Hazel Coffee had a great selection to choose from and the staff was so friendly and inviting! A…read morevery clean place to grab a quick drink and I will definitely be returning soon!

I think of myself as a fun guy. But I have also been accused of being no fun at all because of my…read moregeneral dislike of sprinkles. It's not as if I'm opposed to gilding the lily so to speak. Give me a brownie and I'm happy to top it with vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, walnuts, and even a good cocktail cherry. That said, I love matcha. Thick, green, creamy, and grassy. I enjoy lighter styled traditional matcha too, even poured over ice. Perhaps even with a splash of oat milk. But then again, perhaps not. Really I am less keen on matcha flavored with syrups or espresso flavored with pretty much anything. Great coffee and traditional matcha I believe can be elevated with accompaniments, like an amazing buttery croissant or a sweet and chewy mochi. It's important to know going in that Hazel is beloved by the Instagram set who enjoy the visual appeal of layered and flavored drinks with bright, bold, and contrasting colors. And good for them. Those folks deserve to have a cafe that serves their needs. Perhaps one day I'll have a craving for a $10 drink with cloud foam piped on top as well. And on that day, I'll be very glad that Hazel exists. And I have to give props to Hazel for doing what they do the hard way. They make their syrups in house. They take care in crafting their drinks. They are very customer centric. The owners are charming and very hands on. The space they have created is warm and inviting -- as the kids say these days, it's a vibe. Their success, business acumen, and sound financial management is impressive. The bar for really good coffee in Ann Arbor keeps on going up. Hazel has definitely carved out a niche for themselves. I had high hopes when looking at the IG feed before they opened that the shop would focus on the classics, but I'm old and terrible at social media... and texting. I'm tragically bad at short form, and I do not understand memes one little bit. Even still, I will give them props for pulling the best espresso shot on Packard which is no small feat considering the beloved local businesses that are their direct competition.

Although I didn't get a chance to try the drinks on this trip (yet!), I did buy a couple of bags of…read morebeans, a container of tea, and a journal. They have such a wide variety of beans/leaves. I wish they had more notes on the tasting notes! But they do have a handy graphic there about the roasting spectrum. And each bag is stamped with the roasted date on there. Can't wait to grinds some up at home. They also have plenty of swag there - I didn't expect to find a journal with RoosRoast stamped on there...but I did! Very friendly service there as well.

Guys you have no idea how disappointed I am. I went here when I went to college at umich and I…read moreremember the coffee being TOP NOTCH, like~2019. I know it's been like 6 years but I was so excited to go back. COFFEE NOW TASTES LIKE SEWAGE WATER. I brought all my friends here and nobody liked their drinks. Very bitter, very watery and weak tasting. It's really bad. My friends got iced mochas btw and I got an iced caramel latte. Bummer because this is such a cute place but literally I'm about to go to literati for a coffee bc I'm throwing this out. I do like how they use pebble ice though

The best matcha latte in Ann Arbor!! No pre-made mixes or flavored sweeteners here. Just high…read morequality matcha that you can see (such a beautiful bright green) and taste, innovative mixing tool that still uses the classic matcha whisk, and an oat milk option. I also love their chai tea latte! I'm not a coffee drinker, but have heard that their coffees are excellent and thoughtfully sourced as well. Located in Q Bakehouse which is perfect - you definitely will want to snag some treats to go with your beverage while you're there! More of a grab and go place, but there is a small amount of seating there to enjoy there if you'd like too!

Super excellent rotating coffees with friendly knowledgeable baristas. Don't miss the cafe rico!read more

I've been going here the last few mornings and am greeted with smiles every time I come in. It is…read morea perfect place to study and I am a big fan of their chai and bagel sandwiches.

This is hands down the best coffee I have ever had, but the girl working behind the counter was…read morerude, disrespectful, and condescending the entire time. The guy who made our sandwiches was very sweet and conversational. Our sandwiches were also very good! Unfortunately, our experience with the girl who was there was so bad that we more than likely won't ever come back.

So glad my first coffee experience in Ann arbor was at curious coffee and I was very impressed! I…read moregot the strawberry co-ferment pour over and was surprised by how pleasantly balanced the beans were. Staff were very friendly and I believe they're opening a new storefront soon. They also serve ciders. I don't know when I'll be in Ann arbor again but this place definitely is a 10/10 rec. Spacious space with bar and booth seatings

