ANN ARBOR, MI – A downtown Ann Arbor breakfast staple’s owner stepped down six years after taking over from its founder.
Joanne Williams, owner of Afternoon Delight, announced she will retire later this year after decades at the helm of the Ann Arbor breakfast and lunch destination, according to a June 8 press release.
The restaurant has operated at 251 E. Liberty St. since 1978, when founder Tom Hackett opened the doors. Until stepping down in 2020, Hackett served famous locals such as Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps and Michigan football coaches Lloyd Carr and Bo Schembechler…