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Jerusalem Garden in Ann Arbor is a one star Middle Eastern restaurant. Reviewers didn't rate this place very highly. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable.

User Reviews of Jerusalem Garden

Yelp.com Review - by Gina V.

4.0 of 5 stars. Best Mediterranean food in Ann Arbor, hands down. The lentil soup and falafel are to die for.The ambiance is lacking, at best. Sure, it's has "character", but so does the alley next to the Michigan...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by ian m.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love, Love, Love JG. When I was in college this was the best place to go on a budget. Starving student prices with top shelf quality. I'm now on the west coast and still haven't found any falafal or...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin S.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is probably in my top three faves in Ann Arbor. Everything there is delicious and reasonably priced, but the stuffed grape leaves and humus are off the hook. Also the cucumber sauce in the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate B.

4.0 of 5 stars. J-Garden is a wonderful bit of Ann Arbordom that I hope never goes out of business. I used to frequent J-Garden at least once a week when I attended Community Highschool (back in the day). Frequently...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel A.

4.0 of 5 stars. I haven't been to Ann Arbor in 3 years...and I still cannot find a place that makes schwarma like Jerusalem Garden. The Hummus is fresh, the meat is well cooked and delicious. I recommend for a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Haley J.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best Lentil Soup EVER!! Sprinkled with lemon and hot sauce, I crave that stuff by the gallon. And its super cheap - only $3. How can you not love it. Plus, the portion is huge. Sometimes the soup...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel H.

4.0 of 5 stars. The best thing about this teeny little joint is the outdoor seating. People watching is a great activity for lunching. We got to see a previously seen homeless and shoeless man find some shoes....
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Adam H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Quick & inexpensive Middle Eastern food. I needed a quick something yesterday after walking all around downtown Ann Arbor and the Chicken Shawarma sandwich was a great choice. Definitely will be back...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Bill G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Jerusalem Garden is easily my favorite food venue in AA. Their price, quality, quantity, and service is unmatched. JG is my first destination when showing a friend around Ann Arbor and NO ONE has ever...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris X.

5.0 of 5 stars. Jerusalem Garden popped my Middle-Eastern food cherry a loooonng time ago, maybe 1994? I took it for granted back then because it was right next to where I'd take guitar lessons (Herb David Guitar...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Richard e.

5.0 of 5 stars. I found this establisment thru Yelp while in Ann Arbor on business. I should preface the review with a note that I travel regularly with my work and avoid chain dining always whenever the decision...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by mariah c.

5.0 of 5 stars. Oh J Garden, how I love you so. When I was a mere teenager, coming into Ann Arbor for kicks, you were the first place to introduce me to falafel. At the time, I have to admit, I knew very little...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Danika v.

5.0 of 5 stars. I agree with everything Mariah had to say below. Love the owners and they always have an awesome staff not to mention the food! By far one of my favorite places ever! Oh and if you need some craft...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by David M.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is cheap, but it's also good. Authentic, who knows, but I'll say I'm half middle eastern and get "authentic" food on a regular basis. To me this is the place to go in A2 for middle...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nina B.

3.0 of 5 stars. I liked this place. I had the falafel plate, which turned out to be a good choice, as it was one of the tastiest falafels I've tried in my life. I was satisfied with the baba, which I had as a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather C.

4.0 of 5 stars. oh fine... even though JG already has a ton of reviews, I figured I should put in my review as well, considering this is one of the few places in ann arbor I actually go to pretty regularly. So here...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Josh H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Damn you Jerusalem Garden, I've been ruined for life by you. I have traveled this world far and wide, and its rare that I encounter middle eastern food that even approaches your yumtasticness. This...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Theresa F.

4.0 of 5 stars. I feel the strong need to add a star because of my recent discovery: chicken fatoosh. My colleagues and I order from JS about once a week and I am always looking forward to those days! Order their...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ania M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Jerusalem Garden has the most delicious falafel in Ann Arbor! It's a moderate trek from campus, but inexpensive, quick, and freshly made. It's a good place to go when you need to satisfy both...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tony A.

