Ill definitely be back here. I love coffee! I enjoyed the jazz and liv action from the artist. The customer service was great. The artist village was nice. It was a lovely night. I enjoyed the food from the vendorsz read more

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Visited Motor City Java House this weekend with a writing group. I noshed on lemon pound cake that was zesty and sweet moist and delicious. I also ordered chai tea with caramel flavoring that was quite good. I've never had flavored chai tea before, and was pleasantly surprised. The menu is filled with lots of different options to choose from including cookies, pastries, soup, and sandwiches, cakes, coffee drinks, teas, and other refreshments. There's a little of a bit of something for everyone. The artwork on the walls is both warm and bright, making the creative space inviting and inspiring. Lots of the paintings are for sale. Check out the posted signage if something catches your eye. You can't tell from the outside, but the cafe is a generous size with seating for varying party sizes. It's perfect for solo time, co-working, and meetings with other creatives. There's a small stage for performances and presentations. Years ago, I would attend events in the huge space behind the cafe building. The cafe is owned by Motor City Blight Busters which is still thriving and helping the community. This cafe and creative space provides a beautiful space for folks to hang out and enjoy themselves. read more

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I love this shop. I don't drink coffee but they do have other things (tea, smoothies, sweets). I got a smoothie. I asked the young man to surprise me and WOW! he did. We called my smoothie "The Mikki." The atmosphere was wonderful. He took the group I met on a tour. The whole place is wonderful. I love the outdoor spaces. I will definitely go back. read more

MotorCity JavaHouse is a true Detroit staple, and what makes it even more special is that it's family-owned. You can really feel the care and warmth in everything they do. Their smoothies are incredibly delicious, and the iced chai matcha latte is hands-down my favorite. I also love the rotating soups and daily specials -- there's always something comforting and flavorful to try. read more

Motor City Java House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

I went on 6-28 for the Live on Lahser they had a couple of vendors that had food the one i chose was i believe in house and they cooked chicken It was very tasty read more

Customer service 10/10 Coffee 10/10 Food 10/10 Basically if you haven't been yet you're missing out, don't walk RUN!! Tell em summer sent you read more

I absolutely love this coffee shop! Alicia and Eric are my favorite. The food is delicious and they make everyone feel like family. Side note: great place to have small meetings! read more

Great latte, atmosphere and service. Staff was welcoming and conversational, ill be back!

I've been to the Motor City Java House twice. Both times, the family and employees have made me feel at home. It is a warm environment and when live music is available, it is outstanding. The coffee and food are delicious! The owners, John George and his lovely wife, have done absolutely remarkable work in the neighborhood through John's organization, Detroit Blight Busters, Detroit Blight Busters is an inspiration for communities throughout the country who dare to dream what others say is impossible. Then through incredibly hard work, they turn "The Dream" into reality. read more

Amazing experience from start to finish. The energy in this space is welcoming and intentional, and it's clear the owner takes pride in every part of the business. Seeing a young, charismatic Black man running a successful Black-owned coffee shop is truly inspiring. The service was excellent, the coffee was great, and the overall vibe made me want to come back. I love supporting businesses like this and will definitely be returning. read more

Awesome coffee house. Great part of a vibrant community. Very friendly. Try the baked goods!!!

Motor City Java House is a very beautiful and inviting place. The coffee house and the art alley are beautiful. The owners and staff are great. read more

This is a family friendly, cozy coffee shop with soup and sandwiches too. With great service. The coffee and sweets are first rate and a great place to stop in with friends and spend some time. read more

Motor City Java House is a huge breath of fresh air in Detroit. A coffee shop 10 years in the making, I discovered. The owner, Alicia, has been working on opening this spot and renovating it that many years with a local nonprofit called "Blightbusters" which works to revitalize neighborhoods in Detroit that need it. How can you not want to support a spot like that? They've got great coffee--free trade and otherwise (bonus!), fantastic little snacks here and there, and they also do fruit smoothies! Hurrah! The space itself is really large and separated into two rooms--one with some tables near the counter and the other with a homier vibe to it. A great fireplace mantel, couches, and other comfy seating for more relaxed get togethers and work stuff. It's the perfect place to set up shop and work on your own, or pop in with a group of friend for a beverage or two and conversation (perhaps before a movie at the Redford Theatre a couple of doors down?). They're affiliated with the Artist's Village next door where they host great events like open mic poetry evenings and chess competitions. The decor is funky and colorful with lots of great art and sculptures to be found both inside and out. I just love this place and I can't wait to see what else they bring to the community! read more

