This place is perfection. The roasts are delicious, and the methods are keyed in. There's a kind of coffee place that pays attention to tuning the extraction, and it can result in cups that literally taste like nothing else you have ever had. Like Lost Socks in DC the atmosphere is the real selling point. Unique, self selected songs, and attention to the pysical beauty of how tables, seats, plants are laid out. Gives vibes somewhere between a garden party and friend's basement. It is excellent! The pour-over was delicate and cholatey with some herbal tones. The expresso is distinctly toffee and graham cracker flavored. Seriously! made me look at the expresso for like 5 minutes wonder how they did it. Clerks were very helpful! Since I am buying bags, I appreciate that they have smaller sizes and I can get a few varieties. I will come back here if I'm ever in Ann Arbor again read more

Vertex coffee is delicious. I bought a seasonal latte. Like most coffee joint, I'm always worried if it's going to be "rot my teeth out" sweet. The barista let me know that it wasn't too sweet and she was right. We walked to this location. It was dog friendly and we got water for the dogs. When we're in Ann Arbor again, we can't wait to visit again. read more

Parking is hard. Have to find street parking and it's extra hard in snowy weather (we ended up parking 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. read more

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Best in Ann Arbor -- definitely five stars for a small town spot. It's a small but very friendly roaster, 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. read more

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My brother and I reserved a table online for 12:30 PM - first time seeing a coffee shop have tables to reserve, but I thought that was such a clever idea for people that know when they want to come in & want to ensure they have a seat as we saw a few groups come in and struggle to find a table inside (there were plenty outside, though). We got the seasonal coffee flight, which came with 4 drinks for $3.25 each: strawberry basil matcha, banana bread latte, strawberry latte, berry mocha latte Each one was delicious and not too sweet, but we'd recommend starting with the matcha as the coffees had stronger flavors that could overwhelm your tastebuds. The banana bread latte was a surprising favorite of the three as it really captured the flavor you'd expect without having an artificial banana taste. I recommend getting a stirrer as the drinks could separate / flavor could settle at the bottom as you taste them. The staff were all nice and the space was an excellent spot to work (free WiFi, outlets thoughtfully placed, good lighting). The bathroom is big, single-stalled, and I appreciated it came with COVID-19 tests, tampons, and pads. read more

Vertex Coffee Roasters - bathroom - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Orange cardamom latte is fantastic! It was a bit sweet and a bit citrusy and overall just a really good drink. I love when a spot has house made syrup instead of pumping some random mass produced nonsense into my coffee. It's a very busy spot so possibly there's a wait for your drink but the service is excellent and they do a good job! read more

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Best coffee in Ann Arbor! The baristas are always friendly and relaxed. Best way to start the day.

Loved this coffee shop! The cappy was on point, great vibes inside, would come again. I love how the whole shop is surrounded by windows! read more

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High quality beans that make a huge difference. In my opinion, this is the best coffee around campus.

Coffee: ***** Smoothness: ***** Latte art : ***** Employee: kind Ambience: *****( not too loud, able to talk or study, nice indoor decor, nice corner view) Parking: nearby neighborhoods parking and street parking available Overall: ***** read more

Vertex Coffee Roasters - Vanilla latte half cafe - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Love this place so much The roasts are amazing and we should go here more often The place is in a good spot too read more

No dark roasts was a tough sell for me but the beans were great! Love the Mocha bracket, love the promotion of cool similar drinks.

The place is cute but inside seating is limited and it was pretty chilly as well. Service was okay but no personality, no smiles, no "good morning" greetings. Idk if I would come back or recommend it to someone. I got a dark roast with a shot of espresso and steamed cream. IMO over-priced Ann Arbor, just warm coffee, not steaming. I was really looking for a locally owned café to support. Disappointed. read more

What a local business gem! Vertex has consistently high quality drinks - I love their Cafe Miel and their rotating season drinks are always fun. Vertex really live into their values. They practice sustainability which includes compostable To-Go ware (which are compostable in the U of M compost program!) and reusable glasses in the coffee shop itself. They're inclusive and host fun community events (recently I've seen them do a garden club and a friend speed dating event). They have cute indoor and outdoor seating. Their staff is super friendly and I feel lucky to have them in the neighborhood. read more

I have to say, there are so many good coffee spots in Ann Arbor. It is hard to choose what coffee spot you want to go to, but personally I love coming to vortex So in my opinion, they take care of their coffees. It's like their own baby. I take care of roast I like the ambience of like being it's community it's like what they do as a vision and how they approach it I've been a patron in the past when I'm in Ann Arbor I can choose from anything I can think of I can go from downtown to central campus and whatsoever but the thing is what strikes me is that they took over a shop that was called glass box. I think it's nice to have quality coffee and to serve the student body of Michigan . I don't go very often because I am not in the area so often no longer but when I'm in the area I think of coming to Vortexx . You're going to buy coffee and you just a coffee snob then this is the spot around central campus. There is many different spots but it depends on your pallet. read more