5.0 of 5 stars. I know falafel is one of those things you either love or hate ... and I LOVE falafel! I've been to Jerusalem Garden about 5 times now and have always had a great experience. The staff is friendly, the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsey F.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been going here since I was 15 and would hang out downtown because I thought it was terribly edgy and cool. Many years later, after I developed a healthy since that I was anything but cool, I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I loveeee this place. I love hole in a wall type places, and this is definitely a literal one (its tiny!). Fattoush is A . Get it with fried pita on the side if you're getting to go; the pita chips...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by angela p.

4.0 of 5 stars. Love this place, but there's hardly any seating. That said, the falafel wrapped with fattoush and fried pita chips will CHANGE. YOUR. LIFE. Plus it's Palestinean-American-owned (a plus for me...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Joanna F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Add me to the list of JG fanatics. I freaking love this place. Very fresh and unique. Best falafel I've ever had. Falafel with hummus wrap is my hands-down favorite item on the menu. They also...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dharma A.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this little Palestinian food shack. First, the staff is great---I'm known around there as "Chicken Shwarma Dharma." The chicken shwarma sandwich is killer--I have never had as good as this....
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Adelais T.

3.0 of 5 stars. Their wraps are SO good... even better with the price they come at. I always leave satisfied when I com here. I'm not a big fan of dining in here though... it's a bit tight safe-wise and I always end...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris V.

5.0 of 5 stars. Through all my travels this past year I've had a lot of middle eastern food, and I'm proud to say that Jersusalem Garden is still damn near unmatched in my book. Even better, on my most recent trip...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Marlarissa M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Eat a falafel. It will make your day.
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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Great food by Brandon S. at InsiderPages

Jerusalem Garden is the other great Middle Eastern place before Ali Baba's even in my book. What make Jerusalem Garden good is that is small and you can see what is going on, everything is homemade and sure...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric M.

5.0 of 5 stars. If tasty, cheap middle eastern food served with hippy happiness is your thing, you're going to love this.This is a very chilledl-out hole in the wall place that has much better food than you'd expect...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Erich Z.

4.0 of 5 stars. A great little spot that undercuts Ann Arbor prices by a bit, yet gives you the quality you expect in this town. I loved the Falafel, the Turkish Coffee, the Kafta, the Tahini Salad, even the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've ate here a lot recently. There are few places I can go to frequently and A) not get sick of it and/or B) not feel guilty for some reason. This is one of those places. Their falafel is out of this...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by n. b.

4.0 of 5 stars. The best falafel in Ann Arbor. The lentil soup and the hummus are pretty good too!Four stars because the indoor seating is the pits. Dimly lit, claustrophobia-inducing, uncomfortable. Five stars if...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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Great service and food by Rukku S. at InsiderPages

We went with a large group of people to dine here, and the restaurant/wait staff was really helpful in getting us several tables and handling separate checks. Service was quick and the food was excellent -...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Haruka I.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great falafel!!Everything is good and cheap. The only bad thing was their Turkish coffee.
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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Yummy downtown lunch spot by Heather G. at InsiderPages

The food here is always tasty -- my favorite treat is the saffron rice. Seating inside is quite limited and dine-in service can be very slow so I highly recommend getting take-out which is usually quick and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by clements w.

5.0 of 5 stars. You aren't going to find a better falafel in N. America unless you have a Lebanese Grandmother. End of story.
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best middle eastern food in Ann Arbor hands down! I think I could wake up and just eat their falafels all day long.The carry out service is really fast too. After you place your order they make it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by grace k.

5.0 of 5 stars. woohoo! as good as it gets :) I've had a lot of falafels but jg was my first and will always be my favorite.
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by janelle p.

4.0 of 5 stars. Jerusalem Garden has some of the tastiest falafel I've ever tried! These falafels have to be the best things about living in Ann Arbor. Honestly, it doesn't even matter if they have anything else on...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonas L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best. Falafel. Ever.You could order other items from Jerusalem Garden's menu. I had some of them, and they usually are good. But why? The falafels are just so absolutely fantastic. (For a reference...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I could write this entire review based on one item from J Garden, the Vegetarian Grape Leaves. I can honestly say that they may be the single thing I miss most now that I don't live in Ann Arbor, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by CrapulentMoose ..

