Ypsilanti’s guidebook
Local Bars
Tap Room
201 W Michigan AveCheap, local dive bar you can walk to from the home
Food scene
Red Rock Downtown Barbecue
207 W Michigan AveCozy, bbq joint with great beer selections
Ethical coffee beans! Hyperion sources their beans from farmers they know providing fair wages and delicious brews.
9 locals recommend
Hyperion Coffee Co
306 N River StEthical coffee beans! Hyperion sources their beans from farmers they know providing fair wages and delicious brews.
Famous Ypsi bar and grill, with plenty of outdoor seating and a great happy hour. We love the black bean burger, english chips with cajun seasoning and a tall cold beer year round.
46 locals recommend
Sidetrack Bar and Grill
56 E Cross StFamous Ypsi bar and grill, with plenty of outdoor seating and a great happy hour. We love the black bean burger, english chips with cajun seasoning and a tall cold beer year round.
Come to this quaint, hole in the wall for delicious breakfast, daily homemade soups, fresh sandwiches and all the good vibes. Our top orders are the breakfast plate with tempeh hash, quarts of soup to go, and chorizo scramble.
25 locals recommend
Beezy's
20 N Washington StCome to this quaint, hole in the wall for delicious breakfast, daily homemade soups, fresh sandwiches and all the good vibes. Our top orders are the breakfast plate with tempeh hash, quarts of soup to go, and chorizo scramble.
Oh my gosh, you must order take-out from here. As a couple composed of one vegan and one full-on meat eater, you will be pleased to know this place satisfies completely with NO MEAT. You'll find us at home binging Netflix and splitting four of their delicious burgers with a side of sweet potato fries.
Vegorama
533 West Cross StreetOh my gosh, you must order take-out from here. As a couple composed of one vegan and one full-on meat eater, you will be pleased to know this place satisfies completely with NO MEAT. You'll find us at home binging Netflix and splitting four of their delicious burgers with a side of sweet potato fries.
It's ice cream, need I say more? Well, maybe a little bit more. This is not your DQ, this is the creamiest most delicious ice cream supporting all the LGBTQ musts.
9 locals recommend
GO! Ice Cream
10 N Washington StIt's ice cream, need I say more? Well, maybe a little bit more. This is not your DQ, this is the creamiest most delicious ice cream supporting all the LGBTQ musts.
An omnivore's dream. Doesn't hurt that they have an arcade bar downstairs with beef/vegan hot dogs for a $1!
23 locals recommend
Bobcat Bonnie's
1800 Michigan AveAn omnivore's dream. Doesn't hurt that they have an arcade bar downstairs with beef/vegan hot dogs for a $1!
AKI SUSHI BAR AND GRILL
1828 Whittaker RdVegan sushi. Spicy Tuna roll. Hot tea. Go here.
Encuentro Latino Restaurant
228 W Michigan AveGuatemalan cuisine right down the street.
This is not your typical coney island. Sure they have your standard menu, but the hidden gem is the Central American menu. If you were dining with us, it'd be a buffet of stuffed plaintain, yucca, baleada, caldo, and at least one of their special platters.
Antonio's Coney Island
2896 Washtenaw AvenueThis is not your typical coney island. Sure they have your standard menu, but the hidden gem is the Central American menu. If you were dining with us, it'd be a buffet of stuffed plaintain, yucca, baleada, caldo, and at least one of their special platters.
Ypsi's local pizzeria. The feta bread and bbq chicken pizza is where it's at. If you dine in, there's a tiki bar, pool tables, shuffle board and plenty of tvs all upstairs.
19 locals recommend
Aubree's Pizzeria & Grill
2122 Whittaker RdYpsi's local pizzeria. The feta bread and bbq chicken pizza is where it's at. If you dine in, there's a tiki bar, pool tables, shuffle board and plenty of tvs all upstairs.
Pizza and Greek food nestled in a strip across from Eastern Michigan University. Their happy hour is to die for! Enormous drinks and cheap apps, what more could you want?
Tower Inn Cafe
701 W Cross StPizza and Greek food nestled in a strip across from Eastern Michigan University. Their happy hour is to die for! Enormous drinks and cheap apps, what more could you want?
Grab a wood fired pizza, nice cocktail, and stroll through the nearby shops.
17 locals recommend
Bigalora Wood Fired Cucina
3050 Washtenaw AveGrab a wood fired pizza, nice cocktail, and stroll through the nearby shops.
Ann Arbor's first vegetarian restaurant. We daydream of their happy hour. Gouda tots, general tsao's cauliflower, and sweet potato fries with BOTH SAUCES. They make their bbq homemade...so delish.
