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WELCOME TO UNION REC!

Here’s to the kind of joint built to live on Main Street like it’s been here all along. Here’s to some hometown stories told in the shapes of comfort food from hometowns all over the globe: bold bites from your favorite taqueria, smokey BBQ straight from the backlot, street food with the authenticity of a Singapore alley delivered alongside the Ann Arbor train tracks. Grandma’s recipe is right at home here: regardless of how many meters or mountains come between her place and this one.

 

At Union Rec, our crew brings all they know from wherever they’ve been so you can have something that takes you somewhere… right here. In the dining room. Along the bar rail. Around the fireplace. It all starts the moment the baristas click open the doors for coffee and pastries; and it continues through service when the kitchen and bar sling the kind of craft that makes us what we are.

 

We're like the upper bunk... where stories and snickers from fellow campers mean sleep is the last thing on your mind... and the counselors are dedicated to making sure you’re having a time of it. It’s like that: a bit throwback and a bit forward at the same time. And it’s right at home here on Main Street between the Big House and downtown in Ann Arbor. All comfort. Always game for it.

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The perfect outdoor spot to sip and savor, al fresco style.  Our Drink Van is slinging drinks for you with crisp canned beverages. Grub is available to order via QR code and is ready for pickup inside at the to-go lockers. 

GRAB A SEAT AND HANG OUT!

Custom cakes now available from Union Catering!

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THE MENU

AREPAS

Griddled corn cake served with Peruvian slaw & a lime wedge

Choice of Korean Pulled Pork (gf) | Brisket (gf) | Smoked Chicken (gf) | Pulled Mushrooms (gf/v) | BBQ Cauliflower (v) | Fried Catfish (gf) 

SNACKS & STARTERS

Add proteins | +6 Honcho hot (or not) chicken (gluten), pollo asado, carne asada, pulled pork, cauliflower, spicy tuna +9

SWEET PEA GUACAMOLE | 13.75

avocado / English peas / scallions & cilantro / spiced pepitas / house tortilla chips (veg – v option available, gf*)

CASA SALSAS | 13.75

union salsa / salsa verde / Peruvian green chili / served with tortilla chips (gf*)

COWBOY CAVIAR | 7.50

beans / fresh tomatoes, onion & peppers / chipotle vinaigrette / tortilla chips (v gf*)

QUESO DIP | 13.75

three cheese & Union Salsa / cast iron baked / tortilla chips / topped with green onions (gf*)

BBQ CAULIFLOWER BITES | 10

battered & fried / tossed in Tennessee BBQ (v)

UNION SMOKED CHICKEN WINGS | 6 for 13.75 • 12 for 25.25

backlot smoked / served with table sauces
+blue cheese dressing and celery | 3

KIMCHI FRIES | 12

hand-cut fries / spicy kimchi / triple pepper aioli / cucumber & scallion (gf*)

HONCHO NACHO | 14

corn chips / cheese blend / house pickled chiles / chopped tomatoes / green onion / Peruvian chili sauce (veg/gf*)

UNION MAC 

UNION MAC & CHEESE | 22

Vermont sharp cheddar / Pinconning / penne rigate / bechamel / parmesan & a crunchy crust (veg)

SIDE UNION MAC | 6.5

(veg)

SOUPS & SALADS

Add proteins | +6  Honcho hot (or not) chicken (gluten), pollo asado, carne asada, pulled pork, cauliflower, spicy tuna +9

CÉSAR | half 9.50• full 14.75

romaine / cotija / masa croutons / scratch chipotle lime Caesar dressing (veg

CHOP | half 10.50 • full 17

chopped romaine / Cowboy caviar / grilled red onion
/ radish / avocado / tomato / grilled corn / carrot /
spiced pepita / cilantro lime vinaigrette (veg, gf)

CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP | 6.50

pulled chicken / tomato / Spanish onion / sharp cheddar / tortilla strips / cilantro (gf)

SOUPS

CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP | 6.50

pulled chicken / tomato / Spanish onion / sharp cheddar / tortilla strips / cilantro (gf)

BBQ, MEATS & VEGGIES

By the 1/2 POUND, served with a corn muffin 

SIDE CARS

JALAPEÑO SWEET MASH (veg) | 5

HOUSE-CUT FRIES (gf/v) | 6

BORRACHO BEANS (v) | 5

PERUVIAN SLAW (gf/v) | 5

CILANTRO RICE (gf/v) | 5

STACKS

REC BURGER | 18

half-pound beef patty / romaine / tomato / onion

DOUBLESTACK CHEESEBURGER | 17

double 1/4 lb patties / American cheese / red onion jam / shredded lettuce

KIMCHI FRIED CHICKEN | 17

kimchi brined chicken thigh / triple pepper aioli / pickled cucumber & red cabbage / cilantro

COMPANY CHICKEN SANDWICH | 17

grilled chicken breast / swiss cheese / triple pepper aioli & green goddess / herb salad

KOREAN PORK SANDWICH | 17

house-smoked pulled pork in Korean BBQ sauce / slaw / pickled chilies

REC BURRITO | 18

choice of meat OR cauliflower OR sweet potato mash warm tortilla / melted cheese blend / Borracho beans / shredded lettuce / pickled chilies / topped with Union salsa & sour cream / cilantro rice on the side

Served with a tasty side of house-cut fries

Swap gluten-free bun | 3

BOWLS

BANDEJA BOWL | 11.75

cilantro lime rice / borracho beans / fried plantain / Peruvian chili sauce / pickled chilis / vegan chicharrons / sunny egg (vegan option available)
Top with Honcho hot (or not) chicken (gluten), pollo asado, carne asada, pulled pork, cauliflower +6 or spicy tuna +9

SPICY TUNA RICE BOWL | 25

sesame & chili crusted seared tuna / cilantro lime rice / triple pepper aioli / kimchi / pickled chilies / nori / sunny egg / cilantro

BIRRIA RICE BOWL | 22

adobo & cola braised beef / cilantro lime rice / birria aioli / red radish / onions / Cholula-soy jammy egg / cilantro

TACOS

HONCHO HOT (OR NOT) CHICKEN | 6

fried and Nashville spiced / soy fish sauce glaze / mayo / pickles / scallions / cilantro

CARNE ASADA | 6

chargrilled steak / diced onion / salsa verde / cilantro

TACO NIGHT | 6

Honcho Taco Night seasoned ground beef / shredded lettuce / cheddar / pickled red onions

CHICKEN TINGA | 6

pulled chicken / Peruvian slaw / queso fresco

BACK TO CAULI, CAULI | 6

hand battered, fried cauliflower / Tennessee BBQ / Peruvian slaw

KOREAN PORK | 6

house pulled pork / Korean BBQ / Peruvian slaw

POLLO ASADO | 6

chargrilled chicken thigh / chipotle mayo / guac / queso fresco

(gf) gluten-free / (gf*) gluten-free, fried with gluten items / (v) vegan / (veg) vegetarian
 

*Contains pepitas and sesame seeds
Ask your server about menu items that are cooked to order or served raw.
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness

WINTER HOURS

KITCHEN

Mon: Closed

Tue-Thu: 3pm-8pm

Fri-Sat: 12pm-9pm

Sun: 12pm-8pm

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PRIVATE DINING

Our cozy spot is ready for whatever you’ve got in mind. Birthdays, toasts, long-overdue catch-ups, or just a night that calls for great food and a few rounds—this space was made for it.  Just say the word and we’ll set the scene, you bring the crew.

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