Lowertown Bar & Cafe

About Lowertown Bar & Cafe

Known for

• Coffee and pastries by day; bar service by night
• Cocktails, beer, and non-alcoholic cocktails
• Trivia, bar games, and live music
• Outdoor seating and dogs welcome
• Free parking across the street evenings and weekends

What reviewers say elsewhere

• “Great spot to work or hang out! They have plenty of outdoor seating with shade, as well as awesome booths inside. I had Marty's Matcha (matcha lemonade) and it was delicious!”

  — Natalie Kral, August 23, 2026 · google

• “Love love love all the baristas here!! Best people in the world! And delish iced americano!”

  — Susie Midla, July 31, 2026 · google

• “My favorite cafe in Ann Arbor! I go here almost every day. The coffee and cocktails are great. The vibes inside are immaculate: large sturdy tables, comfy booths bordering the walls, large windows and skylights that brighten up the place…”

  — Jacob Sansom, July 25, 2026 · google

• “I’ve been here for both coffee and drinks. Service is a huge coin toss depending on who you get. Not everyone has to be warm and friendly to warrant a five-star, but the wait staff can be very short tempered, dismissive and doing eye-rol…”

  — S K, July 24, 2026 · google

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