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James Oliver Coffee

4.3 (127 reviews)
ModerateCafes, Bagels, Sandwiches
Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Matthew V.

My first time here for a breakfast meeting.. Great vibe, good service, and wonderful experience.. I ordered a cinnamon raisin bagel with cream cheese and an orange juice. This is a perfect place for a meeting. Come do some work on the computer. They have free Wi-Fi plenty of parking in the back street parking is available as well.

Vincent L.

Everyone has such good reviews of this restaurant, so I decided to stop by when I was in the area. It is in the former Detroit Insitute of bagel location. Let's talk about interior first, you can see from all the pictures that it is comfortable and welcoming. Coffee and food. They make their own coffee so I expected to pay more than usual, but not $5 for a cold brew. My little sandwich is another $10. Sandwich is made of fresh veggies and fresh bread, I think. I don't know who James Oliver is, but he is not famous enough to overcharge regular items. Service: Slow and unigeneric. The two Asian female cashier feels like they don't want to be there. I had ordered a bagel too and takes like 20mins to come out. Who is doing all the hiring.

Leslie C.

Really cool and inviting space. Beautiful and spacious venue. A variety of different seating areas. The food is excellent! I had an avocado, cheese, and egg breakfast sandwich on a jalapeño toasted bagel and it was the best breakfast sandwich I've had in a long time. The bagel was phenomenal, the eggs were perfect, and the avocado was fresh and delicious. I really enjoyed my chai latte too. The cardamom pistachio cake was tasty too. The peanut butter cookies were so good too. I definitely recommend the sandwiches and pastries here. Fast and friendly service. Free parking lot in the back. Outdoor patio too. Located in the historic Corktown neighborhood, I look forward to returning soon.

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Holly M.

I was really excited to check out James Oliver after seeing photos of the interior because it looked exactly like my vibe. Parking was easy with plenty of street spots available (there was a lot on the back/side of the building), and even on a busy Wednesday morning there seemed to be lots of seating inside as well. I chose to sit outside by the fire pit which gave me an amazing view of the city and Corktown. I do not get to come to this area often and it reminded me how gorgeous the location is. Inside the atmosphere felt relaxed with a mix of people working and chatting. The outside patio was gorgeous (the lavender was massive and smelled amazing). There were plenty of chairs and a few picnic tables, as well. The baristas were super friendly and helped me pick out beans to take home. I went with the Florentine espresso roast and I am excited to try it. I would love to come back later in the day when it is probably quieter to sample their Italian sub. I ordered an iced dirty chai with whole milk. They use Calder's dairy which I really appreciate since I grew up near one of their storefronts. I personally wished the chai flavor came through a bit stronger but the cinnamon on top really boosted the taste compared to places that do not add it. For food I had the chorizo, cheese, and biscuit sandwich but skipped the egg since I am not a fan of egg patties. The barista was kind enough to ring it up differently so I saved a little money which I appreciated. The biscuit was fluffy and the sandwich overall was delicious although I would have liked the chorizo patty to be a little thicker. I spent around eighteen dollars in total which was more than I expected but it made sense considering I added a shot of espresso to my drink and the sandwich portion was generous. Overall I would give this spot a solid 4.8 out of 5 mainly because of the chai. I think if I try their cold brew or drip coffee next time that might bump it up to a full five. Great spot with a welcoming atmosphere and definitely worth checking out.

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Katy C.

I love a good coffee shop, especially ones that have breakfast. James Oliver Coffee is close to the Godfrey hotel, where Nate and I stayed recently. We stopped in for a quick breakfast before getting on the road. I got a latte and a bacon, egg, and cheese bagel sandwich. Nate got the veggie bagel and a coffee. The space is bright and airy with lots of natural light and varied seating. The latte was perfection, super creamy and delicious with my oat milk. The bagel was good, but to be honest, I am just not a big fan of bagel sandwiches. I noticed they had some other sandwiches on sourdough, so I wonder if I could've gotten the breakfast sandwich on that instead. Still, it was very tasty and Nate loved his (very messy) veggie bagel. Service was friendly and patient, which I appreciated as the menu board is handwritten which can sometimes take me longer to figure out.

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Anna V.

Love the vegan cream cheese options and all the yummy sandwich options! Baked good options all on display and a lot of locally made candles, textiles and other goods on display and for sale too - very cute and cozy. Lots of seating options but I'm sure it gets busy. The parking lot could use a refresher - esp to mark handicap spots.

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Jeff W.

If you're looking for a place to grab a drink and relax this is a cool spot that has a good vibe. They have a nice outdoor seating area and a nice indoor seating area as well. The coffee is good along with their other drink options. One of the main reasons I enjoy coming here is because they also offer vegan options for some of their sandwiches and will usually have a sweet treat too. I have had their vegan blueberry muffin and breakfast bagel sandwiches and they are great. Overall the service that I've had has always been pretty good. The baristas work quickly and even though they often have a line of people due to the popularity they are pretty quick to take your order and get it to you. My only knock to say would be that due to the places popularity parking can sometimes be tight.

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Tova L.

Fantastic local coffee shop! Their food and drinks are really good, and the shop is a great place to hang out or work. I got the Guatemala pour over, which was a steal at less than $5. It was rich and robust, with a chocolate flavor. I loved it. I also ordered the heirloom tomato sandwich on a Mediterranean bagel with goat cheese and honey. This was delicious, and the bagel had a perfect chewy texture. The service was great - prompt and very friendly.

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Whitney A.

Thank the lord for dairy free (vegan) options. Such a cute spot. Anytime I'm in Detroit I have to stop by! Bagels are pretty airy & moist ‍

Stephanie A.

Stopped in with a friend on Saturday morning around 11 AM. It was pretty busy. Service was fast. Food & coffee were yummy. I enjoyed sitting outside. Weather was nice, a little noisy because it's so close to the freeway but still a cool space just to hang out.

Rachel A.

i love the atmosphere of james oliver !! cozy and light and the bagels are amazing!! i got the avocado egg cheese bagel sandwich and it's so yummy!! i also tried the iced chai latte and it was super tasty! definitely will keep coming back!:)

Zohabe B.

James Oliver is a stylish coffee shop in Corktown that is serving up great drinks. Our iced latte was smooth and not too sweet. The interior had a nice seating area that was good for working or socializing. The outdoor seating area was the main highlight, however. This place is a must visit, especially when the weather is nice.

Lindsey V.

I just discovered this place recently and I really like it! I love bagels and a cheese bagel can be hard to find, so I'm thankful for their jalepeno cheddar and spicy asiago options. This cafe has a lot of options for different cream cheese flavors and coffee flavors. They also have an array of pastries which are not bad. To me, the bagels are pretty good, not the best I've had, but I'm a repeat customer so that says enough. The best thing to mention about James Oliver is that they have a large sitting area, so it seems like a nice place to chat with a friend, read, or work on your computer. Because it's quite social, it can get a bit noisy so keep that in mind when you come check it out!

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