Spent an afternoon downtown yesterday and was so looking forward to stopping at my most favorite coffee shop in the world (nestled right next to my most favorite parking garage!) It wasn't open and a quick Google search later, I learned that this beautiful gem is temporarily closed! This is one of the saddest discoveries I've made in a while. My husband and I love this place and I know many others do as well. It's the coolest set-up, great drinks and the vibe is dreamy and unique. Loved sitting on the second floor, looking out at the city streets. Please don't let this be a permanent closure :(
Molly O.
ummmmmm best cortado ive ever had in my life its saying that this review needs to be longer so im just going to continue to tell you to order the cortado cortado cortado cortado
Karyn Craw
The green fairy latte is very nice. Service is tranquil and competent. Bathroom is grotesque and structurally beyond properly cleaning without renovation, only the owners fault not the staff. A few stools at a counter. Some reading material, pastries, energy bars, and a tea selection serve as decorations amongst the random signs and art. It is more of a quick stop place but I think there may be upstairs seating, I don't think it's handicap accessable. In fact, if you are wheelchair bound or have a stroller this cafe is going to be a real difficult place to be accommodated.
Ayushi Kumar
This is a very affordable coffee shop as compared to other shops in Detroit. Location wise, a literal hole in the wall. It's a small shop that is connected to a parking structure. Because of this, they do not have a designated lot and finding reasonable street side parking can be a pain. However, they have a unique coffee menu (I liked the green faire latte) which was very attractive to me. Music can be loud so not necessarily the best spot if you are looking for a peaceful place. Great view though on the second floor though! Not many food options, just a few pastry options that they get from Avalon bakery.
Eryn P Zeid
I would recommend this little café. The mini breakfasts were tasty and they were happy for us to change some of the items to suit our tastes. We managed to resist the gorgeous cakes on this occasion.
andee batton
Great little spot in the city. Awesome music and great coffee. The service is some of the best around. The only thing I dont like is the place is freezing. We live in Michigan. Turn up the heat! Other than that, great coffee shop.
Kent Butler
I always love stopping in at Urban Bean Co. One of the longest standing coffee shops in Detroit that helps out and supports the local community. The second floor has a unique feeling from any of the other shops in the area. Usually a quite place to work or a great place to people watch. Definitely a gem in the heart of Detroit.
Cody Ryan Martell
Super unique coffee shop, friendly staff, cool evening events sometimes. If you're looking to stop in the middle of your day for a coffee and relax, or if you want to take some neat photos for your modeling Instagram account, this is the place to go
nicholas hoover
Excellent roasts and beverage crafting. Fairie Latte is amazing. Great space welcoming to all types and friendly knowledgeable baristas
If you want to stop for a tasty latte (I suggest the Green Fairie, pistachio + white chocolate) or a yummy baked treat. This little corner shop will do you right! I was immediately struck by the aesthetic (all orange and a stacked layout with all glass so you can see this awesome framework). They also use the Ritual app, which I use at home all the time. So that was another convenient addition to this lovely spot. Staff and other guests were very friendly and chatty and that always is a bonus in my book. It will most definitely be a stop any time I'm in Detroit. Urban Bean gets my vote!
Mike Ethier
House music and coffee. Two of my favorite things.
Elliott Parcells
Tight but cozy space nestled into the edge of a building. The orange color theme is fun. The coffee is pretty good.
Beverly Azar
Found this hip little spot while attending the Thanksgiving Day Parade. I loved the environment, friendly staff and customers too. Fantastic coffees, donuts, and hit chocolate.
Brielle B.
This place has a lot of character and is really nice and cozy. It's got an easy-going casual vibe with a cool aesthetic. It's a great little spot to sit and chat or do some work. There was nothing spectacular about the drinks me or my boyfriend ordered, but there was nothing bad about them either. Not the place to go if you're looking for "specialty" coffee but you won't be disappointed otherwise. The barista (there was only one person working at the time) was super friendly, patient, and attentive, though he seemed inexperienced. I asked for hot soy chai and he seemed a bit confused at first and had to think through my order a bit before starting to make it. (It's really not that complicated.) Overall a nice place :) Worth checking out, if only for the cool vibes.
