Rainy Day in Ann Arbor, MI

Indoor plans for grey afternoons.

Places for rainy day

Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
4.7(3,918)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 3918 reviews (Google rating)
Children's museum
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum occupies a colorful, four-story space at 220 E Ann St in Ann Arbor, MI. Its more than 250 science-focused exhibits invite children to learn through play, making hands-on exploration the central focus. The museum welcomes children and families and has a play area and a lactation space. Admission carries a fee, and tours are offered. Visitor amenities include a gift shop, Wi-Fi, restrooms, and a unisex restroom; there is no restaurant on site. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom, and seating. The museum also identifies itself as welcoming to LGBTQ visitors and as a transgender safe space. Its Google listing has a 4.7 rating from 3,918 reviews, alongside its stated emphasis on science-focused play and learning for children.
Lucky Strike Ann Arbor
4.4(2,612)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 2612 reviews (Google rating)
Bowling alley
Lucky Strike Ann Arbor is a family-friendly bowling alley with an attached restaurant and sports bar at 1950 S Industrial Hwy in Ann Arbor, MI. It offers both open bowling and league play, combining bowling and food service at one location. Walk-ins are accepted, and the business lists kid-friendly activities and suitability for children’s birthday parties. Its Google rating is 4.4 stars from 2,612 reviews. For visitors planning a trip, the venue lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. Parking options include free lot parking, free street parking, and paid lot parking. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Lucky Strike Ann Arbor also identifies itself as LGBTQ-welcoming and a transgender safe space. The combination of open play, league bowling, an attached restaurant, and a sports bar gives visitors several ways to use the venue, whether bowling is the main activity or part of a visit with food.
University of Michigan Museum of Natural History
4.7(2,593)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 2593 reviews (Google rating)
Natural history museum
The University of Michigan Museum of Natural History is a university museum at 1105 N University Ave in Ann Arbor, MI, known for its exhibits on prehistoric life. Popular with children, it welcomes families and offers kid-friendly activities and tours. A theater and gift shop are also among its offerings. Its Google rating is 4.7 out of 5, based on 2,593 reviews. Visitor amenities include a cafe, Wi-Fi, restrooms, a unisex restroom, and changing tables; there is no restaurant. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restrooms, and seating, along with assisted listening devices. The museum welcomes LGBTQ visitors and identifies as a transgender safe space. Listed parking options include free lot and street parking, as well as paid garage, lot, and street parking.
Michigan Theater
4.7(2,055)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 2055 reviews (Google rating)
Movie theater
Michigan Theater at 603 E Liberty St in Ann Arbor, MI is a historic theater that was once a hub for vaudeville and silent movies. Today, it hosts a range of films and cultural events, as well as live performances. That mix connects its earlier role in stage and screen entertainment with its current programming. Its Google rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 2,055 reviews. The theater welcomes families, children, and LGBTQ visitors. Accessibility features include a hearing loop, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible parking, and a wheelchair-accessible restroom. Food and alcohol are served, and there is an onsite bar, though the theater does not have a restaurant. Other amenities include restrooms and Wi-Fi. Paid garage, lot, and street parking are listed among the parking options, and credit and debit cards are accepted.
University of Michigan Museum of Art
4.8(1,483)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 1483 reviews (Google rating)
Art museum
The University of Michigan Museum of Art at 525 S State St in Ann Arbor, MI houses a sizable collection of rotating artworks in spacious galleries. The works span centuries and places around the globe, giving the collection a broad geographic and historical scope. Tours and live performances are among the museum’s offerings. Its Google rating is 4.8 stars from 1,483 reviews. The museum welcomes families and children, with a café, restaurant, and gift shop among its amenities. Wi-Fi and restrooms, including a unisex restroom, are available on site. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom, and seating. Both free and paid street parking are listed. Alongside the galleries, these services provide options for dining, shopping, and taking part in a tour during a visit.
RoosRoast Coffee
4.8(1,302)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 1302 reviews (Google rating)
Coffee shop
RoosRoast Coffee is a small-business coffee shop at 1155 Rosewood St in Ann Arbor, MI. Coffee, tea and pastries anchor the offerings in a casual, cozy, art-filled cafe with outdoor tables. Breakfast, brunch and lunch are available, along with desserts, prepared food and comfort food. The menu includes organic, vegan and vegetarian options, as well as a children’s menu. Live music and other live performances are among the shop’s listed features. The cafe is popular with students and tourists, and is suited to solo visits, laptop work and groups. Wi-Fi is available, and families with children are welcome. The business also identifies as LGBTQ-welcoming and a transgender safe space. Dogs are welcome, with outdoor access explicitly listed. Practical amenities include free lot and street parking, plus wheelchair-accessible parking, an entrance, seating and a restroom. Customers can dine in or order takeout; catering is also offered, but delivery, reservations and table service are not available.
Starbucks Coffee Company
4.1(762)· Google4.1 out of 5 from 762 reviews (Google rating)
Coffee shop
