Comet Coffee
16 Nickels Arcade, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Located in Nickel’s Arcade, Comet Coffee is a small, cozy coffee shop. They offer study spaces as well as a few laptop-free tables that encourage community conversation. With their equivalent of a vanilla latte costing $4.70, this coffee shop is inexpensive, compared to alternatives, and is a great space to stop between classes.
Misfit Society Coffee ClubÂ
615 E University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Offering tons of quirky flavors, Misfit is a East U hot spot. It occasionally serves as a pop-up shop for the Michigan Vintage Market thrift and hosts open mic nights. Their vanilla latte costs $5.25, and other latte flavors include PB&J and Bananas Foster.
Vertex Coffee Roasters
1335 S University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
On the corner of South U and Washtenaw, Vertex emphasizes sustainability with their compostable coffee bags and recyclable coffee cups. They have extensive outdoor seating, indoor foliage, and card and tabletop games available for customers to play at tables, which creates a welcoming environment. Their vanilla latte costs $5, and they also offer coffee flights to sample miniature versions of various flavors.
Roos Roast
117 E Liberty St OR 1155 Rosewood St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Another coffee shop that emphasizes sustainability is Roos Roast, which partially functions using solar panels and offers discounts for customers who bring their own containers. They have two locations; their larger building on Rosewood Street and their downtown location on Liberty Street. They also have a pop-up at the Kerrytown Farmers Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays. With a vanilla latte at $4.75, Roos Roast offers affordable coffee as well as a plethora of food options.
Drip House Coffee Company
1336 S Main Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Located on the corner of South Main and Stadium, this coffee shop makes for a great pit stop on the way to a football game. Drip House offers extensive food and coffee options as well as organic smoothies and tea. Their vanilla latte costs $5.50, and their bright, airy environment draws in students and true Ann Arborites alike.