History
Located in the Kerrytown district of downtown Ann Arbor and steps away from our sister restaurant The Lunch Room, Detroit Street Filling Station is a bright and inviting space. The building is situated a on a triangle-shaped lot across from Farmer's Market and the People's Food Co-op. The dining area opens up onto an attractive, covered outdoor patio surrounded by beautiful planters. The indoor space is lined with operable windows, providing fresh air and a nice view of tree-lined Catherine St. Integral to the ambiance is the blurring of the boundary between indoor and outdoor settings. The design incorporates both historic and modern elements. One of Ann Arbor's most recognizable historic buildings, the Detroit Street Filling Station dates its inception to 1925 as The Staebler Family Oil Company. While the restaurant today has a modern feel, the lamps and wall art pieces evoke the building's filling station roots.