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    Lowertown Bar & Cafe

    4.3 (33 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Vanilla Latte
    Alina S.

    The service was kind and fast. I really enjoyed my vanilla latte and will be having more of them. I can't believe it is my first time stopping in. I love the hanging plants and option for indoor and outdoor seating. Definitely a must try coffee shop.

    Gin martini and spicy margarita
    Aparna B.

    Have never been here but stopped in for a drink after I was out at an event. They have a cool modern space and specialty cocktails as well as classics and NA. They also have coffee during the day. Everyone was friendly and the drink I got was good! The only downside is parking: couldn't figure out where to park and the only information was on the door of the business which isn't super helpful if you're driving. We ended up parking on the street across the street by Kellogg.

    Iced chai w oat milk (skim was not an option???)
    Ainsley E.

    Came here on a Sunday afternoon and it was packed with seemingly students. I just wanted a quick drink so I ordered an iced chai with skim, but they said they only had whole and oat milk (weird?). Not sure if they make the chai or it's from somewhere but it was sweet and bland, and the oat milk combo was not good. I would not order this again; it just tasted bizarre. I'll continue going to Roos for their bomb chai. I figure this place has decent cocktails and coffee, but my experience there today was just not it.

    Outdoor space
    Linda I.

    Super cute spot for some remote work! Classic options for coffee drinks, chai, and matcha, with oat milk as an option for non-dairy folks. A small assortment of sweet and savory pastries as well. I tried their matcha latte with oat milk, which was great. Good quality matcha and the option to not add sweetener, which I appreciated. Also tried a savory spinach, goat cheese, and zataar pastry and it was very tasty! I imagine would be even better a little warmed up :). Wi-Fi is available until 5pm, to help transition the daytime cafe to an evening bar. Cool concept, with switchover to cocktails, mocktails, and other evening beverages later in the day. Interior is bright and comfortable, with plenty of plugs for students or remote workers. They also have a cute outdoor space with plenty of additional seating, some of which is shaded. Parking during the day may be a little tricky as there isn't a dedicated lot onsite. There's a lot across the street that is free after 5pm and all day on the weekends. Do not park in Northside Grill's lot. I ended up street parking a short walk away, but be aware that many streets in the area have time limits.

    Ailun H.

    Glad to see another cafe open up in Ann Arbor, so I knew I had to check it out while I was visiting. One of the few great things about Lowertown is that it opens pretty late (but it's also a bar). My friends and I went earlier in the afternoon (before their one hour closing break from 3-4 PM) this past Tuesday and the vibes were of your typical cafe -- friendly baristas, comfortable spaces and seating to study or hang out with friends. I'm not sure if this is the same ambiance when it's later in the evening and more of a bar kind of vibe. Lowertown gets their coffee beans from Hyperion, which is one of the best Ann Arbor roasters. They also have a small selection of pastries for sale if you want something to complement your drink. Their coffee selection is on the smaller side, but they have all your basic espresso-based drinks (cappuccino, latte -- vanilla & mocha) along with some black coffee (drip & cold brew). I tried an oat milk cappuccino (+0.50 for oat milk) and that was not bad. The espresso notes mixed with the oat milk had a more acidic after taste, which is not my preference. One of my friends got a dirty chai (chai is 5.50 and adding espresso shot was extra) which ended up being closer to 8.00. The chai flavors really shined through and it's on the sweeter side without a strong coffee flavor. The drink was on the smaller side, so probably not worth it. Another friend got an iced vanilla latte which was pretty sweet and he enjoyed it (the espresso flavor was obvious, too). Overall, great new coffee shop that you should check out. The drinks are not bad but the interior is fantastic. I really like the sage green and white walls lined with white oak furniture aesthetic. If I was still a student, I'd definitely spend a lot of my time here studying.

    Outdoor patio
    Grace K.

    Great coffee shop that recently opened up in north Ann Arbor. I discovered it one weekend while biking in the area. There's a large, comfortable outdoor patio and bike rack next to the shop. This shop serves both coffee/tea and alcohol. There were varieties of beers on tap when I visited. I ordered an iced half-caf Americano which was smooth and tasty. Service was fast and friendly. There are also small pastries available if you'd like a bite with your drink. It's a good location for catching up with friends over coffee/tea as well as studying. Will definitely be back!

    Latte
    Shelly P.

    So excited for lower town bar and cafe to finally open up! Been waiting for a cafe with nice ambience to open up in the area. Very conveniently located, excited to see how the outdoor space will translate during the summer months. The large windows allow for lots of natural light, very spacious tons of space to work! Friendly staff despite the busy soft opening! Looking forward to returning soon for more coffee and evening menus!

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    Love the place! Great neighborhood spot. Amazing drinks (morning and evening)! Fun people and ambiance!

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    Great chill indoor outdoor space. Lots of drink options. Can bring in your own food. Rotating taps. Dogs welcome on outdoor patio

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    2 years ago

    Good coffee. Good service. No parking. Nice outdoor patio and indoor seating. Limited food options.

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    Great coffee shop and coffee. Nice outdoor area. Good service and atmosphere. Recommended.

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    Coffee drinks weren't good to me though customer service was good! No suggestions really available and the taste was watery. Got a latte.

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    Baristas were very welcoming and inviting, the interior is so cozy and simple, and the taste of the coffee really tops it all off!

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