Bert's Cafe

919 S University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI

★★★★★3.7(48 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Tucked inside the Shapiro Undergraduate Library, Bert's serves espresso drinks sourced from Espresso Royale in a bustling, study-friendly atmosphere that draws students and locals alike. The vibe here is genuinely welcoming—the owner's presence and pride in the space is palpable—and the rotating selection of bagels, pastries, and light food makes it easy to settle in for hours. Fair warning: you're paying for the environment and community as much as the coffee, which leans toward the average side, but the consistently friendly staff and convenient location make it a reliable Ann Arbor favorite.”

What to expect

Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly.

Craft espressoQuick grabMeetingsLight foodFamily friendlySlow sitTraditional drinksPastries

Google Reviews

★★★★★7 years ago

Great people and good coffee: fun fact - they get their coffee from Espresso Royale. Also a good variety of other foods and snacks including but not limited to bagels, soup, various pastries and a good selection of other beverages (pop, iced tea, red bull etc) along with…

Kayla Davis

★★★★★8 years ago

Asian girl working on February 11th around 10:30 pm was very rude. I needed two new drinks because they were previously made wrong. She was not very quick to make them, questioned it, and never apologized. Having worked in customer service myself, it is commonly known that the…

Bruce Wang

★★★★★8 years ago

A Bustling Environment Filled with Sub-Par Food and Snacks ----Come for the Environment, Leave because of the Prices----- Bert's Cafe is located on the first floor of the Shapiro Undergraduate Library (or, the UGLI as the college students so affectionately call it). Stocked…

Elise Zagore

★★★★★8 years ago

In the midst of desperately studying for hours on end, Bert's is not the hero you want, but it's the hero you deserve for putting everything off for so long. It's average, weak, and often old coffee. But the stale bagels and begrudgingly pulled lattes probably contributed more…

Claire Lorsung

★★★★★11 years ago

Bert's was an overall great experience. 10 minute wait on a Saturday morning (shortest in the area). Very friendly staff; we were seated by the owner, who definitely takes pride in his product and establishment. Most dishes made from scratch with old family recipes, many world…