Starbucks Coffee Company at 222 S State St in Ann Arbor, MI serves handcrafted coffee, espresso and tea alongside breakfast, lunch, pastries and desserts. The cafe offers prepared food and quick bites, with dine-in seating, takeout and delivery available. Breakfast is a popular use of the space, as are solo dining and working on a laptop. Its Google rating is 4.1 stars from 762 reviews. The setting is casual and cozy, with a fireplace, Wi-Fi and a restroom. It is popular with students and tourists, suitable for groups and welcoming to LGBTQ customers. Children are welcome, and high chairs are available. The entrance, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible. Paid street and lot parking are listed among the parking options. The cafe accepts credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments, but does not take reservations or offer table service.
The Drip House Coffee
4.4(746)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 746 reviews (Google rating)
Coffee shop
The Drip House Coffee is a cafe at 1336 S Main St in Ann Arbor, MI, serving brewed coffee, espresso drinks, and tea. Its casual, cozy, quiet atmosphere suits a sit-down visit, while takeout is available for a quick stop. Breakfast is a popular draw, and the cafe also serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert. Food offerings include quick bites and vegan and vegetarian options. Wi-Fi and seating make the cafe suitable for working on a laptop or dining alone. Outdoor seating is available, and dogs are allowed both inside and outside. The business is popular with students and tourists, welcomes families and LGBTQ customers, and identifies as a transgender safe space. Families have access to high chairs and a children’s menu. The entrance, parking, restroom, and seating are wheelchair accessible. Free and paid parking options are listed, including on-site parking. Delivery and no-contact delivery are also available; the cafe does not accept reservations or provide table service.
Black Diesel Coffee
4.4(721)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 721 reviews (Google rating)
Coffee shop
Black Diesel Coffee is a specialty coffee, tea, and beverage cafe at 1423 E Stadium Blvd in Ann Arbor, MI. Coffee and tea are its main draws, with breakfast, dessert, and quick bites also available. The cafe describes its aim as creating a place for experience, learning, and community. Its listed atmosphere is casual, cozy, and quiet, and it is popular with students, solo diners, and people working on laptops. Wi-Fi, indoor seating, and outdoor seating support those uses. Visitors can dine in, order takeout, or use delivery, including no-contact delivery; table service and reservations are not offered. Dogs are allowed outside, and high chairs are available. The entrance, parking, restroom, and seating are listed as wheelchair accessible. Parking options include free street parking and both free and paid lots. Black Diesel Coffee has a Google rating of 4.4 from 721 reviews.
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea
4.5(704)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 704 reviews (Google rating)
Coffee shop
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea at 123 W Washington St in Ann Arbor, MI is a branch of a local cafe chain known for custom-roasted coffee, tea, sweets, and its fairy door. The setting is described as casual, cozy, and quiet. Breakfast, lunch, and dessert are available, with vegetarian options, small plates, and prepared food among the offerings. The cafe is popular for breakfast, solo dining, and working on a laptop, and provides Wi-Fi and outdoor seating. The business identifies as Asian-owned and women-owned. It welcomes families, groups, and LGBTQ customers and lists itself as a transgender safe space. High chairs are available, and the entrance, restroom, and seating are wheelchair accessible. Customers can dine in, order takeout, or use delivery, including no-contact delivery; catering is also offered. Paid street, lot, and garage parking are listed. The cafe has a Google rating of 4.5 from 704 reviews.
Zingerman's Coffee Company
4.7(653)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 653 reviews (Google rating)
Coffee shop
Zingerman's Coffee Company is an unassuming coffee shop at 3723 Plaza Dr #5 in Ann Arbor, MI, offering house-roasted coffee, espresso drinks and tea alongside baked goods. Breakfast, brunch, lunch and dessert are available, with prepared food and vegetarian options among the offerings. The atmosphere is casual and cozy, and the shop is listed as popular for breakfast, solo dining and working on a laptop. It holds a Google rating of 4.7 from 653 reviews. Seating is available indoors and outdoors, with dogs allowed outside. Wi-Fi supports laptop use, while high chairs and a welcome for children make the shop an option for families. Students, tourists and groups are also among its listed crowds, and it welcomes LGBTQ customers. Practical features include free parking in a lot and on the street, plus wheelchair-accessible entry, parking, seating and restrooms. Dine-in, takeout, delivery and catering are available; the shop does not offer table service or accept reservations.
Comet Coffee
4.6(629)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 629 reviews (Google rating)
Coffee shop
Comet Coffee is a Latinx-owned small business at 16 Nickels Arcade in Ann Arbor, MI. Coffee drinks, latte art, and locally made pastries are central to its offerings, with tea, desserts, and branded merchandise also available. The shop has a casual, cozy atmosphere and is popular with students and tourists. Its listed offerings include quick bites and vegan and vegetarian options, though the supplied information does not identify specific items. There is seating indoors and outdoors, and customers can dine in or order takeout; delivery and table service are not available. Wi-Fi and suitability for solo dining make it an option for a visit on your own. The entrance and seating are wheelchair accessible, but there is no restroom. Paid street and garage parking are available, and the shop accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Comet Coffee has a Google rating of 4.6 from 629 reviews.
The State Theatre
4.7(627)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 627 reviews (Google rating)
