Plenty of rooms are reserved at the Kensington Hotel on the South side of Ann Arbor, very near Briarwood Mall. The hotel is about a 10-minute drive to the temple. The Sunday morning brunch will be here too.

The discounted room rate is $149/night if you book by 

April 18th, 2025.

Reserve your room here

Block Name: Dahlia's Bat Mitzvah
Block Code: 2025DAHLIA
Or call the hotel direct:
734-761-7800

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Here’s a few other options around town:

The Graduate by Hilton Ann Arbor If you want to be close to downtown this is a great option

Burnt Toast Inn
Charming B&B in a nice neighborhood, just a few blocks from downtown.

Baxter House B&B
Ditto

Ann Arbor Bed & Breakfast
A bit further away, but still only a ten-minute drive to our house and Friday night dinner. Easy walk to town and campus.

Stone Chalet
(formerly the Vitosha Guest House) – Ditto.

Explore Ann Arbor for Saturday afternoon lunch!

Ann Arbor has lots of great food options. If you want something you don’t see here, feel free to text or
call us

Zingerman’s Deli
World-famous global deli,
and much much more.
422 Detroit Street | Ann Arbor
734-663-3354 – No reservations – Family+kid friendly.

Zingerman’s Roadhouse
Hearty American comfort food.
2501 Jackson Avenue | Ann Arbor
734-663-3663 – Reservations – Family+kid friendly.

Frita Batidos
Cuban inspired street food
117 W. Washington | Ann Arbor
734-761-2882 – No reservations – Family+kid friendly.

Mani Osteria
Artisanal pizzas & creative Italian dishes.
341 E. Liberty | Ann Arbor
734-769-6700 – Reservations

Slurping Turtle
Casual Japanese fusion
608 E. Liberty | Ann Arbor
734-887-6868 – Reservations

York
Former fine foods provisioner turned community gathering space. Great sandwiches, coffee, drinks, BBQ from Ricewood, and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Family+kid friendly.
1928 E. Packard | Ann Arbor
(734) 662-0798 – Walk-in

Spiedo
Relaxed rotisserie and griddle restaurant with vegan options plus cocktails. 
307 S. 5th Ave. | Ann Arbor
(734) 548-6969 - walk in

First Bite – Vegan
Unique, delicious, “nutrilicious”, vegan
108 S Main Street | Ann Arbor
734-369-4765

Seva– Vegetarian
Very good vegetarian.
2541 Jackson Avenue | Ann Arbor
734-998-4746 – No reservations

Blue Nile
Ethiopian feast – Meat or vegetarian
221 E. Washington Street | Ann Arbor
734-998-4746 – No reservations

Miss Kim
Really good Korean street food (Zingerman’s newest restaurant)
415 N 5th Avenue | Ann Arbor
734-275-0099 – Reservations

Jerusalem Garden
Middle Eastern
314 E. Liberty | Ann Arbor
734-995-5060 – No reservations – Family+kid friendly.

Le Dog
Delicious on-the-go soups and gourmet hotdogs
306 South Main St. Suite #1-E | Ann Arbor
(734) 327-0091
kid + family friendly

Shalimar
Great Indian
307 S. Main | Ann Arbor
734-663-1500

Tomukun
Korean BBQ and noodle bar
505 E Liberty Street | Ann Arbor
734-995-8668

Detroit Street Filling Station - vegan
300 Detroit Street (Kerrytown) |
Ann Arbor
734-224-8262 Family+kid friendly.

Avalon Bakery & Grill
Fresh comfort food. Delicious.
224 S Main St | Ann Arbor
734 994-2773
Family+kid friendly.

(For you, not for Dahlia!)

Lowertown Cafe by day, bar by night - a new spot on the north side of Ann Arbor owned by friends of ours. They serve Hyperion coffee and a drinks menu that showcases both classic favorites and innovative creations.

RoosRoast
“Deep local” coffee house. Beloved for their “Lobster Butter Love”. Two locations including one downtown.

Comet Coffee
Tiny cafe in the Nickels Arcade on campus.

Zingerman’s Coffee Company
Get many varieties of high-quality beans brewed 47 different ways. Plus Zingerman’s amazing Bakehouse and the Candy Manufactory are both next door. South side, very near the Kensington Hotel.

Hyperion Coffee
It’s just good. On Liberty Street downtown