ANN ARBOR, MI — Afternoon Delight proprietor Joanne Williams stated there are nonetheless some issues that haven’t modified because the restaurant opened in 1978.
The Ann Arbor breakfast and lunch spot has expanded its menu over time, however Williams stated some menu gadgets, like its freshly baked bran muffins, are nonetheless constituted of their authentic recipes.
“Most of the menu gadgets are the identical (however) we now have added on to (the menu),” she stated. “We began out with like eight sandwiches and now we now have 40 or extra totally different sandwiches, so it’s actually expanded.”
The restaurant additionally prides itself on its frozen yogurt, which will be served in a cup, blended right into a frozen yogurt shake and even placed on high of waffles or pancakes.
“We began that out proper earlier than it grew to become common. I feel we had been the primary on the town to have frozen yogurt, and we’re nonetheless serving it right this moment,” Williams stated.
For individuals who haven’t been to the restaurant earlier than, Williams stated clients can count on a “good, informal place to eat” that serves contemporary meals on daily basis.
The restaurant serves breakfast till 11:30 a.m. Tuesday via Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday.
Williams stated the No. 1 factor she suggests to new clients is the restaurant’s “very talked-about” Eggs Benedict that makes use of a béarnaise sauce as a substitute of a hollandaise sauce.
The restaurant has three choices for the dish together with its commonplace Eggs Benedict, a Smoked Nova Salmon Eggs Benedict and a vegetarian-friendly Veggie Eggs Benedict.
The restaurant’s lunch choices embrace sandwiches, salads, quiches and extra — together with some vegetarian and vegan choices. Gluten-free bread can also be obtainable for patrons on request.
On Saturdays and Sundays, the restaurant presents weekend specials like home made potato pancakes, a seafood omelet, home made corned beef hash and extra.
“We simply need to make one thing particular only for the weekend folks,” Williams stated. “We do provide loads of issues in the course of the week, however there’s simply one thing about having one thing particular for the households that are available in on weekends.”
Over time, Williams stated Afternoon Delight has had some “very loyal” clients dine on the restaurant. She even is aware of half of her clients’ orders earlier than they get to the register.
Together with these clients, Williams stated Afternoon Delight has additionally seen generations of College of Michigan college students come via its doorways.
“It’s an excellent feeling understanding folks so nicely and (that) they really care about everybody right here,” she stated.
Afternoon Delight, 251 E Liberty St., is open from 8 a.m. to three p.m. Tuesday via Saturday and eight:30 a.m. to three p.m. Sunday. Discover the restaurant online, on social media or by telephone at 734-665-7513.
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