Café Zola

Welcome to Café Zola! We pride ourselves on being the best place for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Ann Arbor and beyond. Café Zola opened in March of 1996 and is independently owned and operated by Hediye Batu and Alan Zakalik. The name “Zola” comes from Émile Zola, the famous French author and activist. Our menus are eclectic and inspired by cultures and cuisines from all over the world, including French, Italian, Turkish, Mediterranean and more. Our recipes are prepared in-house with fresh, local ingredients of the highest quality.