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.
Today, iconic spots like New Orleans’ Café du Monde and NYC’s Caffe Reggio continue that tradition. But where can you find your perfect cup in Detroit?
Stacker compiled a list of the top-rated cafes in the Chicago area based on Yelp reviews (minimum 20) from within a 10-kilometer radius as of February 2025. National chains with more than 25 locations were excluded to spotlight local favorites.
Keep reading to see if your go-to made the cut!
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Highest-rated cafes in the Detroit area by diners
10. Crispelli’s Bakery
- Rating: 4.4/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 931 N. Main St., Royal Oak
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
9. Madcap Coffee
- Rating: 4.4/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1413 Farmer St., Detroit
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
8. Apple Fritter Donut Shop
- Rating: 4.4/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 741 E. 9 Mile Road, Ferndale
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
7. Drifter Coffee
- Rating: 4.4/5 (104 reviews)
- Address: 770 Woodward Heights, Ferndale
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
6. The Congregation Detroit
- Rating: 4.5/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9321 Rosa Parks Blvd., Detroit
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
5. Detroit Cookie Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (416 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 23421 Woodward Ave., Ferndale
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
4. Haraz Coffee House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13810 Michigan Ave., Dearborn
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
3. Cannelle Matt Knio
- Rating: 4.5/5 (305 reviews)
- Address: 45 Grand River Ave., Detroit
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
2. Baobab Fare
- Rating: 4.7/5 (350 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6568 Woodward Ave., Detroit
- 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
- 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.
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