Backroom Pizza

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605 Church St
Ann Arbor, MI 48104

History

The Brown Jug Restaurant and Backroom has been a part of Ann Arbor and The University of Michigan tradition since 1936.The Brown Jug is named after the Michigan vs Minnesota football trophy, which is the oldest in college football.

Specialties

The number 1 pizza place in Ann Arbor.This place is known throughout Michigan and is consistently praised as one of the best piza restaurants in the state. With plenty of delectable selections to choose from, you'll find yourself over-ordering every time jug special pizza ( pepperoni, sausage, ham, onions, green peppers, mushrooms) Good portion sizes and not overly expensive for the quality of ingredients they're using. If your parents are in town, this is the place to go.

Reviews

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3.553 reviews
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Benjamin B.
7/13/2025

11/10 for pizza that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. Go to back room! The place feels like a hole in the wall, and that's how you know you're in the right spot.

Jason J.
6/6/2023

The pizza was averages but the service was poor. The guys had an amazing attitude just because I asked for a box. They have absolutely no option for to go. I guess they want you to trek across...

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Coleton D.
3/29/2018

$1 pizza? Yeah you heard it right. I'm going to go out on a limb and say this is my preferred pizza by the slice near South U. Cheaper than pizza house, and easier to eat than the messy South U...

Ky R.
9/3/2022

Great pizza and super nice staff. Been a while since I have been here but still good food.

Garet S.
7/26/2022

2 years ago I would've given a 4 star for backroom. Since then they changed recipes and cut the pieces into quarters instead of sixths or eighths. Juan is the only reason this gets 2 stars instead...

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