Lowertown Bar & Cafe

Lowertown Bar & Cafe

1031 Broadway St, Ann Arbor, MI

★★★★★4.5(189 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Lowertown Bar & Cafe has carved out a beloved corner in Ann Arbor's community with genuinely excellent Hyperion coffee, thoughtful minimalist design, and a welcoming vibe that shifts seamlessly from cozy daytime refuge to evening gathering spot. The spacious, accessible interior and carefully curated atmosphere make it equally perfect for solo work sessions, neighborhood trivia nights on Tuesdays, or simply lingering over a refill between outdoor adventures. It's the kind of place that feels both polished and genuinely warm—where regulars and newcomers alike find themselves coming back for the coffee, the energy, and that rare sense of belonging.”

What to expect

Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Open late.

Specialty drinksSignature drinksMeetingsLate nightsSlow sitLaptop friendlyTraditional drinks

Google Reviews

Rebecca Herbst
★★★★★2 months ago

This is a wonderful cafe with a very comfortable, inviting atmosphere! I love attending trivia nights on Tuesdays, the service has always been excellent, and it's especially cozy in the fall out on the patio.

Steven Richard
★★★★★3 months ago

A neighbor of mine told me they serve Hyperion coffee here so I made a special trip. I was not disappointed. The coffee was exactly like I expected plenty of seating, good music and a friendly clientele. I only wish it was closer as I would make it a regular stop.

A K (A2theK)
★★★★★4 months ago

I love how they have transformed this corner into a nice little community spot. I most recently stopped by for a coffee refill, while on a hike through Bird Hills, Barton Nature Area, Bandemer, & Argo parks. They’ve got some nice, simple, delicious treats there as well, along…

Amy HZ
★★★★★6 months ago

This is one of my favorite places to be in Ann Arbor, because of the atmosphere! And another set of 5 stars for the accessible enterances, seating and bathrooms. The coffee is great, and at night there are creative, delicious cocktails, mocktails and beer that your pretensious…

Udit Anand
★★★★★a year ago

Lowertown is the up-and-coming bar and coffee shop to open in Ann Arbor. Cafe by day and Bar by night, the ambience is welcoming with a lot of natural sunlight and minimalist yet aesthetic decor. The service was great, and the Cappuccino and Americano were excellent. I asked for…

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