Movie theater
The State Theatre is an art deco cinema built in 1942 at 233 S State St in Ann Arbor, MI. It screens independent and classic films upstairs, while retail occupies the ground floor. That layout separates the cinema from the building’s street-level retail use. Its film programming and 1942 architecture are defining features, and its Google rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 627 reviews. The theater welcomes families and children, serves food and alcohol, and accepts credit and debit cards. It does not have a restaurant. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating, and restroom, along with assisted listening devices and a hearing loop. Restrooms include a unisex option. Paid street parking and paid garage parking are available, and active military discounts are offered.
Zingerman's Next Door Café
4.6(566)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 566 reviews (Google rating)
Coffee shop
Zingerman's Next Door Café at 418 Detroit St in Ann Arbor, MI serves coffee, cappuccino, latte, hot cocoa, and tea alongside pastries, desserts, and gelato. Breakfast, brunch, lunch, and quick bites are available, with comfort food, vegetarian options, and organic offerings among its listed choices. Coffee, tea, and desserts are noted highlights. The café has a 4.6 Google rating from 566 reviews. The setting is casual and cozy, with indoor seating, outdoor seating, and Wi-Fi. It is listed as suitable for solo dining and laptop work, as well as groups, and is popular with students and tourists. Families are welcome, with high chairs available; the café also welcomes LGBTQ guests and is listed as a transgender safe space. The entrance, seating, restroom, and parking are wheelchair accessible. Dine-in, takeout, delivery, and catering are offered, but table service and reservations are not. Paid street parking is available.
Starbucks Coffee Company
4.0(545)· Google4.0 out of 5 from 545 reviews (Google rating)
Coffee shop
Starbucks Coffee Company at 2793 Plymouth Rd in Ann Arbor, MI serves handcrafted coffee, espresso and tea, along with breakfast, lunch, pastries and desserts. Coffee and tea are noted highlights, and breakfast is a popular use of the shop. The atmosphere is described as casual and cozy, with seating for dine-in visits and outdoor seating where dogs are allowed. The shop is popular with students and tourists and welcomes LGBTQ customers. Wi-Fi and suitability for laptop work make this a place for working on your own, as well as solo dining or a quick bite. Service options include a drive-through, takeout and delivery; table service and reservations are not available. Free parking is available in a lot and on the street. The entrance, parking, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible, and high chairs are provided. The shop accepts credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments. Its Google rating is 4 out of 5, based on 545 reviews.
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea
4.5(511)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 511 reviews (Google rating)
Coffee shop
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea at 3393 Plymouth Rd in Ann Arbor, MI is part of a local chain serving coffee, tea and shakes alongside pastries and light eats. The space is described as stylish and relaxed, with a casual, cozy atmosphere and a fireplace. Coffee and tea are noted highlights, and the shop also hosts live performances. Breakfast is a popular draw, with lunch, dinner and dessert also available. Wi-Fi and seating make this a place for laptop work or solo dining, while outdoor seating offers another option. The shop is popular with students and welcomes families, groups, children and dogs; high chairs are available. It is also listed as LGBTQ-welcoming and a transgender safe space. The entrance, parking, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible. Service options include dine-in, takeout, curbside pickup and delivery, including no-contact delivery. Both free and paid parking lots are listed. The shop has a 4.5-star Google rating from 511 reviews.
Argus Farm Stop - Packard Cafe
4.7(487)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 487 reviews (Google rating)
Coffee shop
Argus Farm Stop - Packard Cafe at 1200 Packard Rd in Ann Arbor, MI pairs coffee, tea and pastries with prepared foods from local chefs. Food is available to take away or eat on site, and the space is designed for community interaction and to showcase local food producers. The cafe serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert, with vegan, vegetarian and organic offerings alongside comfort food. Beer, wine and happy-hour drinks are also available. The setting is casual and cozy, with indoor and outdoor seating, Wi-Fi and space suited to groups, solo diners and people working on laptops. Live music and other live performances are among its listed features. Children are welcome, high chairs are available, and dogs are allowed outside. The cafe identifies as LGBTQ-welcoming and a transgender safe space. Its entrance, parking, seating and restroom are wheelchair accessible. Takeout and dine-in are offered, but delivery, table service and reservations are not.
Bearclaw Coffee Co.
4.6(456)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 456 reviews (Google rating)
Coffee shop
Bearclaw Coffee Co. is a coffee shop at 2460 Washtenaw Ave in Ann Arbor, MI, with coffee and tea listed among its highlights. Breakfast is a popular reason to visit, and the offerings also include quick bites and dessert. The setting is described as casual and hip, and the shop is popular with students. It has a budget price-level designation and a Google rating of 4.6 from 456 reviews. Service options include a drive-through and takeout, along with on-site seating and outdoor seating. Wi-Fi is available, and dogs are allowed outside. Credit cards, debit cards, and mobile NFC payments are accepted. For visitors planning to stay, there are several practical limitations: the shop does not have a restroom, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, or wheelchair-accessible seating. It also does not offer table service, reservations, or delivery.

