Highest-rated cafes in the Detroit area by diners
Highest-rated cafes in the Detroit area by diners
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's famed London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.
During the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, cafes regularly entertained the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.
Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British in 1773, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute.
Boston's London Coffee House, which had opened nearly 85 years earlier, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, Merchants' Coffee House hosted the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere.
Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.
Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become landmarks of our daily lives. But where's the best one to find refuge and that perfect caffeinated cup near you?
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in the Detroit area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Cafes with at least 20 reviews tagged as "coffee" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Detroit were included. As a result, some cafes featured may primarily serve other items besides coffee and tea. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 25 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to see if your favorite cafe made the list!
#26. Astoria Pastry Shop
- Rating: 3.3/5 (332 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 320 South Main St. Royal Oak, Michigan
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Java Hutt
- Rating: 3.4/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 165 West 9 Mile Road Ferndale, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Astoria Pastry Shop
- Rating: 3.9/5 (517 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 541 Monroe St. Detroit, Michigan
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Donutville USA
- Rating: 3.9/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 14829 Ford Road Dearborn, Michigan
- Categories: Donuts, Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Atomic Coffee
- Rating: 4.1/5 (393 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 401 South Main St. Royal Oak, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Germack Coffee Roasting Co
- Rating: 4.1/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2517 Russell St. Detroit, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Ferndale Project
- Rating: 4.1/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 567 Livernois Ferndale, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breweries, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#19. La Pecora Nera - Detroit
- Rating: 4.2/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1514 Washington Blvd. Detroit, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Gelato
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Roasting Plant Detroit
- Rating: 4.2/5 (358 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 660 Woodward Ave. Detroit, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Coffee Roasteries
- Read more on Yelp
#17. City Coffeehouse
- Rating: 4.3/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6623 Allen Road Allen Park, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#16. For the Love of Sugar
- Rating: 4.3/5 (430 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 100 Erskine St. Detroit, Michigan
- Categories: Patisserie/Cake Shop, Coffee & Tea, Macarons
- Read more on Yelp
#15. The Red Hook
- Rating: 4.3/5 (205 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 220 West Nine Mile Road Ferndale, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Balkan House Ferndale
- Rating: 4.3/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 314 West 9 Mile Road Ferndale, Michigan
- Categories: Modern European, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Five15
- Rating: 4.3/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 600 South Washington Ave. Royal Oak, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Gift Shops, Comedy Clubs
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Sister Pie
- Rating: 4.4/5 (360 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8066 Kercheval St. Detroit, Michigan
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#11. The Office Coffee Shop
- Rating: 4.4/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 402 South Lafayette Ave. Royal Oak, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Shared Office Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Crispelli's Bakery
- Rating: 4.4/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 931 North Main St. Royal Oak, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Madcap Coffee
- Rating: 4.4/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1413 Farmer St. Detroit, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Apple Fritter Donut Shop
- Rating: 4.4/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 741 East 9 Mile Road Ferndale, Michigan
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Drifter Coffee
- Rating: 4.4/5 (104 reviews)
- Address: 770 Woodward Heights Ferndale, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#6. The Congregation Detroit
- Rating: 4.5/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9321 Rosa Parks Blvd. Detroit, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Detroit Cookie Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (416 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 23421 Woodward Ave. Ferndale, Michigan
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Haraz Coffee House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13810 Michigan Ave. Dearborn, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Cannelle Matt Knio
- Rating: 4.5/5 (305 reviews)
- Address: 45 Grand River Ave. Detroit, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Baobab Fare
- Rating: 4.7/5 (350 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6568 Woodward Ave. Detroit, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, African, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Qahwah House
- Rating: 4.7/5 (283 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6655 Schaefer Road Dearborn, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Rasha Aly and Carren Jao, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 313 metros.
