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by Andrew Kim, BBA2
fahq@umich.edu
Well, since it seems that the Business School constitutes a large portion
of Dominick's school year revenue, we decided to give Dom's its own exclusive
part (plus it's been a rough week)! 
812 Monroe (right next door, and behind the library of that other school)
662-5414
Style: A charming European style cafe, with scenic outdoor seating, and a nicely laid out interior, with balconies, large rooms, and a cozy basement.
General Drink Menu: 7 beers on tap, wines by the 1/2 pint, pint, quart and 1/2 gallon, and of course, Sangria.
Price: Pints of beer run from $2.50 to $3.25
Specials: None.
Big Night(s): The summer is generally busy, as are Fridays, where people tend to gather and have Sangria before moving on to wetter pastures.
Games?: None.
Food?: Full Italian menu (with pretty good prices), and cafe snacks (olives, cheese and crackers, nuts).
Music?: None.
No Smoking Section?: Yes
Cigars Allowed?: Yes
Happy Hours: None.
Last Call: Mon-Sat: 10pm, closed on Sunday.
Cover Charge?: No.
Notes: With their mason jars and relaxing atmosphere, Dominick's has built quite a history here in Ann Arbor. Started in 1960 as a partnership, Dominick and fellow U of M grad Tom Monaghan and his brother Jim, opened up four pizza stores in the area. The three went their separate ways, with Dominick concentrating solely on his Monroe Street locale. Tom and Jim went off and did their own thing, concentrating on pizza, and altering the name of their stores to Dominos. Today, you still can't get a beer or quart of Sangria from Dominos, while Dominick's continues to provide its famous wares.
Dominick's has become very popular for group, organization and company meetings, due to its large rooms and balconies. One point that many people complain about, however; is the long wait to get food or drinks during peak times due to the self service format. In his efforts to emulate the qualities of a traditional European cafe, Dominick has found that a wait staff is not conducive to an environment where one can come and completely relax. The aim of Dominick's is for it to be a place where people can come, talk, relax, even take a nap, and not be bothered. They have indeed succeeded in creating a very pleasant atmosphere, with the exception of busier times when the "roaming ID checker", who has been described as "surly", makes his rounds of patrons at their tables.
Aside from the occasional waits or unpleasantries, Dominick's is still one of the most popular places for both locals and students. If you are craving a quart of Sangria, you'd better hurry, as Dominick's will close its doors for the winter on Thanksgiving Day, and will reopen on the first Monday after spring break.
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