This is the single best coffee shop I have ever been in an I have been in MANY coffee shops in my life. Travis, the owner, is wonderfully kind and clearly has a good eye for delicious coffee, good staff, and quality decor. Typically I get a cup of black coffee and work in the cafe for a few hours, enjoying every second of it. Their lattes are also delicious and a favorite of mine when I come here for pleasure instead of business. The only complaint I could muster is that they have limited seating, especially during the winter when you can't sit outside. But this is just a testament to how loved this coffee shop is by all. This review would not be complete without a complement to the hard-working, friendly, and skilled staff. Great job to the baristas and roasters!! read more

Very cute spot in Farmington!! Stopped in with my boyfriend for a quick drink while we were in town. Lots of seating inside and it looks like a great spot to get some work done outside the house or office. Very cute inside, and the staff was very friendly and quick with our drinks. I got a matcha latte which was okay. Mostly just tasted like oat milk. Wasn't a huge fan of that and wouldn't order again, but my boyfriend's flat white was delicious. I'd definitely recommend this spot, but maybe not the matcha. read more

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Such a modern and cozy spot in downtown Farmington. I personally love their coffee; it's so smooth and tasty! While it's a seasonal drink, I'd highly recommend getting the Mexican hot chocolate latte (not entirely sure of the name). It's something I always love getting when it's in stock, and it has all the right spices to enhance the base flavor! For all the matcha lovers, I'd say that the establishment has a good one, but can sometimes be drowned out by the milk. Not sure if a double matcha would be an option here, but might be something to look into if you're looking for a bolder flavor! read more

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Roasters tend to have the better flavor coffees. Parking in the private lot gets packed, no street parking either. Be patient, you maybe driving around a few times to try to find a closer parking spot to the roaster. It's busy this morning. Heavy traffic and gets a bit stuffy in here. Not a lot of seating and it feels like everyone is on top of each other. The order counter gets clogged up for the folks trying to traverse through to exit. The layout doesn't work so well. Ordered a 16 oz golden harvest latte with oat milk, 16 oz pumpkin pie latte with oat milk, 12 oz green tea, overnight oat, chocolate croissant, bacon and Gruyère, herb and cheese biscuit and goat olive and oregano pastries. $48.57 Their coffee shots come in twos. The green tea is weak of a brew for the 12 oz of water. Lacks any flavor. The goat, olive and oregano is good, especially in the toaster oven. The herb and cheese biscuit is really dry, decent flavor, definitely dry. The pumpkin latte is okay, so-so flavor, not enough punch with two shots of espresso for the 16 oz. Could use a third for sure. The golden harvest latte flavor is nice, definitely different. Not a strong as far as a brew. The chocolate croissant may as well have been a plain croissant, hardly any chocolate to it. The overnight oats would likely be better without the extremely dry peanut butter, makes it feel as if you are eating flour and nothing else. It at least makes you drink more of their coffee. The golden harvest and the goat olive and oregano are worth a repeat. Skip the rest. read more

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Absolutely one of my favorite coffee shops I've ever been to; there hasn't been a single drink here I've been disappointed by but the vanilla nitro has been my consistent go to. Their seasonal drinks also do not disappoint, you can tell how much they care with the in house syrups and offerings. The service is always quick and friendly. It's a busy spot in downtown Farmington and the parking is very limited. But it's worth it every time. The owner and baristas are always hard at work and the results show in their drinks! I'm sad I don't get to frequent it as often as I used to. read more

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Excellent latte! Absolutely one of the best lattes I have had in Metro Detroit. You can tell this drink was made with a superior coffee bean, which they roast themselves. The Crema is nice and rich and balances the coffee just right. This business is a tad rustic on the in side and has both indoor and outdoor seating where the inside seating is a bit limited where it can be difficult to find an open table often due to the popularity of this business. However on nicer days there is ample outdoor seating both in front and behind the coffee shop with a garden type setting in the rear. Nice! Relative to staff they are very friendly and clearly versed on how to make a superior cup of coffee. True Barista's. Overall, if you are a fan of well-made, coffee drinks, than this business is an absolute must try as you will not be disappointed! A true gem of Farmington. read more

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There are 3 cafe in downtown Farmington and in my opinion this is the best one. They take good care of their customers and coffee beans. Coffee is well balance and consistent. Bake goods and snacks are ok, nothing to write home about. read more

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Super friendly staff, nice cozy interior, small but decent selection of muffins and such. Worth the extra drive than to go to a Timmy or Dunk'n. read more

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Logistics. In downtown, quaint Farmington; located on Grand River Ave and east of Farmington Road. Vibe. Chill squared. Limited seating; about 20 inside, and maybe 4 outside? LOVED the alternative music; not too loud. Decor is simple; subtle space furnishings, but not overdone, like their logo. The WIFI password is fitting for the establishment's name. Made me smile. F&B. WOW. LOVED THE PASTRIES -- croissants were delish. Mocha was elevated -- good chocolate -- will come back for THAT! See pics. Hospitality. SUPER friendly. This is a small town, and seemed the baristas knew a lot of the regulars. Of note. Loo clean and stocked. Parking private in lot and street. We came because of the name of the cafe, and was not at all disappointed. We were quite pleased overall. read more

