Juicy Kitchen
1506 N Maple Rd, Ann Arbor, MI
Crema's Take
“Tucked into a cozy Ann Arbor corner, Juicy Kitchen delivers exceptional brunch and breakfast that punches well above its intimate size, with regulars raving about everything from creative smoothies and matcha lemonades to inventive breakfast burritos made with visibly fresh ingredients. The tight seating creates a genuine neighborhood warmth rather than feeling cramped, and the genuinely happy staff takes real care—whether that's crafting thoughtful vegan options or personally guiding guests through the space. It's the kind of place where people return again and again, willing to embrace the coziness because the food, hospitality, and overall experience are simply worth it.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
This is a decent place to grab a healthy snack, meal, or drink! For drinks, we got the matcha lemonade and health nut smoothie. Both were great—we would definitely come back for these. For food, I got the JK benedict. It was composed of poached eggs sitting atop a mixture of peppers and mushrooms and a gluten-free English muffin. I didn’t enjoy the pepper-mushroom mixture because it tasted like if someone mixed together a can of low-sodium tomato paste and spinach and added nothing else. The gluten-free English muffin was also not my favorite because it had a grainy-soggy-crumbly texture that didn’t mesh well with the rest of the dish.
After returning for our second visit in a year, I can confidently say that The Juicy Kitchen is one of the best brunch spots we've tried in MI. From the food to the service and hospitality, everything is exceptional. The owner, who greeted us warmly, is incredibly welcoming and communicative. The staff members are friendly, warm, and extremely helpful. Words can't quite capture how wonderful this place is. Don't be surprised by its small size and tucked-away location in a plaza, it's truly a hidden gem in Ann Arbor!
Wife and I went for Saturday morning brunch. Absolutely incredible food (and beverages! 🤤), service and all-around experience. It's small, sure...and the limited seating is cozy, but that's to be expected given the location. The staff were super friendly and accommodating as were the fellow patrons. You can tell they have a devout band of regulars. We'll DEFINITELY be back!
Lovely little place with great food and service. The employees are busy, but seem happy. I appreciate the many vegan options. If you ask, they’ll kindly escort you to the restroom in the back. Close to the highway if traveling through.
We recently visited for breakfast and the food is incredible. Fresh and healthy. My wife had a breakfast burrito and I had one of their specials. There is limited seating but they do offer takeout which appears to be very popular here. If your in the area give this place a try. You will not be sorry.
Crema Reviews
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