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Cafe Zola, Ann Arbor, MI

Cafe Zola

4.3
4.3
975 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
  • Great for brunch
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
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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2 people
19:00
Booked 35 times today

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
  • 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
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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What 975 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Great for brunch

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Contemporary American

  • Ann Arbor

    Great for brunch

  • Ann Arbor

    Healthy

  • Ann Arbor

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Ann Arbor

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Ann Arbor

    Most Booked

975 Reviews

  1. Benjamin

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Our reservation was for 8pm. We waited in line for 20 minutes just to say we had arrived for our reservation. The place was clearly very understaffed. We left because of how they handled the situation (no acknowledgment that we, and others, were waiting in line with reservations) and we doubted we would be timely served. Food is supposed to be good, but they could not handle a busy Saturday night.

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  2. Melysa

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The service was rude and not accommodating. The kitchen was running late and instead of being friendly about it, the bartenders were rude and not helpful. We ended up leaving as it was clear they did not want our business.

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  3. Jacqueline

    Grand Rapids

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I have been to Cafe Zola many times and always have had a good experience, except for this time. Firstly, they said they didn't have my reservation. I had confirmed it the previous day and then on Friday morning I had a missed call from Cafe Zola. We ended up sitting at the bar, because the restaurant was so crowded and we didn't want to wait. Secondly, the food took forever .We ordered an appetizer immediately and then drinks. It took 1 hour and 20 minutes to get our appetizer and then another 30 minutes or more to get our dinner. The pasta I had was delicious but also, I was starving. They need either more staff or a bigger kitchen to accommodate all of the extra outdoor seating they had. Our bartender did everything she could to get our food, but all she could do was check with the kitchen. Our neighbors at the bar had the same experience. i know it was a football weekend in Ann Arbor, but they were totally unprepared for the crowd.

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  4. Chrissy

    Toledo

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best service, delicious wine, crab cakes were some of the best I’ve had, and the mussels were amazing. Love Zola!

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  5. Susan

    Naples

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We waited for over 30 minutes to have the waitress first approach the table and I had to flag her down to tell her we were ready to order. Waited another 30 minutes to get food. Steak sandwich was almost raw. Pancakes were good. Frittata was inedible. Other meal was just ok. When we complained the supervisor apologized and said he would give us a discount. Then was overruled as “it was a normal wait” for breakfast. Won’t come here again. Plenty of better places to eat. Checked the reviews after and this is pretty much their MO.

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  6. Victoria

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    This was my third visit to cafe Zola and unfortunately it missed the mark once again. The service is slow and staff is not particularly friendly or helpful. The food is just okay and overpriced for what you get. There are better options in Ann Arbor for both brunch and dinner.

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  7. Michelle

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant and delicious food. Wait staff were very busy. Visited our table 1 time after food delivery and then 35 minutes later our table and another had to track her down for bill.

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  8. Rita

    Naples

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 August 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The service was very slow. In addition, we were the only diners in the inside restaurant, and the hostess sat a table full of very young children and parents right next to us. The tables were very close and we couldn’t hear our conversation and the little ones were so rambunctious and knocking into our chairs.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Tables for 2 are very narrow so uncomfortable, no elbow room & tight space to place food & beverages. Pls offer wider tables, thanks.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 25 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, very relaxing atmosphere with great Ann Arbor vibes

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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 4.3 stars by 975 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 35 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 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
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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