"RooRoast!"…read more Waiting for the light to change at Main and Stadium, I look down at the clock. Seven minutes to five. "What the heck. I'll call." "Hey Siri, call Roos Roast." My heart races a little. I'd been trying to get over for a coffee all day and now they are about to close. I blurt out my ask. "...any way you could just leave a coffee outside on the picnic table. I could slip the money under the door?" "Don't worry about it." Kyra says. "Just knock. I'll make it right now." "Thank you so much." 5:02 pm: I zoom into the parking lot, jump out of the car, run up to the door and knock. The door swings open and there she is...my coffee angel; coffee in hand with a smile. I know she is trying to get out of there. I grab the coffee, shove some money with a good tip into her hand. "Thank you so much. I'll write about it." I yell back. It's taken me a couple of weeks but herein lies my humble expression of gratitude to Kyra, the one who had the where with all to stop and ask herself: Who's in charge here, the clock or my heart? I love everything about RoosRoast; the music, the art, the bulletin board, the garden, and especially the relaxed atmosphere that makes you want to stop and have a chat with someone in line or the lovely people who make you really good coffee. Did I mention the really good coffee? All of this run by the renewable energy of the sun. I learned from a young person (I'm 70) in line one day that the buzz word in commerce right now, is "frictionless"; luring us to fly even faster through our precious moments without obstruction. No time to chat or stop and connect. Oh my gosh! If we don't have each other, what else is there? As Ann Arbor drifts away from the townie town it once was, RoosRoast stands defiant; determined to hold space for the slow down, the slow talk, the long pull. I always leave RR happier and more at peace than when I arrived. Thank you Kyra and RoosRoast

Cannot speak highly enough of Roos. A great community space and very friendly service, as well as…read morefantastic coffee. I recommend to everyone visiting.

Finally stepped in to see what all the hype was about! I have to say Hazel did not disappoint. It…read morewas pretty packed when I came in but staff was very friendly. I love that their syrups are house made. I got myself a vanilla latte (half sweet) and a salted maple latte for my friend. My vanilla latte was so good and had the perfect level of flavor without being overly sweet! They also have a small selection of baked goods and some brekkie items (I think burritos) from Iggy's Eggies! Always love having a new coffee shop nearby so I'm excited to come back!

Stopped in on a Monday morning. I understand you have to get there EARLY on weekends because of how…read morebusy it gets. It was busy on a weekday around 930am. Seating indoors at a premium, and the outdoor tables were filling up, too. The vibe is spartan, but trendy. I'm not impressed by their regular matcha, but am intrigued by the strawberry cloud option, which I may return to try. They also have a banana bread one. The pastry on their spinach hand pie is very nice, but found the filling to be lacking. They serve Hyperion here, for anyone wondering if they have their own beans. Tl;dr I'm not going out of my way to come here, but I haven't written it off, either!

Best breakfast sandwich in the city. No frills just a very good bagel with eggs cooked to…read moreperfection. Even better if you can eat it outside by the fire. Coffee is killer too, great beans and baristas that care about what they're serving. Love this place and will continue to come back.

I came here on a Friday afternoon and it was PACKED! Normally when I go, there are plenty of seats…read moreavailable in the front section. But it was super crowded so I ended sitting in the back section, which was more comfortable because there were less people. We got: - 2 small vanilla lattes with whole milk - pastrami sandwich: I was expecting better bread to be honest, it looked like a cafeteria sandwich in my opinion - large drip coffee It was a good vibe seeing people working and college kids working. The outdoor area was also open since it was a beautiful day out!

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.

As a lifelong Washtenaw County resident, I am more than familiar with Zingerman's and their family…read moreof businesses. I appreciate the efforts they put into community building and local craft. But none of that is why I'm here... I stopped in on my way to work yesterday to get a cup of coffee and decided I'd better write a review about what I got. Many of the reviews below mention the great coffee that Zingerman's provides. But as a coffee drinker of 30 years, I can confidently say Zingerman's roasts the MOST BITTER coffee I've ever had. I guess it's a product for connoisseurs, but I am a little disappointed they don't have a normal coffee that tastes good. They only have burnt tasting, extraordinarily bitter coffees that make a British IPA beer taste watery. What's up with that? Why no mellow coffee at Zingerman's?? Also, if the cream curdles as soon as I add it to the coffee, I'm grossed out. If I want curds in my coffee, I'll dump some cottage cheese in there. What I prefer is a nice, smooth, creamy cup of drip coffee. There's really nothing better!

Visited this place for a quick breakfast. Their coffee was strong and well balanced. We got nutty…read moremonkey toast and caviar of the south. Both were yummy and filling. Great experience overall. Staff was friendly and patient. Great place to stay and work too.

