Zingerman's Coffee Company. http://www.zingermanscoffee.com/ If you go the second Saturday of the month at 11:00AM you can take a tour of the roaster and have a sample. Their guys (and gals) are pretty good baristas and the owners run brewing and espresso classes.
Yet another said, "Don't Forget Roos Roast: http://roosroast.com/ " All he uses is an espresso machine in the shop, and I'm told he's famous for the triple-long. Amusing blend names, very whimsical.
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thedotben Senior Member Joined: 8 Mar 2012 Posts: 39 Location: Holland Expertise: Pro Barista
Posted Mon Nov 12, 2012, 3:39pm Subject: Re: Guide me to good cafes in Ann Arbor
I will add a couple more.
Lab in Ann Arbor is decent. They have a good product, but I don't feel like there is consistent training amongst their staff. http://www.labannarbor.com/
Also, try the (espresso) bar. It's in the Braun Court near Zingerman's Deli. It's a quaint little spot ran out of a home by a couple of really nice young people. They give you a great product and excellent service. http://www.facebook.com/TheEspressoBar?fref=ts
JohnLyn Senior Member Joined: 15 Aug 2011 Posts: 230 Location: Golden, BC, Canada Expertise: I love coffee
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Posted Mon Nov 12, 2012, 4:40pm Subject: Re: Guide me to good cafes in Ann Arbor
Thank you for the suggestions. I have a good friend and coffee lover that just moved there but had not discovered where to go yet. Once again, coffeegeeks save the day.
Ruthie Senior Member Joined: 9 Dec 2012 Posts: 4 Location: Michigan Expertise: I love coffee
Posted Mon Dec 10, 2012, 10:39am Subject: Re: Guide me to good cafes in Ann Arbor
I like Zingerman's, but Ugly Mug in Ypsi is a MUST. They just started pulling a single origin Guatemalan that is amazing. Their usual blend is pretty awesome too.
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