Haab's Restaurant facts for kids
Haab's Restaurant is a well-known place to eat in downtown Ypsilanti, Michigan. You can find it at 18 West Michigan Avenue. This restaurant has been serving tasty meals for many years!
Step Inside Haab's Restaurant
When you visit Haab's, you'll notice its unique style. It has a long bar, about 30 feet (9 meters) long, made of a special wood called African mahogany. There are also ceiling fans and two dining rooms where you can enjoy your food. The restaurant looks like it's from the 1800s, with a cool pressed tin ceiling. You'll also see beautiful Tiffany lamps and special items that belong to the Haab family. The restaurant can seat up to 130 people at one time.
What's on the Menu?
Haab's is famous for its delicious food. They mainly serve steaks, chops, fried chicken, and seafood. One of the most popular dishes is the London broil. If you're looking for a hearty meal, Haab's has many options to choose from!
A Look at Haab's History
Haab's Restaurant first opened its doors in 1934. It was started by two brothers, Otto and Oscar Haab. The building where it stands has been a restaurant and bar since the 1870s! It's located on U.S. Highway 12, which used to be the main road between big cities like Detroit and Chicago.
In 1976, Mike Kabat and Harvey Glaze bought the restaurant. Later, in 1991, Harvey Glaze sold his share. Today, Mike Kabat and his son, David, own Haab's.
For many years, Haab's celebrated its anniversary every October. They would offer special prices from their 1934 menu on certain items. For example, you could get chicken in a basket for 50 cents or spaghetti for 40 cents! In 2014, they changed the celebration to a 34% discount on regular checks.
Haab's on TV!
On July 14, 2013, Haab's Restaurant won a special contest on the QVC TV show In the Kitchen with David. Because they won, the show's host, David Venable, and producer, Mary DeAngeli, came to visit the restaurant! A few weeks later, on August 25, the TV show even broadcast live from Ypsilanti, featuring Haab's.
