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Breakfast

Lunch close to Central Campus

  • Amer’s Mediterranean Deli – Main location is at 312 South State Street, but there is also a smaller full deli at 611 Church Street and an even smaller location in the Michigan Union. A wide selection of sandwiches, cold salads, and desserts.
  • Glass House Cafe (in Palmer Commons on U-M Central Campus) – This restaurant in Palmer Commons has a nice view of campus and features seasonal, local ingredients.
  • Ray’s Red Hots (629 E. University Ave.) specializes in Chicago-style hot dogs and is known for their waffle fries. Offers superb tempeh burgers and vegan burgers. Open till 3 a.m. Thursday through Saturday. Cash only.
  • Red Hawk Bar & Grill (316 S. State St.) is the best sit-down restaurant close to the Diag.
  • revive + replenish (619 E. University Ave.) is mostly a coffee shop, but they make paninis, serve pastries from Zingerman's, and offer good salads.
  • Sadako Japanese Restaurant
  • Silvio’s Organic Pizza has authentic Italian pizza, excellent soups and salads, and European pastries. Affordable lunch specials!
  • Totoro (215 S. State St.) – Japanese cuisine
  • University Cafe (621 Church St.) – Korean

Drinks

  • Arbor Brewing Company (114 E. Washington St.) – microbrewery with smoke-free bar and dining area
  • Ashley’s (338 S. State St.) – many beers, good cheesefries
  • Old Town Tavern (122 W. Liberty St.) – casual, relaxed atmosphere
  • Jolly Pumpkin (311 S. Main St.) – beer brewed in nearby Dexter, Michigan

Drinks and dinner

  • Blue Tractor (207 E. Washington St.) – barbecue and brewery
  • Cafe Habana (211 E. Washington St.) – Cuban and Latin-inspired food and drinks
  • Cafe Zola (112 W. Washington St.) – Italian, Mediterranean, and Turkish food and drinks. Good burgers, spaghetti, and cocktails.
  • Grange Kitchen & Bar (118 W. Liberty St.) – This recently opened restaurant focuses on local, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients. The bar menu has a nice selection of light dishes.
  • Pacific Rim by Kana (114 W. Liberty St.) – pan-Asian cuisine
  • Vinology (110 S. Main St.) – wine bar and restaurant

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