4.8(707)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 707 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 6:00 PM
Hyperion Coffee Co is a coffee shop and roasting company at 306D N River St in Ypsilanti, MI. Its stated approach begins with building relationships with coffee farmers at origin and studying growing, production, brewing, and service methods. The company develops an individual roast profile for each coffee it selects, aiming to bring out that coffee’s attributes and natural sweetness. Coffee and tea are listed specialties, and breakfast and vegan options are available.
The setting is described as casual, cozy, and quiet, with Wi-Fi and seating suited to solo visits or working on a laptop. Customers can dine in, order takeout, or use outdoor seating, where dogs are allowed. Families are welcome, and high chairs are provided. The shop is LGBTQ-welcoming and listed as a transgender safe space. Its entrance, parking, restroom, and seating are wheelchair accessible. Parking options include a free lot and both free and paid street parking; delivery and table service are not offered.
4.5(562)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 562 reviews (Google rating)
Coffee shop · $$
Open now · closes 8:00 PM
Biggby Coffee at 1510 Washtenaw Ave in Ypsilanti, MI is part of a regional coffeehouse chain serving specialty drinks, smoothies, and baked goods. Coffee and tea are noted highlights, and the shop serves breakfast, lunch, and dessert, with prepared food and quick-bite options. Dine-in seating and takeout are available, along with catering. Its Google rating is 4.5 stars from 562 reviews.
The setting is described as casual, cozy, and quiet. It is popular for breakfast, solo dining, and laptop use, with Wi-Fi and a restroom available. The shop draws students and tourists and welcomes families, children, and groups. Free parking is available in a lot and on the street. The entrance, parking, restroom, and seating are wheelchair accessible. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted; reservations and table service are not offered.
4.5(427)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 427 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 7:00 PM
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea at 735 W Cross St in Ypsilanti, MI is part of a local chain serving coffee, tea and shakes alongside pastries and light eats. The space is described as stylish and relaxed, with a casual, cozy atmosphere. Coffee, tea and desserts are listed among its highlights, along with live performances. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available, and the shop has a 4.5 Google rating from 427 reviews.
The coffee shop is popular with students and suited to solo visits and working on a laptop, with Wi-Fi and indoor and outdoor seating. It also welcomes families, children, groups and LGBTQ customers; high chairs are available. The entrance, parking, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible. Customers can dine in, order takeout or use delivery, including no-contact delivery, and catering is offered. Both free and paid lot and street parking options are listed. The shop does not accept reservations or provide table service.
4.7(272)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 272 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 4:00 PM
Café Liv is a specialty coffee shop at 202 N Washington St in Ypsilanti, MI, at the intersection of Washtenaw Avenue and North Washington Street. It occupies a former early-1900s Standard Oil gas station and auto-repair shop, now converted into a third-wave coffee shop with vintage touches. Coffee and tea are notable offerings, and the business sources products from local partners. Breakfast, dessert, quick bites, and vegan and vegetarian options are also available.
The setting is casual, cozy, and quiet, with indoor and outdoor seating. Café Liv is popular with students and suited to solo visits, groups, and working on a laptop; Wi-Fi is available. Dogs are allowed outside. Customers can dine in or order takeout, though delivery and table service are not offered. The entrance, parking, restroom, and seating are wheelchair accessible. Both free and paid parking options are listed for lots and street spaces. The shop has a Google rating of 4.7 from 272 reviews.
4.7(240)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 240 reviews (Google rating)
Coffee shop · $$
Open now · closes 11:00 PM
Vara Juice is located at 1510 Washtenaw Ave in Ypsilanti, MI. Although listed in the coffee shop category, its description centers on signature smoothies, green juices, and acai bowls. The business says it uses fresh, naturally sourced ingredients without artificial powders. Dessert is also available. Its Google listing has a 4.7 rating from 240 reviews, providing a snapshot of customer feedback rather than a guide to any particular menu item.
The setting is described as casual, quiet, and hip, with counter service rather than table service. Customers can dine in, order takeout, or use delivery. The business welcomes children and is listed as suitable for solo dining. Free parking is available both in a lot and on the street, and the entrance and parking are wheelchair accessible. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted.
4.6(212)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 212 reviews (Google rating)
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Bridge Community Café is a coffee shop at 217 W Michigan Ave in Ypsilanti, MI, with plants, bright colors, and work by local artists throughout its cozy interior. Coffee, tea, and desserts are among its noted offerings, alongside breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Food options include vegan, vegetarian, and health-focused choices. The café also holds twice-monthly dry bars with mocktails and varying events.
