behind each local product.

Lines can be down the block, but get a pickle, grab a cold drink, and find a spot on the lawn or upstairs—Ann Arbor’s food pilgrimage always ends with a smile.

2. Frita Batidos

Cuban street food meets downtown energy at Frita Batidos. Grab a Frita (spicy chorizo burger loaded with shoestring fries and lime salsa), sweet plantain garlic fries, and a creamy Batido shake spiked with tropical fruit or rum.

The white-tiled space is always bustling with students, couples, and families—the mural outside marks one of AA’s great selfie spots.

3. Sava’s

The meeting place for locals, Sava’s is elegant but friendly, serving brunch classics (lemon ricotta pancakes, avocado toast, shakshuka), eclectic salads, inventive vegetarian plates, and Michigan-sourced specials.

Floor-to-ceiling windows, broad banquettes and the cheerful hum of conversation make it the city’s unofficial living room.

4. The Earle

For five decades the spot for romance, jazz, and French-Italian cuisine, The Earle is candlelit tables, robust wine lists, veal saltimbocca, housemade pasta, roasted duck, and sinfully rich chocolate desserts.

Live jazz trios set the mood on weekends, and even a simple meal here feels like an occasion.

5. Tomukun Noodle Bar

Ann Arbor’s best ramen and pho, Tomukun’s brothy bowls brim with perfectly chewy noodles, slow-cooked pork, spicy kimchi, and farm-fresh veggies.

Slick design, prompt service, and an eclectic sake menu attract everyone from food critics to late-night students.