Mister Spots Ann Arbor

(Last visited July 13, 2023.) The cheesesteak game in southeast Michigan is pretty impressive, so I've made it a mission of mine to check out every one of these spots that someone recommends to me. So here we are today in Ann Arbor to check out Mr. Spots! Atmosphere/Appearance: It's as simple as you want it to be and as unchanged as ever. University of Michigan sports memorabilia and pictures plaster the walls. There's the quintessential drop-ceiling, light wooden paneling on the walls, rounded bench seats and TVs for menus. I don't remember music playing, but there had to be, right? Service: You just go to the counter and order your food then it's brought right out to you. Nothing crazy and we had no issues. Food: I started off with their Philly Original which pays homage to, well, you can guess. Lol. Their own cheesesteak version has like, marinara, onions, peppers and all kinds of stuff on it, but I'm here for the Philly! I got their 10" and the bread was soft, the meat was cooked well, the American cheese-wiz was tasty, but it was fine. It was pretty standard for a cheesesteak, nothing crazy. I was also able to try their Suicide Sauce with both a waffle fry and a wing. It was HOT. About a 7 on the Weavi Heat Scale (I.Y.K.Y.K.). I could definitely handle it and went back for extra dips. The sauce had plenty of good flavor alongside the heat. Value: Cheap eats here man. I'm happy Mr. Spot's has been able to keep the prices low-enough for college students to be able to have a decent meal here without breaking their bank. In conclusion, I liked it here! Would I go out of my way looking for Tom Brady's favorite cheesesteak that got him through college? Nah, but the food here IS GOOD! I wanna come back and check out their other flavors of wings! But there's a reason Mr. Spots has been here so long! Make sure you come and check out why.

For a local place it was all right. We were just up the road at Yost Center for my son's hockey and wanted to grab a quick bite. I got the steak sub and a bag of Lay's potato chips. I'd say it was a little better than going to Subway. Love the fact that they have Pepsi

My first time trying this place and the food was horrible. I spent 57.08 on food for me and my friend and the only good part was the fries. Asked for honey mustard for some kind of liquid yellow stuff. The chicken tenders was not edible to me who lives on chicken tenders. This was the first and last time I will ever order/eat from here. Hope you change your oil for the superbowl tomorrow

Their Philly cheesesteaks are too good- The meat was juicy, cooked onions were flavourful, and the cheese in between all of it just made for an amazing sandwich. Their 10” sandwiches are more like a foot long too. The restaurant has a very old school vibe to it, looks like it’s straight out of the late 80’s. Cozy and comfortable. The folks working there are super friendly too. Can’t ask for anything more.

I came in like anyone would do and bought some chicken strips. They were 14$ and then I realized it doesn’t come with a drink or fries and it says nothing about this on the menu. I ended up spending 23$ for some chicken strips and French fries. No where to park anywhere around. They really try and get every single dollar they possibly can from you.

I’m from New England, and when I started going to UMich I learned this was Tom Brady’s favorite spot so of course I had to try it. I went to grade school in PA so I have had authentic cheesteaks, these are the real deal you won’t be disappointed! Cheese fries are top notch and I want to try the wings next. The owner is a really nice guy each time I’ve come in, greets many by name or recognition, and they’re quick with the orders. Love it here!

I'm from Detroit and I was visiting out here. I'll have to say the food was right on point and service. Ordered the philly hoagie, garlic Parmesan wings and some chilli cheese fries. I'd say it was mighty satisfying. I'll be coming back another time if I'm out here. Shotouts to the chef for hooking it up.

Fantastic college town cheesesteak spot in SE Michigan, consistently solid sandwiches and sides. Personal favorite is the chicken hoagie. Charismatic ownership and staff who allowed us into the shop even before opening to get us out of the cold.