The casual, quiet setting is popular with students and suited to solo dining or working on a laptop, with free Wi-Fi available. Families are welcome, and a kids area gives children a space of their own. The business identifies as Latinx-, LGBTQ-, and women-owned, welcomes LGBTQ patrons, and lists itself as a transgender safe space. Its entrance, parking, restroom, and seating are wheelchair accessible. Dine-in, takeout, delivery, and catering are available, with free lot and street parking as well as paid lot parking listed.
4.6(202)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 202 reviews (Google rating)
Cafe · $$
Open now · closes 6:00 PM
Vertex Coffee Roasters Ypsilanti is a coffee shop at 307 N River St in Ypsilanti, MI, serving coffee, tea, and a zero-proof bar alongside sandwiches, toasts, and salads. Breakfast, lunch, and dessert are available, with vegan and vegetarian options among the offerings. The business describes itself as a community gathering space and emphasizes an inclusive environment, zero-waste practices, support for creativity and the arts, and public events.
The setting is listed as casual, cozy, and quiet, with Wi-Fi and seating suited to solo visits, groups, and laptop work. It is also popular with students. Customers can dine inside, use outdoor seating, or order takeout; delivery and table service are not available. Free parking is available in a lot and on the street. The entrance, parking, restroom, and seating are listed as wheelchair accessible. Vertex has a Google rating of 4.6 from 202 reviews.
4.5(186)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 186 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 8:00 PM
Northern Grind Coffee is a women-owned coffee shop at 317 W Cross St in Ypsilanti, MI. Its menu includes locally roasted coffee, handcrafted espresso drinks, loose-leaf teas, fresh pastries, and light bites. Breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert are listed among its dining options, with breakfast a noted draw. The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and quiet, and the shop is popular with students, solo diners, and people working on laptops. Free Wi-Fi is available.
The café offers indoor and outdoor seating, table service, takeout, curbside pickup, and delivery. Families have access to high chairs and a children’s menu, while accessibility features include wheelchair-accessible seating and a wheelchair-accessible restroom. The business also lists a unisex restroom, welcomes LGBTQ customers, and identifies as a transgender safe space. Live music and live performances are among its listed features. Free lot and street parking are available. On Google, Northern Grind Coffee has a 4.5 rating from 186 reviews.
3.1(63)· Google3.1 out of 5 from 63 reviews (Google rating)
Coffee shop · $$
Open now · closes 5:00 PM
Starbucks Coffee Company at 900 Oakwood St in Ypsilanti, MI serves handcrafted coffee, espresso and tea, along with prepared food and pastries. Dining options cover breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert, and vegetarian options are available. The coffee shop is listed as popular for breakfast, solo dining and working on a laptop, with a casual atmosphere and a student crowd. Its Google rating is 3.1 out of 5 from 63 reviews.
Customers can dine in, use outdoor seating, order takeout or visit the drive-through; delivery and table service are not offered. Wi-Fi and a restroom are available, and children are welcome. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom and seating. Free parking is listed both in a lot and on the street. The shop accepts credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments. Catering is also available, though the shop does not accept reservations.
5.0(46)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 46 reviews (Google rating)
Herbalist
Open now · closes 4:00 PM
Bloodroot Herb Shop and Tea House at 208 W Michigan Ave in downtown Ypsilanti, MI combines an herbal apothecary, herb clinic and tea house. Its offerings include more than 60 organic bulk herbs, house-blended teas, small-batch herbal tinctures, salves and body care. A clinical herbalist crafts the products using herbs grown by the business or sourced from American farmers. The shop describes its approach as drawing on traditional plant knowledge and modern evidence-based clinical insight.
Beyond its retail offerings, Bloodroot provides clinical herbal consultations and herbal classes, both in the shop and through the Michigan School of Botanical Medicine. Its community services include sliding-scale care, mutual aid, a free food pantry and free clinics. The women-owned and LGBTQ-owned business welcomes LGBTQ visitors and identifies as a transgender safe space. Listed amenities include a unisex restroom, wheelchair-accessible parking, seating and restroom facilities, and paid street parking. Credit and debit cards are accepted.
Sota Pop Cafe Inc is a coffee shop at 13 N Washington St, Ste 740, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. Coffee is a listed offering and a noted highlight of the business, while the atmosphere is described as casual. The cafe offers dine-in service and takeout, giving customers the option to have their coffee on site or order it to go. These are among several service options listed for the shop.
Delivery is also available, including no-contact delivery for customers who prefer that option. The business accepts reservations, and wheelchair-accessible parking is listed among its accessibility features. For anyone planning a visit to this Ypsilanti, MI coffee shop, the supplied information establishes its address, casual setting, and range of ways to order, but does not include hours or a detailed menu.