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Was on my way to another coffee place and GPS brought me closer to this place so I'm glad it did. Nice customer service, cool environment and delicious lattes. Bathrooms are clean read more

we absolutely love ground control coffee. We were going here every week sometimes twice a week but due to our own budgets we are only going here once per week sometimes every other week we definitely would come here multiple times a week if money allowed us to go I mean shoot even every day or every other day if I could I love this place the staff is friendly. The decor is wonderful. The quality of service and coffee is amazing. Their drinks are always delicious. This place really never misses. read more

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My cousin and I wanted to try a new coffee shop in the area, so we stopped by Ground Control yesterday afternoon. The interior had a minimalistic yet cozy and homey ambiance. There were plenty of seating, so we had no trouble finding a table to enjoy our coffee and pastry. GOAT CHEESE, OLIVE & OREGANO - 6.99 We shared this savory croissant between the two of us. It was thinner and flatter than the usual usual thick, flaky croissants I'm used to. The goat cheese paired nicely with the oregano, and the croissant was warmed up well. However, the pastry was a bit stale. Initially, we expected the croissant to be flavored with olive oil or olives, but there were actual olives tucked inside. While the pastry was unique and I enjoyed the goat cheese, it fell a little short given the price. GINGERBREAD LATTE (12 OZ) - 5.75 The latte was not too sweet, and I could taste real ginger in each sip. However, the ginger and molasses flavors were a bit muted. I would have preferred a more robust flavor. Despite this, the latte was still pretty enjoyable. Overall, Ground Control has a nice vibe, and I'd return if I'm in the area. They also roast their own beans here, and the prices are pretty reasonable -- each bag is under $20. read more

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Stopped in during Art on the Grand for a quick pick me up. My husband and I opted for the flat white and the espresso flavor was deep and smooth. They serve several different pastries and I imagine on a normal day it's a great environment to chill and work. Their prices were reasonable, $4 for mine, and service was quick and pleasant. read more

Nice coffee shop I stopped in while I was in the area for work. Ample seating if you're getting work done and good drinks!

I love love love this place. I'm a regular. My favorite coffee ever in Farmington. Flavors made in house, best beans for my espresso machine at home, clean and vibey atmosphere, friendly baristas, and I love seeing all the connections and gatherings that take place here all the time. read more

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Updating my review to 5 stars. This is my new "go-to" coffee shop. I like the vibe. The service is always friendly. It can get busy, but the staff is always pleasant. They offer to warm up the pastry. They have indoor and outdoor space (front and back). The tables are square and a little larger, which are good for working, which I appreciate. A touch more expensive, but I think worth it. read more

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Favorite coffee shop stop in the area. Super cute vibes and friendly customer service. I got an iced flat white and it was delicious. Wish you got a little bit of a bigger size for the price but I have many good things to say about Ground Control. Love that they roast beans fresh. I have shipped beans online to friends before which is very convenient! read more

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Small coffee roaster with a difficult parking lot but worth the coffee. Coffee was fresh and has all the intense flavor that comes with the most freshly roasted beans. The barista pulled very good shots and the coffee worked well in a breve cappuccino. I like the florals and acidics with 1/2 and 1/2 and it did not disappoint. The bacon croissant was incredible. Fresh chewy and crunchy buttery bacon goodness. I was about to turnaround for another one but there is a lot of bacon on those and I shouldn't over eat the bacon. Sorry for those that cannot or won't eat bacon. Looking forward to a second try when I am back in the Livonia/Novi/Warren area. read more

Ground control is top notch. I have had one of the best espressos of my life here. It was a Burundi - also great nitro cold brew. They really have their coffee dialed in. One of the top 5 coffee shops in Michigan. read more

Very good for both a morning coffee or excellent beans to brew at home. Highly recommended

Overall, good service and a great place to work/hang out with friends. That said, the vanilla oat latte fell a little short of my expectations based on Instagram posts and overall feedback. Could just be a one off latte gone wrong so I'll try again and see if the next coffee is better. Check it out! read more

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FINALLYYYYYYYYY!!!! A local coffee that can make craft coffee in mugs that make me feel like I'm by a fireplace. AND I DONT NEED TO DRIVE THAT FARRRRRRR! Ground control reminds me of some coffee stops I made whenever I'm in Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids or Detroit. The space is a little tight, but the interior is very comfortable and sparks motivation to work outside of home. I'm kicking myself because I didn't know they opened this September. I've been going to Starbucks as a constant routine because of the accessibility, parking and proximity to the farmers market. But after coming here? I will be changing my habits and supporting this local business. The staff is very genuine and charismatic and the coffee is good. You even get a little coffee art to brighten your day :) To the owners, PLEASE let me know when you decide to have later hours. I'll be a regular then when my kids would allow it! lol read more

