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: AAFF2009

Bell Tower Hotel [link]
300 S. Thayer Street
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]
211 S. State
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
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
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
734.662.6336

We drink their milkshakes. We drink them up.

Le Dog
10 E. Liberty
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
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.

Sabor Latino
211 N. Main
734.214.7775

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

Morning-Type Food

Angelo's [link]
1100 E. Catherine
734.761.8996

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

The Broken Egg [link]
223 N. Main
734.665.5340

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

Sushi

Sushi.com
715 North University
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
734.302.3511

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

Pizza Pie

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

I Need A Drink

Arbor Brewing Company [link]
114 E. Washington
734.213.1393

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

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.

Conor O'Neill's [link]
318 S. Main
734.665.2968

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

\aut\ [link]
315 Braun CT
734.994.3677

\aut\ 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!

No, Not That Kind of Drink

Bubble Island
1220 South University
734.222.9013

Bubble tea! The mango stars come highly recommended.

Crazy Wisdom Tea Room [link]
114 S. Main
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?

Café Ambrosia
326 Maynard
734.929.9979

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

Espresso Royale Café [link]
324 S. State
734.662.2770

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

Finer Dining

eve [link]
415 N. 5th Avenue
734.222.0711

We hold our VIP dinner here for a reason: sumptuous French-influenced cuisine and impeccable service create a memorable dining experience.

Zanzibar [link]
216 S. State
734.994.7777

Eclectic and colorful, the dining room has plenty of open space and the menu lots of tastes and flavors (dinner entrees $20 - $30).

Cafe Habana
211 East. Washington Street
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
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
734.662.9303

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

Logan [link]
115 West Washington Street
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
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).

Sweetness

Schakolad Chocolate Factory [link]
110 E. Washington
734.213.1700

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

Washtenaw Dairy [link]
602 S. Ashley
734.662.3244

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

Night Owls (are there such a thing as Day Owls?)

Fleetwood Diner
300 S. Ashley
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
333 E. Huron
734.761.6650

Mexican restaurant open until 4am that also sponsors our Best International Film award. 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.