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James Oliver Coffee

4.5 (11 reviews)
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Carolyn E.

I'm so glad they took over the old coffee shop space - their lattes are absolutely fantastic, and I love their sandwiches and pastries. The lox sandwich was so delicious. Perfect chive cream cheese, everything bagel, smoky salty lox, capers, cucumber and spinach. A perfect breakfast sandwich. The staff is very friendly, they're pretty quick and so conveniently located in the Guardian. I definitely recommend stopping in!

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Quick and convenient. The building was stunning and the owner was very sweet. It was a great quick stop before starting my day.

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Best coffee shop in Detroit! The drinks and pastries are a great way to start your morning!

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“I had a put together a Yelp Collection for my first trip to Detroit, which included the Guardian Building.”

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Roasting Plant Detroit

4.2(371 reviews)
0.1 mi•Downtown Detroit
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Whenever my fianceè and I are visiting in Detroit, Roasting Plant is always a MUST. I will be…read morehonest here: the drinks are a little pricey and so are the loose beans (yes, you can buy loose beans to take home!), but they're always fantastic with their flavors and service. I had a caramel latte (recommended by the friendly staff) and it was worth every penny! I also really enjoy the atmosphere; from a nice little sitting area outside to the beans shooting over your head when you order (go and you'll see what I mean!). I know there are a lot of coffee shops in the Detroit area, but put this one towards the top of your list!

I was early for meetings and spotted Roasting Plant. This is easy. It's a small coffee shop and…read morethey have low top and high top tables. Lets chill here for a while. My cortado was okay. Super hot so it took a bit to cool, but then a strong roast. While the laws of thermodynamics were underway, I was able to watch the flow of customers, observe the "Javabot" that sadly no one used this morning and watch the Detroit traffic circling around Campus Martius. Other than I was not able to get their wifi to work (Detroit has a free wifi as well), it was a good resting spot with quiet background music and it never did get any other sit down customers while I dawdled. [Review 877 of 2025 - 437 in Michigan - 24434 overall]

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4.4(226 reviews)
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Great coffee, delicious desserts AND outstanding service? Everything was great, from the Honey &…read moreCinnamon Latte, to the amazing, rich, dreamy cheesecake and the perfectly roasted beans. Highly recommend!

It's not "Desert" oasis. This is a "Dessert" oasis and perhaps so. I haven't looked around downtown…read moreDetroit to see who offers sweets. I was here just after they opened (at 6 am!) and enjoyed morning coffee and wifi before heading to the office. I love a coffee shop that has a cortado on the menu. Or a Gibraltar. This tells me that the barista isn't some button pusher but instead of a craft coffee barista who actually has some training. I'm talking to you, Green Siren people. The barista this morning assembled a perfect cortado for me. Half espresso and half steamed (not foamed) milk in a short glass. I love the cortado because it's the same amount of coffee as a big latte but now I won't need to hit the restroom all morning! It was fabulous, delivered to my table as I wrote my morning's Yelp reviews. Dessert Oasis is a little grunge, a little industrial, a little coffee shop. It's not fancy but they have lovely wooden tables, comfortable seating, quiet music and power outlets. If I wasn't heading into the office, I could spend all day sitting here and OD'ing on great coffee. [Review 869 of 2025 - 434 in Michigan - 24426 overall]

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4.3(40 reviews)
1.1 mi

What a cute community spot in Eastern Market in downtown Detroit! The simple brown sugar syrup in…read moretheir latte is so yum a solid 4.5/5! I would come back for a matcha latte or a housemade vanilla bean latte:) This space is very cozy, great for WFH. Strong community vibes that make it welcoming and accepting! I felt super comfortable here and would come back to study and get some work done if I'm in the area.

My friend and I were causing an absolute ruckus in here (not actually, but we were the only ones…read moreyapping so it definitely felt that way) LOL! I entered La Ventana already having heard some great things about the establishment. The space is so beautifully designed, and I especially love how many seating options there are! The menu is a bit limited. I opted to get a matcha, while my friend got his recent go-to, a cold brew with heavy whipping cream and a splash of vanilla syrup. I didn't realize that the drinks came without any sort of sweetener, so I requested a splash of simple syrup after, which the barista kindly did for me! I thought their matcha blend was okay. I got it with oat milk which sometimes changes the flavor, so that could definitely be part of it since I've heard so many good things about it previously. My friend's cold brew was a bit sour, but it still did the job of waking him up and getting us on the go! I could definitely see myself going back here to work and try out some of the basics!

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4.6(39 reviews)
1.5 mi

I'd been hearing about Alba's breakfast sandwich for awhile and finally got to try it out recently…read more Nate and I arrived around 10 on a Sunday morning and there was a line out the door! It's a small space so plan ahead. We weren't in a rush, but it did take a bit of time to get through the line. I ordered two egg sandwiches and a couple coffees. They had limited seating open inside so we took our stuff to go and sat in the park by Michigan Central Station, which was lovely. The sandwich was delicious, with a custardy egg patty and chopped chives. The whole sandwich was a bit soft in texture so I wish they had the addition of some crispy bacon or something. It was very tasty though! My iced americano was very smooth and bright. I will say that the service was not super friendly, but that could just be a millennial observation. Nothing that would keep me from visiting again. They had an assortment of pastries that looked delicious so I'd try some of those next time.

Alba is a popular spot... at least it was on this Sunday morning!!…read more I found street parking relatively easy. The signage from outside is clear. I have to add that I was welcomed whole heartedly as I walked into Alba. There was a line... and it continued to grow. It also moved fairly quickly. They offer their viral egg soufflé breakfast sandwich and a number of other pastries, coffee, latte, hot chocolate, and more. My breakfast sandwich was fresh and delicious. It was a lot. I got full before I finished. This quaint shop is worth a visit! Have you been? What's your favorite menu item?

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