Burger fans from all over have flocked to Taystee’s, the halal-friendly burger spot situated in Dearborn and Dearborn Heights gas stations. Ann Arborites can now enjoy one of their specialty burgers, including the award-winning Ali’s Notch-Yo Burger — a stack of patties, beef bacon, jalapeños, grilled onions, three cheeses, and Doritos.

Steps away from downtown and the Big House stands 1923, a food truck fashioned from a converted double decker bus straight from London.  Don’t expect English pub food as 1923 serves up a variety of tacos with flavors from around the globe like Caribbean jerk chicken, falafel, and Korean kalbi.

Evergreen has had a devoted following at their north side location for 30 years and recently opened a new spot downtown. The Sichuan-style dry pots are served in a generously-sized wok and are a must-have for fans of spicy stir fries.

Ann Arbor prides itself on its acceptance and inclusion of people from all walks of life, which makes it a perfect spot for Bitty and Beau’s. Like all of their other national locations, this Main Street coffee shop gives job opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The folks behind Vinsetta in Berkley and Detroit’s Eminem-inspired Mom’s Spaghetti have opened Union Rec, the restaurant group’s first location in the Ann Arbor area. The former lumber mill has been transformed to a large space that includes a restaurant, coffee shop, and lounge. The menu features a mix of bar food and Mexican favorites that are as eclectic as the décor.

The popular Detroit-area chicken and waffle joint has opened its second location in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor. Fat Daddy’s specializes in Nashville hot chicken, available in five spice levels with different sandwich toppings such as coleslaw, mac and cheese, or sweet ranch served on a brioche bun. For an extra decadent treat, try the Suga Momma, which replaces the bun with two glazed donuts.

This ambitious concept features co-working and event spaces as well as an airy dining room and bar. Chef Thad Gilles, formerly of recently shuttered fine dining restaurant Logan, designed four different food menus from which to choose — French brasserie, pasta, pizza, and tacos.

Bahn Mi Street Food’s menu features several delicious salads and rice bowls, but the main stars are their namesake sandwiches. Bahn mi sandwiches hail from Vietnam and contain a protein, pickled carrots and daikon, cucumber, cilantro, and jalapeño peppers on an airy baguette. The version here does not disappoint with a choice of six different proteins and fresh, in-house baked bread.

Basil Babe gained a loyal following as a pop-up and has successfully transitioned to a physical location in Ypsilanti, next to the Eastern Michigan University campus. The menu features Thai favorites like stir fries, noodles, curries and the menu changes weekly. The papaya salad and dumplings are mainstays and can’t be missed.

Head over to downtown Ypsilanti for Deep End Café, a place that’s equal parts coffee shop and gallery space featuring works from local artists, poets, and writers. In addition to art, the spot features food and drink options courtesy of Detroit-based The Squeeze Station, which is committed to bringing healthy food options to underserved communities.