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Review of Bagels & Beans Detroit

Being from San Francisco, I can be a bit of a coff...

Being from San Francisco, I can be a bit of a coffee snob and Great Lakes Coffee exceeds my expectations. They not only serve a limited menu of items like vegan banh mi and pimiento cheese dip, but they also offer craft beer, European wine, and handcrafted coffee beverages. The venue has vaulted ceilings and industrial furniture. During the weekdays, communal tables hug the perimeter, while full service cafe tables fill the interior.

My favorite coffee drink is their lavender latte, which comes in a petite glass. It's caramelly and lightly floral in finish. The Mexican mocha certainly has a kick, and could use more dark chocolate to add depth. The servers are gregarious and you can play trivia on Wednesday or come in for vinyl Tuesdays. We joined their beer club of the month for a nominal $25/month and we've enjoyed the selection so far. All in all, it's my favorite place to work remotely, meet locals, and people watch.