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Motor City Java House is a lovely place to spend a Saturday afternoon. Owner and Barista, Alicia, makes every visitor feel at home. Not only did the gracious Alicia cheerily help us wipe up our unfortunate spill, she also spent a 1/2 hour with our group giving us the grand tour of the place and the connected Artist Village. The copper ceilings pair perfectly with the golden and apple walls, giving the place a homey feeling. The coffee is tasty and the bakery, made right next door, is yummy! Right down the block is the Redford Theater. We will be back soon to take in an old-timey movie and sip some java. Thanks, Alicia! read more

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This place has character. This place has a cool factor. The owners are nice. They have live entertainment at night. Only downside is parking. I just can't park my baby anywhere. Décor: 4 out of 5 (3 for the cafe, but all the other spots are just cool to look at) Food: NA out of 5 Drinks: 3 out of 5 Service: 5 out of 5 Cleanliness: 3 out of 5 read more

Motor City Java House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

I love a good independent coffee shop, and I had been meaning to come here since last week. Now that I'm working again, I'm on this side of town on the regular. I found this place via yelp on my smart phone and thought I'd check it out. I admit, if I didn't know it was there, it was easy to pass by. I'm not all that familiar with this part of town, but dang, this place is AWESOME! Totally cool, fun with enough drinks to keep most people happy. This place was hoppin! Detroit blight busters were meeting inside, several people were in there meeting and hanging out, but quiet enough that you could read (like I did) drink a cup of coffee and get yourself together before the day starts. Place has plenty of seating, from long tables to two tops to 4 tops as well. Plenty of room to spread out without having to sit on top of one another, which is great. I ended up getting a mocha, which was delicious. Sadly, I deducted a star because they don't have a single thing to eat besides biscotti. Where's the bagels and light snacks? I wanted to grab some food, but sadly they didn't have anything. I asked the guy about it, but I couldn't understand what he was saying because he was talking really quietly. I'm not mad about it, but maybe sell some bagels or something! Overall, this place is a gem. Clean bathrooms, guy behind the counter was friendly and helpful, and overall a real nice place to go hang out at. The place is well decorated..they aren't trying to hard but it's not to understated as well. Seems to be a big meeting place for this side of town, and I'm happy that places like this are around. Keep up the good work! I'm a fan! read more

It's like starbucks meet soulfood... There's laugher going back and forth between the employee and customer; everyone is smiling. Ok -- I'm not a coffee or tea drinker like that. (Really not at all!) This place isn't just a coffee shop but a place where poetry can be spoken on Saturday which is BYOB (shh!) -- cover charge of course! It's also bringing life back to the communities instead going out far or even downtown. You have to spread the love everywhere. Motor City Java House is also very active in the community -- cleaning up the streets, planting trees, and teaching the young ones chess. I enjoyed my visit which I did have a chocolate chip muffin. (YUMMY!) read more

Forget Starbucks.. let's all support the Motor City Java House. This is a coffee place for real people, people who dare to venture into communities they thought were long dead only to find a resurgence led by wonderful places like this. This place has nice, simple coffee drinks and baked goods that seem to be unaffected by the "if SB can sell it for that much, we can too" attitude of most hip coffee spots. Not only is it a joy to speak with the workers, the Java House is set up so you can actually speak with people who are drinking their favorite beverage. It's quiet and very friendly. You won't find the aloof attitude associated with some shops here. And as others have mentioned, there are huge aspirations for this area. Aside the beautiful Redford Theater being next door, there are great places for the locals to hang, enjoy spoke word performances, play chess, and enjoy music. You must try Motor City Java House and take a look at a revival that's being done right. read more

I came across this dope spot by coincidence. It's a cool, friendly and inspiring space all about Detroit. The best part is the back courtyard of murals that can be rented out for events. A must see and feel...oh and good tea too! read more

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The chili is to die for, the cakes are tall and fluffy, the salads are crispy and fresh, the coffee is delicious, and Alicia's smile is heartwarming. This cozy spot is a dream realized by a Queen....a home away from home....a place for Detroiters to relax and create together. There's always something inspiring going on inside these walls, from the photography on display to the visions and plans being formulated at the tables. When you visit Motor City Java House and the Artist Village (next door), be prepared for your heart to melt and your brain to dance. This is one of the hubs of Detroit....connections happen here. read more

This place was GREAT!! I had no idea that this jewel was in the city! The woman who fixed my latte (Alicia i think her name was) was SO GREAT! Very kind, hilarious and the coffee was fantastic not to mention the place is super cute and cozy. I had to run in and out but certainly in the future, it is a place i would sit and work in! Great vibe!! read more

