Babo: A Market By Sava - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Babo reminds me of the Bodegas that litter every street corner throughout New York City, with the exception that its layout and products are wonderfully unique.  This store is one-of-its-kind in A2.  Babo's ambience has a simple-yet-refined metropolitan feel to it. In the summer, the sidewalk patio opens up allowing patrons to enjoy refreshments (beer and wine) along with their meals.  

Babo carries coffee beans from three of my favorite places: RoosRoast, Mighty Good Coffee Roasting Co., and The Ugly Mug.  They carry baked goods from Avalon International Breads and you can even find gluten-free products in the store.  If you love spicy pickles, McClure's is the best and you can find it near the wine & beer section.  Make sure you stop by during Happy Hour (3pm-6pm daily) and get 20% off when you mix your own 6-pack.  My wife and I love their fresh squeezed juices and can't wait to try Babo's Juice Cleanse!

Babo
403 E. Washington St. A2
734.997.8495
Babo's Facebook

Hours:
Everyday 8am-10pm

Quality & Variety: 96
Quality of Service: 100
Value: 94
Atmosphere: 100
Overall: 97 (Excellent - A Must Try!)


403 Washington Street - Downtown Ann Arbor

Even the decaf coffee is delicious! (Colombia - Packaged for Babo - roasted by The Ugly Mug)

My brother, Dan.

McClure's Pickles & the Necessities: beer, wine, bitters, etc.

Cheese Platters: 20% off during Happy Hour: 3pm-6pm Daily.

RoosRoast Lobster Butter Love, Mighty Good Coffee varieties, Babo blends (roasted by The Ugly Mug)

Fresh Squeezed Juice is SO refreshing!!! (Red Grapefruit) & (Orange Juice, Carrot, Watermelon, Ginger)

Seaweed Salad, Turkey Meatballs in Sriracha Buffalo sauce, Tomato & Eggplant Rice, Peppers stuffed with Chorizo & Rice, Pesto Caprese Tomato salad - Super Delicious!

If you LOVE goat cheese -Bonne Bouche is very very good.

Dogfish Head 120 minute IPA

If you ever visit Delaware there are two places you ought to explore: Rehoboth Beach and Ocean City, MD.  Rehoboth Beach is just ridiculous, littered with "touristy" shops, fantastic restaurants, clothing stores, more shops and Dogfish Head Brewpub!  If you could care less about the hundreds of shops scattered throughout, then just go for the beer.  They have pages of brews on tap and the fried calamari is amazing - lightly battered and full of flavor, served with banana peppers. 

Before this trip, I have tried several Dogfish Head varieties and I love them all.  I would suggest that before you try the 120 minute IPA, that you try the 60 minute and 90 minute IPA first.  You're not going to like or remotely appreciate the 120 unless you enjoy the other ones too.  If you aren't a fan of IPA's there are other varieties that I'm sure you'll enjoy.  Try the Raison D'Etre, it's a belgian-style brown ale brewed with raisins - it's smooth, dark, rich, with a hint of sweetness.   

$11.99 (12 oz. bottle)

Overall: 96 Excellent (A Must Try!)

My Mom and I at Dogfish Head Brewpub, Rehoboth Beach, DE



Drinking 120 minute IPA