Their Philly was good, cheesy, juicy, flavorful, and comforting. I ordered the 10 inch Philly Original and a side of chicken tenders and a side of ranch. I ordered via DoorDash because I was having a tough time staying sane after work. I was waking up around 5-5:30 which is 2-2:30AM PST to workout and head to the office which means by 3PM EST, I was itching to hurry up back to my hotel room. Anyway. I am glad I ordered from here that night. I wanted something easy to eat and filling. I think my meal allowance is $70 a day but I didn't come close to the amount because I skip breakfast to not feel lethargic at work and I cannot eat lunch and dinner because though I have a weight problem, I cannot eat that much food in a short span. How odd! I try not to eat so late. The Philly cheesesteak was delicious. I throughly enjoyed the chicken tenders and ranch, too. It was not over cooked and they're rather thin which made it not overly over the top as a side. This place, Mr. Spots definitely hit the spot.

My fiance and I came to Ann Arbor for a weekend trip and stopped by here because we heard Tom Brady liked it, and my fiance loves Tom Brady. You walk in and it's very casual, with cool photos and articles of different athletes hung on the wall. We got to order right away. Service was very friendly and patient as we figured out what to order. We ultimately got a Philly cheesesteak, chili cheese fries, bbq wings, and a lemonade. All were simple but tasty! Exactly what you would expect. It was fun to read about Tom Brady's experience here and have an affordable and delicious meal!

Only got one sandwich and only been here once but it was solid. Onions thin and cooked down. Greta bread. Meet was seasoned and the sandwich came together well. Was also fast. It's a Philly cheeseateak and 4 of 5 is pretty damn good.

I kind of get the vibe that this place is a "cult classic", especially among the students. I tried for the first time on what I imagine was a busy night - we ordered delivery (via DoorDash, the direct website's delivery ordering didn't extend to our Ann Arbor address) a couple hours before the Detroit Lions hosted their first playoff game in 30+ years - Go Lions!!! Food arrived still nice and warm. We got some hot sauce wings, some garlic parmesan wings, waffle fries, a 6in philly original, and tossed salad. The wings were good! Not the best ever in my opinion, and small/medium sized, but good amount of sauce (not too much or too little) and good chicken. I liked both flavors but preferred the hot sauce ones. The waffle fries were excellent - crispy and fluffy at the same time. I tried a bite of the philly original and it was ok - looked kind of small to me but I appreciated that it didn't bulk up size with just a lot of bread. Salad was ok - did its job of getting us some greens, and definitely better than no salad option / salads at other wing spots. Overall I enjoyed Mr Spots but maybe don't totally get all the hype all the way.

I ordered the 10 inch Philly cheese steak. I usually order the 10 inch Philly original. This time I wanted to try something new. I was very disappointed to find out that the Philly cheesesteak is nowhere near as good as the original. I feel wronged and this should be taken off the menu. NEVER AGAIN. Tom Brady was wrong.

OMG! Soooooo good. If you could only get one item off their menu, make sure it's the cheesesteak with extra cheese. The meat was tender, the cheese was cheesing, and the roll was soft. I also got the fries which were delivered cold, but seasoned. I'm that toxic person who has to get something sweet when I eat something salty/savory so I also ordered the chocolate malt milkshake and that was great as well. If only my stomach was big enough to finish it all, but at least I have leftovers. This was easily one of the best cheesesteaks I've had outside of Philly.

Mr Spots is hands down one of the best hole in the wall gems in Ann Arbor. I usually get the steak hoagie (minus onions) and a sack of waffle fries. This is an absolutely delectable combination. The cheese on the hoagie is perfectly melted and piping hot, with the fresh tomatoes and lettuce as a nice contrast. The line can be long at times (especially when there's a sports game going on), but Mr Spots is definitely worth the wait.

