Tucked into Ann Arbor’s lively Fifth Street, Spiedo slings flavor-packed wraps and bowls that punch way above their fast-casual vibe. 💥
Born from the minds behind Detroit’s acclaimed Takoi, this pocket-sized hotspot swaps stuffy dining for bright colors, globally inspired dishes, and a menu that changes faster than a college student’s major.
The pink-and-green exterior isn’t just Instagram bait—it’s a warning: boring meals aren’t welcome here.
Food Highlights
- Zhoug Knight: Spit-roasted chicken gets a Yemeni kick from zhoug (a cilantro-jalapeño sauce) and tangy half-sour pickles. Perfect for spice lovers who want their taste buds to tango. 🌶️
- RIP Smash: Imagine crispy pork belly and Calabrian kimchi crashing a flatbread party. This messy masterpiece proves pork + pickles = match made in heaven. 🐷
- Juicy Sean: Walleye gets a glow-up with Thai-inspired phrik nam pla sauce, avocado, and crunchy cabbage. It’s like seafood decided to wear a tuxedo. 🎩
- Sabich: Griddled eggplant and crispy potato nestle into flatbread with amba (mango-chili sauce). Veggie-haters will reconsider their life choices. 🍆
- Roasted Beets: Not your grandma’s beets. These come with date molasses, cashew cream, and herbs—a sweet-savory disco for your palate. 💃
- Chocolate Tahini Shake: Dairy-free magic that tastes like a melted candy bar had a lovechild with sesame paste. Skip dessert elsewhere. 🍫
Atmosphere
Step inside and you’re hit with pastel walls, patterned pillows, and a vibe that’s half-Oaxacan mercado, half-‘80s roller rink. 🛹
Upstairs seating feels like a secret clubhouse for food nerds, while the staff radiate “cool friend who knows all the best eats.”
Don’t miss summer nights on their patio—it’s where margarita-colored walls meet margarita-sipping crowds.
Why It’s One of the Best in Michigan
Spiedo’s chefs treat flatbread like a blank canvas for global flavors, mixing Thai fish sauce, Georgian adjika, and Moroccan spices without missing a beat. 🎨
Every bite feels like a mini-vacation, from the house-griddled bread to locally sourced walleye.
Vegetarians? They’ve got you. Gluten-free? Say no more.
While prices lean toward “treat yourself,” you’re getting fine-dining flair without the fuss.
Add Ann Arbor’s only draft cocktail menu (think boozy, bubbly sodas), and you’ve got a spot that’s worth the drive—or the flight. ✈️
Address: 307 South Fifth Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104