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Newly opened modern minimalist take on a coffee shop. Great knowledgeable staff. Superb latte was offered to choose what beans I would like for my latte neat twist. Delicious pastry! Definitely a very nice alternative to an overpriced and overhyped Starbucks down the door. The only thing is short hours of operation only open till 5pm during the week and 3pm on weekends, however the staff said that extended hours have been in the works. read more

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Downton Farmington has been in need of a local coffee spot and this place checks all the boxes. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful when choosing one of their signature drinks. They even insisted on remaking the drink to make sure it looked pretty. I ordered the 5 Spice latte which was unique and dynamic with both sweet and savory notes. The store also has a great selection of sweet and savory pastries which is always a bonus point in my book! Finally, the store is not huge but has optimized it with a few tables and a bar area. On this particular day I was not hear to do any work but I did look around and saw that there were tons of added outlets for those with a computer. It would be an easy coffee shop to do homework at or just catch-up with a friend. read more

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Friendly baristas, great coffee, cute inside with cool theme! Nestled right into downtown Farmington!

Flavor is key with coffee, and I guess years of Starbucks has me forgetting that coffee can taste so good. Ground Control is the newest in the Farmington area downtown area. It's located right off the main strip of Grand River. The place is clean, fresh, and inviting. Great place to sit, and or, take your coffee and stroll. The interior is very chill, clean and relaxing. I had to come and get a cold brew because that's my favorite on warm days. The flavor is great, and the different options for flavor syrups have me wanting to try them all. They also offer pastries, that may kill my diet. My husband got the regular coffee because he is a purist. We both enjoyed ours and look forward to returning. I'm excited by the joys of rediscovering how good coffee is outside of a chain. read more

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Great spot in a neat area! Love the chill atmosphere and excellent coffee selection. Just grabbed our drinks to go, but could see chilling here with friends or just reading studying. read more

I got a simple latte which was fine but the real star of the show was the cardamom chai latte I got my husband. Top tastiest drink I've had and I'd definitely go that route next time. Service was great also and it's got a cute aesthetic inside. read more

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This place is on my commute to work, so I have stopped in more than a few times for a pick-me-up. They have a great selection of coffees and offer good seasonal options as well as having a rewards program. This place is always packed during lunch with people on their laptops working, but I think it would benefit from a calmer or laid back crowd. The music they play inside is of course better than other coffee shops, the service is always extremely kind as well. read more

Great people and great coffee. A neighborhood gem to support as an alternative to the big coffee chains. read more

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Best iced mocha I've ever had!! (And I am a coffee snob!)So glad I decided to check this spot out during my visit to Michigan. By far exceeded my expectations. Really love the space ship vibe. They have a book exchange and you get a discount on your drink if you bring a book to trade, however it's not required to bring a book to take a book. read more

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The newest on the Farmington coffee scene, Ground Control offers up a different feel than anything around it! Very clean decor, and minimalist atmosphere, with a great menu. They offer pastries, cookies, and sandwiches as well which was great to find out! I tried the vanilla cream cold brew, which wasn't too strong and had a good flavor. Also tried the five spice latte, which was super different! Like it's name, it primarily featured a spicy flavor over a sweet one. I look forward to frequenting this place in the future! read more

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Very friendly staff and the best coffee in town! There are almost always seasonal flavors and they're all amazing! This has been my favorite coffee shop since they opened! Great seating inside and out to hang out and enjoy your coffee! read more

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I'm still not sure what downtown Farmington did to deserve all the fantastic coffee shops. Ground control has become my goto of if I want to spend a morning in Farmington. Decent baked goods. Wide array of milk options. Fantastic expression and lattes. Synesso Hydra behind the counter. Well executed latte art. Great cups. I can tell they just care about doing things well by all the choices they've made. I like the vibe and music choices as well. Be prepared for some shoegaze and gothy 80s sounds. read more

Great coffee. Attentive coffee nerd, like myself. Even replaced my drink after I spilled. Will be coming back

Had a delicious mocha and Cannelle pastry. A fast track to nirvana and within 10 minutes of my house.

I smelled this coffee shop from across the street & went in to try. I had iced Coffee & it is so good. Staff is very friendly & helpful.

Cool new coffee shop in Downtown Farmington. Great location, great coffee! They also have pastries by Canelle here which I am super excited to try. Very modern inside with lots of seating. It's a quiet cool vibe here would be a great place to get some work done. Also great service, super friendly people here read more

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Great place for a spiced latte, cold brew, seasonal drinks or just a cup of coffee. Come check this place out. You won't regret it.

Farmington has added another coffee house downtown. I have heard people talk about, "Not another coffee place...". But, this is the great thing about having another small place is they are all completely different. One is a large chain store front, one is like grabbing a delicious cup and enjoying it I. The library of an estate. And then there is Ground Control - simple minimalist with a great tasting coffee. The smell of fresh roasted coffee is hypnotizing. The plus to this is another place to grab really good gluten-free treats read more

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