Espy opened down the street from us a bit ago but I had been overdue in checking it out. Finally rectified that this past week when I visited for a bite and a bit of caffeination and had an excellent visit. First off the space is beautiful. Very bright and airy and extremely spacious. Plenty of seating and lots of greenery and solid wifi make it a great place to set up shop for a bit, which I did as I sat in on a few work calls during my visit. They have a smaller but curated menu, both of food and beverages, with a real focus on the beans and expertly prepared coffee/espresso. They don't have many syrups or flavors, setting it up to let their roasts shine. I do like my coffee a little sweet so opted for the honey in my iced latte and it was delicious. For bites they have a few items, including an egg scramble, egg sandwich, sourdough pancakes (which is garnering them quite a following!) and my choice, the "Good Salad" which was greens, warm roasted potatoes, and fresh dill topped with a hazelnut green garlic crunch. I added the optional soft boiled egg for a bit of protein and it was great! I wish they sold the hazelnut green garlic crunch because I would put it on EVERYTHING. They also have a few baked goods available and I definitely snatched up the last chocolate walnut cookie while I was there. I'm not sure if they warmed it up a bit for me or they just make a magical gooey cookie but the chocolate chunks were melty and so decadent. They had a few seasonal strawberry based items right now, including some ice cream and beverages. I meant to grab the latter on my way out but got distracted and forgot. Next time for sure! It might have taken me a minute to get here but it won't be a minute before I get back! read more

Espy Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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I came here this afternoon with my best friend wanting to try a new place. I ordered a honey cinnamon latte with their signature Ope Milk and my friend order the same but with ice and dairy milk. Her drink was great, very similar to Roos Roast and very enjoyable (I tried a sip). My drink was good quality but I didn't prefer the Ope milk because of the distinct nutty and roasted taste of the sunflower seeds. Because I am lactose intolerant and that is the only option, I don't think I would come back here for coffee. I could tell by the taste aside from the milk that the coffee was good quality and brewed with great attention to detail. As for flavors, Espy only had two flavor options on their menu which is unique and has its own pros and cons. I love that the seltzer water is on the house. I would love to try some food here next time I come. Amanda was our barista. They were incredibly kind and eccentric in the best way. They made us feel comfortable and helped us navigate the menu well. Hopefully I have them as a barista again :) The overall vibe of the cafe is amazing. The merch is very cute and as a ceramicist, I really appreciate the handmade mugs, plates, planters, and so on. The open layout was spacious and I genuinely enjoyed being in there. I hope to come back soon and maybe just order a different drink to try, read more

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High quality coffee and folks who are genuinely passionate about the coffee craft! So much intention behind every detail at Espy. Small food menu as well of beautiful eats. I hear the sourdough pancakes are a hit, and may try next time. I was feeling something nutritious and had a gorgeous salad. Easy parking on site too!! read more

Espy Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Shoutout to my friend Tiffany for reminding me of this spot! I love coffee shops, and since I work remotely in A2 every so often, I have been exploring the local spots when I'm in town. First of all, Espy Cafe has a free parking lot, which is awesome. We got a parking spot right near the building, which is tucked towards the back of the lot. The space is bright and welcoming, and loud. VERY LOUD. We were greeted right away and the sweet barista let us read the concise menu over. They have a few food options -- I was curious about the bean soup and the sandwich I saw some people eating. Oh and the pancakes looked really good. I had just eaten but I'd be interested in trying their food next time. Anyway, I ordered my go-to -- a cortado with oat milk (or at Espy, it's "ope" milk made with local oats and sunflower seeds). We were offered glasses of sparkling water(!!!) and given a table number for our order. That's right, no asking of my name or just yelling out my drink order... they just came to our table and dropped off our drinks. Amazing, incredible, three cheers!!!! (If you've read any of my coffee shop reviews, you know that the yelling out of the drink order vs. a name is my biggest pet peeve. And yes, I will continue to write about it, but as always it does NOT impact my overall rating of a coffee shop.) The space was bustling with lots of groups of friends and people getting work done. The tables are mostly communal in style, and kind of close to each other, so if you need a lot of room to spread out, this probably isn't your spot. Did I mention it was loud? It was super loud. But that's what noise-cancelling headphones are for. Nate and I sat for an hour or so enjoying our smooth espresso and what seems to be a vibrant community space. I will definitely be back! read more

