Yellow Light Coffee & Donuts is the latest venture from Jacques and Christine Driscoll, the co-owners of successful Detroit eateries Green Dot Stables and Johnny Noodle King. For now, they're open only for service through their drive-in window, with a menu of doughnuts, biscuits, and house-roasted coffee.
607 Shelby St., Detroit;313-444-6626; coffeedownunder.com
Last February, it was announced that a new Australian-style coffee bar was headed to Detroit's Financial District in a 400 square ft. space under Brome Modern Eatery. The sustainable coffee bar will feature espresso roasts from Proud Mary Cafe, a Melbourne-based establishment. It will also serve Australian refreshments, including the long black — it’s stronger than an Americano and is created by pouring a double-shot of espresso or ristretto over hot water. As they prepare to open, Coffee Down Under has been doing pop-up collaborations with Huddle Soft Serve as well as offering bags of their whole bean coffee online.
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The Narrow Way Café
19331 Livernois Ave., Detroit
This community-oriented coffee shop is located in Detroit's Avenue of Fashion, featuring products from Zingerman's in Ann Arbor and Detroit's Avalon Bakery in Midtown.
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Eos Cafe and Coffee House
30625 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores; 586-217-5211; eoscoffeehouse.com
Enjoy a meal while you also drink coffee at Eos. On their menu, you will see a large selection of sandwiches, paninis, wraps, soups, and salads, sides, and dessert pastries and drinks.
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Madcap Coffee
1413 Farmer St., Detroit; 888-866-9091; madcapcoffee.com
At Madcap, its minimalistic layout does not match its wide variety of coffee. They serve seasonal drinks, signature drinks, and are dedicated to making and distributing their own coffee. Visitors can purchase any type of coffee for their home or office.
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The Commons
7900 Mack Ave., Detroit
While the Commons is a laundromat, it also happens to serve up some excellent coffee, lattes, baked goods, and ice cream. If you do need to wash your clothes, you can enjoy a cup of coffee or tea on the house. You'll be surprised how fast time flies.
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Alley Cat Cafe
31 N. Saginaw St., Pontiac; 248-499-7427; alleycatcafepontiac.com
In Downtown Pontiac, Alley Cat has live music, art, events, and occasional wine tastings. They also have soup, salad, sandwiches, and combo meals for those who could use a full meal with their coffee.
2124 Michigan Ave., Detroit
Nestled in the Corktown neighborhood in Detroit, Astro Coffee serves up savory coffee drinks from a rotating selection of roasters from around the country. This quaint coffeehouse is filled with beautiful art, friendly baristas, and exceptionally delicious food and coffee. Aside from the coffee, the spot also offers a curated collection of pastries, breakfast, and lunch items made in house with organic ingredients.
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Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Co.
3965 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-831-9627; greatlakescoffee.com
At Great Lakes Coffee, they specialize in farming, brewing, and roasting from scratch. They have a variety of coffees from different countries, along with "Coffee of the Month," merchandise, and occasional game nights inside the cafe.
1701 Trumbull Ave., Detroit; 313-290-5849; folkdetroit.com
Folk serves Hyperion coffee and espresso, the latter of which is made with a "stunning rose-colored La Marzocco espresso machine nicknamed Stevie Nicks." On the food menu, you'll find an all day brunch with egg quiche, granola bowls, veggie hash, egg sandwiches, meat pies, and more, all of which are made from scratch.
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