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Jolly Pumpkin Cafe & Brewery
Gastropub, Brewery, and Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant$$$$
Downtown Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor
"(arguably) best beer selection in AA with delicious truffle fries"(29 Tips)
"Try the JP burger with gluten free bun!"(5 Tips)
"The truffle pizza is fantastic."(6 Tips)"Head to the rooftop patio and grab a sour beer."(6 Tips)
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MiaJanuary 15, 2017Must try! Steak salad. The flavor of basil oil dressing on top of spinach and roasted potatoes with perfectly prepared steak will leave you speechless!
Where do I even begin with Jolly. My ALL-time favorite restaurant in Ann Arbor! I will miss it so much now that I've graduated. Truffle fries are a MUST. Only annoyance: no reservations or call ahead.- Michelle McClintockAugust 6, 2019Head to the rooftop patio and grab a sour beer. Truffle fries, red chicken nachos & South Pacific pizza are fantastic. Plus a nice selection of vegetarian options. Ask about the special glass mugs!
Greg SchulzSeptember 13, 2017Get. The. Mussels. You're welcome. Great beers, especially sours, and the pizza was really good. If I'm being super critical, the crust was a little doughy, but the flavor was sooo good.
Rebecca MJune 15, 2018Friendly service—the Jolly Pumpkin label is all sours but they have another label as well. Try them all! Fries are great!
Todd StewartDecember 4, 2014One of the best souring houses around. Make sure you have time to sample a few beers because they are tasty. The food is also good gastropub style fair.
Yas AbJuly 26, 2017My favorite experience in Ann Arbor! The truffle fries with the rosemary aioli... and basically anything you end up ordering will be to die for.
Marc SingerAugust 17, 2017They make their own spirits and beer! Plus the food menu is very nice--make sure to check the specials, as they are on a different level altogether.
Jeremiah CosnerDecember 3, 2017Chicken Sandwich and truffle fries. Gnarl Chestnut Amber is my go to! Burgers are great too.
Chelsea OrdeApril 24, 2016The truffle fries are absolutely amazing!!!!!!!! My fiance got the Carnivore Pizza and it was wonderful as well! Definitely worth a trip!
Jean TorresMay 18, 2015We had rosemary fries and they were amazing. I ordered steak frittes and also really good. I liked their beer selection. Amazing place!!
The beer sampler is a great chance to try all their beers. Pizza is a great price for two people to split & the bacon they use is delish. The rosemary truffle fries are my favorite fries ever.
Marie LuluSeptember 16, 2016Fabulous place! Ambiance, smell and feel!! Great staff, brews and food!! Worth visiting for sure!!👍
Destiny HoltMay 30, 2015Truffle fries are to die for. Also, you can't go wrong with a place that locally sources ingredients!
StephanieMay 21, 2016The best ever fried chicken sandwich. FRIES. BEER. Everything was really really tasty.
I still love the beer and food here, but the service has gotten atrocious- slow, inattentive, and abrupt.
Lexi WSeptember 1, 2015Fun place to eat in Ann Arbor. Definitely recommend! We had the nachos to start.
The Lamb Hamburguer and the Carnivore Pizza.. choose one, and you will not fail
Alina WeinsteinDecember 16, 2014The best chicken salad I have ever had! I comes with full leaf grilled salad pieces. Sooo good!
Carlos AndersonSeptember 10, 2017The fried chicken with orzo mac and cheese is incredible! My favorite dish ever.
Separate waiting lists for upstairs and downstairs, but same menu -- be sure to put your name on both, since wait times often vary quite a bit.
tio LechugaSeptember 15, 2013Noel is great no matter how close or far from Xmas you are. La Roja is just plain solid. Try 'em both.
Nina YiamsamathaJanuary 3, 2015All the sour beer you could ever want! And delicious truffle fries, too.
Ben ReynoldsMarch 18, 2016If you're stopping in for dinner, get something from the seasonal menu. You're welcome.
Don't go for the happy hour as your wallet won't leave happy. Do go for the food and your tummy will be very happy.
Carlos BernalAugust 20, 2016Service is a little slow, but super friendly staff and great ambiance make up for it.
The chocolate stout is great. If you're vegan or otherwise dairy free, the soy cheese on the pizza is awesome, too.
Jesse VApril 16, 2011Truffled fries are a must. They favor sour beers but the Biere de Mars is a refreshing and tasty one even if you dont dig on sour.
- Carlos BernalAugust 20, 2016The truffle fries were good. The chicken and brie sandwich was pretty good as well.
Suzanne StewartSeptember 20, 2011This is a fun place to go with friends to have a beer and some fun! The Marguerita Pizza is great too!
I can highly recommend the "Carnivore" pizza. That 130 year-old starter for the sour dough is fantastic.- Ashley MowreyDecember 29, 2015They have some veggie options, their sandwiches are good. Skip the steak frites, they put the steak over the fries and ruin the fries. The beer is too warm. The polenta fries are NOT good.
Bianca NgAugust 21, 2016I went here for my birthday a few years ago and I only remember that the fries were good.
Ryan StensonJuly 6, 2011upscale gourmet pizza in an awesome brewpub atmosphere with lots of other great menu items/beers Read more
you'll probably see this quite a few times on the tips, but the Truffled Fries ARE TO DIE FOR!
Liz TietzSeptember 5, 2012Must try...Truffle pizza...Shitakes, truffle oil, goat cheese, parmesan, topped with arugala
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Jolly Pumpkin Cafe & Brewery
311 S Main St (btwn Liberty & William)
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
United States
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
United States
Everything we do is designed to create ales of outstanding art and flavor. Few pleasures accompany an inspired ale more agreeably than an equally inspired menu of hearth baked pizzas and gourmet salads topped with native meats, cheeses, and vegetarian suited alternatives.
Open until Midnight (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
- Fri
- 11:00 AM–2:00 AM
- Sat
- 10:00 AM–2:00 AM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–Midnight
(734) 913-2730
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
Restroom
Yes
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
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Beer, Cocktails
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- 8.2
"While I don't *love* their beer (gasp!), their humongous vegan menu is seriously amazing. Try the lentil boxy!"
Nate Cradit - 7.7
"If you even remotely like mushrooms you have to get the portabella sandwich. One of the best I've had."
Olivia Stephens - 8.0
"Went on a date here last night--it was the perfect atmosphere! We had a beer flight which was really fun to share, the staff was friendly, and the food was great!"
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