This best diners guide to Ann Arbor, MI covers early breakfasts, old-school lunch counters and meals after midnight, with clear differences in hours, menus and settings. Benny’s Family Dining at 1952 S Industrial Hwy opens at 7 a.m. daily and closes at 3 p.m., serving American, Italian and Mexican entrees alongside gyros. Its 4.4-star Google rating comes from 844 reviews. Frank’s Restaurant at 334 Maynard St has 4.5 stars from 452 reviews and a menu built around signature French toast, pancakes, sandwiches and soups.
For a different breakfast or lunch menu, aMa Bistro at 215 S State St serves French toast, burgers and Albanian stews, plus vegan and vegetarian options. It opens daily from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bodega Bros, a New York-style deli at 715 N University Ave, offers the widest hours: it is open 24 hours every day.
Evening choices include Knight’s Steakhouse Downtown at 600 E Liberty St, serving steaks, seafood and burgers, and Gandy Dancer at 401 Depot St, serving seafood, steak and pasta in a restored 1886 building. Gandy Dancer has the largest review count here, with 3,489 reviews and a 4.5-star rating; Knight’s has 4.4 stars from 1,865 reviews. Both accept reservations and offer outdoor seating.
4.4(844)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 844 reviews (Google rating)
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Benny's Family Dining is an unpretentious diner at 1952 S Industrial Hwy in Ann Arbor, MI, serving familiar American, Italian and Mexican entrees, plus gyros. Its offerings include comfort food, small plates and desserts, with vegetarian, halal and organic options also listed. Breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner are served, and coffee is a noted feature. The atmosphere is casual, cozy and quiet, with table service for those dining in.
The diner welcomes families, children and groups, and is also suited to solo dining. A children's menu and high chairs are available. It is popular with students and tourists, welcomes LGBTQ customers and is listed as a transgender safe space. Practical amenities include free lot and street parking, along with wheelchair-accessible parking, an entrance, seating and a restroom. Takeout, delivery, curbside pickup and catering are available; reservations are not accepted. Dogs are allowed outside. Benny's has a Google rating of 4.4 from 844 reviews.
4.5(452)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 452 reviews (Google rating)
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Frank's Restaurant is a veteran diner at 334 Maynard St in Ann Arbor, MI, serving signature French toast and pancakes alongside sandwiches, soups, coffee, and comfort food. Its old-school setting is described as casual, cozy, quiet, and historic. Breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner are offered, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner all listed among its popular uses. Coffee is another noted feature. The restaurant has a Google rating of 4.5 from 452 reviews.
Frank's is popular with students and accommodates solo diners, groups, and families with children. Table service and seating are available, including wheelchair-accessible seating and high chairs. Customers can dine in, order takeout, or use delivery, but reservations are not accepted. Dogs are allowed outside. For those driving, paid garage, lot, and street parking are listed. Payment options include credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.
