Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea

604 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104 USA

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Opens Fri 7a

Independent
Credit Cards
Accepted
Pet Friendly
Wheelchair
Accessible
Public
Restrooms

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“familiar, but different”

Wei and Lisa Bee founded the first Sweetwaters in 1993 in downtown Ann Arbor near their alma mater, The University of Michigan. Inspired by their love of food and drink and driven by their creativity, Sweetwaters was conceived and brought to life. The marvelous result: a coffeehouse that celebrates classic café fare alongside globally influenced coffees and teas in an environment that is both tasteful and friendly... just like Wei and Lisa. Today, they both remain integral to daily life at Sweetwaters through their stores, community involvement, and search for inspirational products for their customers. Stop by to meet them and say hi if you'd like, chances are you'll find them chatting with one of the many regular customers who have now become their friends.

Reviewed by
Michelle F.

January 11, 2020

This is one of my favorite places to study near campus. They have free wifi and a good amount of seating relative to other cafes nearby (besides Starbucks). It definitely fills up though. I... Read more

Reviewed by
Jaccard W.

October 04, 2020

Who would have known it was so difficult to grab a cup of coffee in downtown Ann Arbor before 9am? Well, after several days in the city I realized that Sweetwaters is about the only option. That's... Read more

Reviewed by
Vincent L.

September 16, 2021

Sweetwaters was already a popular local chain of cafes when I was a U-M grad student long ago, so it's great to see that they've grown into a veritable empire. This outlet sits inside (or next... Read more

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