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Best Breakfast in Ann Arbor

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Ann Arbor's breakfast scene is anchored by the Fleetwood Diner, open 24 hours on South Ashley, and Zingerman's Roadhouse on Jackson Ave, which does a serious weekend brunch with freshly milled pancakes and brisket hash. Angelo's, the cash-only institution at Catherine and Thayer, closed in December 2023 after 67 years when the University of Michigan purchased the property.

Below is Plate & Press's breakfast and brunch coverage.

Guide

Best Breakfast Burritos in Ann Arbor

Where to find a burrito worth eating in the morning, and one reason to wait until 11.

A guide to the best breakfast burritos in Ann Arbor, from RoosRoast's small but serious morning option to the BTB counter on South State. Plus one burrito worth delaying breakfast for.

April 25, 2026 · 5 min read
Guide

Best Brunch in Ypsilanti: Where to Eat on Weekend Mornings

From a Civil War barracks to a James Beard kitchen, Ypsilanti's brunch scene is better than Ann Arbor wants to admit.

The best brunch in Ypsilanti: Bellflower's Sunday brunch changes weekly, Thompson & Co. does bananas foster French toast in a restored Civil War barracks, and The Bomber has been frying Cap'N Crunch French toast since 1936. A practical guide.

April 24, 2026 · 6 min read
Restaurant Profile

Afternoon Delight Has Fed Ann Arbor Breakfast Since 1978

Pan-grilled pancakes, muffins baked throughout the day, and a no-freezer policy on East Liberty Street for nearly fifty years.

Afternoon Delight has been at 251 E Liberty St since 1978, nearly fifty years of pan-grilled pancakes, made-to-order omelets, and a rotating muffin selection baked fresh each day. Ann Arbor's longest-running breakfast spot, and mostly uncelebrated.

April 15, 2026 · 5 min read
Guide

Best Breakfast and Brunch in Ann Arbor

Eight places that justify getting out of bed on a Saturday. No reservations required at most of them.

Eight breakfast and brunch spots in Ann Arbor, from the 24-hour diner with Hippie Hash to the Korean rice bowls you should have been eating all along.

November 18, 2024 · 8 min read
Closing

Angelo's Closes After 67 Years on Catherine Street

The University of Michigan bought the property. The line out the door on the last morning was longer than usual.

Angelo's, Ann Arbor's most-loved breakfast institution, served its last plate on December 23, 2023. Open since 1956, it closed when the University of Michigan purchased the Catherine Street property for $4.5 million.

December 23, 2023 · 4 min read