Angelo’s Diner

Angelo's

Angelo’s is my pick for the best bang for your buck in Ann Arbor. The diner sits right at the west corner of the University of Michigan Medical Center, which is probably for the best with the likelihood that you’ll overstuff yourself with the food here. I know I almost did just that.

I’ve come to the conclusion that diners/greasy spoon type establishments are my favorite types of restaurants. The fact that you can get a good breakfast any time of day without some crap rule about switching to a lunch menu at a “reasonable hour” is good by me.  So Jen made it a point for us to stop by Angelo’s during our weekend visit.  Wow.  The servers are quick to take your order, likely serving regulars who know exactly what they want, and coming time after time for just that.  But don’t fret, they’ll still show you a little Midwestern compassion and give you some time without the usual East Coast Scowl you’ll get around DC for dilly dallying a bit longer than it takes to open the menu.  (Shout out to my boys at Pho 75…What’s up!)

Deep Fried Raisin French Toast with Fresh Berries and Whipped Cream

I loved the fact that I could really taste the freshness of the ingredients while adding in the fact that Angelo’s doesn’t try to skimp you on portions.  The bread is homemade, so the Deep Friend Raisin French Toast comes fully loaded and will satisfy the hungriest of foodies.  Jen and I split the french toast along with an order of the Spinach and Feta Omelet, which came secretly filled with enough feta to sink a small island off the coast of Greece under its weight.  Sweet merciful Jebus, so much feta!

Spinach and Feta Omelet

Normally Jen doesn't like the taste of eggs in an omelet, but I heard no such complaints here.

In retrospect, it was likely a poor choice for me to order the Raspberry and Chocolate Chip Pancakes for a side dish (it even came with a mini side dish of Turkey Sausages, how could I lose?!). Jen swears that these were Michigan raspberries, and with her being a vegetarian, I don’t really doubt that her sense of taste is really that good. That being said, I’m still not giving up my studies in meatonomics.

Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Michigan Raspberries and Whipped Cream. A perfectly rational side order.

Secretly, these Turkey Sausages are plotting your demise.

We were so stuffed from our meal here, Jen and I were barely able to split a dinner several hours later.  If you know me, you know I'm constantly hungry, unless I've just recently exited a fine buffet establishment.  So to say I still wasn't ready for dinner by the end of the day, well, that's a huge accomplishment.

Get your starve on for Angelo’s, and view a map of them here.