This place lives up to the hype! Amazing cocktails. Great happy hour specials. Dope music and impressive 70's decor. We had: gimlets, the bees knees, daiquiris and avalanches. All were fab. If you love honey, get the bees knees. A quick walk to Thompson & co or plant based coneys after a few drinks. We will definitely return. read more

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Waxbar has been a favorite spot for the past few years, and even though it's changed ownership in the past couple of years, it's still an excellent spot to grab a drink and wind down for an evening. Waxbar's ambiance used to lean heavily into the record store aesthetic, but now embraces the neighborhood bar/ dive bar style -- the upside is that there's a lot more seating available now! The drinks are still great, and represent a fairly good value overall! I appreciate the low-key nature of Waxbar, it's always a relatively cozy environment, the staff are friendly, and you can tell the regulars love it and will stay regulars for many years (if not decades) to come. I've sampled a lot of their drink menu in the past few years, but in the recent shift of ownership, I haven't tried as many adventurous cocktails. The most recent trip to Waxbar included a Black Manhattan, which was fun and a nice spin on the standard Manhattan. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Andy has a different approach to hospitality. You order a simple drink, he is going to treat it special. My vodka sodas are treated with the same respect as an espresso martini (you should try one. They are awesome, unless like me you don't drink caffeine after 3pm). His drinks a made with fresh squeezed juice (daily), and accompanied by a great play list of music. He loves what he does, and that shows in every drink. Everyone else is great too. Andy won't let someone pour you a drink, unless they take the same kind of care. read more

Andy is always worth a visit. Very welcoming and a fun conversation. Drink menu is above the norm. read more

Wax Bar - Old fashion with Evan Williams (Bottled n Bond) 100 proof - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

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The Wax Bar appears to have changed ownership. No do they feature vinyl sales and playing vinyl. In place of the vinyl wall, they have placed 5 more tables. The vibes of this bar has changed from a laid back cocktail bar to more of a loud elevated dive/neighborhood bar. It is louder since more people are packed in the small space. With no printed menu, the chalkboard should use bright chalk that you could read in low light. Despite the changes, the drinks were still good. That said, it is not the same place that I loved. Wish new owners good luck. Look forward soon to the new vinyl bar opening up on Michigan Ave at former red rock bbq place. read more

Nice little place for a drink. They offer a large menu for some fun custom style drinks. We didn't try any food. Not sure if there was any. Personally, I went for the vinyl records and was disappointed to find out I was about a year too late. The Staff was friendly. It's a bit of ride from home but I might go back and bring some friends. read more

Great atmosphere. Will definitely be back. Great beer selection. Cool music. Friendly staff.

Still awesome, love this place. Come and have a drink...or two and enjoy the vinyls! The drinks are developed and mixed by the owner and are amazing!! These cocktails are probably THE BEST DRINKS we've EVER had. I can't say enough about this understated bar. Ps the Old Fashioned is a favorite. We cannot wait to come back. read more

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Love the place, and Andy is the greatest. Always interesting and unique cocktails. Sittingat the bar is the best spot!

I have been here a couple times, and the drinks are always amazing. Typically the service is darn good as well, BUT after my experience tonight I am compelled to write a review. Bartender with tattoos named Morgan is an absolute sore. She was extremely rude and short, seemed very disinterested in helping us at all. The other bartender Josh definitely noticed and did what he could to save it even though they were very busy. I would've ordered another drink but I was eager to get away from her energy. If I walked in again and seen her, I would just leave. Place is super cute though. read more

After losing an Ypsi favorite "Ollie" during the pandemic, I was eager to check out the newest concept by the same owner. Located in the neighboring space, Wax Bar combines a vinyl record store with a craft cocktail bar, creating the ideal space to relax to some good tunes with a drink in hand. I headed out recently on their first day after the soft opening. It was a brilliantly sunny afternoon, and Cross Street was still blocked off to vehicle traffic, allowing for plenty of outdoor seating as the weather permits. It's happy hour from 4-6 on weekdays, so I was able to enjoy a great drink at an even better price point. We grabbed our glasses of wine, toasted to the new beginnings in one of our favorite cities, and sat in the expanded seating outside to savor the summer day. It's a place I'll be returning to while the weather is nice, and hopefully have a safe and cozy spot when it gets chilly again! read more

It took me a while to warm up to Wax Bar because Ollie was my favorite, but what's not to love. Super cool atmosphere, great selection of cocktails and vinyl, and a decent happy hour. They have recently added bar snacks to the menu which is a nice addition! read more

