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    Madcap Coffee

    4.4 (157 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for working

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    Brandon Y.

    Honestly such a great speciality coffee shop! Ordered their Juliana Guevara Sidra on pour over and it was awesome. I would say light-medium roast. The notes of grapefruit definitely come thru. Also got to try the coffee flight of the Alirio Munoz bourbon. One of the best macchiatos I've ever had. Miles and Sahara were also super gracious and hospitable. Would definitely recommend for any coffee aficionados. Hands down best shop and service in town.

    Abhilash T.

    Espresso cascara tonic- freaking fantastic! I've been loving all the espresso tonic creations at coffee shops and this one was one of the better ones. Service was as fast as it could be. One barista making what seemed like a hundred drinks all by himself, it was impressive. Beautiful spot with a lot of seating; I wish it was closer to me! Their coffee is incredible, it's extremely smooth.

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    Dahlia W.

    The prices here are on the higher end, with a vanilla latte being $7. Their seasonal drinks looked DELICIOUS, and I wanted to try their coffee, but I was avoiding caffeine so went with the herbal marshmallow tea instead. I really appreciate that the self-serve station had both half&half and oat milk, as well as a sweetener option. There is extremely minimal seating, just a few standing tables and stools at a skinny window bar. The vibe is definitely a grab-and-go place, although there were one or two people working. There are several benches outside and, being in the heart of downtown Detroit, there are so many other great places to check out nearby.

    Lico J.

    If you're a coffee lover, chances are you know the name Madcap. Since it's such a well-known roaster, my expectations were high. The design of the shop is stylish inside and out, and the menu strikes a nice balance -- focused but still offering variety, with 5-6 beans for pour overs, classic drinks, and seasonal specialties. My biggest disappointment was with the pour over. I ordered the most expensive option (the coffee description caught me), specifically asked for it "for here," and still received it in a paper cup. For a roaster of this reputation, that was surprising -- and a little disheartening. The coffee itself was good, especially as it cooled and floral notes came through, but the subtle paper taste took away from the experience. The fall specialty nitro cold brew was also underwhelming -- too sweet for my taste and missing the cream top that was pictured on the menu. Overall, I'd still recommend Madcap if you're visiting Detroit--more because it feels like a "must-do" than because I truly enjoyed it.

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    Michael H.

    My wife and I came here for some coffee and vibes, coffee was very good! Atmosphere is great, would definitely work remotely from here. The standing tables are a great use of space. Service was very fast and staff were excellent!

    The Bees
    Yana G.

    Always great service! The barista at the counter was so cool and let me know the next seasonal drinks coming out! Ambiance is everyone is up and ready to start the day it's a chill place.

    Izzy W.

    Super cute spot with unique and flavorful coffee! Seating available inside but we chose to sit outside on the bench in the alley outside since it was a nice day out. Service was very friendly and we were greeted as soon as we walked in.

    Mateusz G.

    Suuuuper cool coffee shop. I got Coffee Miel that was super delicious. I usually don't get the "fufu" drinks but I was really feeling like latte. So glad I did. Coffee was delicious. This place also has a very nice space inside and outside to chill and have you coffee. One of my favorite coffee places in Detroit, no doubt.

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    Nathan P.

    Big fan of minimalist black and white design with plants. Usually that's the ticket for me. Madcap is real nice inside. They have 3 rows of stand up table space that have hooks for you to hang your bag as you sip and chat it up your coffee pals. Really nice touch to have that space. They have a cool bar setup that have large windows to let in lots of natural light. I had the smorelette one day and a coffee flight the next day. Smorelette was ok, tasted a little watered down and just ok. 3/5. The coffee flight was really good. I got coffee, a shot of espresso, and espresso with coffee. Great way to taste their ability to make coffee. Located next to a cool alley.

    Happy Tuesday
    Ambirr M.

    The space is decent minimal seating so I guess they don't want you to stay and co work or meet with friends. The chai had potential whatever the seasonings and stuff they sprinkle on top they should for sure keep them to their selves because it's truly not good and doesn't pair well with the chai. The customer service was excellent though

    Sophia B.

    I've loved Madcap's coffee online for years and finally visited in person. Cool location parking was a bit tricky, but worth it. The pour over and pumpkin loaf were excellent.

    Elefante Natural, $8.25
    Andrea L.

    AMBIANCE While a gorgeous minimalist space in downtown area and trendy in appearance with high ceilings and high tops (but no seats with backs), we were very disappointed. It's not a spot to hang out for long. FOOD/DRINK Despite visiting before and having poor experiences pulling shots with their beans, we were visiting the area and ordered the coffee to give it a shot given the reviews we read. We've tried several across Michigan so far and were heavily disappointed by this overpriced 10 oz "supposedly fig jam, tangerine" boiled water. It was definitely overrated at $8.50 and not worth the trek. The best part was unfortunately the Japanese drink-ware. SERVICE The service was adequate given the afternoon non-rush. OVERALL Perhaps the milk drinks are better. We will surely not be coming back here again for such average but overpriced coffee!

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    Great cup of coffee with a friendly staff. Thanks for starting my morning with a fresh latte.

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    Best coffee shop in Detroit and the staff are always so friendly. Very happy to have a location in the city!

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    Different environment, but in a good way. Coffee was fantastic. Best part, less than Starbucks!

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    Reminds me of the coffee shops in NY & LA, LOVED IT!!! Great customer service and coffee! :)

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    Who'da thought you could find amazing coffee in downtown Detroit? I didn't til I found this place. On par with anything in Portland.

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    Delicious coffee, aesthetically pleasing setting. However, what hipster coffee joint doesn't have almond milk...?

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    Loved it here! Clean neat very nice employees. One of the best lattes I've had. Love all the windows!

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    They have ruined me! I will never be able to drink anyone else's coffee. All others taste like mud now.

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    Very good coffee. I highly recommend you try it. Ambiance is great and coffee is excellent. Staff is knowledgeable and it's Detroit made!

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