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Cafe Zola, Ann Arbor, MI

Cafe Zola

4.1
4.1
1001 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 22 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
Café Zola is an independently owned and operated restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner in downtown Ann Arbor. Our menus are inspired by flavors and recipes borrowed from European and Mediterranean cultures and cuisine, including some Turkish recipes. We are committed to sourcing the freshest and highest quality ingredients available and supporting local businesses, farms, and suppliers. Café Zola’s seasonal menus emphasize organic and local produce, dairy, eggs, poultry, meat and seafood. Our full service bar features artisanal cocktails, happy hour specials, and a rotating wine selection chosen from various small production vineyards throughout the world.

Reservations move you to the top of the list.
You may still wait 10-30 minutes.
We may use more than one table for large groups.
If you are interested in a reservation for a large group or special event, please contact us directly.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Mediterranean, International
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 8:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (734) 769-2020
  • Website
    http://www.cafezola.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    112 W Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-1325
  • Neighbourhood
    Ann Arbor
  • Cross Street
    Main Street
  • Parking details
    There are many locations to park nearby. Metered parking is available on the streets surrounding Cafe Zola. Parking is free on Sundays. The closest public lots are on West Washington between 4th Street and Main Street and on the corner of Ashley and West Washington.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,001 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Great for brunch

  • Ann Arbor

    Healthy

  • Ann Arbor

    Hot spot

  • Ann Arbor

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Ann Arbor

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Ann Arbor

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Zola in Ann Arbor offers a "wonderful experience" with a vibrant atmosphere and "delicious" food selections. Known for its eclectic menu, the Huevos Rancheros and Insalata Caprese are standout dishes. Despite occasional slow service, especially on busy nights, the "great ambiance" and "excellent service" make it a local favorite.

1,001 Reviews

  1. Donald

    Grand Rapids

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, we enjoyed our experience at Cafe Zola! Our only issue was that they didn’t have many options for my wife who has a garlic sensitivity, and taking garlic out of their dishes was not an option…so she settled with oatmeal (which was good, but not what we want for)

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  2. Chadia

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was too long and it’s very expensive

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  3. Margaret

    Chicago

    44 reviews

    4.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Seated pretty quickly; service was a little slow; menu had nice variety; calamari appetizer was skimpy, but delicious; entrees were spaghetti and meatball (1), lamb chops, and a salad - all tasty; desserts were Nutella crepe and a bread pudding - both delicious!

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  4. Terry

    Montana

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This restaurant is a wonderful place to have lunch/dinner with friends. The food was delicious, and the service was excellent. We loved the variety of drinks that were available. Take time to enjoy this restaurant in Ann Arbor.

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  5. Dennis

    Orlando

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Whenever we’re in Ann Arbor for a football game, we try and get reservations here. Their whole fish is amazing, as is their antipasta board. it was very busy, but did not feel rushed. Great restaurant with a great wine list.

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  6. heidi

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent! Wonderful food, cocktails, wine and vibe

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  7. Paul

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was slow. The owner seemed to be causing more problems than solving them. The prices were incredibly high for the quality of the food.

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  8. Sarah

    Detroit

    151 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    151 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Cooks refused to prepare eggs differently (they have multiple times in past). So weird. So so weird.

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  9. William

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great meal, plenty of gluten free options. Tables a little close together.

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  10. Leandra

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a reservation for brunch and were seated. It was crowded but it took almost 20 mins just to receive water and then finally someone noticed we needed to have a server. The food was aesthetically nice, but the French toast was not as sweet as my friend expected. My dish came much later than everyone else’s and all I ordered was the smoked salmon crepe. It should not have taken longer than the burger my friend ordered. I was disappointed in our overall experience, based on past experiences. It has not lived up to its reputation and I would most likely not take a group there again.

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FAQs

Cafe Zola offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (734) 769-2020.

Cafe Zola is rated 4.1 stars by 1001 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cafe Zola

112 W Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-1325

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Main Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Ann Arbor
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 8:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Mediterranean, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There are many locations to park nearby. Metered parking is available on the streets surrounding Cafe Zola. Parking is free on Sundays. The closest public lots are on West Washington between 4th Street and Main Street and on the corner of Ashley and West Washington.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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