Spent an afternoon downtown yesterday and was so looking forward to stopping at my most favorite coffee shop in the world (nestled right next to my most favorite parking garage!) It wasn't open and a quick Google search later, I learned that this beautiful gem is temporarily closed! This is one of the saddest discoveries I've made in a while. My husband and I love this place and I know many others do as well. It's the coolest set-up, great drinks and the vibe is dreamy and unique. Loved sitting on the second floor, looking out at the city streets. Please don't let this be a permanent closure :(
ummmmmm best cortado ive ever had in my life its saying that this review needs to be longer so im just going to continue to tell you to order the cortado cortado cortado cortado
The green fairy latte is very nice. Service is tranquil and competent. Bathroom is grotesque and structurally beyond properly cleaning without renovation, only the owners fault not the staff. A few stools at a counter. Some reading material, pastries, energy bars, and a tea selection serve as decorations amongst the random signs and art. It is more of a quick stop place but I think there may be upstairs seating, I don't think it's handicap accessable. In fact, if you are wheelchair bound or have a stroller this cafe is going to be a real difficult place to be accommodated.
This is a very affordable coffee shop as compared to other shops in Detroit. Location wise, a literal hole in the wall. It's a small shop that is connected to a parking structure. Because of this, they do not have a designated lot and finding reasonable street side parking can be a pain. However, they have a unique coffee menu (I liked the green faire latte) which was very attractive to me. Music can be loud so not necessarily the best spot if you are looking for a peaceful place. Great view though on the second floor though! Not many food options, just a few pastry options that they get from Avalon bakery.
I would recommend this little café. The mini breakfasts were tasty and they were happy for us to change some of the items to suit our tastes. We managed to resist the gorgeous cakes on this occasion.
Great little spot in the city. Awesome music and great coffee. The service is some of the best around. The only thing I dont like is the place is freezing. We live in Michigan. Turn up the heat! Other than that, great coffee shop.
I always love stopping in at Urban Bean Co. One of the longest standing coffee shops in Detroit that helps out and supports the local community. The second floor has a unique feeling from any of the other shops in the area. Usually a quite place to work or a great place to people watch. Definitely a gem in the heart of Detroit.
Super unique coffee shop, friendly staff, cool evening events sometimes. If you're looking to stop in the middle of your day for a coffee and relax, or if you want to take some neat photos for your modeling Instagram account, this is the place to go
Excellent roasts and beverage crafting. Fairie Latte is amazing. Great space welcoming to all types and friendly knowledgeable baristas
Cool place to have coffee & chill.
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If you want to stop for a tasty latte (I suggest the Green Fairie, pistachio + white chocolate) or a yummy baked treat. This little corner shop will do you right! I was immediately struck by the aesthetic (all orange and a stacked layout with all glass so you can see this awesome framework). They also use the Ritual app, which I use at home all the time. So that was another convenient addition to this lovely spot. Staff and other guests were very friendly and chatty and that always is a bonus in my book. It will most definitely be a stop any time I'm in Detroit. Urban Bean gets my vote!
House music and coffee. Two of my favorite things.
Tight but cozy space nestled into the edge of a building. The orange color theme is fun. The coffee is pretty good.
Found this hip little spot while attending the Thanksgiving Day Parade. I loved the environment, friendly staff and customers too. Fantastic coffees, donuts, and hit chocolate.
This place has a lot of character and is really nice and cozy. It's got an easy-going casual vibe with a cool aesthetic. It's a great little spot to sit and chat or do some work. There was nothing spectacular about the drinks me or my boyfriend ordered, but there was nothing bad about them either. Not the place to go if you're looking for "specialty" coffee but you won't be disappointed otherwise. The barista (there was only one person working at the time) was super friendly, patient, and attentive, though he seemed inexperienced. I asked for hot soy chai and he seemed a bit confused at first and had to think through my order a bit before starting to make it. (It's really not that complicated.) Overall a nice place :) Worth checking out, if only for the cool vibes.