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Arbor Brewing Company Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurant  
3.5 cows based on 6 member votes based on 6 member reviews
114 E Washington St, Ann Arbor Michigan 48104
734-213-1393
Type: Ovo, Lacto, Vegan-friendly, American, Organic, Beer/Wine, Not 100% Vegetarian
Info: Serves meat, veg options available. Black beanburger, tempehburger, and several vegetarian and vegan dishes. Cheese can be omitted. As for tempeh or black bean burger instead of meat. Uses some local, organic, and fair trade ingredients. neotech.net/ABC/index.php?site=brewpub Accepts credit cards. Price: Moderate.

   
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"No Vegan Buns"  
My Rating
Needs improvement
ryangovegan
Newbie Reviewer
1
Posted on: Saturday, September 19, 2009
Review: Having read the reviews and checked their menu I was excited to check out ABC. Its a great atmosphere with plenty of room and outside seating for those nice days. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. If only they had vegan buns for the vegetarian items. My very nice and knowledgeable waitress let me know that the buns are not vegan. I was pretty bummed, and ended up getting the portabella salad. My vegetarian dining companion thoroughly enjoyed his burger. If you follow a vegan diet ABC might not be for you, if you are vegetarian or looking for decent vegetarian choices, check it out.
 
Pros: Beverages * Space * Staff
Cons: Not as vegan friendly * *
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"More than "pub food""  
My Rating
Very good
AndrewL
3-10 Reviews
7
Posted on: Sunday, May 10, 2009
Review: Arbor Brewing Company is so much better than it needs to be. As far as local bars are concerned, the food is outstanding -- very local, very veggie-friendly, and very fresh. The menu lists all the items made from scratch, as well as the agricultural source of the restaurant's beef, produce, wheat, etc. The tempeh superburger is great, especially since they allow you to add such toppings as hummus and avocado.
 
Pros: Good food, good beer * Locally sourced *
Cons: Can get a bit noisy * Extended wait times when busy *
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"Small menu but GREAT food"  
My Rating
Very good
Gretchen Gehrke
3-10 Reviews
10
Posted on: Sunday, March 08, 2009
Review: The tempeh superburger is fabulous. I haven't tried the black bean burger, but that is next on my list. For the pescatarians, their fish tacos apparently are delicious. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful, and service is usually pretty quick (except on busy weekend evenings). The beer isn't my favorite, but they've got a fairly wide selection. The best part of ABC is their commitment to local agriculture and local business. Even their meat dishes are geared towards sustainability -- I believe they use local, grass-fed beef. I wish they would put some salads and bread on their menu though!
 
Pros: tastes great * local source *
Cons: small menu * noisy * smokey
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"Ohhhh sooooo goooood!!!"  
My Rating
Very good
Scott Grenerth
3-10 Reviews
3
Posted on: Saturday, December 27, 2008
Review: The Arbor Brewing Company pub in downtown Ann Arbor is fantastic. Several vegan options on menu. My wife & I both loved the tempeh burger. They are striving to use as many local ingredients as possible. Amazing beer selection from their brewery. Great service too.
 
Pros: Great locally produced food * Great beer. * Great service.
Cons: Can be loud. * *
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"Vegetarian food from Vegetarians!"  
My Rating
Very good
midwestmicrobrews
3-10 Reviews
3
Posted on: Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Review: Arbor Brewing is in one of the nation's greatest cities. Ann Arbor is a city with so many great restaurants, vegetarian and otherwise. Arbor Brewing sets itself apart from the pack by providing some of the best craft beer in Michigan along with their great food.

With a relatively new focus on incorporating local ingredients into their menu, the menu is often changing... but changing for the better. As ABC works to become a more environmentally friendly and sustainable company, diners get to be rewarded with fresher ingredients free of petro-chemical fertilizers, toxic pesticides and additives.

As a beer guy, I can't say enough about ABC. Matt and Rene are brewing some of the most interesting beers around. There always seems to be something new on the beer list. Can't decide? Go for the Sacred Cow IPA. It is beyond great.

Cheers!
Michael

 
Pros: Great beer * Fresh Ingredients * Awesome Owners
Cons: Wish it was smoke-free * *
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"Even Vegetarians like Football"  
My Rating
Very good
AmeliaEarheart
3-10 Reviews
5
Posted on: Thursday, November 01, 2007
Review: This is a brewery in a college town, but with many veggie friendly options, and great home brewed beers. My family met there for my brotheres birthday and everyone had a great meal, and I am the only veg. Another plus was that the non-smoking section is a good distance from the smokers.
 
Pros: Beer * *
Cons: High ceilings * *
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• Hi Amelia, your review was very helpful. Sometimes these beerhouses can get pretty smoky, but it sounds like this place isn't too bad.. response by Jeffrey
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