Highest-rated cafes in the Ann Arbor area by diners
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's famed London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.
During the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, cafes regularly entertained the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.
Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British in 1773, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute.
Boston's London Coffee House, which had opened nearly 85 years earlier, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, Merchants' Coffee House hosted the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere.
Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.
Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become landmarks of our daily lives. But where's the best one to find refuge and that perfect caffeinated cup near you?
compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in the Ann Arbor area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Cafes with at least 20 reviews tagged as "coffee" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Ann Arbor were included. As a result, some cafes featured may primarily serve other items besides coffee and tea. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 25 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to see if your favorite cafe made the list!
#30. Lab
- Rating: 4.1/5 (273 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 505 East Liberty Ste 300 Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Beer, Wine & Spirits
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#29. Tea Ninja
- Rating: 4.1/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 535 East Liberty St. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
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#28. Michigan Creamery
- Rating: 4.1/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 302 South State St. Ste 100 Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#27. Lowertown Bar & Cafe
- Rating: 4.1/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1031 Broadway St. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Beer Bar, Cocktail Bars
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#26. Biggby Coffee
- Rating: 4.1/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1510 Washtenaw Ave. Ypsilanti, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#25. Tous Les Jours
- Rating: 4.1/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 330 South Maple Road Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
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#24. Cannelle
- Rating: 4.2/5 (77 reviews)
- Address: 110 East Washington St. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Patisserie/Cake Shop
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#23. Brewed Awakenings Cafe
- Rating: 4.2/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7025 East Michigan Ave. Ste M Saline, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
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#22. York
- Rating: 4.2/5 (184 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1928 Packard St. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bars, Breakfast & Brunch
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#21. UniTea
- Rating: 4.2/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 522 East William St. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Coffee & Tea
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#20. Comet Coffee
- Rating: 4.2/5 (290 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 16 Nickels Arcade Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#19. Cahoots Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 206 East Huron St. Ste 2 Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#18. Argus Farm Stop - Packard Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1200 Packard Road Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Farmers Market, Specialty Food, Coffee & Tea
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#17. cafe liv
- Rating: 4.3/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 202 North Washington St. Ypsilanti, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#16. Bridge Community Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 217 West Michigan Ave. Ypsilanti, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Bagels
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#15. Carrigan Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 101 South Ann Arbor St. Ste 107 Saline, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#14. The Common Cup
- Rating: 4.3/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1511 Washtenaw Ave. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bagels, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#13. Sharetea
- Rating: 4.4/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 310 South State St. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bubble Tea
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#12. Le Bon Macaron
- Rating: 4.4/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 209 South 4th Ave. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Macarons, Chocolatiers & Shops
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#11. Palgong Tea
- Rating: 4.4/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 2264 South Main St. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bubble Tea
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#10. Star's Cafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (185 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2575 Jackson Ave. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#9. Rawaq Cafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 2891 Jackson Ave. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#8. Bambu
- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 3354 Washtenaw Ave. Ste East Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Coffee & Tea
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#7. Juicy Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (385 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1506 North Maple Road Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Gluten-Free, Coffee & Tea
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#6. Zingerman's Coffee Co
- Rating: 4.5/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3723 Plaza Drive Ste 5 Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#5. RoosRoast Coffee
- Rating: 4.6/5 (323 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1155 Rosewood St. Ste B Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#4. Hyperion Coffee - Ann Arbor
- Rating: 4.6/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 111 West Liberty St. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea
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#3. First Bite
- Rating: 4.6/5 (190 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 108 South Main St. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Gluten-Free, Coffee & Tea
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#2. Socotra Coffee House
- Rating: 4.7/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3130 Packard St. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts
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#1. Q Bakehouse & Market
- Rating: 4.8/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 1608 Jackson Ave. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Custom Cakes
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Rasha Aly and Carren Jao, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 313 metros.