I dig dingy college food joints and was truly hoping to love this spot. Wings and cheesesteaks? Sign me up! One might suggest that Mr Spots makes good drunk food, but the flaws in their main offerings would not pass muster even if I were three sheets to the wind. The only thing that elevated my experience beyond one star was their willingness to serve my six piece wing order as all flats, without an added premium. Flats rule. Drummettes drool. Actually, I should not cast aspersions about drummettes. The more people eat 'em the more flats are left for me and the rest of the chicken wing cognoscenti. But I digress. The best part of dingy college food joints is typically the low prices. I get that food costs are drastically on the rise, and wing prices in particular have gone through the roof. So I did not let a $10 order of six wings dissuade me. However paying an additional buck fifty for blue cheese and celery, felt punitive. And north of $7 for a six inch cheesesteak? If the food is good, I'm certainly willing to pay for it. Except the food is not good. It's not just not good for the price. It would not be good for even half of the price. To be fair, the wings smelled great. I ordered the food to go, but parked right outside the front door. It was literally seconds between getting the hot food in my hands and opening the styrofoam lid in the card. The wings looked great too! Large, well-sauced, and with crispy edges. While the wings were certainly crispy at some point in their lives, something awful must have happened to them along way. At the tips of the wings, there was still a little crunch, however the skin of the wings was flabby AF. Additionally the wings were barely warm in their center. It seemed as if these wings had been fried in advance and were simply reheated. My wing loving daughter, who I've seen tear through a pile of wings, tried one and simply could not go on. Then she tried a bite of the cheesesteak, and was done with that too after her first taste. I cannot abide wasting food, so I dutifully finished our order, but it was without an iota of pleasure. The cheesesteak improved a bit when it was dragged through the wing sauce and drizzled with the blue cheese dressing. But even that magical combination of flavors could not make the sandwich anything better than edible. When I think that people are ordering wings at Mr. Spots when they could be going to the newer place down Packard, I weep a bit for humanity. With chicken wings being ever more precious and in reduced supply, I feel it's more important than ever for wing places to respect their ingredients and do good things with these delectable morsels. This was more than a little disappointing. At least now I know and never have to return.

1/10, would not recommend. Customer service doesn't exist and pay close attention to detail for each sandwich as it's non traditional and they don't care to correct or assist if you may make an error. Customer is always right or even assist customer doesn't exist at this business. Tried once and do not desire to even try again! Good luck if you try them.

My husband, practically an AA lifer, commented that he'd never had Mr. Spots before so we decided to give it a try for takeout dinner one day. I ordered a cheesesteak and chilli cheese fries. My mouth was already watering waiting for those ridiculously cheesy waffle fries and I eagerly opened my container when it arrived only to find....potato chips? "I...don't think these are fries?" I said to my husband. He looked at his. "Hmm, no, they look like ruffles?" They were coated in a ton of cheese, so that was right, but the rest? Not so much. We looked at the menu to see if somehow some cheesy chips were accidentally subbed in but only fries were on the menu. We were seriously perplexed. My husband even called them to ask and they confirmed that they were out of their regular fries and subbed these in instead. Which is FINE. We realize that things are in short supply these days or back ordered. We wouldn't have complained! However, we were a little bummed that this wasn't articulated to us when we ordered and just subbed in without letting us know. I took a bite of my chips and cheese and the chips were just SO salty with the cheese. It didn't work. If we had been told I would have definitely ordered a different side like onion rings. Plus $7 for potato chips with some cheese on it was not exactly an ideal price point. I also got a 6inch Philly original and it didn't really do it for me either. Now, I'm a big wing fan so I'd be more than happy to go back and try them again. I realize everyone has an off day. But it helps to explain the off days to the customer so they can make an educated order.

Affordable cheesesteaks and fried food, what more could you ask for? I picked up a few cheesesteaks to go and they weren't soggy even after a 15 minute drive home. Their onions rings were what dreams are made of, and I ate half of them during the ride home. The staff was also super friendly during pick-up. I would've killed for a place like Mr Spots during college, but I will settle for the occasional indulgence in my adult years.

Can I get a heeeeeeckkkkk yeah?! This sandwich is BOMB. I have to add, I ate this sandwich 4 hours after I got it and it still tasted amazing. $11 for a 10 inch cheesesteak, gooey cheese, and a ton of steak inside - can't beat it. I ordered it at about 2pm on a Sunday afternoon and it was finished in less than 10 minutes. Best cheese steak around!

