Hotel Guide

Weber's Inn [link]
3050 Jackson Ave.
734.769.2500
2.5 mi from the Michigan Theater
Weber's Inn is the official hotel sponsor of the AAFF.
Limited availability $89/night room special! Code: 48AAFF

Bell Tower Hotel [link]
300 S. Thayer St.
734.769.3010
0.2 mi from the Michigan Theater

Campus Inn [link]
615 E. Huron St.
734.769.2200
0.2 mi from the Michigan Theater

 

Best Western Executive Plaza [link]
2900 Jackson Ave.
734.665.4444
2.4 mi from the Michigan Theater


Courtyard by Marriott - Ann Arbor [link]
3205 Boardwalk
734.995.5900
2.9 mi from the Michigan Theater

Kensington Court Ann Arbor [link]
610 Hilton Blvd.
800.344.7829
3.2 mi from the Michigan Theater

Restaurant Guide
Soup, Sandwiches & Burgers

Sava's Café [link]
216 S. State St.
734.623.2233

Delicious food at a great price. Fabulous breakfast, juicy burgers with special sauce, and sumptuous crepes. Only 500 feet from the theater!

Zingerman's Delicatessen [link]
422 Detroit St.
734.663.3354

A famous Ann Arbor Institution, a great place to get a sandwich, and a proud sponsor of the festival.

Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger
551 S. Division St.
734.663.4590

Truly a life changing experience. If you order a chicken sandwich here, they will taunt you mercilessly.

Mr. Greek's Coney Island [link]
215 S. State St.
734.662.6336

We drink their milkshakes. We drink them up.

Le Dog
410 E. Liberty St.
734.665.2114

Gourmet (hot) dogs and soup. Lunchtime ONLY.

Jerusalem Garden [link]
307 S. Fifth Ave.
734.995.5060

Falafel. Yes, they do a whole range of excellent & affordably priced Middle Eastern food, but you need to try the falafel.

Amer's Delicatessen [link]
312 S. State St.
734.761.6000

Large sandwich menu and a fantastic raw juice bar (make sure you add ginger for a nice kick).

Mexican/Latin American

BTB Burrito [link]
810 S. State St.
734.222.4822

If you want a burrito, there is no other place you should consider. Not one.

Chipotle Mexican Grill [link]
235 S. State St.
734.327.3710

Sabor Latino
211 N. Main St.
734.214.7775

Feel like sitting down, enjoying some tacos, and maybe a refreshing imported carbonated beverage? This is for you.

Breakfast

Angelo's [link]
1100 E. Catherine St.
734.761.8996

The perfect place for those who love brunch or could learn to love it.

Afternoon Delight [link]
251 E. Liberty St.
734.665.7513

Try the Meat Boule. Trust us.

The Broken Egg [link]
223 N. Main St.
734.665.5340

You want a hearty breakfast? This diner delivers full portions that hit the spot.

Sushi

Sushi.com
715 N. University Ave.
734.213.3044

Surprisingly, not a website. It's all about the hand rolls. The Cobra is an AAFF office favorite.

Totoro
215 S. State St.
734.302.3511

Another fine sushi option near the theater. Try the Yam Yam!

Pizza Pie

New York Pizza Depot [link]
605 E. William St.
734.669.6973

New York-style pizza available by the slice. It's all about the Mixed Mushroom pizza.

Cottage Inn [link]
512 E. William St.
734.663.3379

The Original Cottage Inn, with a wide range of pizzas and Italian food. If you're a fan of BBQ Chicken pizza, this is the only place in town for you.

Silvio's Organic Pizza [link]
715 N. University Ave.
734.214.6666

Great organic pizza with several vegetarian and vegan options - it's all about the crust. And if you've got a sweet tooth, try a Diplomat.

Vegetarian

Seva
314 E. Liberty St.
734.662.1111

Vegetarian and Vegan cuisine. Excellent Juevos Rancheros and Tempeh Burgers. Full juice/smoothie bar.

Earthen Jar Vegetarian Cuisine [link]
311 S. Fifth Ave.
734.327.9346

Darn fine Indian buffet that's $4.99/lb - that's right, load on up! Great lassi's too.

Indian

Raja Rani
400 S. Division St.
734.995.1545

Shalimar
307 S. Main St.
734.663.1500

Nightlife

Arbor Brewing Company [link]
114 E. Washington St.
734.213.1393

The beer sponsor for the festival, with a vast selection to choose from. Better than fair pub food fixings too.

