Bagels & Beans Detroit

The thing I've noticed: They allow interior dining now. That wasn't the case earlier, understandably so. There's still an array of tables and chairs outside, where patrons sit at.
Look, considering how the nearby Starbucks location is being operated, I've decided to make this my go-to spot for purchasing iced coffee.
For two consecutive weeks, I've purchased their iced mocha coffee. It's still a hot beverage at first, but the ice is pre-added; then the espresso is brewed; the mocha is added into the espresso; and then---after asking the kind of milk you prefer (I've chosen full milk, lately)---they put the milk in.
It's wonderful, to say the least.
I've also purchased two cans of San Pellegrino Aranciata Rossa (I believe that means "Blood Orange" in Italian). Exquisite, as well! I simply pour both cans into my canister with the ice already therein.
And then I'm off!
I can't wait for this unnerving, unfortunately existing pandemic to end, so to be able to dine inside without difficulty!
Correct? I cannot be the only one!

Everything is handcrafted and amazing. Worth the drive

Love the atmosphere and weekly Wednesday night trivia!

Their beans are amazing. They were really busy and ruined my pour over though. Don't get a pour over if they're busy unless you enjoy drinking under extracted coffee.

Place was crowded when we went. Lots of people on their laptops just getting work done. It s funny that it s not just a coffee shop. They serve food plus beer and alcohol. Coffee is alright. I got a chai latte which personally was a bit overpriced but guess that comes with the fancy designs on top of these coffees made by the baristas.

It seems I wasn't young enough to be treated with eye contact and a smile.

Great sandwich and what is not to love a coffee shop that serves two vices, coffee and booze.

Great cafe, super friendly service! They have espresso based drinks, coffee, a bar selection, and some food options (including salads, sandwiches, appetizers). The chai latte was wonderful! I look forward to visiting again when I'm in Detroit!

Went after dinner at Seva Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurant. Had hot chocolate with neighbor and friend Tony "Chuck" Sims at this Cafe. His treat. First time being there. Nice quiet Cafe overlooking Woodward - late night.

Very disappointing experience! My sister and I went here while my dad was at DMC having a stress test no one greeted us we sat at the bar for 10 mins with no one coming to us. They were not busy AT ALL! The bartender was wiping down bottles. Sad to say we left!

great local coffee shop to get some work done or enjoy some beer!

The baristas here are so kind and has a great sense of community. They go above and beyond than just making your coffee. Always starts my day off on the right foot!

Nice place!!!
Snowing like mad out, so it's cool to see through the windows and they have Beer!

We were just visiting from Ohio for a show, and I wish we had this where I live. Open late. One person can get wine and the other gets their coffee fix. Great atmosphere and quite cozy!

Enjoy the atmosphere but the person making coffee either didn t know what she was doing or didn t care. It s nice though and I ll go back if I m in the area.

Very friendly service. Excellent coffee, wine and snacks.

Cool coffee shop in the heart of Detroit
Great to see this city becoming vibrant again.

Some of the best coffee I've ever had (and I live in the Seattle area now)!

I go here on occasion to get coffee in the morning (probably 20-30 total visits). It is very close to my house so it's convienent proximity wise. It's a smaller locall business so I expect the prices to be higher but they truly push the limit of acceptibity. I've lived in NYC and spent lots of time abroad in various parts of the globe including notoriously expensive London and Australia. That being said I've never paid over $5 for a cup of coffee in my life until this place... Arrogant hipster pricing as I see it. The staff follows suit. Arrogant hipsters, which even if the place is dead inside will gladly leave you hanging for a minute or two (changing music and whatnot) before they help you. Once your order is complete, they'll gladly slide you a receipt to sign expecting a tip for their hard work. Their demeanor on the tip thing reminds me of the entitled wait staff of Austin,TX. Almost demanding a tip for pouring a cup of coffee or steaming some milk. I wanted this place to be good so bad cuz it's close but it's horrible. The inside is cool and I love the bar/coffee shop mix but the staff/service is horrible and it's a place that makes you feel like you're overpaying to be a part of...

Had a wonderful experience! My business partner and I were looking for a nice place to sit down and get some collaboration projects hashed out and completed. We came around 7p and found a couple seats up front at the window facing Woodward. We had plenty of power access and the wifi was excellent! We were greeted with welcoming service, my BP ordered a latte, I opted to go with the barista recommendation of a spiced mocha it was absolutely divine and my business partner and I enjoyed a pleasently productive evening until they closed at 11p. We will be returning when we are in the area.

Laid back with excellent coffee drinks to choose from. The hot coca is worth it!

Love the atmosphere. Kinda pricy but good strong coffee

Friendly, local coffee house. Busy but lots of room.

Lavender latte is good and so are the chocolate croissants, but a bit pricey . Staff is nice and the place is always clean.

My family & I enjoy spending time here. Coffee is great. Kids love the hot cocoa.