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Rainy Day in Ann Arbor, MI
Plan a rainy day in Ann Arbor, MI with coffee at RoosRoast, comfort food at Zingerman’s Roadhouse, and salon or spa services.

Events

Tue38:00 PM · Theatre
Wheel Of Fortune - Live!
Michigan Theater
Tickets
Thu58:00 PM · Live music
DMUM Benefit Concert for C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Square Change, 5twelve, Carouselle
Blind Pig
$20
Tickets
Fri612:00 PM · Family
Free Family Trivia Night
Ann Arbor Senior Center
Details
Sat75:30 PM · Other
Michigan Twang: Americana & Country Music Showcase , Payton & Annabelle, Maria and the Coins
Blind Pig
$14
Tickets
Sun87:30 PM · Theatre
Andrea Gibson's Love Letter From The Afterlife
Michigan Theater
Tickets
Mon98:00 PM · Comedy
Blind Pig Comedy
Blind Pig
$3
Tickets
Wed117:00 PM · Theatre
Battle Of The Bands: Glenn Miller Orchestra & Tommy Dorsey Orchestra
Michigan Theater
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Mon168:00 PM · Comedy
Blind Pig Comedy
Blind Pig
$3
Tickets
Tue177:30 PM · Comedy
O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy
Michigan Theater
Tickets
Fri2010:00 AM · Theatre
Park Workday
Bicentennial Park
Details
Fri207:00 PM · Theatre
Campus Nights Tour
Michigan Theater
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Mon238:00 PM · Comedy
Blind Pig Comedy
Blind Pig
$3
Tickets
Mon308:00 PM · Comedy
Blind Pig Comedy
Blind Pig
$3
Tickets
Thu37:00 PM · Live music
Emo Tribute Night, Root Cause as Jimi Hendrix, Elena Hirsch Band as Katy Perry, No Longer Human as Fall Out Boy, The Banditos as Twenty One Pilots, Running Shoes as Paramore
Blind Pig
$20
Tickets
Fri412:00 PM · Family
Free Family Trivia Night
Ann Arbor Senior Center
Details
Fri47:00 PM · Theatre
Michael Blaustein: The Taste Me Tour: The Final Leg
Michigan Theater
Tickets
Sat168:00 PM · Live music
Avalanche the Band, V*A*S*E*
Blind Pig
$20
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Places for rainy day

Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum

4.7(3,918)· Google

Children's museum

Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum occupies a colorful, four-story space at 220 E Ann St in Ann Arbor, MI. Its more than 250 science-focused exhibits invite children to learn through play, making hands-on exploration the central focus. The museum welcomes children and families and has a play area and a lactation space. Admission carries a fee, and tours are offered. Visitor amenities include a gift shop, Wi-Fi, restrooms, and a unisex restroom; there is no restaurant on site. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom, and seating. The museum also identifies itself as welcoming to LGBTQ visitors and as a transgender safe space. Its Google listing has a 4.7 rating from 3,918 reviews, alongside its stated emphasis on science-focused play and learning for children.