4.0 of 5 stars. This is one of those great hole in the wall type places that help make the Ann Arbor food scene better.I always go vegetarian at J Garden and usually get some combination of falafel, hummus, baba...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by kelly w.

4.0 of 5 stars. Jerusalem Garden reminds me of a little garden nook. I bellied up to the counter and fancied me some fattouch (2 thumbs up here) before heading to the elbow room for some tunes. The staff here is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Elizabeth S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Love Mediterranean food and had quite a few favorites in Chicago -- so I was excited to try Jerusalem Garden. It didn't quite live up the hype, but that won't stop me from going back for the solid...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Parisa K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm a big fan of this place. Really good Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food. Lots of vegetarian options. Everything is fresh. This isn't a fancy place, and you shouldn't be going here for the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Preston P.

5.0 of 5 stars. J Garden. What can I say, I'm heartbroken that I don't live in Ann Arbor anymore. An absolutely must if you like Middle Eastern food. And, even if you don't. Delicious.
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Can't decide where to eat a quick lunch? Go ahead, decide on J Garden. Call it in first and pick it up. They have a fabulous vegetarian grape leaf sandwich. The chicken schwarma can be dry, but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Jerusalem Garden is a pretty good place to grab a dinner.I'm pretty picky about my Middle Eastern, so I usually order the same thing, just to test the waters, you know. It was here that I tried...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Arun C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Jerusalem Garden was another good recommendation from a friend during my limited exploration of Ann Arbor. I had the chicken shawarma along with their "yogurt & cucumber" starter (it tasted...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love J Garden, they have the best food! My favorite is the falafel with baba ghanoug. You can't beat their falafels. The vegetarian grape leafs are also really good, served with hummus. You can get...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rivkah B.

3.0 of 5 stars. Forgettable.Outdoor seating is nice. Inside looks like a hole. Food is ok, but not really authentic Middle Eastern.
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ruben L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Falafel lovers in the Ann Arbor area, this is your place to rock out. I can still remember the first time I was introduced to this terrific sandwich. I was 13, and a bit skeptical. But when that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Clarence C.

4.0 of 5 stars. There are other Middle-Eastern restaurants, but Jerusalem Garden serves it up with Ann Arbor style.The front dining room is only a few feet deep, so after coming in the door you squeeze between the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Short review...I've dined in at Jerusalem Garden....and even though the seating is sparse, we had decent service and a good meal.I've also taken food out to go and it's always proved acceptable.I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Anna K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Reasonably priced, tasty food (I had a falafel wrap with cucumber &yogurt - refreshing!) but the service is sort of lacking. I think my first visit was just before a shift change, so perhaps the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Martha R.

2.0 of 5 stars. I ended up going to this place with my sister because we read all the great reviews, and had a craving to middle eastern food. The tabouli was horrible - far too much bulgar wheat. The chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Theresa W.

4.0 of 5 stars. By far the best falafel in Ann Arbor. A great, fun cheap eat. Not living in Ann Arbor I still have cravings every once in a while.
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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Want better falafel? Go to Jerusalem! by Beth B. at InsiderPages

Tiny gem offers outstanding Middle-Eastern cuisine in a friendly, casual setting. Taboulleh and hummous are memorable, but go for the falafel, made right before your eyes.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by shawn s.

4.0 of 5 stars. This has to be the best cheap eats in town! What makes the place better is the open-air patio seating. Too bad all the traffic on Fifth street can be a loud during intimate conversations. But forget...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mellie D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have no idea what this place looks like inside but I had a very nice lunch outdoors. I ordered the Chicken Shawarma and it hit the spot. Service is decent, no complaints, but the two people I was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ann e.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ahh, Jersusalem Garden. More surly service, but you gotta love it! That said, the falafel is ok, but with more Middle Eastern (Lebanese, especially) moving in, they better get their act together and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Joanna L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've only been here once, but boy did they have a good falafel. It was warm, so we sat outside and the service wasn't bad, but a little slow. The food came in a timely manner and wasn't expensive. I'd...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Shannon G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Not a fancy schmancy place by any means, but it wouldn't be day in Ann Arbor without a visit there. The atmosphere makes anyone feel like a townie.
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Melanie A.