High prices. Mediocre food. No table service. (If you want another second of anything... or anything else, you must get up, wait on line again, and order it!) They must be losing a ton of money with this method. Bagel and Lox $13 contained very little, squashed pieces of lox and an over abundance of cream cheese... UGH! Arrogant attitude from food server when I politely asked that my table be cleaned before sitting. And, they didn't clean it! Never again!

Great coffee shop, pretty standard stuff here. Environment is exactly what you'd expect from a coffee shop, they serve beer and have a lot of space

Excellent coffee... Tried the lavender latte, it was delicious but a bit too sweet for me... However, the sexy Mexican was a to die for drink!

Good coffee, pastries and beer. What's not to like?

Disappointed with the trivia experience here. There are no regulations! Teams are allowed to be huge and there are computers and phones out the whole time. The host is difficult to understand and there is way too mich down time between questions and rounds.

The counter guy recommended the iced lavender latte for me and it was absolutely great!

Friendly staff, even in the middle of a pandemic. Their spicy mocha is delightful!

they got specialty drinks, serve alcohol, and sometimes live DJ with open dance floor which is pretty cool considering you have people sitting around studying and getting work done at the same time. So it's chill.

Love the variety and the friendly service. Whether you're there on a business meeing, first date or just stopping in for some comforting tea time, Great Lakes never disappoints.

Discourteous and snooty customer service. If you're not a local hipster Midtowner, as I who was visiting from out of state, or are a customer who walks in to use the bathroom first, they will look at you like you're an alien. I hate the way they stared at my mother when she walked in. I felt very unwelcome with their condescending treatment here. Especially the guy who took my order. When visiting the more pleasant parts of Detroit, just skip this place.

Good coffee...wish they had some creative coffee cocktails.

A classy place to work on your laptop and enjoy premium coffee and beer. Beautiful light and workspaces make for a peaceful, relaxing work and chill environment.

Very friendly! I've never had a bad experience! From studying for classes, taking my lunch break here or celebrating my birthday, I've always been happy!

cool place. trendy prices tho, a bit high, but great coffee.

This coffee shop is amazing. Staff was extremely friendly and made it easy to understand the origins of these flavorful coffees. I will continue to make that drive from Ohio to visit this marvellous landmark.

They do coffee and cocktails. Great stop before a night out!

Great muffins, delicious coffee, and a beautifully inviting environment. This was my first time in Detroit and I will come back to this place one day!

I love the atmosphere in this place. The coffee and other drinks are terrific and its a great place to just sit and get some work done while you sit and people watch. All of their snacks are tasty!

Still one of my favorite spots, coffee and beer what can go wrong!

Fine coffee, but odd atmosphere. Not bad at all, just different from what I'm used to.

Coffee, teas and drinks. I get the lemon/lavender soda.

I've been here about 5 times, and every time the staff has been incredibly rude. Today was my last visit.

The last time I came they treated a homeless man so poorly that I nearly cried. A gentleman from the street asked for a cup of water on a hot day, the barista pointed to the cups and pitcher of water as if he was an alien and when he finished taking a drink, she handled his used cup with such disgust. It was awful! She treated him as if he wasn't a human being. You came to make money from urban Detroit residents, don't treat the homeless of Detroit with such disgust. He asked for water! Free water! Ashamed of them and will not go back again!

A great, cozy coffee shop with good food. I got scared cuz the line was long, but most people were just stopping in, so it moved fast and there was plenty of seating. Definitely a place to keep in mind if you re in the area.

Amazing coffee spot with a great ambiance to do some reading or work! I only get the cappuccino which by far is the best I ever had!

It's one of my favorite places in Detroit, it has been present in the midtown scene for a while. Cool space, cool people, great drinks

Friendly staff with a generous selection of quality beverages. Ambience is one-of-a-kind, fun, hip, and relaxing. By far the best place to enjoy a cup of coffee in the midtown area. Don't forget to try their (5) spice latte.

My favorite coffee spot in Detroit, hands down. Try a quad iced lavender latte made with almond milk. It's the best latte I've ever had (and vegan-friendly). They make the lavender syrup in-house and it is divine.

Great food and coffee, but steer clear if you're on a time crunch. Much more a place to sit and work, rather than grab and go.

Favorite place to play on the laptop while drinking an old fashion

Great Lakes Coffee is a place I stumbled upon on my way home from an errand and I'm so glad that I did. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful and their coffee is amazing. Their lavender latte is there nose popular drink and rightfully so because it's some of the best coffee I've ever had, and I've been to Italy. Would highly recommend.

Don t go in there after 10pm, they ll refuse to serve you coffee. Their hours are open until midnight, but they don t serve coffee to customers after 10pm. Don t waste your time on this place, they don t want to make money.

Great coffee and beer, quiet/chill atmosphere, and neat interior. I love getting the 50/50 when I come here!