Jolly Pumpkin Café and Brewery [link]
311 S. Main St.
734.913.2730

Another great local brew and recent addition.

Ashley's [link]
338 S. State St.
734.996.9191

Just down the street from the Michigan Theater, Ashley's is an Ann Arbor Institution for students, professors, and other people who like to drink.

Babs' [link]
213 Ashley St.
734.997.0800

Yes, they're an afterparty host, but more important is the fact that they have frequent 1980's theme nights.

Grizzly Peak Brewing Company [link]
318 S. Main St.
734.665.2968

Maybe you feel like a pint? Maybe you're craving some strawberry-rhubarb cobbler? Can't go wrong here.

\aut\ BAR[link]
315 Braun Ct.
734.994.3677

\aut\ BAR not only hosts one of our afterparties, but also sponsors the award for Best LGBT Film.

Dominick's
812 Monroe St.
734.662.5414

An Ann Arbor Institution. Fans of casual conversation and sangria need look no further. Definitely don't miss their display of classic AAFF posters from 1963 through the present!

Coffee and Tea

Sweetwater's Coffee and Tea
123 Washington St.
734.769.2331

Crazy Wisdom Tea Room [link]
114 S. Main St.
734.665.9468

Want some fine tea in a beautiful sitting room? A book on sanskrit, chakras, or a new mandala? Or just a peaceful little respite from the wild festival-goings?

Bubble Island
1220 S. University Ave.
734.222.9013

Bubble tea! The mango stars come highly recommended.

Café Ambrosia
326 Maynard St.
734.929.9979

Try the fair trade coffee, roasted by John Roos of Roos Roast!

Espresso Royale Café [link]
324 S. State St.
734.662.2770

Coffee, tea, and a relaxed atmosphere with plenty of room to meet with other festival-goers.

Comet Coffee
16 Nickels Arc.
734.222.0579

Specialty Restaurants

Cafe Japon
113 E. Liberty St.
734.332.6200

Japanese and French cuisine.

Blue Nile
221 E. Washington St.
734.998.4746

Traditional Ethiopian food, great for group dining!

Prickly Pear Café
328 S. Main St.
734.930.0047

Southwest-inspired specialties.

Fine Dining

eve [link]
415 N. 5th Ave.
734.222.0711

An intimate, independent restaurant with a distinctive style of cooking based in French philosophy with influences including North African, West African, Cuban and Vietnamese (dinner entrees $20 - $30).

Cafe Habana
211 E. Washington St.
734.332.6046

Hot new restaurant in town with superb decor and excellent cuisine. Well-known for their mojitos! (dinner entrees $15 - $25).

Vinology [link]
110 S. Main St.
734.222.9841

If you like the wine, they got the wine. If you like the tapas, they got the tapas (main dinner plates $15 - $30).

Pacific Rim by Kana [link]
114 W. Liberty St.
734.662.9303

Modern Asian fusion - warm atmosphere going toward upscale without getting fancy (dinner entrees $20 - $30).

Logan [link]
115 W. Washington St.
734.327.2312

One of the top restaurants in Ann Arbor, you may want to call ahead (dinner entrees $20 - $30).

Café Zola [link]
112 W. Washington St.
734.769.2020

Dare we call it bohemian modern? It's certainly a popular spot where artists and business folk collide. Fun, flavorful menu and a great bar (dinner entrees $15 - $30).

Sweets

Schakolad Chocolate Factory [link]
110 E. Washington St.
734.213.1700

The official chocolate sponsor of the AAFF. You read that right. Chocolate sponsor.

The Cupcake Station
116 E. Liberty St.
734.222.1801

Cupcakes. Cup. Cakes.

Kilwin's Chocolates
107 E. Liberty St.
734.769.7759

Washtenaw Dairy [link]
602 S. Ashley St.
734.662.3244

The locals favorite ice cream, slightly off the beaten path, but well worth the extra few blocks!

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
521 E. Liberty St.
734.997.7100

Late Night

Fleetwood Diner
300 S. Ashley St.
734.995.5502

A perfect After-(After?)-Afterparty spot for night owls and those whose biological clocks are not set to Eastern Standard Time. The Hippy Hash is a winner.

Tios
401 E. Liberty St.
734.761.6650

Mexican restaurant open until 1am. Plenty of salsas to choose from to make it hot & spicy!

*This list does not cover the full bounty of Ann Arbor's restaurant community. These are the most frequented and recommended establishments within a reasonable walking distance from the Michigan Theater.