Wax Bar - Flying Nimbus and Red Leather Couch - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

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This place is hands down the best bar in yipsy or canton! Awesome creative drinks made by the master himself (owner tends the bar with his wife so you know they care about their product). The records are gone but a great chill place to hangout. The music is top notch! I heard a city pop song believe it or not, so I consider this place on the cutting edge of cool for a millennial like me. read more

Great vibe, friendly staff, great place to be I ended up having a traditional beer and drinks. I did share a handcrafted cocktail with my wife, which was very unique. This is definitely the place you want to go if you want to try a drink you never had before Time will tell to see if they are earth changing, adding, or subtracting. They did have two specials that day, and I imagine if you'd like one of their specials, you would be able to order it again Will make this part of my regular rotation, at least once a month, prior to going out to dinner with my wife read more

Wax Bar - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

Affordable mini vacation. It was right to the point- tiki drinks and records. The drinks were between $10-14 and it was definitely worth every penny. Fresh garnishes, fun flavors without the cheesy decor. My only complaint would be the limited seating and that most of the seating was high stools, I have back problems so sometimes this format is not friendly for me personally. Recommend for 1-3 people in your party. Clean bathroom and central to other bars and restaurants. Parking is close, about a 3 min walk (behind the buildings across the street). read more

Wax Bar - Repeater / bonus oceans - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

New owner. Very much needed. Better hours. Good cocktails. Priced fair. Eclectic crowd.

Drinks and ambiance all about quality and fun delivered together! Retro furnishings, great music and flower-garnished drinkies.

Easily the best spot to hang out in all of Ann Arbor/Ypsi! Thoughtful, delicious drinks, plus you're surrounded by hundreds of records and just the best music. We happened to be there on a Saturday evening so we started inside with the record jams and then moved to their outdoor patio to catch the live music outside. 10/10 read more

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Very cool setup; bar on one side and records on the other. They had a nice selection of both drinks and records! read more

Wax Bar - One side is records and the other side is a bar! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

Came here last night to check out this new/updated spot. Ordered our drinks inside. Lots of good ones to choose from and can flip through records while waiting for them to craft the cocktails. Service was friendly. Brought our drinks outside to sit on the patio. The ice cream dranks are very tasty and can't wait to try them all. read more

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Wax Bar has done an excellent job at creating a drink list that can cater to anyone's taste buds! The drinks are really well made and thought out. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Depot Town. (The vinyl records on display and for sale are a plus!) read more

Wax Bar - Caipirinha (left) and the 667 Swizzle (right) - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

Made a new account for this but I was in there a couple of days ago with some people and the service we received was questionable. Apart from the fact the girl bartender who worked there was the exact opposite of something you'd expect from someone working the hospitality business to be the refusal for a glass of water was the tip of the iceberg. After cashing out a 250$ tab, two of us weren't feeling good so we went in to get a glass of water and were just out right refused even though both bartenders and some customers were in there (and we cashed out maybe 5 mins prior). Definitely will not be going back there again! read more

This is the perfect bar. Records, fantastic tiki drinks, and a great vibe. What more could you want!? If I lived here I'd be here weekly! read more

Wax Bar - Paper Tiger - delicious! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

Their tropical cocktails are so good. Tropical cocktails are hard to make since they require many ingredients but this place hits it on the spot. read more

Some of the best cocktails that I've ever had. I have gone a few times and both of the bartenders that I met have done an excellent job. They make drinks so nice looking that I feel bad drinking them. read more

A really cool concept. I'm happy a chanced on this place. Friendly bar in a hopping, trendy neighborhood. Prices were decent. I had a bottle of beer with an Evan Williams chaser for $6 and then I got to browse their curated selection of used vinyl. It's not the biggest selection in the area, but it was enough to keep me interested. Check it out! read more

Every time I get the chance I will go. Great environment, great people, friendly, welcoming, incredible drinks (the old fashioned is an all time favorite). If someone was coming to visit from out of town I would take them here because I have never once had a bad experience. read more

We checked out Wax Bar this past weekend, and it did not disappoint! The atmosphere is really fun and unique. The drinks were delicious and truly a piece of art. For only $12 each, it really felt like we were at the beach with these drinks! Excited to have Wax Bar in our backyard and will absolutely be visiting again. read more

Wax Bar - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

Super groovy setting, cozy AF, dope happy hour cocktails, beautiful art and vintage furniture.

This is the coolest bar in town. The owners are genuinely great people and the atmosphere is very comfortable.