Great selection of artisan coffees but No Food to speak of. We left and went across street to the Sweet Potato place. read more

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I love grabbing a coffee here before heading to the Redford Theater next door. My mochas and lattes have been tasty and well made. They serve smoothies too which I haven't tried but a regular convinced me was good. read more

Great service today, lovely conversation with the counter staff, and a wonderful smoothie for the ride home. This is a great location. It is set up with space for relaxing alone or with a group. read more

This place is so great and the owner Alicia is very nice. There is plenty of room to hang friends, have meetings, or even parties. The art in this coffee place is so beautiful. When you go there, ask for a tour because this place seems small from the outside but once you go in, it's so beautiful. The coffee and tea is really good and affordable and the baked goods are worth the calories. read more

First off, being a part of the Detroit Blight Busters goes in the win column. To that, I'll add that this place is in a great location for me - only about a block from the church where I work. Their coffee and espresso are exactly what you'd hope for. Smooth, not too harsh, and fairly priced. A shot of espresso is $0.75!!!! It's a very nice place to hang out and chat with a friend. With plenty of room to spread out, you can stay awhile if you like. And while you're there, stop by the table that provides anything you'd want to know about the other local businesses. I found a great shoe-shine guy right next door! Bottom line: you'll go in for a cup of coffee, and come out with much more. read more

The owner Alisha is so kind and wonderful! I came from Grand Rapids for a show at the Redford Theater and had 2 hours to pass before the doors open. Alisha has welcomed me like I was a regular. Thank you so much for your hospitality. Julie Grand Rapids,Mi read more

Stopped in last week for coffee before a movie at the Redford Theater. Coffee was nice, wait staff made our evening - very much a Detroiter and knowledgeable about the neighborhood. It was like going "home" read more

Every time I come by here they don't even have coffee... and it's been in the early morning so I don't understand how a coffee place runs out of/doesn't have coffee at that time of day. I don't go here anymore. read more

This is an amazing place. The coffee is fantastic..and on weekends they make omelets to order, and waffles. A chess club for kids was there on a Saturday, with seriously dedicated young players. The location is accessible from I-96 and from the Southfield freeway. I commute from Ann Arbor to Detroit and I'm definitely going to make this a regular stop on my route. If you are looking for great coffee, you will not be disappointed. What's more, you will leave feeling inspired about Detroit revitalization. read more

This is place is a gem. The best coffee house I've ever been to and my favorite. The coffee is delicious. The place decorated perfectly. The owner Alicia did a great job with this place and she is super nice, very positive and upbeat person. read more

Motor City Jave house just celebrated 1 year in business. that is great news for a thriving neighborhood in detroit. The front of the Artist Village next to the Java house is now The Detroit Candle company. 1 more business moving into the most vibrant area of Detroit read more

This place is wonderful! My friend and I were looking for a non-corporate spot to get some work done, and we struck gold. The atmosphere is wonderful and friendly and conducive to hanging out or being seriously productive. The food and drinks are delicious and reasonably priced, and the staff are helpful and welcoming... I'll never go to Panera again! read more

I stopped at the Motor City Java House for the first time today. My coworker and I were looking for a place to have lunch between work sites. Yelp led me to this cozy little shop, where the food is fresh, the coffee is lovely, and the owner and staff are friendly as can be. The current menu is limited, but the owner said she has more plans in the works. All of the baked goods are made in-house and most of their offerings are organic. Their prices are reasonable too. This place is easy to miss if you aren't looking for it, but keep your eyes open for the basketball player chained to the tree out front. read more

Stopped in today for the first time. Alicia is very friendly and makes you feel very welcome. I got a chai tea and a slice of carrot cake. My goodness was that cake delicious!!!! I will definitely be back again. read more

I must say that the atmosphere is wonderful..like my grandmothers kitchen. The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. I call it my little Haven in the Hood. The characters, the people, the sights all add anunforgetable experience to this wonderful coffee house. read more

NOT CLOSED!!! Great coffee and tea house. Very unique, beautiful and artistic. Had my daughter's baby shower here May, 19, 2018 everything was awesome! It's very deceiving from the outside, has indoor and outdoor spaces in the back. read more

next to the theater great to go to during intermission. Would enjoy going back for a coffee to enjoy the ambiance that is there. The service is friendly and costs are low. read more

Wonderful place great atmosphere can get work done also feel at peacekn the Brightmore community and has Ben there for a while also next to the Redford theater read more