This place is one of those typical hole in the wall establishments you expect on college campuses. Food is still quite good (B)

Mr. Spots is located on State St, conveniently along the route from the Big House back to campus. That said, this is the perfect place to stop for a post-game meal. The interior of the restaurant is completely covered in various Michigan athletics pictures, posters, and memorabilia, alongside TVs playing the game. It's perfect for keeping the game spirit going on your way home! It does tend to get busy on game days, but the food is worth the wait. You order at the counter, snag a table if available (there aren't very many when busy), and clean up your own table. Would recommend ordering the steak hoagie and sack of fries (pictured) - it's a good size for sharing between 2 people.

My mom went to school in Ann Arbor and since the first time she brought me on campus and specifically to mr spots it's all I can ever think of. I live in California and I always think about the food with sadness in my heart that I can't eat it everyday lol.

Great place to go if you're craving something quick and cozy. I regret not coming here as often in my undergraduate years. You can tell that this place is a frequent location for a lot of students. Definitely give it a try if you want a nice meal after studying!

A little disappointing after seeing all the great reviews. First none of the staff were masked in an incredibly small space during the Omicron variant COVID wave. Second I ordered chili cheese fries and cheese fries. What I got when I got home were chili cheese chips and cheese chips. When I called they claimed they were fries but they seemed to be generic Ruffles. Not waffle fries. I understand there are supply chain issues. I don't understand them failing to tell customers they were substituting the fries with potato chips. The Philly Originals were good but not quite enough to merit a return visit for me.

First things first, this is Ann Arbor staple and a must try for all the Mighty Wolverine faithful. I was recommended this place from an alumni and he did not miss! Mr Spots is the SPOT for Wings hands down! I ordered the boneless wings with garlic Parmesan and a side of hot sauce. Every piece was a hit! I highly recommend this place if you haven't been already and for whenever you're in Ann Arbor craving wings!

Great counter service shop for cheesesteaks and wings. We had the classic with beef as well as the buffalo and bbq wings. Cheesesteak hoagie was fluffy and fresh, melty cheese and well seasoned steak made a good combo. Wings were crispy and a good size. Overall a no frills place with good execution and value. Awesome for game days! Will be back

This place was unassuming from the outside, but super neat when you walk in. The owner is obviously a Michigan/ Patriots fan because his Tom Brady fan gear is all over. I have to say, I wasn't expecting great things from this place, and they wowed me. Expect to fight for seating or take it to go on game days- there isn't a lot of "real estate" but it makes it up for it in food taste. I got the cheese steak with sauce on the side & onion rings. Hubs and I shared a chocolate shake and I munched on a chocolate chip cookie on the way to the hockey game. The cheesesteak was cooked amazingly, but when I picked it up, some hot grease spilled out of the meat onto my lap, so that wasn't cool, but it tasted great. It had an amazing savory taste. I thought they should have offered some au jus with it, that would have sent it over the top. I wasn't fond of the watery marinara and glad I got it on the side. The shake was great, but not $5 great. Same with the onion rings, nothing to write to mom about but a plentiful serving that we couldn't finish. I want to try the cheese fries and brownie next time I'm around. The cookie was a shrink wrapped and not locally or hand made. Overall, this place was unexpectedly great.

Mr. Spots never fails! We continue to visit this place every time we are in Ann Arbor, at least a few times a year. Keep up the consistency and good food

Took my son who goes to U of M now for the first time. Same great Cheesesteaks and Fries that I remember when I went to college at the Bowling Green location.

Solid cheesesteaks especially with the relish. Friendly owner. Probably does wonders for a hangover

Great joint for Philly cheese sandwiches and the BEST waffle fries I've had - so crispy I swear they double fry them. Sandwich was delicious too - nice and thin juicy slices of steak, yummy cheese, nice soft bun. Great on game day, cold days, any day.

Great place to get a philly sub or chicken sandwich, excellent waffle fries! My wife had the chicken sandwich, best ever! Philly cheese steak was as close to Philadelphia as I've had !

