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RGC Recommendations

RGC Recommendations

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Created by Ross Gourmet Club • Updated On: December 15, 2011

Here are some of our favorite places in Ann Arbor and beyond - including many hidden gems we think you should know about.

Moon Cafe is one of RGC Recommendations.

1. Moon Cafe

6.9
812 S State St (Between Packard and Hill), Ann Arbor, MI
Diner · Central Ann Arbor · 12 tips and reviews

Ross Gourmet ClubRoss Gourmet Club: Everyone has the bibimbop. However, the spicy pork dish is decent as well.

Ashley's is one of RGC Recommendations.

2. Ashley's

8.6
338 S State St (btw William and Liberty), Ann Arbor, MI
Whisky Bar · Downtown Ann Arbor · 90 tips and reviews

Ryan S.Ryan Stenson: great draft and bottled beer selection. food is so-so Read more.

Mister Spots is one of RGC Recommendations.

3. Mister Spots

7.3
808 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI
Wings Joint · Central Ann Arbor · 19 tips and reviews

Ross Gourmet ClubRoss Gourmet Club: You know what? You should definitely try the cheesesteak and the wings.

Mani Osteria & Bar is one of RGC Recommendations.

4. Mani Osteria & Bar

9.2
341 E Liberty St (at Division St.), Ann Arbor, MI
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Ann Arbor · 82 tips and reviews
Fleetwood Diner is one of RGC Recommendations.

5. Fleetwood Diner

7.2
300 S Ashley St (at W Liberty St), Ann Arbor, MI
Diner · Downtown Ann Arbor · 59 tips and reviews

Ross Gourmet ClubRoss Gourmet Club: Definitely order the gyros hippie hash.

6. Maru

414 E William St, Ann Arbor, MI
Korean Restaurant · Downtown Ann Arbor · 4 tips and reviews

Ross Gourmet ClubRoss Gourmet Club: Legitimately good. Soon dubu will definitely warm you up. Also try its dolsot bibimbop

Blue Tractor BBQ & Brewery is one of RGC Recommendations.

7. Blue Tractor BBQ & Brewery

8.1
207 E Washington St (4th Ave), Ann Arbor, MI
BBQ Joint · Downtown Ann Arbor · 98 tips and reviews

Ross Gourmet ClubRoss Gourmet Club: If you want BBQ and can't try to Detroit, this is a nice alternative. BBQ combo plate gives you a nice sampling.

Ann Arbor Farmers' Market is one of RGC Recommendations.

8. Ann Arbor Farmers' Market

9.0
315 Detroit St, Ann Arbor, MI
Farmers Market · Central Ann Arbor · 30 tips and reviews
Arbor Farms Market is one of RGC Recommendations.

9. Arbor Farms Market

8.2
2103 W Stadium Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI
Grocery Store · West Ann Arbor · 14 tips and reviews
Ayse's Cafe is one of RGC Recommendations.

10. Ayse's Cafe

7.8
1703 Plymouth Rd (Upland Dr.), Ann Arbor, MI
Turkish Restaurant · Northeast Ann Arbor · 11 tips and reviews

Ross Gourmet ClubRoss Gourmet Club: Truly hidden gem in Ann Arbor. Try the lamb kofte w/ eggplant

Barry Bagels is one of RGC Recommendations.

11. Barry Bagels

8.2
2515 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI
Bagel Shop · West Ann Arbor · 18 tips and reviews
Biercamp is one of RGC Recommendations.

12. Biercamp

8.7
1643 S State St (S of Stadium), Ann Arbor, MI
Gourmet Store · South Ann Arbor · 20 tips and reviews
Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger is one of RGC Recommendations.

13. Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger

551 S Division St (at Packard St), Ann Arbor, MI
Burger Joint · Central Ann Arbor · 52 tips and reviews

Ross Gourmet ClubRoss Gourmet Club: Patties are small but you get a side of added sass. If you want to be a bit more adventurous, have your burger on an onion roll.

By the Pound is one of RGC Recommendations.

