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Trinosophes

4.4 (98 reviews)
InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Cafes
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Ambirr M.

I enjoyed the space it was very community oriented and the staff was well versed and knowledgeable. I enjoyed my drink and time here will visit again. Will have to explore vegan options on next visit

Rachel A.

trinosophes has one of the best atmospheres!!! i first went here for an event that was being hosted and then went back for their food & drinks! so many great vegan options and super tasty too:) i hope to visit again soon !!

Aminah K.

If you get anything, you have to get the breakfast sandwich. It is perfection. It has two buttery flaky biscuits with the softest scrambled eggs. The goat cheese and aioli make it so creamy and flavorful. They have few vegan friendly options in their menu. The space inside is large and open with such a cool vibe.

Breakfast Sandwich
Natalie S.

Found a delicious vanilla latte; plus the dirty chai was super strong and had a unique spiced flavor. The chocolate chip cookie was excellent, soft but with crispy edges, just like I like it, and the yummy chocolate bites mmm so sweet. The eggy breakfast sandwich was perfect on a fluffy savory biscuit. It had an interesting cream cheese spread mixed in making the eggs nice and creamy and the pickle slices made for a nice surprise. I do wish we got a bit more of the side salad because I enjoy my greens! The neighborhood doesn't seem like the safest, but it was still great to stop by this chill spot by chance during our visit to Detroit!

a plate of food and a cup of coffee
Munzer R.

This is probably my favorite coffee shop in Detroit. They're in a great location, right next to Eastern market, so it's a solid place to go to over the weekend while strolling the market. They're also a great place to work from, as there's plenty of space and it's not too loud. I love the dirty chai, but I think the main standout is the food. They have a great selection of pastries and sandwiches that I think are far superior to what you find in most coffee shops. They're also connected to a plant and vinyl shop, and I haven't been, but it looks like they do local music shows as well. They also have really interesting and fun dishware. The vibes are more industrial and it's a huge space, so I really like the setup. The staff is super friendly. The only callout I would make is to be sure to look up the hours before going because they are closed or hosting events sometimes.

Jeff B.

What a vibe!! Amazing breakfast sandwich. Huge open vibe, performance space.... And next door to Peoples Records! Cmon!!!

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Christal P.

Trinosophes / Warda Pâtisserie has some of the best buttermilk biscuits and breakfast sandwiches in town. Named one of the country's best new restaurants by Bon Appétit in 2019, Trinosophes is located across from Eastern Market and has ample parking for customers across the back entrance of the restaurant. From the food to the décor, Trinosophes proves that less is more. The dining area is simply decorated with plants and minimalist furniture, giving a bright and spacious feeling. Sometimes the most delectable meals are the simplest with high-quality ingredients. For brunch, I ordered a glass of 100% Traverse City cherry juice and a vegetarian breakfast sandwich with a fried egg, white cheddar, garlic aioli, and pickle. For non-Michiganders, Traverse City produces the best cherries in the state and is known for its cherry festival every summer. My breakfast sandwich tasted freshly made from homemade ingredients. The buttermilk biscuit was to die for - very fluffy, buttery, and soft - not hard and crumbly like the biscuits that are typically found at other cafés and restaurants. I don't think I can go back to eating other breakfast biscuits again. Pickles aren't typically found in breakfast sandwiches, but it went surprisingly well with the garlic aioli and the runny egg yolk. My sandwich was the definition of gourmet breakfast food. I'm not into pastries, but what was left looked tasty. I recommend visiting as early in the morning as possible for pastries because they run out quickly. Almost everything was gone when I arrived in the afternoon. I will be returning for the biscuits and to try other menu items. Definitely one of the best new restaurants in Detroit and a must-visit for its drinks, food, and pastries.

Yogurt perfect
Rebecca R.