I haven't been here for awhile and glad I was able to stop by this morning. Overall, solid vibes and space. There are so many plants and other decorations here that gives the coffee shop a lot of personality. I like that you have to show your proof of vaccination to be able to sit in - a place that cares about COVID is a win in my book. The cortado with oat milk was $3.40 (+ $0.50 up charge for oat milk) which is solid pricing for a double shot espresso. The initial taste upon each sip is fruity and juicy - very strong espresso which I like! However, there's not much after taste. Their espresso is made using their "Colombia" beans which is a light roast with apple, walnut, dark chocolate, and brown sugar notes. Personally, I couldn't really taste the dark chocolate. Just very fruity and juicy! The latte art was beautiful - very skilled barista since cortados are small! Overall, I like this place for their prices, vibes and decent cortado. I'm eyeing their black coffee and cafe miel the next time I stop by. read more

Vertex Coffee Roasters - Cortado - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

One of the best coffee shops in AA! My latte was so smooth and creamy. Perfect amount of sweetness. The interior is so bright and beautiful with the all the greenery and plants. The also have a nice outdoor seating area which is really nice in the warmer weather. read more

Vertex Coffee Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Coffee was great. Oddly they didn't ask if I wanted to go and just defaulted to a disposable cup. Turns out they do have reusable which i prefer. Pastries are vegan and gluten free. read more

Really good coffee! I got the vanilla latte, and it is one of the best in town. They're also very focused sustainability and serves with really nice coffee cups. They have few spots indoor but plenty outdoors. read more

I went to Vertex like three times a week last semester, and this place is one of my favorite cafes in Ann Arbor. I think their latte is best in town. Nice vibes and friendly staff. They have unique latte menus so I would definitely recommend trying coffee flights. I usually get a hot latte here. Wish they had larger size too! The only thing is that I've noticed the taste of coffee being a little inconsistent depending on which barista makes your coffee. Sometimes the coffee is incredibly great but sometimes lacking flavor. read more

Vertex Coffee Roasters - Mocha - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Yes! Brightly lit. Cleanly designed. Sweet vinyl spinning. Barista magazines to read. Technically speaking, the place has great tools and knows how to use them. And on my visit, there were even two different types of beans available for espresso shots. That said, I somehow missed that fact when I placed my order. So I ended up with the Tanzania instead of the Mexico beans in my cortado. While I'm not sure I would have preferred the Mexican, it would have been a good conversation to have. But that's on me for not asking up front. My daughter got the hot chocolate, which came complete with its own well executed latte art, a complimentary marshmallow on the side, and a proper demitasse spoon. There are plugs all along the underside of the benches, which while hard, are festooned with pillows. Pastries look good, but I was there for the coffee. One hiccup was even though I was offered sparkling water to accompany my cortado, I was later told they were out. Sad trombone. Still, this is a great place, and I'm giving bonus points just for the offer. This is a place that's doing things right, and in a town with so many coffee shops, there are precious few that take things so seriously, and do it so well. This is the campus coffee shop that the University of Michigan deserves. I'm so glad I finally made it in for a morning coffee. read more

On a recent visit to Ann Arbor, we visited Vertex. OH, you should go. Here's why. It's clean, bright, and very enticing. There are tables with chairs, or benches (none of the seating was padded, if I remember right, so if you're going to be sitting for a while, bring your own cushion). The baristas are friendly, knowledgeable, and very kind. The menu is ON POINT. Look a little to the right of the menu, and you'll see the seasonal drinks. We got the rosemary one, and it was perfect for a cold, snowy day. The bathroom is any gender (nice!). ADORABLE PLANTS EVERYWHERE. Cons: The side door was closed, and there is a step up to get into the building. Also, that step is NOT marked with yellow paint, so our daughter almost fell. If i was in my wheelchair, I would not have been able to enter. Ann Arbor parking (not the problem of the coffee shop!) - we were lucky enough to find a metered spot right on the street (WOOT! Coffee gods were smiling at us). If you are with a group and laughing, it's easy to feel self-conscious about the noise level. I loved this coffee shop, and will definitely be back. read more

Vertex Coffee Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Coffee was wonderful. Very delicious. We got flights which were super fun and every drink was great! The problem was with the facilities. I went to use the restroom, there were flies in it. I finished my business and washed my hands--when I went to dry, there was some sort of reusable cloth towel system. It said to pull the towel down and dry hands. Only issue is--it had not been cleaned. I pulled it down and found something brown crusted to the towel. I can only imagine what this was. Absolutely disgusting. There were no paper towels and no air dryer. Again, coffee was amazing. But if the employees are drying their hands on this communal poop towel--I don't want to drink the coffee. Really ruined the experience for me. read more

Vertex Coffee Roasters - Communal poop-stained hand towel - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Came here for a flat white and they did not disappoint! The espresso was strong and had good flavor. Staff was nice and the outside area is scenic and comfortable on a cool day. Def on my list of good cafes! read more