14. By the Pound

7.0
615 S Main St (at Mosley), Ann Arbor, MI
Grocery Store · Downtown Ann Arbor · 6 tips and reviews
Café Zola is one of RGC Recommendations.

15. Café Zola

7.8
112 W Washington St (Main St), Ann Arbor, MI
Café · Downtown Ann Arbor · 83 tips and reviews
Jefferson Market is one of RGC Recommendations.

16. Jefferson Market

8.2
609 W Jefferson St (at Fourth), Ann Arbor, MI
Bakery · Central Ann Arbor · 17 tips and reviews
Casey's Tavern is one of RGC Recommendations.

17. Casey's Tavern

8.3
304 Depot St (btwn Main St. and Broadway St.), Ann Arbor, MI
Pub · Central Ann Arbor · 33 tips and reviews
Comet Coffee is one of RGC Recommendations.

18. Comet Coffee

8.2
16 Nickels Arc (btwn Maynard & State), Ann Arbor, MI
Coffee Shop · Downtown Ann Arbor · 61 tips and reviews
Common Grill is one of RGC Recommendations.

19. Common Grill

8.7
112 S Main St, Chelsea, MI
Seafood Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews
Copernicus European Delicatessen is one of RGC Recommendations.

20. Copernicus European Delicatessen

615 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI
Grocery Store · Downtown Ann Arbor · 5 tips and reviews
Durham's Tracklements is one of RGC Recommendations.

21. Durham's Tracklements

212 E Kingsley St (btw N 4th Ave & N 5th Ave), Ann Arbor, MI
Fish Market · Central Ann Arbor · 3 tips and reviews
Eastern Accents is one of RGC Recommendations.

22. Eastern Accents

214 S 4th Ave (btw Washington and Liberty), Ann Arbor, MI
Bakery · Downtown Ann Arbor · 11 tips and reviews
Eastern Flame is one of RGC Recommendations.

23. Eastern Flame

304 S Ashley St, Ann Arbor, MI
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Downtown Ann Arbor · 7 tips and reviews
Eastern Market is one of RGC Recommendations.

24. Eastern Market

9.4
2934 Russell St (btwn I-75 & Mack), Detroit, MI
Farmers Market · Eastern Market · 119 tips and reviews
Frita Batidos is one of RGC Recommendations.

25. Frita Batidos

9.1
117 W Washington St (S Ashley St), Ann Arbor, MI
Cuban Restaurant · Downtown Ann Arbor · 153 tips and reviews
Grange Kitchen and Bar is one of RGC Recommendations.

26. Grange Kitchen and Bar

7.3
118 W Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI
American Restaurant · Downtown Ann Arbor · 26 tips and reviews
Great Lake Chinese Seafood Restaurant is one of RGC Recommendations.

27. Great Lake Chinese Seafood Restaurant

2910 Carpenter Rd, Ann Arbor, MI
Chinese Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews
Hamido is one of RGC Recommendations.

28. Hamido

8.7
13251 W Warren Ave, Dearborn, MI
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews
Jolly Pumpkin Cafe & Brewery is one of RGC Recommendations.

29. Jolly Pumpkin Cafe & Brewery

9.0
311 S Main St (btwn Liberty & William), Ann Arbor, MI
Gastropub · Downtown Ann Arbor · 145 tips and reviews
Knight's Market is one of RGC Recommendations.

30. Knight's Market

7.8
420 Miller Ave, Ann Arbor, MI
Butcher · West Ann Arbor · 4 tips and reviews
Kosmo is one of RGC Recommendations.

31. Kosmo

407 N 5th Ave (in Kerrytown), Ann Arbor, MI
Korean Restaurant · Central Ann Arbor · 20 tips and reviews
La Casita Taqueria is one of RGC Recommendations.

32. La Casita Taqueria

2866 Washtenaw Rd, Ypsilanti, MI
Mexican Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews
Le Dog is one of RGC Recommendations.

33. Le Dog

410 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI
Hot Dog Joint · Downtown Ann Arbor · 12 tips and reviews

Ross Gourmet ClubRoss Gourmet Club: Lobster bisque! Catch them during the VERY minimal times the place is open.

