ANN ARBOR — A very popular West Michigan-based restaurant chain is expanding into Ann Arbor.

Anna’s House is a family-owned and award-winning breakfast and lunch restaurant based in West Michigan. The vibrant eatery is known for its Twilight French toast, topped with a crème brulee sauce and fresh berries.

Anna’s House new Ann Arbor location is on the south side at 445 E. Eisenhower in Concord Center, which was formerly Max and Erma’s. It is expected to open sometime between March and April of 2019.

The restaurant also has several locations in Michigan; Farmington Hills, Grandville, Holland, Westland,Kalamazoo, and also two restaurants in Grand Rapids.

Its hours are set to be from 6 a.m. until 3 p.m. daily (Thanksgiving and Christmas Day excluded). Their food is said to be beyond the basics, veering off into adventurous and delicious new territory.

Their decor and music is set for a retro 1950s- 1960s era. The Ann Arbor location was designed by Tylor Devereaux, and features artwork throughout the space, including a giant, Michigan-themed mural depicting the Big House.

It will seat nearly 200 people, and it includes a U-shaped breakfast bar. Renovations cost about $1 million, said Evan Pazkowski, strategic marketing director.  

“We never want to compete with any of the mom and pop shops, so we like to position ourselves close to malls or shopping centers,” said Pazkowski, “We don’t want to take money away from the community or take business away. We just want to be integrated.”

Diana Sav, a Anna’s House customer and enthusiast, said, “ I cannot wait until this closer location has opened up. I’ve been going to the one all the way in Westland, because I just love their food and atmosphere so much! If I could work there I would definitely try my best to get a job there!”

Anna’s House in Ann Arbor is hiring 50 to 60 employees. Cooks will be paid up to $15 an hour and servers can make up to $20 an hour. Contact Rebecca Miller at rebecca@annashouseus.com or call 616-915-7032 for more job information.