Yum! Delicious Philly. Delicious Turkey hoagie. Best onion rings ever! Highly recommend!

The cheesesteak is really bland. Can't taste the marinara sauce at all and the meat doesn't really have much flavor either. The bread doesn't taste very good either. I do love their fries though; crispy and nicely salted.

The best wings in the metro Detroit area! They are always cooked perfectly, large, and very sauce. Their buffalo sauce is spicy and flavorful! They also having amazing waffle fries and good salads

Not gonna lie, I know everyone loves this place bc it's an institution. My son and I have always loved their wings. However, yesterday I ordered online and made a quick pregame (LFG Blue!) run for a few dozen wings. Pickup was efficient and easy. When I got home (12m drive) and cracked open the wings to enjoy a few before kickoff, all the wings were soggy. It was such a bummer! They tasted like they had been baked not fried and the coating on the boneless wings was mushy. Even the bone-in wings were a bit soggy and not crispy (like fried). Maybe it was a bad day, but these were the worst wings I've ever had. If I had stayed to eat them in the store, I would've asked for my money back.

I come all the way back to Ann Arbor for this Philly and a bag of lays. That shit slaps! The waffle fries are also amazing!

One of the best cheesesteaks outside of Phili. Be sure to ask for it with the Whiz - OMG so good. So juicy! The fries can get Whiz too. Right near UM central campus so a short walk if you live/work/attend there! Love it!!!

After a long morning, was looking for some fast easy food and this was just the place. Ordered a burger, and the house Philly with fries, all of it extremely delicious! The fries were so crispy and fresh. Will be back again when I'm in the area.

Oh my god, the best cheese steak I've I've found And the Spot Fries (Waffle fries) are a huge order. My party of 9 people all ordered from here, all different things and raved about it everything. You HAVE to try this place. And delivery is fast.

Been here three times in the past week! That's what I said when I was staying on that side of town. BBQ Chicken WingsBuffalo WingsCheese Steak Sandwich

Place: This place is a nice oncampus but further away from the diag (which is central campus). It is a "hidden" late night snack. There are a lot of seating for the space they have. Service: The service is good overall and you just order and pick up the food. Yeah the vibe is really friendly! Food/price: The food is really good and it is known for their wings! I do have to warn you that the spicy wings ARE SOOO spicy for me. I enjoy the wings and I got fries with cheese. To be honest the fries were drenched in cheese so it got soggy fast (which I did not really like). Next time I would ask for cheese on the side :) Audience: this can good for families, but I feel like it is definitely for friends that want a late night snack. The walk is far so maybe bird/ uber :)) Recommend/tips? It is worth the trip!!!

When you were Tom Brady's favorite restaurant while he was on campus, you know I'm going to be a fan. When you were Trey Burke's favorite wing spot while he was on campus, you know I'm going to be a fan. Talk about some Michigan legends! Have a meal of champions at Mister Spots and your choices mainly consist of Philly cheesesteaks, wings, chicken fingers, chicken sandwiches, and waffle fries. I'm a big fan of their BBQ wings. I'm also a big fan of their waffle fries. This time around, I made the mistake of getting the Philly cheesesteak and the cheese fries. Unlike most Philly cheesesteaks, Mister Spot's version has marinara sauce. Interesting idea but I've had a good deal of Philly cheesesteak's and this one's nothing special. Don't go with the cheese fries either. I love their waffle fries but their cheese fries have nacho cheese on top. Just not the best choice of cheese, not even close. I wish they used a different type of cheese. With that being said, they're open until midnight and Mister Spots is what got Tom Brady through school so I support you!

Mr. Spots is a must-eat spot when in Ann Arbor. Their sandwiches and cheese fries are a necessity for lunch, dinner, or an after game treat. I keep meaning to try their wings, but I can't get past the cheesesteaks.