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Espy is a cute cafe with great vibes. There is plenty of seating and it looks like they host some events. My friends and I stopped by for a quick coffee, but we drooled over the pastries, especially the honey cake. I got the miel latte, which came with cute latte art and a generous dusting of cinnamon. The cinnamon got a bit clumpy and wasn't my favorite, texture-wise, but the latte itself was super smooth and tasty. I think it had the perfect amount of sweetness to where it was pleasant to drink without being cloying. I'd love to come back with my laptop and get some work done here! read more

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A new coffee shop in town that roasts their own beans - the coffee scene is seriously upleveling in AA. They roast out of Anthology Coffee's Eastern Market roastery. they just had their soft open Jan 10-Jan 12. I'm stoked that it's quite close to my office. They also have a fulll kitchen set up so I have hopes that their menu will grow. There's an ample amount of seating and parking which is a win this close to downtown. I had a drip coffee (their Humure) as well as the sourdough pancakes because why not. Excited to come here more often! read more

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Adorable and they do ownership share with the employees. Great food and great energy.

Beautiful cafe with friendly service and delicious coffee and food. The care put into selecting high quality ingredients is clear, including the coffee beans. They are steadily increasing their offerings and everything I have tried has been amazing!! read more

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Brand new spot in A2, much needed. Definitely some kinks to iron out - we arrived at 10am on a Saturday, a they were completely out of food except for pancakes. Also half the tables were taken up by laptoppers lingering forever while nursing a single cold cup of coffee, leaving many standing and waiting for a seat, or having to get their food to go, or even just leaving. But the most important thing, coffee was excellent and so was staff. Will be back for sure, just maybe on a Tuesday instead of a Saturday! read more

Great spot! I've been wanting to visit ever since they opened and it did not disappoint. Service was great, coffee was amazing, and the cafe itself is very nice. Everything is made in house and ethically sourced. Definitely will be coming back read more

Good, strong black coffee. They have a small seating area that was full when I was there around noon. The woman who helped me was very attentive and kind. The building is in the back of a parking lot, in a group of several small businesses. Their hours are narrow, from 8-3 most days, and closed on a couple of days. They have a small menu of snacks and food, and a pretty legit-looking kitchen. This seems like a nice little bohemian cafe that focuses mostly on good coffee. read more

Stopped at Espy today and it was great. Heard they just opened, so thought I would check it out. Parking was easy (a win for Ann Arbor!) and there was plenty of seating inside. I ordered a drip coffee and a leek pizza to go. (side note: leeks are super underrated and I was so happy to see a leek pizza on the menu!). The cashier was super friendly as well. Overall, I would absolutely come back. read more

The food, coffee, and ambiance were amazing! We ordered the 2 egg special and good salad (it was a carrot salad with fresh and roasted carrots - lived up to the name!), both were delicious. I love that they source local ingredients! The miel latte and regular latte were great. They were really friendly as well! I'm looking forward to trying their sourdough pancakes next time :) read more

I wanted to stop in to support the new local cafe, it's pretty cute in there but no seating was available. My latte unfortunately had a bunch of coffee grounds at the bottom and my last sip that I was so excited for was.. gross. Also it was over $8, a little disappointed that grounds would be in the cup for that price. I want to come back to try their food, menu looks really good. read more

love the vibe of the place but I was deeply disappointed with the quality of my latte. I paid almost $8 for a latte that tasted sour and unpleasant. Will not be coming back read more