Jolly Pumpkin Cafe & Brewery

Everything we do is designed to create ales of outstanding art and flavor. Few pleasures accompany an inspired ale more agreeably than an equally inspired menu of hearth baked pizzas and gourmet salads topped with native meats, cheeses, and vegetarian suited alternatives.

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  • Phone

    (734) 913-2730

  • Website

    jollypumpkin.com

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  • Type

    Gastropub

Address

311 S Main St (btwn Liberty & William) Ann Arbor , MI 48104 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi No
Outdoor Seating Yes
Music Live Music
Restroom Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Cocktails

Comments / 145


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Mia

Must try! Steak salad . The flavor of basil oil dressing on top of spinach and roasted potatoes with perfectly prepared steak will leave you speechless!

Whitney Woods

Where do I even begin with Jolly. My ALL-time favorite restaurant in Ann Arbor! I will miss it so much now that I've graduated. Truffle fries are a MUST. Only annoyance: no reservations or call ahead.

Michelle McClintock

Head to the rooftop patio and grab a sour beer . Truffle fries , red chicken nachos & South Pacific pizza are fantastic. Plus a nice selection of vegetarian options . Ask about the special glass mugs!

Greg Schulz

Get. The. Mussels . You're welcome. Great beers , especially sours, and the pizza was really good. If I'm being super critical, the crust was a little doughy, but the flavor was sooo good.

Rebecca M

Friendly service—the Jolly Pumpkin label is all sours but they have another label as well . Try them all! Fries are great!

Todd Stewart

One of the best souring houses around. Make sure you have time to sample a few beers because they are tasty. The food is also good gastropub style fair .

Yas Ab

My favorite experience in Ann Arbor! The truffle fries with the rosemary aioli ... and basically anything you end up ordering will be to die for.

Marc Singer

They make their own spirits and beer ! Plus the food menu is very nice--make sure to check the specials, as they are on a different level altogether.

Jeremiah Cosner

Chicken Sandwich and truffle fries . Gnarl Chestnut Amber is my go to! Burgers are great too.

Chelsea Orde

The truffle fries are absolutely amazing!!!!!!!! My fiance got the Carnivore Pizza and it was wonderful as well ! Definitely worth a trip!

Jean Torres

We had rosemary fries and they were amazing. I ordered steak frittes and also really good. I liked their beer selection . Amazing place!!

Vanessa Lucas

The beer sampler is a great chance to try all their beers . Pizza is a great price for two people to split & the bacon they use is delish. The rosemary truffle fries are my favorite fries ever.

Marie Lulu

Fabulous place! Ambiance, smell and feel!! Great staff , brews and food!! Worth visiting for sure!!????

Destiny Holt

Truffle fries are to die for. Also, you can't go wrong with a place that locally sources ingredients!

Stephanie

The best ever fried chicken sandwich . FRIES. BEER . Everything was really really tasty.

Jaymin Kim

I still love the beer and food here, but the service has gotten atrocious- slow, inattentive, and abrupt.

Lexi W

Fun place to eat in Ann Arbor. Definitely recommend! We had the nachos to start.

Will Harvie

Amazing wild ales in a cozy atmosphere . Good pub food as well !

Alina Weinstein

The best chicken salad I have ever had! I comes with full leaf grilled salad pieces. Sooo good!

Luis Eduardo Arenas Quezada

The Lamb Hamburguer and the Carnivore Pizza .. choose one, and you will not fail

Carlos Anderson

The fried chicken with orzo mac and cheese is incredible! My favorite dish ever.

Jake Bock

Exceptional beers , and great food to match. Don't miss it.

Tim Porter

Huge variety of beers , and good food! Rooftop deck can get sunny

Scott Wintner

Separate waiting lists for upstairs and downstairs, but same menu -- be sure to put your name on both, since wait times often vary quite a bit.

tio Lechuga

Noel is great no matter how close or far from Xmas you are. La Roja is just plain solid. Try 'em both.

Nina Yiamsamatha

All the sour beer you could ever want! And delicious truffle fries , too.

Ben Reynolds

If you're stopping in for dinner , get something from the seasonal menu . You're welcome.

Neal

Don't go for the happy hour as your wallet won't leave happy. Do go for the food and your tummy will be very happy.

Carlos Bernal

Service is a little slow, but super friendly staff and great ambiance make up for it.

Rachel

The chocolate stout is great. If you're vegan or otherwise dairy free, the soy cheese on the pizza is awesome, too.

Jesse V

Truffled fries are a must. They favor sour beers but the Biere de Mars is a refreshing and tasty one even if you dont dig on sour.

Dustin Haley

Enjoy the many sours they have to offer! The pizza was great!

Kevin Yien

(arguably) best beer selection in AA with delicious truffle fries

Carlos Bernal

The truffle fries were good. The chicken and brie sandwich was pretty good as well .

Angela Azar

I love the food. I eat here all the time. never been disappointed

Suzanne Stewart

This is a fun place to go with friends to have a beer and some fun! The Marguerita Pizza is great too!

Daniel Eizans

I can highly recommend the "Carnivore" pizza . That 130 year-old starter for the sour dough is fantastic.

Ashley Mowrey

They have some veggie options , their sandwiches are good. Skip the steak frites , they put the steak over the fries and ruin the fries . The beer is too warm. The polenta fries are NOT good.

Mark Garrisi

The JP Burger , truffle fries and the many beers on tap .

Bianca Ng

I went here for my birthday a few years ago and I only remember that the fries were good.

George Case

Great pizza ! Get the Fire and Smoke. Truffle fries are a must!

Ryan Stenson

upscale gourmet pizza in an awesome brewpub atmosphere with lots of other great menu items/beers Read more

Jen Cunningham

Get the truffle pizza !

Kurt S

Diabolical IPA is awesome. Great beer , great atmosphere.

Yash Godbole

you'll probably see this quite a few times on the tips, but the Truffled Fries ARE TO DIE FOR!

Patrick Laramie

Jolly Pumpkin burger w/ side of truffle fries will do you right

Liz Tietz

Must try...Truffle pizza ...Shitakes , truffle oil , goat cheese , parmesan , topped with arugala

Jack Schmidt

Great beer and food. Highly recommend!

Dawn White

Loved the chicken nachos !

Brad

Ask for Charlie. He is a truly terrific server with a high beer IQ.

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