Welcome to Cafe Zola
Located in Ann Arbor, MI, Cafe Zola offers a unique fusion of Turkish, French, and Mediterranean cuisine. With a wide range of vegan options and plastic-free packaging, they prioritize sustainability and quality. The restaurant provides a cozy and casual atmosphere perfect for brunch or group gatherings. Their diverse menu, featuring dishes like baklava and crepes, showcases their commitment to authenticity and flavor. From their excellent service to their delicious food, Cafe Zola is a must-visit for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience.
- 112 W Washington St Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Hotline: (734) 769-2020
Known for its unique blend of Turkish, French, and Mediterranean cuisine, Cafe Zola is a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Ann Arbor, Michigan. This restaurant offers a variety of dining options, from taking reservations to offering delivery and takeout services, making it a convenient choice for any occasion. With vegan and limited vegetarian options available, Cafe Zola ensures that everyone can enjoy a delicious meal.
Guests can expect a casual atmosphere with moderate noise levels, perfect for gathering with friends or family. The restaurant's street parking and private lot parking make it easy to access, while its wheelchair accessibility ensures that all guests can dine comfortably.
One of the standout features of Cafe Zola is its commitment to sustainability, offering plastic-free packaging for a more environmentally friendly dining experience. The restaurant also provides free Wi-Fi, a full bar, and even has drive-thru and catering services available.
As a food reviewer of Restaurant World, I have had the pleasure of tasting the dishes at Cafe Zola and can attest to the quality and flavor of their offerings. From savory Turkish kebabs to delicate French pastries, each dish is expertly prepared and bursting with bold flavors. The attention to detail and passion for food shines through in every bite, making Cafe Zola a must-visit destination for food lovers in the Ann Arbor area.

My husband and I went for dinner with a couple of friends and we had such a great experience. The owner helped us finding a table available and we got to know her a little bit. Food, drinks and service was amazing! The place is super cute and I can’t wait to go back.

What a lovely place! My friends and I dined in on Sunday morning for brunch, all of us enjoyed our meals thoroughly! Our waiter was super kind, very helpful and super efficient! Our table had the southwestern omelette, the huevos rancheros, and the crab cake Benedict and all was fantastic! We highly recommend this place!

I ordered the Turkish brunch and loved it. The ingredients were fresh and it comes with a variety of bread and muffin that you can combine with the other items in the meal. The portion size was large and could've fed two people. I arrived around 8:30 on a Saturday morning when it was not crowded at all, but it got busier with a line around 10 when I was leaving. We came here again and ordered the ricotta pancakes and crepes, they were very good as well.

I enjoyed the environment and the service more than food here. My friends and I were stayed there for a long time and they're super sweet to us never ask us to be quick to leave.

No idea how this place has only 3.8, I just went today and everything was phenomenal. The Moroccan octopus, Mussels Verde, and Arugula Salad were just ridiculous.

5/17/24. Went there with a group of 20 on Monday night for a prix-fix meal. Service was slow, but each plate of the shared appetizers and main course was fantastic. Not a single fail. Weine was great price ratio. I am surprised abiut the relativeow ratings by others. I would definitely come back to give this another shot.

Literally my favorite place to eat! It gets pretty packed sometimes though so it’s always worth calling ahead for a reservation. Best food and drink ever! Always makes me want to write

Avocado toast with egg was very good. But the toast part was a little difficult to navigate. Great vibe and I’d go back for brunch again and again.

Cafe Zola has been in AA since 1996 - launched by husband and wife duo Hediye Batu and Alan Zakalik who are of Polish and Turkish descent, respectively so they fused their backgrounds with their inspiration for pretty dang tasty food. Apparently back in the day, Cafe Zola was THE place for business meetings. While it seems relatively packed on weekends these days, I don't know about suits and limos anymore. OK for the food -- AA Restaurant Week was what brought me in! So I had an app + entree: *Grilled Radicchio + Kale with Orange + Hazelnuts w/Pomegranate Vinaigrette - this was a super lovely warm salad. Dressed perfectly and really tasty! The kale was the lacinato/dino kind so just held up so nicely. The radicchio was cut into little squares for easy eating. The hazelnuts were generous and added some great texture. On the regular menu, this sits in the specials so it sounds like I need to go back ASAP for this!! *Shakshuka (sautéed peppers, onions, cumin and herbs and baked with french feta and olives, two organic eggs) - I'm used to pretty bare bones shakshukas with just some tomato sauce basically and this was a really nice filling version. It had lots of peppers & onions. This is served with either white bread or rye. The rye was the way to go forsure! FYI - they also have a second location called Zola Bistro in the Arbor Hills shopping plaza. I'll have to stop in when I'm there!

Went here for a leisurely dinner to catch up with a friend. The service was very friendly and helpful, but leisurely. We started with the Goat Cheese and fig jam appetizer. This is one of my favorite flavor combinations and the crostini that came with it was very nice. Our waiter thoughtfully gave us extra crostini without us asking. We had the Kale Salad with lemon, Serrano chiles, and mint and it was very good. We also had the Bodrum Shrimp with Raki. This was flavorful, but the shrimp were overcooked and tough. We finished with the blueberry cobbler which was very good.