Now open Wednesdays! I know because I am sitting here right now!…read more Egads! Mike and his team are elevating the coffee game in Ann Arbor to unprecedented levels. Thanks to fellow Yelpers Allison and Tiffany for getting in here early and putting this spot on my radar. The hours are limited, and up until recently Curious was closed three days a week, which had made it challenging to get in. What initially grabbed my attention were the co-fermented coffees. Coffee beans that were fermented alongside fruit, like strawberries and peaches. The idea kinda blew my mind. I had never heard of such madness, and despite having a personal preference for coffee flavored coffee, I was compelled to try it. Wow! Just wow. In a cappuccino with the creaminess and fat of well textured whole milk, true fruit flavors and aromas poured from the cup. I was smitten. But still, this is flavored coffee, albeit flavored coffee without any syrups or sweeteners. Then there was the hot bloom cold brew. Another concept that made me sit back and ponder how I have been making my cold brew for decades. It made intuitive sense, and tasted fantastic. But I have to say, given my personal preference for straight up coffee, the pour over program is profound, perhaps even poetic. At the moment I'm sipping on a natural process Luz Helena Geisha. Some coffee shops might have this as the top of their line. At Curious, it's just one of many single origin super high quality beans that are roasted and brewed with care to maximize the flavors from within the beans. What does this mean in the cup? Well, for starters the color might remind some folks more of a dark tea than what they might be accustomed to from a national coffee chain or the classic diner. The aromas are delicate and distinct. This brew is described on the menu of being tropical, funky, and delicious with aromas of papaya, pineapple, and watermelon. The flavor is gorgeous. Beautiful balance, confounding complexity, with a long lingering finish. Coffee like this takes time. Do not expect to pop in and out for a quick cup. This is coffee that demands to be savored, and is served as such. Pour overs come in a glass pitcher so you can appreciate their color and clarity. Then you can pour it yourself into a ceramic cup, which has ample room to get your nose deep inside of it to inhale the intoxicating aromas. Coffee like this might be a little more expensive than what you might be accustomed to paying, but it's worth every penny. Plus there are always options at Curious that are a bit closer to earth. It's a spot to treat yourself in a little oasis that at night turns into a meadery. For the record, I am notoriously hard on coffee shops. Curious Coffee is a gem, and we are incredibly fortunate to have this option in our community. Did I say egads? Because egads this coffee is fantastic! Do yourself a favor. If you do have to take your coffee to go, for the love of god take off the plastic lid. Smell the brew in your cup and I promise you will not look back. Take your time. Enjoy. Be curious. And follow Curious Coffee on Instagram because they do special extra small batch things all the time. I look forward to other local coffee shops picking up what Curious is throwing down and seeing the elevation of our local coffee culture.

Parking is hard. Have to find street parking and it's extra hard in snowy weather (we ended up…read moreparking at the public garage). Inside is tiny but cozy. My glasses instantly fogged up! There is outdoor seating too. We ordered a lemon bar and it surprisingly had a subtle lemon flavor so it's not too sour and it had a good texture. My husband said the coffee was ok. I didn't get to try a latte cause we had an event after but their menu looks good! Service was good too and bathroom was pretty clean.

Best in Ann Arbor -- definitely five stars for a small town spot. It's a small but very friendly…read moreroaster, and I loved the welcoming vibe. We tried a flight featuring their light roast Ethiopia Natural along with a seasonal pumpkin spice latte. The flight had some nice fruity notes -- not the best we've had (body, complexity) , but still enjoyable, and it was great to see this option on the menu. The pumpkin spice latte was a highlight: refreshing, with a strong pumpkin spice flavor that really stood out. Overall, a charming and worthwhile stop if you're in Ann Arbor.

I now like their cold brew with oat milk and vanilla syrup! It's yummy!…read more Their signs are always so cool looking!

This place had great reviews so we decided to stop in on our road trip! There is a parking lot and…read moreseating inside, as well as some outdoor picnic table seating. The place is very inclusive and we saw a variety of folks inside. Their menu isn't large and it seems to be more of a "serious" coffee joint, which is fine by me. That said, we both went with one of the current specials, the blueberry pie latte (one iced and one hot). It took a while for the drinks to be ready, but they were fairly busy inside. The flavor of the espresso was good, but the blueberry pie flavor was lacking. I'd go back but probably wouldn't get a flavored beverage next time. Thanks, Hyperion!

I came in quickly to get a matcha and was really impressed by this coffee shop. They have a very…read moretempting baked goods section- including a Dubai chocolate cheesecake. There are 2 floors and there seemed to be a lot of students there studying and hanging out. It is really cute inside and the service was friendly and prompt. The matcha tasted really authentic and I appreciated that they used strawberry purse, instead of syrup. The default is whole milk but I believe you can also get milk alternatives. I will be back for dessert!

Really well decorated place. It gives off a clean, calm and slightly upscale vibe…read more I tried the Yemeni tea with the bun spices and it was outstanding. There's a cardamom flavor to the tea which is reminiscent of Indian chai, but this is black without milk.