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Cafe Zola, Ann Arbor, MI

Cafe Zola

4.1
4.1
1006 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for brunch
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Mediterranean, International
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 08:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 08:00–23:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,006 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

    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.

1,006 Reviews

  1. Alan

    Detroit

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We walked in and did not get greeted for at least 5 minutes after the bartender noticed there was quite a crowd gathering at the host stand. The bartender came over looking rather annoyed and rudely asked everyone if anyone had reservations, which we did. After we were seated, it took another 15 minutes until our server greeted us. Overall service was extremely slow with us spending 2 hours in the restaurant for what we expected would be a quick lunch date for my daughter’s 18th birthday. I had noted on the reservation that this was a birthday lunch and had requested a special birthday dessert if one was available but there was no mention of any birthday wishes from the staff let alone any possible birthday dessert. It appeared that the restaurant was short staffed as I only saw 2 servers for the entire dining room with several tables that were not bussed for nearly a hour.

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  2. A2Rob

    VIP

    Detroit

    49 reviews

    3.0

    49 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We usually love this place, but this time they missed the mark.

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  3. Dinah

    VIP

    Detroit

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I have been to Zola's downtown many times. Unfortunately, it is not what it used to be. My frittata was flat with very tiny pieces of sweet potatoes. I remember it as being fluffy with lots of much larger pieces of sweet potatoes. Coffee was lukewarm and not very tasty. The waiter was great but food was aa disappointment.

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  4. Colleen

    Detroit

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I love Zola but it is so loud and people packed into the space. Wish they would fix both of those annoyances but then again others may like the energy.

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  5. Ralf

    Cancun

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was happy with the experience and would certainly recommend and myself return..

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  6. Donald

    Grand Rapids

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    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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  7. Chadia

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 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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  8. Margaret

    Chicago

    45 reviews

    4.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 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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  9. Terry

    Montana

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 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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  10. Dennis

    VIP

    Orlando

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 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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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 1006 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 18 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
  • Area
    Ann Arbor
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 08:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 08:00–23:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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