James Oliver Coffee Co
534 Griswold St, Detroit, MI
Crema's Take
“Tucked inside the stunning art deco Guardian Building, this espresso-focused spot draws you in as much for its architectural grandeur as its carefully sourced coffees and satisfying lox bagels. The vibe is deliberately unhurried—think slow sips and lingering conversations rather than laptop productivity—making it ideal for meeting friends or settling in with family. Just note that it's more about savoring the experience and the space than powering devices, so come ready to be present.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
I normally rave about this coffee shop. But today I just witnessed bugs in the display case. I told the cashier who said, thanks for letting me know. But proceeded to take no action to remove the affected pastries, or notify management. They didn’t even ask me what pastries were…
Though we have the coffee delivered from across the US, and love supporting small businesses, we prefer our coffee without the politics and will be canceling our subscription.
Situated in the incredible hall of the guardian building. Decent coffee, great lox bagel. No power outlets for computer or phone.
Can’t beat a good lox bagel and the great hall you get to eat it in!
James Oliver Coffee Shop is a lovely place to hang out with family and friends. The drinks and food are delicious.
Crema Reviews
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