Zingerman's Delicatessen
- March 7, 2006
- Rated 5 of 5 by
MoondustWolf from Grand Blanc, Michigan
Zingerman's Deli is known nationally, and with good reason. This small restaurant is almost as much a trademark of Ann Arbor as the U of M Wolverines. They serve sandwiches made with only the freshest ingredients in a busy but friendly setting. One thing must be known: this food is not cheap. A sandwich, which is offered in two sizes and can easily make a meal on its own, can cost almost $12, sometimes more. This is the kind of place that attracts tourists and locals looking for something special. You'll see families, college students, and businessmen all sitting in the cafeteria-like building. No matter the prices, though, Zingerman's is worth it. This is one of Ann Arbor's biggest prides, and no trip to the city is complete without a stop here.
From journal Ann Arbor and Detroit: A Weekend in Michigan City
Editor Pick
Zingerman's delicatessen
- July 24, 2000
- Rated 4 of 5 by
Scott from Holland, Michigan
Zingerman's Deli is a landmark in Ann Arbor as well as culinary America. It is ten tons of food, fun, and flavor packed into a five pound deli. The best in cheeses, meats, olive oils, vinegars, baked goods, bread, pasta, chocolate, and so much more line the inside of this little brick building from floor to ceiling. Desiegned in the traditional New York deli style, Zingerman's has everything you'd expect from a deli in the city except that bad attitude. Everyone is friendly, out-going, informative, and helpful. If anything perks your interest be sure to ask for a sample. Some one will be happy to help and give you loads of information on the product.
Walking in the door the smells, sights and sounds are almost overwhelming. Fortunately you'll have a while to take them in as the line to order sandwiches can be out the door at lunchtime on the weekends. the sandwiches are expensive by midwest standards (over $10) but they are big enough to share unless your really hungery and they come with a big, garlic pickle on the side. My favorite is #73, Tarb's Tenacious Tenure, which is piled with Turkey, cheese, tomato, avacado, and Russian dressing and grilled on farm bread. Which reminds me of their mouth watering breads which come in fresh from their own bakery. Whether you go for decadant combinations like Chocolate cherry and Parmasean Pepper or you prefer a standard loaf of rye (onion, tsitsel, caraway, or plain) you'll be planning your nexxt trip back before you get to the last crust.
They have outside seating when the weather is good and inside seating next door at their cafe. You can call ahead to order sandwiches but not to save a seat and there is no smoking inside the buildings.
Of all the restaurants in Ann Arbor, there are none with the commitment to good food that Zingerman's has.
From journal What About Ann Arbor?