5.0 of 5 stars. I ate at Jerusalem Garden countless times when I lived in Ann Arbor. I think they make the best falafel in Ann Arbor. The vegetarian wraps are delicious, filling, and under $5. Seating is limited...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Susan L.

5.0 of 5 stars. JG has THE BEST falafel & hummus in the state, people. don't give me this la shish crap. jerusalem garden is a local business that has survived in ann arbor for twenty years, making all of it's food...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by N. L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Now the way Ann Arborites build this place up, you may think it's the best. middle eastern. food. ever. It's not, but it does have good falafel, very good hummus and reasonable prices. I haven't tried...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Coco C.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'm sort of torn on Jerusulem Garden - they have really tasty falafel and hummus and are pretty cheap (two people, two giant wrap/pita things, generally $10), buuuut they aren't the most consistent....
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by ian m.

5.0 of 5 stars. Dine in or take out you can't beat their felafel's($5), or any of their food for that mater. Try the tabouli. Overall the price is right and so is the speed.
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael L.

5.0 of 5 stars. great middle eastern fare. great prices. good people. it's been a while, i miss ann arbor, and places like J Garden.
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by M.C. H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I wake myself up sometimes, licking my lips from dreams of their kibbeh sandwiches. I haven't lived in Ann Arbor for over three years, but memories of Jerusalem Garden still have a physical hold on...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Bill C.

4.0 of 5 stars. The falafel & hummus sandwich is awesome, give it a try.
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Cecilia P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Chicken Schwarma sandwich is exceptional.
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'll date myself here, but when I was in school the falafel & hummus sandwich was $2.35. It's now $4.50 and still worth every penny. The lentil soup is also excellent. I haven't looked too hard in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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Delicious Food, Great Prices

I have been eating at this restaurant for over 7 years now, and it is still the most delicious middle eastern food I've ever had. Not only is the food amazing, but a dinner plate includes two sides and always...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Cristiana H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I give it five stars just for the hummus. Best hummus in town! Great for take-out.
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this place. For middle eastern food, this is not my favorite, but it was my favorite in ann arbor. THe falafel was very good and so was the hummus. I highly recommend the hummus, and it's a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by don q.

5.0 of 5 stars. JG took my MIddle-Eastern food v-pin at the tender young age of 16, and I've yet to find a joint that can serve up the standards as well as Ali, Joe, Nan and crew.The bar by which I measure all...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Margot L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Locals love this place, and I just like it. Maybe I haven't had the really good items but I've been a number of times and I think it's...ok. Think standard falafel/babganouj/fattoush, a tiny dining...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve S.

4.0 of 5 stars. in a town full of cheap restaurants that cater to students, somehow jg stands out as an excellent, healthy value. maybe its just the great falafel
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I once saw Jerusalem Garden referred to as the "Best Cheap Eats in Ann Arbor". I have to agree.
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by erik s.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is phenominal. I went on this whole vegetarian binge last week and this is a perfect place to go. I havent tried their Fattoush yet but the Falafel and Baba Ganouj is amazing and only cost...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2005
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Great Falafel

Jerusalem Gardens is an absolutely fantastic little corner restaurant in Ann Arbor, and they serve by far and away the best falafel in Ann Arbor. The staff is wonderfully friendly, the prices are exc...
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Jerusalem Garden

Jerusalem Garden is a lovely small restaurant that offers an intimate dining atmosphere. The food is very good and gives you that ethnic dining experience. Outside seating is available and lets you...
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IgoUgo

middle eastern food when you need some good, cheap and fast. no frills falafel. the ambiance is as small as the check but i'll take it...
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AOL CityGuide

top drawer mid-east food at a bargain rate...
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10Best

this well-regarded middle eastern diner serves delicious falafel wrapped in a pita with lettuce and tomato and is served either with a creamy babaganouj, tangy hummus, or cool tabbouleh. try the lentil soup,...
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ChefMoz

cheaper than the ingredients...
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