When it comes to tailgating, Ann Arborites know how to do it right! Stock up for the big football game like the locals do. From locally-made snacks and craft beer to game day gear, find your tailgating staples at these Ann Arbor area businesses.
1. Locally Roasted Coffee
Get energized with coffee from local roasters like RoosRoast brewed in Ann Arbor and Hyperion Coffee available for pick up, keeping Wolverines caffeinated with the best hot beverages.
2. Sandwiches from Zingerman's
Zingerman’s Roadhouse is a major foodie destination in Ann Arbor and offers many diverse types of cuisines, including breakfast sandwiches and snacks for later.
3. Unique Salsas from Cherry Republic
Find Cherry Republic and a storefront can be found on Main Street, offering local love and over 170 varieties of cherry products including delicious Michigan-made salsas and chocolate covered cherries!
4. Ann Arbor Tortilla Factory Chips
What pairs perfectly with salsa? Crisp Ann Arbor Tortilla Factory chips! They're gluten-free, non-GMO, all-natural, and extremely tasty.
5. Fermented Foods & Toppings from The Brinery
The Brinery carries flavorful, traditionally fermented items such as pickles, sauerkraut, and hot sauce, all must-haves for your tailgating menu.
6. Cider and Donuts for All
Ann Arbor takes fall pretty seriously. Enjoy delicious donuts from Dimo’s Deli or nearby from Dexter Bakery. Click here for more must-visit fall activities.
7. Ice Cold Craft Beer
Ann Arbor is a craft beer destination. Wolverine State Brewing Co., Jolly Pumpkin, Arbor Brewing Company, and Salt Springs Brewery are only a few of the must-try bars around the area.
8. Homemade Jerky & Bratwurst
Biercamp is a meat shop and microbrewery serving craft beer and smash burgers, but their jerky and bratwursts make the top of our list.
9. Tailgate Fashionably
Find your Michigan-themed gameday gear at Underground Printing or a maize & blue hand-knitted themed hoodie from Spun, come prepared to the tailgate by staying stylish from exclusively Ann Arbor shops.
10. Chocolate Desserts
Life is better with Mindo Chocolate, creating award-winning chocolate made nearby in Dexter, Michigan.
11. Relax in Style
Enjoy your area-made products while lounging in a comfortable chair purchased from local outdoor gear shop, Bivouac, and stay relaxed at your next tailgate.
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