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    Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea

    3.7 (101 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for working
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Caramel Ice Dragon and Iced Caramel Latte
    Naomi D.

    The service is top notch and the baristas are so wonderful and kind. My favorite coffee shop! Abby is the best manager!!!

    Latte almond milk double with shot expresso
    Angela J.

    Fast quality coffeee drinks. I broke my months long hiatus to grab a latte this morning. Difficult start to work week after a long holiday weekend. Requested almond milk instead of cows milk (doesn't agree with me - cows milk that is) I always forget you have to add sweetener so off I went to add stevia (I prefer). Drink was great o other than it was a tad bit too hot which I remedied bu adding coldhot

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    Harish V.

    Here for a meetup with a group and it was such a pleasant experience as the place is spacious with comfortable seating and well maintained. Pros: ------- Good place for groups/ To work/ To study Good staff Hygiene Clean restrooms Quick service Free parking Cons: ------ None to me

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    Susie M.

    This was a very spacious cafe that's conveniently located in a plaza! The service was very kind and fast! got a chai latte and it was average. There was also tons of parking available which is always a plus for me. My only qualm would be that there are a lot of vents so it gets quite chilly and I was sitting in direct AC flow no matter where I sat. So bring a sweater!!!

    Frappe with chocolate and raspberry
    Alyssa G.

    I love this location, all of the workers are just so absolutely wonderful. I love to watch their kindness. The food and drinks are always perfect, I've never had anything taste anything less than perfect at this location!! Today though, I told the lovely woman with beautiful eyelashes and red hair that I was getting a post therapy treat and she made my drink so beautiful and was so happy to make it, it really made my day. I've ordered the same drink before but she went out of her way to make it "pretty" and treat like and I just thought it was such a small yet kind gesture! Love sweetwaters!

    Caramel macchiato and slice of OMG chocolate cake

    This was a visit to Ann Arbor, and the cashier was friendly and helpful in placing my order. I ordered a caramel macchiato similar to Starbucks, which they willingly made for me. Surprisingly, the coffee was really good! It wasn't a bland and had a bitter coffee taste mixed with a creamy mix of soy milk and caramel. I also grabbed a slice of rich chocolate cake. The atmosphere of this cafe is spacious, clean, inviting, and modern. It offers the privacy and freedom for one to work remotely or socialize with friends and family.

    Spilled coffee bc bottom of the cup came out
    Ayse U.

    Be careful with your cups! We picked up couple cups of coffee the other day, and the bottom of one of the cups came out. The whole large cup of hot coffee spilled all over my husbands lap in the car. My husband got burned. He had to get changed so missed a meeting. Now, the car smells like coffee and we have to have a detailed car cleaning.

    try this orange drink (I think it is thai tea)
    Joyce L.

    I really enjoy the drinks at sweetwaters! My favorite drinks are: - thai tea - match latte - cream vanilla latte If you get good spots then it's worth studying but the vibe is more one on one catch up!

    Chai Latte and chocolate Scones
    Hannah K.

    I spent about half the day here while my sister had her college orientation. I had a chai latte and chocolate scone when I first arrived. I ordered the latte iced but got it hot. And it was real hot! Couldn't drink it for a bit but once it cooled off I enjoyed it thoroughly. I also tried a bagel sandwich and a lemon bar, both which were tasty. This spot has lots of seating and a great atmosphere! The workers were nice and the shop was clean. There are bathrooms open to the public and free water as well. I'll be back if I'm in the area.

    Straight up cold brew ($3.65) and dreamy cold brew ($4.15) - water and sugar, respectively :(

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    Thanks for the positive review, Naomi!!

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    1 year ago

    Better than Starbucks and a really nice place to sit and enjoy your coffee with work.

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    Hi Vansh, thanks so much for the review!!

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    Maddie was great. Courteous and engaging. The coffee is good and the scone, while not the typical scone shape, tasted really good.

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    Hi Xavier, thanks so much for the shoutout!

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    1 year ago

    They are so flippin amazing! It's such a nice atmosphere, and the people who work there are all so wonderful. Love it so much!

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    Hi Lana, we really appreciate the review. Thanks for stopping in :)

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    2 years ago

    No mugs, weird printer setup, coffee not great, seem to be cutting corners and raising prices in recent years

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    Great drinks great service. To me this is an upscale Starbucks with more class. Love their dedication to the community. Highly recommend

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