Looking for somewhere to eat or something fun to do?

Here are recommendations from current UMMS medical students guaranteed to delight in and around Ann Arbor.

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OUR STUDENTS

BREAKFAST

LUNCH

DINNER

NIGHT LIFE

STUDY SPOT

SEASONAL ACTIVITY

HIDDEN GEM

Our Students

Alex Farfel

M1 (He/Him)

Hometown: San Diego, CA

Organizations: JeMSA

Outgoing, positive, stocky

Audrey DuBose

M2 (She/Her)

Hometown: St. Johns, FL

Funny, thoughtful, non-spontaneous

Jess Muinos

M1 - MTSP (They/Them)

Hometown: Moreno Valley, CA

Organizations: OutMD and LANAMA

Someone who was built for leisure but ended up in career with a high work load because of their dreams.

Mahesh Gupta

M2 (He/Him)

Hometown: West Bloomfield, MI

Outgoing, ambitious, ebullient

Maria Mansour

M3 (She/Her)

Hometown: San Diego, CA

Positive, creative

Caroline Haywood

M1 (She/Her)

Hometown: Franklin Lakes, NJ

Organizations: AMWA

Thoughtful, outgoing, curious

Natalie Tsang

M1 (She/Her)

Hometown: Chicago, IL

Organizations: UAAMSA

Food & matcha lover, traveler

Ikenna Ezenwa

M1 (He/Him)

Hometown: Pembroke Pines, FL

Organizations: BMA

Enthusiastic, Fun, Active

BREAKFAST

Alex Farfel M1 (He/Him)

Stadium Market

"Breakfast Bagel (add hashbrowns)"

Location: 1423 E Stadium Blvd STE D, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Audrey DuBose M2 (She/Her)

Q Bakehouse

"Cozy Taiwanese/Asian-fusion bakery with amazing breakfast sandwiches and a rotating menu of pastries."

Location: 1608 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Jess Muinos M1 - MTSP (They/Them)

Songbird Cafe

“Vibes are warm, comfy, aesthetic forest/cabin, and it’s located next to Yoon’s Bakery (a good Korean bakery). I usually get one of the omelets and a seasonal coffee. Good place to study too!”

Location: 2707 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Mahesh Gupta M2 (He/Him)

Zingerman's Next Door Cafe

“Small-town, cozy feel. Love the Mayan mocha.”

Location: 422 Detroit St Ann Arbor MI 48104

Maria Mansour M3 (She/Her)

The Hen

“The Hen is worth the line you’ll always see when you walk in. You can get any brunch meal you desire, and everything is both aesthetic yet delicious.”

Location: 403 E Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Caroline Haywood M1 (She/Her)

Afternoon Delight

“Breakfast diner/café with amazing omelets and muffins.”

Location: Afternoon Delight, 251 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Natalie Tsang M1 (She/Her)

Aldi's

“I don’t eat breakfast :( but I love to doordash broccoli.”

Location: 2340 Dexter Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Ikenna Ezenwa M1 (He/Him)

Jagged Fork

“Nice brunch vibe.”

Location: 414 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

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LUNCH

Alex Farfel M1 (He/Him)

Maize & Blue Deli

"#86"

Location: 1329 S University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Audrey DuBose M2 (She/Her)

Madras Masala

"Fast-casual Indian with a generous lunch special (+ close to UMMS)."

Location: 2016 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Jess Muinos M1 - MTSP (They/Them)

Detroit Filling Station

“A good vegan place and it has the cutest set up.”

Location: 300 Detroit St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Mahesh Gupta M2 (He/Him)

Union Rec

“Casual, fun spotwith friends.”

Location: 545 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Maria Mansour M3 (She/Her)

Raising Canes

“Raising Cane’s just opened in Ann Arbor this year and it’s all I imagined and more - no need to drive to Canton anymore for this personal treasure.”

Location: 1116 S University Ave Unit B, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Caroline Haywood M1 (She/Her)

Zingerman's Deli

Location: 422 Detroit St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Natalie Tsang M1 (She/Her)

Madras Masala

“Really good Indian food.”

Location: 2016 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Ikenna Ezenwa M1 (He/Him)

Bao Space

“Premium Berkshire Pork buns"

Location: 205 N Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

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DINNER

Alex Farfel M1 (He/Him)

Spiedo

"Al Pastor wrap"

Location: 307 S 5th Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Audrey DuBose M2 (She/Her)

Rich JC

"Popular Korean diner serving traditional soups & stews."

Location: 1313 S University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Jess Muinos M1 - MTSP (They/Them)

Tomukun Noodle Bar

“Good food and big portions.”

Location: 505 E Liberty St Suite #200, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Mahesh Gupta M2 (He/Him)

Slurping Turtle

“Ramen, classic Tokyo Shoyu.”

