Cafe Zola

4.1

1004 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Good for business meals
Neighborhood gem
Great for brunch

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.

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
Neighborhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Featured in

What 1,004 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
3.9Service
4.2Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Detroit / Eastern Michigan
Great for brunch
Ann Arbor
Healthy
Ann Arbor
Neighborhood gem
Ann Arbor
Great for outdoor dining
Ann Arbor
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Zola in Ann Arbor offers a "wonderful experience" with a vibrant atmosphere and "delicious" food selections. Known for its eclectic menu, the Huevos Rancheros and Insalata Caprese are standout dishes. Despite occasional slow service, especially on busy nights, the "great ambiance" and "excellent service" make it a local favorite.

1,004 Reviews

D
Dinah
VIP
Detroit
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I have been to Zola's downtown many times. Unfortunately, it is not what it used to be. My frittata was flat with very tiny pieces of sweet potatoes. I remember it as being fluffy with lots of much larger pieces of sweet potatoes. Coffee was lukewarm and not very tasty. The waiter was great but food was aa disappointment.
Is this helpful?
C
Colleen
Detroit
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I love Zola but it is so loud and people packed into the space. Wish they would fix both of those annoyances but then again others may like the energy.
Is this helpful?
R
Ralf
Cancun
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was happy with the experience and would certainly recommend and myself return..
Is this helpful?
D
Donald
Grand Rapids
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall, we enjoyed our experience at Cafe Zola! Our only issue was that they didn’t have many options for my wife who has a garlic sensitivity, and taking garlic out of their dishes was not an option…so she settled with oatmeal (which was good, but not what we want for)
Is this helpful?
C
Chadia
Detroit
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The service was too long and it’s very expensive
Is this helpful?
M
Margaret
Chicago
44 reviews
4.0
44 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Seated pretty quickly; service was a little slow; menu had nice variety; calamari appetizer was skimpy, but delicious; entrees were spaghetti and meatball (1), lamb chops, and a salad - all tasty; desserts were Nutella crepe and a bread pudding - both delicious!
Is this helpful?
T
Terry
Montana
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This restaurant is a wonderful place to have lunch/dinner with friends. The food was delicious, and the service was excellent. We loved the variety of drinks that were available. Take time to enjoy this restaurant in Ann Arbor.
Is this helpful?
D
Dennis
VIP
Orlando
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Whenever we’re in Ann Arbor for a football game, we try and get reservations here. Their whole fish is amazing, as is their antipasta board. it was very busy, but did not feel rushed. Great restaurant with a great wine list.
Is this helpful?
h
heidi
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent! Wonderful food, cocktails, wine and vibe
Is this helpful?
P
Paul
Washington DC
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Service was slow. The owner seemed to be causing more problems than solving them. The prices were incredibly high for the quality of the food.
Is this helpful?

FAQs

Cafe Zola offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (734) 769-2020.

Cafe Zola is rated 4.1 stars by 1004 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

112 W Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-1325

Additional information

Cross street
Main Street
Neighborhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cafezola.com/
Phone number
(734) 769-2020

Cafe Zola

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Featured in

100 Detroit / Eastern Michigan Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

48 Detroit Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

Menu

What 1,004 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Cafe Zola offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Cafe Zola restaurant rated?

Is Cafe Zola currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Featured in

100 Detroit / Eastern Michigan Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

48 Detroit Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day