Le Dog is one of RGC Recommendations.

34. Le Dog

8.0
306 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI
Hot Dog Joint · Downtown Ann Arbor · 17 tips and reviews
Logan: An American Restaurant is one of RGC Recommendations.

35. Logan: An American Restaurant

115 W Washington St (btwn Main & Ashley), Ann Arbor, MI
New American Restaurant · Downtown Ann Arbor · 14 tips and reviews
Mark's Carts is one of RGC Recommendations.

36. Mark's Carts

211 W Washington St (btwn S 1st St & N Ashley St), Ann Arbor, MI
Food Truck · Downtown Ann Arbor · 17 tips and reviews
Matsuchan is one of RGC Recommendations.

37. Matsuchan

7.7
5990 N Sheldon Rd (Ford Rd), Canton, MI
Noodle Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews
Monahan's Seafood Market is one of RGC Recommendations.

38. Monahan's Seafood Market

9.0
407 N 5th Ave (E Kingsley St), Ann Arbor, MI
Fish Market · Central Ann Arbor · 21 tips and reviews
Pacific Rim by Kana is one of RGC Recommendations.

39. Pacific Rim by Kana

7.4
114 W Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI
Asian Restaurant · Downtown Ann Arbor · 20 tips and reviews
Pastry Peddler Bakery & Cafe is one of RGC Recommendations.

40. Pastry Peddler Bakery & Cafe

619 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI
Bakery · Central Ann Arbor · 13 tips and reviews
Plum Market is one of RGC Recommendations.

41. Plum Market

8.4
375 Maple Rd (at Dexter), Ann Arbor, MI
Grocery Store · West Ann Arbor · 59 tips and reviews
Friday Mornings @ SELMA is one of RGC Recommendations.

42. Friday Mornings @ SELMA

722 Soule Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI
Breakfast Spot · Central Ann Arbor · 4 tips and reviews
Sidetrack Bar & Grill is one of RGC Recommendations.

43. Sidetrack Bar & Grill

8.8
54 E Cross St (at N River St.), Ypsilanti, MI
American Restaurant · 133 tips and reviews
Silvio's Organic Pizza is one of RGC Recommendations.

44. Silvio's Organic Pizza

7.1
715 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI
Pizzeria · Downtown Ann Arbor · 22 tips and reviews
Slows Bar-B-Q is one of RGC Recommendations.

45. Slows Bar-B-Q

8.9
2138 Michigan Ave (at 14th St), Detroit, MI
BBQ Joint · Corktown · 337 tips and reviews

Ross Gourmet ClubRoss Gourmet Club: Definitely good BBQ with a noble cause of trying to revitalize Detroit. Get a bunch of different plates and share family style! Beers are also worth noting.

Sparrow Meat Market is one of RGC Recommendations.

46. Sparrow Meat Market

8.8
407 N 5th Ave (btw Catherine & E. Kingsley), Ann Arbor, MI
Butcher · Central Ann Arbor · 13 tips and reviews
Stucchi's is one of RGC Recommendations.

47. Stucchi's

1121 S University Ave (at Church), Ann Arbor, MI
Ice Cream Parlor · Downtown Ann Arbor · 2 tips and reviews
Stucchi's is one of RGC Recommendations.

48. Stucchi's

233 S State St (Liberty), Ann Arbor, MI
Ice Cream Parlor · Downtown Ann Arbor · 9 tips and reviews
Supino Pizzeria is one of RGC Recommendations.

49. Supino Pizzeria

9.0
2457 Russell St (Eastern Market), Detroit, MI
Pizzeria · Eastern Market · 86 tips and reviews
Tomatoes Apizza is one of RGC Recommendations.

50. Tomatoes Apizza

7.8
24369 Halsted Rd (N of Grand River), Farmington Hills, MI
Pizzeria · Farmington · 17 tips and reviews
Tomatoes Apizza is one of RGC Recommendations.

