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Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea

4.5(701)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 701 reviews (Google rating)Coffee Shop$$ Downtown / Main StreetOpen now · closes 11:00 PM
Open now · closes 11:00 PM

About Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea at 123 W Washington St in Ann Arbor, MI is a branch of a local cafe chain known for its fairy door, custom-roasted coffee and sweets. Coffee and tea are both noted highlights, with breakfast, lunch and dessert among the dining options. The offerings include prepared food, small plates, comfort food, and vegetarian and organic options. The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy and quiet.

Popular with students and suited to laptop work and solo dining, the cafe has Wi-Fi, indoor seating and outdoor seating. It also welcomes families and groups, with high chairs available for children. The business identifies as Asian-owned and women-owned, welcomes LGBTQ customers and lists itself as a transgender safe space. Its entrance, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible. Dine-in, takeout, delivery and no-contact delivery are available, along with catering; there is no table service, and reservations are not accepted. Nearby parking options include paid street, lot and garage parking.

Known for

  • Fairy door
  • Custom-roasted coffee and notable tea
  • Breakfast and sweets
  • Wi-Fi and laptop-friendly seating
  • Asian-owned and women-owned

What reviewers say elsewhere

  • I've been coming here regularly for years now - this place acting almost as a secondary office during my work days. It's a great cozy environment to get some delicious caffeine driven focus!... or just worsen my caffeine addiction... pro…

    James Heffers, August 22, 2026 · google

  • Wow what a place. The baristas are usually the first people to see me after I’ve rolled out of bed in the morning, as a barely functioning human being. They have become staples of my daily routine, and do such a great job of pretending t…

    Brian Sipple, August 22, 2026 · google

  • it was great! It’s a really nice cozy coffee shop. great music too! The young lady at the counter ripley taking my order was so sweet and very patient with me.

    Michael Taylor, August 22, 2026 · google

  • i had a great time and my barista ripley was super helpful w explaining drink options

    Veronica Herrold, August 22, 2026 · google

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