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Café Zola

3.8(1,393)· Google3.8 out of 5 from 1393 reviews (Google rating)Bar$$ Downtown / Main Street
(734) 769-2020 Directions cafezola.com

Quick facts

Café Zola is a bar at 112 W Washington St in Ann Arbor, MI, open daily from undefined. takeout, dine-in and reservations available.

Address
112 W Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone
+1734-769-2020
Hours today
undefined – undefined
Price
$$
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance

About Café Zola

Café Zola is a women-owned restaurant at 112 W Washington St in Ann Arbor, MI, with outdoor seating and a rustic interior marked by high ceilings and exposed brick. It serves eclectic fare and global wines, with breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert available through table service. The offerings include comfort food, small plates, and vegan, vegetarian, organic, and health-conscious options. An on-site bar serves beer, wine, cocktails, and liquor, alongside coffee and tea; happy-hour food and drinks are also available.

For patio diners, dogs are welcome outside as well as inside. The restaurant accommodates families, groups, and solo diners, with high chairs available and wheelchair-accessible entry, seating, and restrooms. It is LGBTQ-welcoming and identified as a transgender safe space. Reservations are accepted and recommended for brunch and dinner. Paid street and lot parking are available, and takeout is offered, but delivery is not. Café Zola has a Google rating of 3.8 from 1,393 reviews.

Known for

  • Outdoor seating with dogs welcome
  • Eclectic fare and global wines
  • Breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner
  • Rustic interior with exposed brick
  • Vegan and vegetarian options

Good for

What to order

Mentioned in reviews

  • salad

What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “My last visit (many years ago) I found a large dead moth on top of my salad. Server seemed surprised I didn't want it and seemed reluctant to remove the charge. Today, for my daughter's birthday, we were seated at 11:30. No one ever a…”

    — Jim Schueler, September 5, 2026 · google

  • “Food is always good. Service needs slot of improvement. We got here at 12:50 and it took them over an hour to get us our food. This was after 15 minutes of waiting at our table to get our order. When the food finally arrived (party of 6)…”

    — Jose Rodriguez, September 5, 2026 · google

  • “I made a reservation for 6 people for 11:30 AM on a Sunday. Part of our party checked in at 11:30 AM and the rest arrived about 10 minutes later. At 11:45 AM, we were told our table was "being bussed" and we sat down at the table outsid…”

    — Eva Hedwig Schueler, September 5, 2026 · google

  • “Cafe Zola has delicious food, however, the customer service that I experienced at brunch was the slowest I have ever had at a restaurant. As a party of 2, it took approximately 15 minutes for us to flag a waitress down to ask for water, …”

    — Marie Herzog, September 5, 2026 · google

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Café Zola — frequently asked

Is Café Zola open on Mondays?
Yes — Café Zola is open Monday from undefined to undefined.
Where is Café Zola?
Café Zola is at 112 W Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104.
Does Café Zola do takeout or delivery?
According to its Google listing, Café Zola offers takeout and does not offer delivery.
Does Café Zola take reservations?
Yes — Café Zola accepts reservations.
Is Café Zola kid-friendly?
Yes — Café Zola is listed as good for kids.
How expensive is Café Zola?
Google lists Café Zola in the $$ price range for bars in Ann Arbor, MI.
What is the phone number for Café Zola?
You can reach Café Zola on +1734-769-2020.

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