19 locals recommend
Seva
2541 Jackson AveAnn Arbor's first vegetarian restaurant. We daydream of their happy hour. Gouda tots, general tsao's cauliflower, and sweet potato fries with BOTH SAUCES. They make their bbq homemade...so delish.
Detroit Street Filling Station
300 Detroit StKerrytown's vegan haven.
Local Moroccan cuisine. Try the Spiced Carrots, Harira soup, and don't forget the freshly baked bread.
7 locals recommend
Casablanca
2333 Washtenaw AveLocal Moroccan cuisine. Try the Spiced Carrots, Harira soup, and don't forget the freshly baked bread.
Abe's Coney Island
402 W Michigan AveEvery drunk night ends here. The people watching alone is worth the visit.
Sightseeing
Riverside Park
2 E Cross StRelaxing, park with paved walkways and access to Depot Town
LeFurge Woods Nature Preserve
2452 N Prospect RdGet lost in nature in this lush, beautiful preserve only minutes away!
One of Ann Arbor's most well known parks, settled right along the Huron River. Do yourself a favor take a morning to rent a boat for a relaxing picnic on the river. In the summer locals flock to the Huron with their tubes, friends, and beer to settle in for a day of floating!
35 locals recommend
Gallup Park
3000 Fuller RdOne of Ann Arbor's most well known parks, settled right along the Huron River. Do yourself a favor take a morning to rent a boat for a relaxing picnic on the river. In the summer locals flock to the Huron with their tubes, friends, and beer to settle in for a day of floating!
Beautiful local park, community garden, paved walkways, pavilion with grills, basketball & tennis courts, and great community vibes.
Parkridge Park
Harriet StreetBeautiful local park, community garden, paved walkways, pavilion with grills, basketball & tennis courts, and great community vibes.
Our favorite Ann Arbor hiking spot. Transport to a different world by getting lost here, we promise you'll find your way out (hint, it's all a loop).
33 locals recommend
Bird Hills Nature Area
1850 Newport RoadOur favorite Ann Arbor hiking spot. Transport to a different world by getting lost here, we promise you'll find your way out (hint, it's all a loop).
Grocery Store
Come here for all your quick goodies: local honey, fresh baked goods, tons of options for all dietary preferences, and a several household items.
24 locals recommend
Ypsilanti Food Co-op
312 N River StCome here for all your quick goodies: local honey, fresh baked goods, tons of options for all dietary preferences, and a several household items.
A short drive away, you'll find fresh squeezed OJ, self-serve nut (cashew, almond and peanut) butter grinder, original and flavored honey drips and all the rest of your grocery needs.
11 locals recommend
Fresh Thyme Farmers Market
43480 Ford RdA short drive away, you'll find fresh squeezed OJ, self-serve nut (cashew, almond and peanut) butter grinder, original and flavored honey drips and all the rest of your grocery needs.
All your latin food desires, like ripe avocados right off the shelf. Hello unicorn!
9 locals recommend
Dos Hermanos Market
412 W Michigan AveAll your latin food desires, like ripe avocados right off the shelf. Hello unicorn!
City/town information
A foodies paradise, the community ties are strong here. We tend to end up at D'Mongos-only open a few days so check first. Detroit Vegan Soul and Shewolf are just a couple of the endless deliciousness you'll find here. Hit a Red Wings, Pistons, Lions and Tigers game after you indulge in shenanigans at Old Shillelagh, Mexican town or Sugarhouse.
82 locals recommend
Detroit
A foodies paradise, the community ties are strong here. We tend to end up at D'Mongos-only open a few days so check first. Detroit Vegan Soul and Shewolf are just a couple of the endless deliciousness you'll find here. Hit a Red Wings, Pistons, Lions and Tigers game after you indulge in shenanigans at Old Shillelagh, Mexican town or Sugarhouse.
Plenty of local events such as the annual ice sculpting festival. Walkable town with good food, fun bars, and even a little tea house filled with tea sandwiches.
14 locals recommend
Plymouth
Plenty of local events such as the annual ice sculpting festival. Walkable town with good food, fun bars, and even a little tea house filled with tea sandwiches.
If you're looking for a night out, look no further. Start your night by grabbing dinner at any of the endless choices (we love a low key burger at Frita Batidos). Stroll over to The Last Word for a craft cocktail and stumble your way to the dancefloor at Live, Alleybar, Nightcap or Cirque.
87 locals recommend
Ann Arbor
If you're looking for a night out, look no further. Start your night by grabbing dinner at any of the endless choices (we love a low key burger at Frita Batidos). Stroll over to The Last Word for a craft cocktail and stumble your way to the dancefloor at Live, Alleybar, Nightcap or Cirque.