Ann Arbor Coffee Shops

19 Drips Coffee and Tea is a delightful family-operated coffee shop in Ann Arbor, originally founded by father-son duo Hisham and Saeed Ebrahim in 2017. The cafe is operated out of the family's townhouse and blends Yemenese-style culinary techniques with third-wave coffee roasting, serving up clean, authentic cafe beverages. Artisanal coffee beverages range from traditional drip and pourover brews to trendy techniques like Aeropress, French press, and Chemex. Diners can also select from a wide variety of espresso-based beverages, ranging from flat whites and cortados to mochas, macchiatos, and flavored lattes. Cascara, reiki, and matcha tea lattes pair with traditional English and green tea offerings, served up alongside light cafe fare like Belgian waffles, bagels, and homestyle oatmeal.

2263 W Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, Phone: 734-585-0461

Bearclaw Coffee Co. offers five locations throughout the Ann Arbor area, serving up excellent cafe beverages since 2002. The small cafe was originally founded by married duo Doug and Debi Scroggins and has blossomed into a full-service chain throughout the region, known for its quality espresso-based beverages prepared with organic, gluten-free ingredients. Specialty coffees range from traditional Americanos, lattes, and mochas to the cafe's signature Bearclaw Blend coffee, which can all be prepared with a variety of dairy-free alternative milks and syrups. Frozen lattes and mochas are also served up, along with an assortment of breakfast sandwiches, smoothies, bagels, and other light cafe fare.

2460 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, Phone: 734-548-9018

Black Diesel Coffee is a locally-owned business serving up some of Michigan's best coffee roasters at its lovely pourover bar. The cafe, which was founded in 2015, has partnered with the area's best small-batch artisan roasters to bring a unique multi-roaster program to the Ann Arbor region. Cafe beverages range from cappuccinos and con miels to flavored lattes, mochas, and blended frappes. Tea lattes are also served, along with French and Italian sodas and specialty hot chocolates. Pastries from local bakeries pair with a selection of sandwiches, soups, cheesecakes, and delicious gelatos from local gelateria Iorio's Gelateria. Breakfast and brunch are served all day, making the cafe a great choice for mid-afternoon pickups.

1423 E Stadium Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, Phone: 734-436-8355

Lab is a charming urban cafe in downtown Ann Arbor known for its high-quality national multi-roaster program, which chooses roasts and blends from the best coffee makers around the country. The airy, modern cafe specializes in pourover cups and trendy coffee preparations, served up in a cafe setting decked out in local artwork. Espresso-based beverages like lattes, cappuccinos, and Americanos pair with cold selections like iced cold brews. Italian and French sodas are also served, along with a plethora of looseleaf teas and non-caffeinated beverages. A rotating yogurt bar showcases an assortment of fresh fruit and cereal toppings, while a cafe counter serves up locally-baked goods like Tasty Footprints brownies and Cecilia's Pastries macarons.

505 E Liberty St # 300, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, Phone: 734-827-2233

RoosRoast Coffee was voted as Washtenaw Country's best coffee shop by Current Magazine, known as one of Ann Arbor's top coffee roasters. The coffee shop has been acclaimed as one of Michigan's top coffee shops, selling its delicious roasts to top grocery store chains throughout Southeast Michigan, including national chains like Whole Foods. Its roastery prides itself in implementing sustainable practices, using 80% less energy than area competitors in all its operations. Traditional coffee beverages like cortados and macchiatos pair with signature drinks like Cherry Bomb or Ancho Pancho Spicy mochas. Non-coffee selections include cascara teas, matcha lattes, and iced Arnold Palmers. Light cafe fare ranges from locally-baked pastries to daily quiche selections.

1155 Rosewood St, Ste B, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, Phone: 734-222-9202

The Common Cup is an outreach cafe operated under the supervision of the University Lutheran Chapel, located on the campus of the University of Michigan's Central Campus. The nonprofit cafe was opened over a decade ago as a gathering space and outreach ministry program for the collegiate campus, open to the public seven days a week. Diners can select from a menu of delicious coffee pourovers and preparations, including traditional drinks like French press coffees, Americanos, and cafe au laits. Cappuccinos, lattes, and mochas are also served up, along with tea-based beverages such as chais and steamers. An assortment of fresh fruit smoothies and blended drinks are offered as non-caffeinated options.

1511 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, Phone: 734-327-6914

Zingerman's Coffee Company is a charming local roaster in Ann Arbor that both supplies wholesale coffees to area businesses and operates a small-batch coffee bar in the city's downtown district. The lovely coffee company serves up a menu of espresso drinks alongside trendy hand-brewed coffee preparations like Chemex, Aeropress, and syphon coffees. Its Big Brew Board, developed by manager Steve Mangigian, displays bean types and flavor profiles, elaborating on tasting notes of each coffee served up throughout the year. Excellent cafe beverages pair with a selection of looseleaf teas, fruit smoothies, hot cocoas, and light coffeehouse fare prepared at the cafe's bakehouse and creamery.

3723 Plaza Dr #5, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, Phone: 877-653-5282