51. Tomatoes Apizza

8.7
29275 W 14 Mile Rd (southeast corner of 14 Mile and Middlebelt), Farmington Hills, MI
Pizzeria · Farmington · 31 tips and reviews
Vinology is one of RGC Recommendations.

52. Vinology

8.2
110 S Main St (btw Huron & Washington), Ann Arbor, MI
Wine Bar · Downtown Ann Arbor · 42 tips and reviews
Washtenaw Dairy is one of RGC Recommendations.

53. Washtenaw Dairy

9.1
602 S Ashley St (at W Madison St), Ann Arbor, MI
Ice Cream Parlor · Central Ann Arbor · 41 tips and reviews
Zingerman's Bakehouse is one of RGC Recommendations.

54. Zingerman's Bakehouse

9.2
3711 Plaza Dr (Airport Dr), Ann Arbor, MI
Bakery · 26 tips and reviews
Zingerman's Creamery is one of RGC Recommendations.

55. Zingerman's Creamery

8.8
3723 Plaza Dr, Ann Arbor, MI
Cheese Store · 12 tips and reviews
Zingerman's Delicatessen is one of RGC Recommendations.

56. Zingerman's Delicatessen

9.3
422 Detroit St, Ann Arbor, MI
Deli · Central Ann Arbor · 248 tips and reviews
Babo: A Market By Sava is one of RGC Recommendations.

57. Babo: A Market By Sava

403 W Washington St., Ann Arbor, MI
Deli · Downtown Ann Arbor · 30 tips and reviews
York is one of RGC Recommendations.

58. York

8.9
1928 Packard St (at Coler Rd), Ann Arbor, MI
Gourmet Store · South Ann Arbor · 12 tips and reviews
Jerusalem Garden is one of RGC Recommendations.

59. Jerusalem Garden

8.8
314 E Liberty St (btw Liberty & William), Ann Arbor, MI
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Downtown Ann Arbor · 53 tips and reviews
Achatz Handmade Pie Co. is one of RGC Recommendations.

60. Achatz Handmade Pie Co.

2643 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI
Bakery · Northeast Ann Arbor · 3 tips and reviews

Ross Gourmet ClubRoss Gourmet Club: Best pie place in Ann Arbor! So many to choose from, but I guess it'd have to be the Michigan 4-Berry

Produce Station is one of RGC Recommendations.

61. Produce Station

8.6
1629 S State St (Stimson), Ann Arbor, MI
Grocery Store · South Ann Arbor · 11 tips and reviews
German Park is one of RGC Recommendations.

62. German Park

8.1
5549 Pontiac Trail (Pontiac Trail), Ann Arbor, MI
Park · 6 tips and reviews

63. Humble Hogs

211 W Washington St (at Mark's Carts), Ann Arbor, MI
Food Truck · Downtown Ann Arbor · 3 tips and reviews
Hut-K is one of RGC Recommendations.

64. Hut-K

8.2
3022 Packard St (Platt), Ann Arbor, MI
Indian Restaurant · Southeast Ann Arbor · 22 tips and reviews
People’s Food Co-op Natural Foods Market & Deli is one of RGC Recommendations.

65. People’s Food Co-op Natural Foods Market & Deli

8.7
216 N 4th Ave (Between Ann & Catherine), Ann Arbor, MI
Café · Downtown Ann Arbor · 23 tips and reviews
Zingerman's Roadhouse is one of RGC Recommendations.

66. Zingerman's Roadhouse

9.1
2501 Jackson Ave (at Maple Rd), Ann Arbor, MI
American Restaurant · West Ann Arbor · 187 tips and reviews

Ross Gourmet ClubRoss Gourmet Club: James Beard award winning restaurant in Ann Arbor! When in doubt, go for their awesome Mac 'n cheese...

Shangri-La Chinese Restaurant is one of RGC Recommendations.

67. Shangri-La Chinese Restaurant

8.3
6407 Orchard Lake Rd (at W Maple Rd.), West Bloomfield Township, MI
Chinese Restaurant · 42 tips and reviews