Where to get a $25 vegetarian lunch in Ann Arbor?

Cafe Society
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OK, so my co-workers and I had a bet to see who could lose the most weight in two months. The prize is a free lunch of up to $25 in value (to help gain back the weight lost, I guess). And I won! (21 lbs. lost :D)

So now I need to decide where to go for my victory lunch . . . the only problem is that I can’t even think of the last time I spent $25 on lunch. (I could always spend less, of course, but I want to make the most of my prize).

So that’s my question for you: If you had $25 to spend on one lunch in Ann Arbor, MI, where would you go? I’m an egg-and-dairy eating vegetarian, so please take that into account.

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How about Seva? I haven’t eaten there in a couple of years, but it’s been good every time I’ve been there.

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Seva for sure. The food won’t run you that much, but you can get a couple glasses of wine or something and you’ll probably be around $25.

Or you can buy me lunch too.

4

Man, I looked at that menu and now I want to move to Ann Arbor.

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Seva is a good choice, though you are going to have to delve into “beverages” to hit the $25 mark. Another good choice is the Prickly Pear Cafe, I beleive they offer vegetarian dishes as well, though not as many as Seva. You’l still be hard pressed to spend $25 on lunch itself without going someplace that will serve you some eggs or meat.

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I once had a fantastic huevos rancheros at Seva. I’m surprised no one has mentioned it yet.

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Congrats! 21 pounds in 2 months, well done. Maybe you won’t want to order the chocolate raspberry hazlenut torte I think I saw on their menu, if you want to keep them off.

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Enchiladas Calabaza 12.95
Veggie Nirvana with Hummus 8.95
Cheesecake with Blueberry Sauce 4.95

Not hard to hit 25 at all.

/me burps

That is a very nice menu they have there, too. I may b a rampant carnivore but I have no objection to meals with no meat.

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That place looks fantastic, and for the first time I am excited by the idea of vegan salami. O.o

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OK, you all have convinced me. Seva it is :slight_smile:

Thanks for the suggestions (even if it was mostly the same suggestion over-and-over ;)).

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What, no mention of Seva?

Another alternative could be The Blue Nile, if you’re into Ethiopian food. Tasty stuff!

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Blue Nile is wonderful, but best enjoyed with a group.

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I ate here when I was interviewing back in December. Sooooooo good. But like Kyla said, it’s the type of place you’re better off going to with a group of people. Also as a warning: those teff crepes basically expand in your stomach afterwards. I was seriously ill the next day and I barely made a dent in my food. A little goes a long way with Ethiopian food.