In general I think perfect is boring but Trinosophes is perfect yet not boring. It's as close to a French cafe as Detroit gets. It's quiet so shhh when you come here. The vibe is low key chill zen. Need a moment of peace? Come here. Get a butter biscuit and a cup of tea or try the cherry juice. It's all good. There are no bad choices. Come experience Trinosophes. If you like big meaty American breakfasts don't come here. You won't like

Great Lakes Plate
Annette J.

Trinosophes is great coffee shop/eatery/community and performance space in Eastern Market. It's large and airy and makes working solo, dining with friends, or working on group projects a breeze. It's perfect for every scenario, really. There are several large and communal tables for big groups and smaller table tops for solo diners. The menu is great and features several breakfast options with items ranging from breakfast sandwiches (vegan friendly) and crepes, to lunch served until 2pm featuring items like several salads, a lamb patty melt, tempeh reuben, and more. On my last visit, I had the Great Lakes Plate which consisted of a smoked fish salad, soft-boiled farm egg, pickle of the moment, and Avalon toast (gluten-free nut bread also available upon request). It was delicious. The salad was not mayo based so it was light and fresh and the egg was cooked to a perfect soft-boil. From 2-5 they have a very limited segment of the menu available as well as several baked goods and such available throughout the day for light snacks as well. Yesterday I had a lemon bar and it was so so good! I also had an iced coffee and high fives to them for having simple syrup and Calder dairy cream to mix in. In general, their coffee is prepared in a pour over style so it takes a little longer to get. That means I wouldn't recommend popping in here if you're in a hurry. But this is not the place for that in general. This is a place for socializing, relaxing, and enjoying the day. Creativity and the arts are a focus here and they also host regular special events like art shows, live music, etc. Check their board in the cafe or their website for a list of upcoming fêtes. Also next door is People's Records, so it's easy to pop in and grab a new record and support another great Detroit business at the same time.

Sablé cookies and a lemon mascarpone tart - so beautiful!
Yang L.

Oh my. I'm giving them 5 stars for the breakfast sandwich alone. Maybe it was partially me being ravenous after knocking out another 24-hour shift at the hospital, but I wish I could transport myself back in time to when I took my first bite of the breakfast sandwich. Their biscuits are AMAZING and are the perfect foundation for a buttery, savory, delicious sandwich with a hint of garlic on the tip of your tongue via their aioli. I do wish I had been around to try their full-on food menu. It appears as though they have moved away from that at this time - their menu centers around the breakfast sandwich, some simpler fare and some fresh baked savory goods that I resolve to try soon! I've posted a current menu as it looks like a few of them were out of date. The space itself is very open - cozy seating and tables abound and make it an ideal place for a meeting, brainstorm session or even just a quiet cafe atmosphere to relax. There are a multitude of book cases with books that one can pluck and read while present, and tucked in their far corner was a stage complete with numerous instruments. Currently, they also house Warda Pâtisserie, a burgeoning Algerian influenced pastry shop that is both seasonal and incredibly creative, drawing on its influences from the owner's travels. Staples that I bought were the sablé cookies as well as a lemon mascarpone tart, all of which were delicious. They're incredibly elegant and beautiful and would make for a unique gift too! Plus they do online orders for larger cakes/tarts to serve bigger parties. There's so much to love about this place. I'll definitely be back.

Potatoes + sprout
Jennifer M.

This place was excellent and unique! My dish was fabulous. The reason for the 4 stars vs 5 stars is due to the service. Maybe we looked like we'd been before...but we didn't know a few things: 1) you went up to the counter to pour your own water 2) coffee took a half hour to make 3) you just go up to the counter when ready to pay to get your bill I had to get up 3 times to ask questions. If they had been explained ahead of time, I would have been fine with it.

Light and airy - Lavender vanilla cake! Try it!

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Best food! Lots of vegan & vegetarian options. Best ambience, light, big, open, airy coffee shop. Awesome coffee

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This place has the best espresso! I have to stop here every time I visit eastern market.

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Great location! Interesting acts, eclectic bookstore, fantastic midday menu and great drink offerings. A highlight in Detroit!

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