The best cafes in Detroit

7 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Cozy coffeehouse chain offering a classic menu of coffees, pastries and desserts amid relaxed surroundings.

13810 Michigan Ave (Dearborn)

Cozy coffeehouse chain offering a classic menu of coffees, pastries and desserts amid relaxed surroundings.

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Cozy coffeehouse serving Yemeni-style coffee drinks, plus croissants, cheesecakes, and other pastries, as well as patio seating.

7706 Allen Rd (Allen Park)

Cozy coffeehouse serving Yemeni-style coffee drinks, plus croissants, cheesecakes, and other pastries, as well as patio seating.

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Cozy coffeehouse offering pastries, soups, and sandwiches, plus poetry and jazz nights.

12041 Dexter Ave

Cozy coffeehouse offering pastries, soups, and sandwiches, plus poetry and jazz nights.

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Relaxed coffeehouse serving a wide variety of coffee drinks, alongside matcha lattes, baked goods and cakes.

22722 Ford Rd (Dearborn Heights)

Relaxed coffeehouse serving a wide variety of coffee drinks, alongside matcha lattes, baked goods and cakes.

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Cozy café for Yemeni coffee, tea and sweets, with outdoor seating.

22000 Michigan Ave (Dearborn)

Cozy café for Yemeni coffee, tea and sweets, with outdoor seating.

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Relaxed spot brewing coffee drinks, teas and croissants in a clean space, plus serving homemade baked goods and sandwiches.

20438 Plymouth Road #1, 14101 McNichols Road 6 mile) #2

Relaxed spot brewing coffee drinks, teas and croissants in a clean space, plus serving homemade baked goods and sandwiches.

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Relaxed cat-themed café that lets visitors cuddle and play with a variety of felines while enjoying coffee and cocktails.

29552 Ford Rd (Garden City)

Relaxed cat-themed café that lets visitors cuddle and play with a variety of felines while enjoying coffee and cocktails.

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