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The 16 Best Coffee Shops in the Ann Arbor Area [Interactive Map]

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Coffee fuels our spirit almost as much as supporting other local businesses does. And as a hip, college town (and the best place to live in the whole country, according to Livability) it’s only natural that Ann Arbor and its surrounding communities have plenty of amazing coffee shops brewing some of the best caffeinated beverages in town.
Sip like a local and try one of these top Ann Arbor area coffee shops for yourself. You can also use our interactive map to find a coffee shop conveniently located near you!
 

 

Literati Coffee | Ann Arbor

204 S 4th Ave | Facebook
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Photo courtesy of Literati BookstoreLiterati Coffee and Michael Gustafson

In 2011, when Ann Arbor’s original, local bookstore, Borders, closed its doors all over the country, Hilary and Mike Gustafson moved back to their home state and opened Literati Bookstore as a book-lovers haven in downtown Ann Arbor. Literati Coffee is the full-service espresso and coffee bar located above the bookstore. There, you can grab a mug, grab a book, and enjoy events, book clubs, author readings and other community-oriented gatherings.
 

Roos Roast | Ann Arbor

Three locations | Facebook
Deeply local Roos Roast is the coffee headquarters for freshly roasted beans in Ann Arbor. At their charming locale in Rosewood, they roast all their coffees in house and offer a lively and cozy vibe. The new downtown location is everything we want in a local coffee shop, but you can also find them year-round at the Ann Arbor Farmers Market! They’ve been voted the best in Washtenaw Country and the best in Southeast Michigan, so we suggesting stopping by to experience Roos for yourself.
 

The Common Cup | Ann Arbor

1511 Washtenaw Ave | Facebook
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Photo courtesy of The Common Cup

The Common Cup is a gathering place for students, community members and visitors alike. As a true A2 café, they source dairy products from Michigan’s own Guernsey Farms, tea from Ann Arbor’s TeaHaus, and coffee beans from Ypsilanti’s Hyperion Coffee Co. (also on our list!). In addition to designing a warm, cozy space for local art and great coffee, The Common Cup is a non-profit coffeehouse run through University Lutheran Chapel.
 

Zingerman’s Coffee Company | Ann Arbor

3723 Plaza Dr | Facebook
Zingerman’s Coffee Co. is a wholesale roaster supplying cafes, restaurants and businesses all over the region, but they also offer their own coffees at the Zingerman’s Coffee Bar at Zingerman’s Southside Producers row. Located alongside Zingerman’s Creamery, Zingerman’s Bakehouse and Zingerman’s Candy Factory, you can get all the best in one convenient spot.
 

Mighty Good Coffee | Ann Arbor

Four locations | Facebook
Every Mighty Good coffee beverage starts with beans from select farms, mills and co-ops. Then they’re roasted in small batches and packaged to preserve freshness. Whether you’re picking up a bag from the grocery store or stopping in at the coffee shops downtown, near campus, in Arbor Hills or inside The Jefferson Market, you’re guaranteed a fresh cup of coffee that is both sustainable and empowering (for you and for the community!). Check out the team’s philosophy, mission and story here.
 

Comet Coffee | Ann Arbor

16 Nickels Arcade | Facebook
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Photo courtesy of Comet Coffee and Joseph Saborío

Located inside Ann Arbor’s historic Nickels Arcade, Comet Coffee has been serving delicious beverages since 2009. Amidst the bright, covered shopping district, you can settle down with a mug in a shop that is welcoming, fun and cozy shop — a true hallmark of the arcade and the city!
 

Electric Eye Cafe | Ann Arbor

811 N Main St | Facebook
The team at Electric Eye Cafe turned one of Ann Arbor’s cutest Kerrytown houses into an actual coffee house. Stop in for a cup of your favorite caffeinated beverage, a locally sourced snack, goods and apparel sold through local businesses, and an entire library of free books to read while you’re there. To showcase various flavors and styles, Electric Eye rotates between small roasters on a monthly basis so you may find new coffees each time you stop by!
 

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea | Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti + Canton  

Six Michigan locations | Facebook
Sweetwaters is well-known throughout Michigan and Ohio (and even as far as Walnut Creek, California!), but the humble coffeehouse began right here in Ann Arbor. Alumni of the University of Michigan, Wei and Lisa Bee founded the first Sweetwaters in 1993 in Downtown A2. Now you can grab a globally-inspired beverage or snack Downtown, in Kerrytown, on the UM campus, at Westgate Library, in Canton and in Ypsi.
 

Black Diesel Coffee | Ann Arbor

1423 E Stadium Blvd | Facebook
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Photo courtesy of Black Diesel Coffee

Black Diesel is a picturesque little cafe that brews coffees worthy of your Instagram feed. Sourcing single origin beans from right down the street and across the state, you’ll soon find your new favorite espresso beverage or pour over coffee — all offered alongside snacks, paninis, gelato, cookies and more!
 

Cultivate | Ypsilanti

307 N River St | Facebook
This coffee bar and tap house is an Ypsi favorite. Built around the mantra, “craft, community and cause,” you’ll find the best craft coffee and beer, regular community events, and support of worthy causes. The space itself is bright, open and ready to become your second Ypsilanti living room.
 

Hyperion Coffee Co. | Ypsilanti

306 N River St | Facebook
The source of many of our favorite coffee shops in Ann Arbor and around the state, Hyperion is an outstanding roaster right here in Ypsi. Featured in Phaidon’s Where to Drink Coffee as one of the best of the midwest, we definitely recommend stepping through that giant green door and into your new coffee paradise.
 

Cross Street Coffee | Ypsilanti

317 W Cross St | Facebook
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Photo courtesy of Cross Street Coffee

In early 2017, Ypsilanti’s beloved Ugly Mug Coffee changed its name to Cross Street Coffee and upgraded the interior — but they’re still serving some of the region’s favorite caffeinated bevvies. The business has been family-owned and operated for over a decade, but the building itself has a long history. The historic building once housed one of the first gas stations in the county, then a Greyhound, and then a coffee shop. It’s worth a stop if you love coffee, local art and friendly faces!
 

Plymouth Coffee Bean Co. | Plymouth

884 Penniman Ave | Facebook
The Plymouth Coffee Bean is the longest running independent coffee shop in the entire state of Michigan. With a focus on coffee, music, art and poetry, it has served as the community’s second home and headquarters for community art since 1993. And you can get professionally-prepared crépes at the beloved Crépe Counter!
 

Espresso Elevado | Plymouth

606 S Main St | Facebook
Inside what is quite possibly the most charming building in Plymouth, you’ll find this roaster and coffee bar full of experts in beans, flavor and latte art. The team’s mission is to craft and share coffee in a way that elevates the entire experience, so it makes sense that you’ll find one of the region’s best right here.
 

The Peaberry Bean & Beats | Whitmore Lake

152 Barker Rd | Facebook
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Photo courtesy of The Peaberry Bean & Beats

Where do homemade foods, craft coffees, music, book signings and poetry slams come together? The Peaberry Bean & Beats, of course! By day this café is the perfect place to work, study or catch up with friends. During evenings and weekends, it’s the community’s favorite spot for local musicians, artists, comics and poets to show off their talents.
 

Carrigan Cafe | Saline

101 S Ann Arbor St | Facebook
At Saline’s Carrigan Cafe, it’s all about local. The beans are sourced from Coffee Express in Plymouth and the treats are sourced from places like Ed’s Bread, Guernsey Dairy and Rumi’s Passion Bakery. Stop by to say hello to Tobin the teddy bear, warm up with a mug of coffee, and you’ll soon learn why this is a neighborhood favorite!
 

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