Location: 608 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Maria Mansour M3 (She/Her)

Savas

“One of my favorite places for a sit-down and nice (yet still semi-casual) restaurant. They have immaculate burgers, bourek, and dessert. Savas is definitely my post-exam celebration spot : )”

Location: 216 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Caroline Haywood M1 (She/Her)

Miss Kim

”The Street Style Tteokbokki is a must!”

Location: 415 N 5th Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Natalie Tsang M1 (She/Her)

Azalea

“Went for restaurant week! Upscale Asian cuisine.”

Location: 312 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Ikenna Ezenwa M1 (He/Him)

Culantro

“Peruvian cuisine."

Location: 223 N Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

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NIGHT LIFE

Alex Farfel M1 (He/Him)

Bills' Beer Garden

Location: 218 S Ashley St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Audrey DuBose M2 (She/Her)

Nightcap/State Theatre

Nightcap Location: 220 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

State Theatre Location: 233 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

State Theatre Info

Jess Muinos M1 - MTSP (They/Them)

Raven Club

“A cute bar with a speakeasy vibe about it, it has fun drinks and a seasonal menu. Non-bar option would be whenever a good show comes through the Michigan Theatre (such as a ballet).”

Location: 207 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Mahesh Gupta M2 (He/Him)

The Last Word

Location: 301 W Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Maria Mansour M3 (She/Her)

Bands/Concerts/Comedy Shows

“Throughout Ann Arbor, on any given day!”

Caroline Haywood M1 (She/Her)

Casa Dominick's

Location: 812 Monroe St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Natalie Tsang M1 (She/Her)

Blue Llama Jazz Club

Location: 314 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Ikenna Ezenwa M1 (He/Him)

MASH/Circ

“Late night food with friends"

Mash Location: 211 E Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Circ Location: 210 S 1st St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

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STUDY SPOT

Alex Farfel M1 (He/Him)

Lowertown Café

Location: 1031 Broadway Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Audrey DuBose M2 (She/Her)

Common Cup/Drip House

Common Cup Location: 1511 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Drip House Location: 1336 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Common Cup Info

Drip House Info

Jess Muinos M1 - MTSP (They/Them)

Ann Arbor District Library

“Specifically the Traverwood or the WestGate locations).”

Traverwood Location: 3333 Traverwood Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Westgate Location: 2503 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Mahesh Gupta M2 (He/Him)

University of Michigan Museum of Art

Location: 525 S State St Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Maria Mansour M3 (She/Her)

Lowertown Cafe

“Throughout Ann Arbor, on any given day!”

Location: 1031 Broadway Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Caroline Haywood M1 (She/Her)

The Reading Room in Rackham

Location: 915 E Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Natalie Tsang M1 (She/Her)

Hazel Coffee

“Their banana bread matcha is amazing!”

Location: 2111 Packard St Suite 130, Ann Arbor, MI 48108

Ikenna Ezenwa M1 (He/Him)

Rackham Graduate Library

Location: 915 E Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

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SEASONAL ACTIVITY

Alex Farfel M1 (He/Him)

Mt. Brighton Ski Snowcials

Location: 4141 Bauer Rd, Brighton, MI 48116

Audrey DuBose M2 (She/Her)

Galen's Tag Days

Jess Muinos M1 - MTSP (They/Them)

Hiking

“In the fall around the many nature reserves/parks.”

Mahesh Gupta M2 (He/Him)

Lake Michigan

Maria Mansour M3 (She/Her)

Michigan Football

Location: 1201 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Caroline Haywood M1 (She/Her)

Nichols Arboretum

"Walks in the fall.”

Location: 1610 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Natalie Tsang M1 (She/Her)

Skiing

“Shoutout to Michigan Snowcial for teaching me how to ski in one day :)"

Ikenna Ezenwa M1 (He/Him)

The Big House

“Late night food with friends"

Location: 1201 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

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HIDDEN GEM

Alex Farfel M1 (He/Him)

Biercamp

Location: 1643 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Audrey DuBose M2 (She/Her)

Monahan's Seafood

“And the rest of Kerrytown Market!”

Location: 407 N 5th Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Jess Muinos M1 - MTSP (They/Them)

Used Bookstores

“Motte & Bailey Booksellers, West Side Book Shop, Dawn Treader, and the small stands at the Ann Arbor District Library”

Mahesh Gupta M2 (He/Him)

Q Bakehouse

Location: 1608 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Maria Mansour M3 (She/Her)

Shinola's Cafe

“I love finding new cafes throughout Ann Arbor.”

Location: 301 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Caroline Haywood M1 (She/Her)

Matthaei Botanical Gardens

“The Peony Gardens in the Matthaei Botanical Gardens (over 10K flowers in peak season!).”

Location: 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Natalie Tsang M1 (She/Her)

Smlwrld

"Currently based in Shinola Cafe, Matcha is a must."

Location: 301 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Ikenna Ezenwa M1 (He/Him)

Tea Haus

Location: 204 N 4th Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

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