New to me coffee spot by campus. Nice lattes and cool vibe inside. Love the snake logo. The barista…read morerecommended the maple spice latte so I tried that and got it with oat milk. Super smooth latte and so delicious! Friendly baristas there and the coffee was very good. Will definitely be back and will try some beans too!

I was in the area running some errands and looking for a coffee shop when I came across Misfit…read moreSociety. I saw they had a banana foster latte and immediately wanted to try. I went to the first location, right in the heart of U of M and the line was out the door. So I then went to the other location which seemed larger inside with plenty of seating. So I approach the counter and place my order: iced banana foster with peanut butter cold foam (up-charge). Before ordering I did ask if the banana flavor was subtle or more forward tasting and she stated it was subtle so I asked for more banana flavoring as well. When I got the drink - I first noticed the foam was missing - so I asked about this and she said it was because the cold foam frother was broken. So I asked why was I charged for foam if it was broken and she said she forgot and didn't offer a refund or anything and I was running late, so I left. I take a sip in the car and notice that there's absolutely no banana flavor to the drink - it tasted like a basic iced latte with cane syrup. Overall, just disappointed with the service and drink itself lacking flavor and the up charge for something I didn't receive. Maybe this was a one off but I don't I'd return.

The Yemen coffee was so good! The quality of the latte, for an affordable price compared to other…read moreYemen coffee shops was worth it! The staff were very friendly and helped me decide on a drink. I recommend the Socotra latte if it's your first time as it is their signature drink and reminds me of a gingerbread latte. This is a great place to study or hangout with friends. There's plenty of space and very comfortable seating! There's great history in their art hung and I loved learning more about the culture while I was there too!

Passed this place probably 30 times since I moved apartments and the lights from the street made me…read moreHAVE to go! Very friendly barista and after following her extremely helpful suggestions, went with the Honeycomb Latte, despite that not being one of my usual favorite flavors. And let me tell you, it was everything and more! So happy that I expanded my taste horizons! The place was decorated so cute and there were plenty tables and chairs for doing work or meeting with a friend. The drink itself had great flavor and had a hint of cinnamon that was just enough. Will be coming back!

Banana bread latte was the best! Honestly the best coffee I've had for the price. Staff was kind…read moreand I didn't have a long wait. I'm coming back forsure

I loved this place the first time (last year), so this one stings a bit. I literally traveled in…read morefrom FL like a croissant-seeking alien, chasing the memory of how good it was... and I come in peace, but I also come for filling. They JUST switched bakers and... yeah, you can tell. The croissants still look incredible, but the filling situation is basically a scavenger hunt across the galaxy. You go in expecting something amazing and get a tiny dot like it's being rationed on a space station. Big pastry, minimal payoff. I feel like I need advanced technology to locate the filling. I honestly struggled with giving this 3 stars because the staff is easily 5 star. They're great. But when you're handed a massive croissant with not even a whole lick of filling, I have to give it a 3. Really hoping they dial this back in, because I know how good this place can be.

I came here with my sister twice in two weeks. The baristas are always so kind!…read more The almond croissant is worth coming here for. They get them from Cannelles, so delicious. The cortado was so good, same for the matcha. We got coconut matchas and i loved them. The vibe of the place is also so nice to do work or just chat with a friend. Super cold the day we went tho, I dont know why.

I'm not one to be rude about service but I came into this location with my girlfriend this Saturday…read moremorning and first got faced incompetent math. I should've never try to break a 100$ dollar bill. The poor lady couldn't do the simplest math and had to wait for her to go into back and get a calculator to figure it out. Besides that I then have to continue to wait 22 minutes for my bagel to come out for me and guess what! It was the wrong bagel with avocado which I never said to add on (also more expensive) when I tell you it wasn't even busy.. it really wasn't at all. Very poor customer service and work skills at this location.

DIVINE! If you like your smoothie with ice chips in it, this is perfect for you. The chocolate…read morechips really add such a great texture. The ice cream is definitely on the creamier and less sweet side, but it makes it feel so good to eat! Guilt free. The store is also a small business so it feels good to support. Definitely check it out.

Fantastic cafe! We stopped in for a pastry and some coffee. We got an iced Lavender Latte, hot…read morespiced oatmilk latte and a pecan sticky bun- everything was delicious! The staff were very friendly and helpful and the service was quick. The prices were standard for A2. Very cute interior with plenty of study spots, as well as areas to chat- both indoor and outdoor seating. They have some fresh food options too. Would highly recommend checking this spot out!