Whether you’re looking for a quick, mid-afternoon pick-me-up or a new out-of-office spot, these metro Detroit coffee shops are complete with comfortable interiors and delicious menus that will get you through fall. Since today (Sept. 29) is National Coffee Day, considering stopping by one of these delightful cafes.
New Order Coffee Roasters
Aiming to “delight and energize metro Detroit,” New Order sells its packaged coffee beans, that feature names like “Like a Virgin Decaf” and “Soft Shock.” The shop, which has plans to open locations in Ferndale and Royal Oak, also sell themed lattes like a S’mores flavor, Naughty Nog Latte, and Heartbreak Mocha. New Order Coffee Roasters, 3100 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-784-9164; newordercoffee.com
Stella Good Coffee
Located inside the Fisher building, Stella Good Coffee offers up Michigan roasted beans and an array of hand painted water bottles and unique mugs. The shop also offers a selection of books and other cute gift options for the coffee lover in your life. Stella Good Coffee, 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Suite 110A, Detroit; 313-664-0400; facebook.com/stellagoodcoffee
Detroit Vintage Coffee Shop
This coffee shop is only on open on weekends, but it’s worth the wait. They have an extensive tea menu including a Mandarin Orange Spice Tea and a Lemon Zinger herbal blend as well as Michigan ground coffee drinks and lattes. The interior is an eclectic mix of fairy lights, antiques, and quirky mugs. Detroit Vintage; 10335 Eight Mile Rd., Detroit; 313-341-4810; facebook.com/detroitcoffeehouse
Atomic Coffee
It may be difficult to find a seat at Atomic Coffee on the weekends, but the buzz around this Royal Oak shop is well deserved. Atomic Coffee boasts an array of seating options — including cushioned spots near a fireplace — and it roasts its own coffee beans each week. Its house blend is made of coffees from Colombia, Guatemala, and Papua New Guinea. Food, tea, and smoothies are also available. Atomic Coffee, 410 S. Main St., Royal Oak; 248-397-8036; atomiccoffee.net
SPKR BOX
Formerly Urban Bean Co., owner Josh Greenwood rebranded his popular Capitol Park coffee shop to SPKR BOX in 2022. The rebranded came when Urban Bean Co. was forced to close during the coronavirus pandemic. With the rebranding, Greenwood obtained a liquor license. Now, SPKR BOX offers a variety of coffee cocktails. SPKR BOX, 200 Grand River Ave., Detroit; 313-496-1010; urbanbeanco.com
The Office Coffee Shop
Operating as an out-of-office hot spot, The Office provides private meeting rooms, printers, IT support, and scanners. Even if you’re looking to unwind after a long day, The Office is open to the public and includes a menu full of delicious espresso drinks and local food. The Office Coffee Shop, 402 S. Lafayette Ave., Royal Oak; 248-268-9100; theofficecoffeeshop.com
Drifter Coffee
Started as a traveling coffee caboose, the brick-and-mortar version of Drifter offers up an eclectic space to work, create, and build community. Drifter has a curated selection of hot and cold beverages, seasonal specials, and local pastries, including vegan donuts and blueberry bars. The shop may look small from the front, but a step inside proves otherwise. Seating options include a cozy upstairs, bar stools near the register, a greenhouse-like back room, and an outside space — ideal for those warmer fall days. Drifter Coffee, 770 Woodward Heights, Ferndale; 248-629-4400; driftercoffee.com
Roasting Plant
Implanted in Detroit from New York City, this innovative coffee shop features the Javabot. This machine allows patrons to roast their beans to their exact preferences. Operating on the belief that “everyone deserves the perfect cup of coffee,” this customizable and caffeinated experience caters to every drinker. Roasting Plant, 660 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-782-4291; roastingplant.com
Dessert Oasis
With four locations across metro Detroit and hours that extend to 10 p.m. and midnight at some spots, Dessert Oasis is a coffee shop you can count on. Dessert Oasis embraces a farm to cup philosophy, and heavily evaluates all the coffee it purchases before roasting it. A lineup of cheesecakes and other sweet pastries compliment the drinks. Dessert Oasis Rochester, 336 S. Main St., Rochester 248-453-5239; Dessert Oasis Detroit, 1220 Griswold St., Detroit 313-338-3515; Dessert Oasis Royal Oak, 115 S. Main St., Royal Oak 248-307-7161; Dessert Oasis Ferndale, 927 Hilton Rd., Ferndale 248-677-3116; docr.coffee
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