Vertex Coffee Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Three cheers for Vertex! This was a nice little coffee shop with a fantastic atmosphere and creative options. My indecisive self loves any kind of flight so I can sample the menu, which is exactly what we did at Vertex. We ordered the standard coffee flight which included the espresso, drip coffee, and cold brew. These were a bit of a miss for me, I love coffee and appreciate strong, rich flavors but they just happened to all be very very strong with not so much flavor. A little added cream and sugar helped, but my goodness were they difficult to finish. They had potential but weren't for me, personally. The latte flight swooped in to save the day as they redeemed Vertex for me. We ordered the cafe miel, mocha, and honey lavender lattes. Each were fantastic with cafe miel being my favorite. Order whichever peaks your interest, but you can't go wrong with these choices and I highly recommend them. 3.5/5 for coffee. 5/5 for customer service. 5/5 for ambiance. Go for a morning or afternoon pick me up, it's a lovely little spot with board games and outdoor seating that's delicious in the summertime! read more

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Best coffee in Ann Arbor hands down!!! Good people and good vibes. The cappuccinos make my day

Consider this my love letter to Vertex. Easily some of the best coffee in Ann Arbor! It's also very cute inside, and everyone who works there is so kind :) Today I literally wiped out and fell as I was leaving, and they remade my coffee for me. Shoutout to Amanda, my latte was one of the best I have ever had!! read more

Pretty cute coffee shop where Mighty Good used to be. I love the aesthetic and vibe here and I especially love the outside coffee patio. Perfect place to get some work done on a nice day. The coffee is pretty good too and staff is friendly. You can also buy reusable straws here or they provide them to use if you get a drink for here. Awesome spot! read more

Vertex Coffee Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Ordered a large coffee and a large decaf breve latte. No one said anything about their coffee sizes and just made small sized beverages. Asked why I didn't get them in a size large and they went into what sounded like a scripted corporate drone rant about their standard sizes as if I was already aware that I have to ask for whatever they call their large coffee. Terrible service. All for a terrible tasting coffees. The quality of the cream and coffee were both dissapointing. The latte was watery and hardly tasted like coffee. They also did not know what a breve latte was. They do not know what they are doing and chasing customers away with their poor attitude. I don't even like starbucks but I would rather have gotten starbucks. Next time I'll just get coffee from Hyperion, First Bite, Roos Roast, or Zolas. Two stars because one person actually was kind. read more

Great coffee, great barista. Such a great use of an unusual space with plants and games!

Best coffee shop in Ann Arbor. I come here often for the excellent chai, great service, and happy atmosphere. I love their outdoor seating in the summer. Make sure to check out their fun events! I've gone to their Valentines Day celebration two years in a row! read more

I absolutely adore this place. One of the best coffee places in Ann Arbor for sure (I'm torn between Vertex and Comet!). The outdoor seating is super cute, and the indoor space is a great place to get work done; lots of natural light and wholesome café vibes! read more

Vertex Coffee Roasters - Latté - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

I ordered a flat white and my mom a latte - they were both so good! Such an awesome little spot. Cute inside and clean read more

Vertex Coffee Roasters - Coffee shop - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

I haven't really found a coffee roaster I love in the Metro area. Some roast their coffee so it is way too acidic while others over-roast or roast the beans too unevenly. This place seems quite different though and the coffee I sampled here was very balanced and flavorful. I ended up getting some beans to take home and enjoyed them as well. Talk to the baristas if you need guidance - they are friendly and knowledgeable. Recommended. Note: the Cafe space is a little small and can get crowded quickly. I would be prepared to take your drink to go or have it outside in the patio area when the place is busy. read more

Vertex is amazing, great espresso and baristas are incredibly nice and go out of their way to make the best coffee for you. Plus it is so cute inside and has board games!!! Great outdoor seating as well! hot chocolate on the left, cappuccino on the right read more

Vertex Coffee Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Vertex is one of my favorite Ann Arbor coffee shops. There's a super cute patio space to sit at. I also love that they are a female founded business! read more

These guys have done an amazing job during COVID. Not only have they maintained consistent procedures but they're standard of quality has not slipped. The coffee is always great because the team cares. Bring your own clean up and they'll fill it! read more

Fantastic local coffee shop! Only place I know of that you can have a flight of coffees/lattes. Their special seasonal lattes are always yummy. Often gets busy inside, but if you can find a spot it's a great place to work. Outside is also a great place to sit and chat. Definitely a social justice and eco concise place, I support them when I can (it's a little expensive). read more

Quick stop for coffee boost! Welcoming, cute plants, & yummy coffee! The patio is perfectly shaded & service was great! read more

Vertex Coffee Roasters - Coffee Miel - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cute shop! I tried their flash chilled coffee and it was really good! Their zucchini bread was tasty and my friend LOVED the miel coffe:)