Hours of Operation:
Tuesday 5pm-2am
Thursday & Friday 11am-2am
Saturday 5pm-2am
CLOSED Sunday, Monday, Wednesday
Internet Available: No (Local Wifi available, but not provided by The Annex)

Menu Available Online

When it comes to bar food, the Tap Room Annex is the place to go downtown. The Ypsilantian staff generally gives the Annex burgers 2nd only to The Full House, so if you don't have a car, hit up the Tap Room Annex. Also of note are the mexican potato skins, and for vegetarian fare please try the Cajun burger done Cajun style.

The beer selection is good, but limited on draft choices, though any number of Michigan brews are available bottled. The top shelf choices at the bar rival anyplace in town, and The Annex is the only place we know of to get a glass of Laphroaig.

By far the best reason to wander into the Tap Room Annex however, is the music. It is currently the only place in Ypsilanti featuring live music every night they're open. On Thursdays, The Martindales entertain with 21st Century blues and rock, as they host Open Mic with some of the areas best musicians making surprise appearances. Fridays feature John Latini and Friends, which is simulcast on AnnArborAlive.com

The Tap Room Annex will close on December 1st for remodeling, as the restaurant is expanded and connected to the Tap Room.

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday 7am-10pm
Friday & Saturday 7am-11pm
Sunday 9am-9pm
Internet Available: Yes (Free Wireless, SSID: bombadills)

Opening in September, 2004, Bombadill's has become a local watering hole, frequented by students, professors, local buisness owners, even the mayor and city council members. There are a number of groups that meet on a regular basis at the cafe that are open to all, including a tax preparation guru, knitting circle, bible study, and swing dancing instruction.

Coffee and teas are from Vail Mountain Coffee & Tea Company, and there are four different espresso roasts to choose from. The Peters Blend coffee is quite good, low on the acidity, flavourfull, and a daily rotating 2nd brew is available. Soups are in-house recipes, changeing daily, though the tomato soup is available every day. Tuesday usually features chicken chili, while other favourites of The Ypsilantian staff include the Mushroom and Brie, and the Cheddar and Ale. Sandwich and wrap options change frequently, but the Grilled Cheese is likely the best you've ever had. Feedback is always appreciated, as many wraps and sandwiches are inspirations from the staff, which includes several culinary arts students.

The decor is warm and welcoming, and features local artists in a rotating gallery managed by the Riverside Arts Theatre. Currently on display are a number of paintings by Fritz, one of the baristas, including a gorgeous oil on canvas depicting the cafe itself, also available for purchase as a print. Local music is also a common feature both on the stereo, and live.