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Best Coffee Shops in Michigan: 14 Stops for a Great Cup

Last updated: January 20, 2026

Coffee worth a detour: These coffee shops serve up the best caffeinated drinks in the state. Many are trying inventive approaches to the art and science of the perfect cup.

Use the list as a reference. If you’re traveling nearby, stop in and grab a drink.

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The easiest way to use this list: Look for coffee shops closest to you or see what’s along the way to your next vacation. All of these are worth a stop if you’re nearby.

Map tip: Use our map to isolate the closest stops and add them to your next road trip.

Best picks (14)

Note: Hours, menus, and seasonal availability change. Always confirm current details before you drive.

1) Madcap Coffee — Grand Rapids / Detroit

  • Why it’s on the list: Madcap Coffee is a great call when you want Michigan’s most famous specialty coffee name without over-planning.
  • Good for: Hipster vibes, curated seasonal menus and tasting notes
  • Best time to go: Year-round
  • Map: Open in Google Maps

2) Anthology Coffee — Detroit

  • Why it’s on the list: A go-to for espresso and a calm industrial vibe in downtown Detroit, Anthology serves up coffees with unique processing styles
  • Good for: Coffee nerds, former baristas and Eastern Market visitors
  • Best time to go: Year-round
  • Map: Open in Google Maps

3) Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters — Detroit area

  • Why it’s on the list: Start here for coffee plus pastry/dessert energy—Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters is the kind of place you’ll recommend because of the cheesecake/coffee combos
  • Good for: Dessert after day in Detroit, a pick-me-up drink before a concert or a great cup anytime
  • Best time to go: Year-round
  • Map: Open in Google Maps

4) Germack Coffee Roasting Company — Detroit

  • Why it’s on the list: Germack Coffee Roasting Company delivers coffee + nuts with Detroit history in a brick building near Eastern Market
  • Good for: Adventurers, families and coffee nerds
  • Best time to go: Year-round
  • Map: Open in Google Maps

5) Hyperion Coffee Co. — Ann Arbor / Ypsilanti

  • Why it’s on the list: A specialty coffee powerhouse offering shots of espresso and house-roasted coffee, Hyperion is a destination in Ann Arbor and Ypsi
  • Good for: College students, artists and espresso addicts who like the good stuff
  • Best time to go: Year-round
  • Map: Open in Google Maps

6) RoosRoast Coffee — Ann Arbor

  • Why it’s on the list: A local favorite with a playful vibe and outdoor seating, RoosRoast Coffee offers great coffee and treats options with a focus on sustainability
  • Good for: Spending time outside and visiting, meeting friends and ordering something fun
  • Best time to go: Year-round
  • Map: Open in Google Maps

7) Water Street Coffee Joint — Kalamazoo

  • Why it’s on the list: Water Street Coffee Joint is a great Kalamazoo staple for students and locals with several locations, including its iconic building downtown
  • Good for: French press enthusiasts, Western students and I-94 traffic
  • Best time to go: Year-round
  • Map: Open in Google Maps

8) Ferris Coffee & Nut Co. — Grand Rapids

  • Why it’s on the list: The Ferris Coffee & Nut Co. serves high-quality coffee and bagels in hip surroundings from its Grand Rapids location
  • Good for: Light roast aficionados, hipsters and snackers
  • Best time to go: Year-round
  • Map: Open in Google Maps

9) Rowster Coffee — Grand Rapids

  • Why it’s on the list: Artisan drinks in wood-styled surroundings, Rowster Coffee offers traditional coffee styles with hand-made syrups
  • Good for: Workers, foodies and high-quality flavored coffee lovers
  • Best time to go: Year-round
  • Map: Open in Google Maps

10) Higher Grounds Trading Co. — Traverse City

  • Why it’s on the list: Higher Grounds is an up-north coffee stop with coffee tastings and house-roasted organic coffee in a post-industrial environment
  • Good for: Tourists in Traverse City, activists planning their next protest and pastry afficionados
  • Best time to go: Year-round
  • Map: Open in Google Maps

11) Sabbath Coffee Roasters — Clawson

  • Why it’s on the list: Sabbath Coffee Roasters is home to some of the most unique single-origin roasts in the Metro Detroit area with fun drinks and treats
  • Good for: A Saturday drive to somewhere new in Metro Detroit, exciting drinks and a bag of coffee
  • Best time to go: Year-round
  • Map: Open in Google Maps

12) Keweenaw Coffee Works — Calumet

  • Why it’s on the list: Keweenaw Coffee Works is a hip coffeeshop with a roaster in house in the heart of Calumet, a central location in the Keweenaw Peninsula for those focused on escaping everything
  • Good for: Travelers looking to go as far north as possible while still drinking great coffee, rockhounds, escapists
  • Best time to go: Year-round (but winter is hard to navigate sometimes that far north)
  • Map: Open in Google Maps

13) The Dream Bean — Grand Marais

  • Why it’s on the list: The Dream Bean is a staple in the small town of Grand Marais. Get a latte and walk to the water or wander through downtown for a fun weekend morning
  • Good for: Families, couples and visitors to the Lake Superior coast town
  • Best time to go: Year-round
  • Map: Open in Google Maps

14) Harless + Hugh — Bay City

  • Why it’s on the list: Harless + Hugh is a highly curated and functional space with excellent coffee and tasty treats with elegant drink options for a boozy meetup
  • Good for: Elevated coffee drinks, pastry and interesting wine choices
  • Best time to go: Year-round
  • Map: Open in Google Maps

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