Best wings and shakes in Ann Arbor! Can't go wrong here anyday of the week, but especially not on Thursdays when they have their wings special. Customer service is fantastic too! I accidentally double ordered one week, and the second order didn't cancel like I thought it had. Went in the next week, and they apologized and reimbursed me with a free meal no questions asked. Mr. Spots is one of my favorite places in Ann Arbor to eat, and I know I'm gonna be coming back many, many times.

Mr. Spots is an A2 institution. They're great at both wings and cheese steaks, but I think the hot wings especially are the standout menu item. You can't really go wrong with pretty much anything on the menu though (I've been so many times I think I've had pretty much all of it), so really just take your pick. The chicken sandwich is pretty overlooked, I'd say it's just as good if not better than the cheese steak. The shop itself is pretty small, the employees are really nice, and the food comes out fast. Kind of an idyllic local spot in some ways. I went so oftent that got to the point where the employees knew my name back in 2016, and my opinion might be colored by my dozens of repeat visits and nostalgia, but I really like Spots and I'd recommend it to pretty much anyone. There's a not really a better classic wing spot on Central (RIP Wings Over on North), so this is for sure the spot to go if you're craving buffalo wings on campus.

I've heard good things about Mr. Spots from friends and was excited to try it for the first time today. The restaurant, located on State Street somewhat near Yost Arena, is quaint and cozy. We ordered takeout and I had a ~$10 10-inch Steak Hoagie Sandwich and ~$6 1/2 Dozen BBQ Boneless Wings. The Steak Hoagie was quite good, especially its meat quality and juiciness, but I was a little disappointed with the wings. The wings were affordable, but the BBQ Wings were drenched in too much sauce, and this is coming from a guy who loves BBQ sauce. I wouldn't mind dropping by Mr. Spots for some comforting Steak Hoagies from time to time, and I would recommend it to anyone in Ann Arbor looking for a new sandwich spot to try out!

The original cheese was great! The waffle fries were great too. I wish I could have had green peppers on it too. I'm so glad Krazy Jim's was closed so that we tried Mr. Spots.

If I could leave less than a 1 star I would. The food was not good at all. It even looked unappetizing from the beginning. The service was cool but very very overpriced and not worth it. The Philly cheese steak was bland and had no flavor. Ps(they should season their meat more) the chili cheese fries were disgusting. They were too soggy and the cheese was not good. The food came out very quickly(around 5-10 minutes) and the order was for more than 2. The food was not up to par. The reviews were extremely misleading, i am highly disappointed and will never come back.

I went to this sandwich shop after going to gym since my friend recommended it. I got the steak and cheese hoagie which turned out to be really good. My only complaint was that when I added the jalapeño relish, it was a little spicer than I expected but that is more of a personal preference. Overall, I think this sandwich place is pretty worth it for the price and what you're getting. I would definitely come back!

My go to when I need some comfort food! Best cheesesteaks in Ann Arbor and delivery is always very fast.

Best cheesesteaks ever and the staff is great! There are so many great options and add-ons available. Mr Spots is my absolute favorite place to eat in Ann Arbor!

A lot of places in Ann Arbor are delicious, but overpriced. This place is delicious and cheap. A rare gem in Ann Arbor... we had cheesesteak hoagies, wings (garlic parm & spicy buffalo) and fries and nothing dissap

My old boss recommended we go to Mr. Spots for wings when visiting Ann Arbor. We stopped by for dinner and it wasn't very busy since school is out. We received a warm hello. We ordered 2 dozen buffalo wings, having missed the flavor options, we were able to change an order and get a sauce in the side. The wings were great! The sauces were full of flavor and while they were spicy they didn't over power me off the bat. It's a spice that builds. We did add some suicide sauce to the Garlic Parm for a nice kick. The only disappointing part about this experience is that now my favorite hot wings are thousands of miles away

Overpriced wanted $23 for a 6 inch,fries,& a drink. Hard pass I didn't even try the food. Insane 10.50 for chili cheese fries. Good luck I'll go get a steak dinner instead.

As a vegetarian, there wasn't much for me to eat, but my friends claim that Mr Spots has the best chicken wings in AA, so if you're a fan of wings... you should try it!