Lucky Strike Ann Arbor

4.4(2,612)· Google

Bowling alley

Lucky Strike Ann Arbor is a family-friendly bowling alley with an attached restaurant and sports bar at 1950 S Industrial Hwy in Ann Arbor, MI. It offers both open bowling and league play, combining bowling and food service at one location. Walk-ins are accepted, and the business lists kid-friendly activities and suitability for children’s birthday parties. Its Google rating is 4.4 stars from 2,612 reviews. For visitors planning a trip, the venue lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. Parking options include free lot parking, free street parking, and paid lot parking. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Lucky Strike Ann Arbor also identifies itself as LGBTQ-welcoming and a transgender safe space. The combination of open play, league bowling, an attached restaurant, and a sports bar gives visitors several ways to use the venue, whether bowling is the main activity or part of a visit with food.

University of Michigan Museum of Natural History

4.7(2,593)· Google

Natural history museum

The University of Michigan Museum of Natural History is a university museum at 1105 N University Ave in Ann Arbor, MI, known for its exhibits on prehistoric life. Popular with children, it welcomes families and offers kid-friendly activities and tours. A theater and gift shop are also among its offerings. Its Google rating is 4.7 out of 5, based on 2,593 reviews. Visitor amenities include a cafe, Wi-Fi, restrooms, a unisex restroom, and changing tables; there is no restaurant. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restrooms, and seating, along with assisted listening devices. The museum welcomes LGBTQ visitors and identifies as a transgender safe space. Listed parking options include free lot and street parking, as well as paid garage, lot, and street parking.

Michigan Theater

4.7(2,055)· Google

Movie theater

Michigan Theater at 603 E Liberty St in Ann Arbor, MI is a historic theater that was once a hub for vaudeville and silent movies. Today, it hosts a range of films and cultural events, as well as live performances. That mix connects its earlier role in stage and screen entertainment with its current programming. Its Google rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 2,055 reviews. The theater welcomes families, children, and LGBTQ visitors. Accessibility features include a hearing loop, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible parking, and a wheelchair-accessible restroom. Food and alcohol are served, and there is an onsite bar, though the theater does not have a restaurant. Other amenities include restrooms and Wi-Fi. Paid garage, lot, and street parking are listed among the parking options, and credit and debit cards are accepted.

University of Michigan Museum of Art

4.8(1,483)· Google

Art museum

The University of Michigan Museum of Art at 525 S State St in Ann Arbor, MI houses a sizable collection of rotating artworks in spacious galleries. The works span centuries and places around the globe, giving the collection a broad geographic and historical scope. Tours and live performances are among the museum’s offerings. Its Google rating is 4.8 stars from 1,483 reviews. The museum welcomes families and children, with a café, restaurant, and gift shop among its amenities. Wi-Fi and restrooms, including a unisex restroom, are available on site. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom, and seating. Both free and paid street parking are listed. Alongside the galleries, these services provide options for dining, shopping, and taking part in a tour during a visit.

RoosRoast Coffee

4.8(1,302)· Google

Coffee shop

RoosRoast Coffee is a small-business coffee shop at 1155 Rosewood St in Ann Arbor, MI. Coffee, tea and pastries anchor the offerings in a casual, cozy, art-filled cafe with outdoor tables. Breakfast, brunch and lunch are available, along with desserts, prepared food and comfort food. The menu includes organic, vegan and vegetarian options, as well as a children’s menu. Live music and other live performances are among the shop’s listed features. The cafe is popular with students and tourists, and is suited to solo visits, laptop work and groups. Wi-Fi is available, and families with children are welcome. The business also identifies as LGBTQ-welcoming and a transgender safe space. Dogs are welcome, with outdoor access explicitly listed. Practical amenities include free lot and street parking, plus wheelchair-accessible parking, an entrance, seating and a restroom. Customers can dine in or order takeout; catering is also offered, but delivery, reservations and table service are not available.

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.1(762)· Google

Coffee shop

Starbucks Coffee Company at 222 S State St in Ann Arbor, MI serves handcrafted coffee, espresso and tea alongside breakfast, lunch, pastries and desserts. The cafe offers prepared food and quick bites, with dine-in seating, takeout and delivery available. Breakfast is a popular use of the space, as are solo dining and working on a laptop. Its Google rating is 4.1 stars from 762 reviews. The setting is casual and cozy, with a fireplace, Wi-Fi and a restroom. It is popular with students and tourists, suitable for groups and welcoming to LGBTQ customers. Children are welcome, and high chairs are available. The entrance, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible. Paid street and lot parking are listed among the parking options. The cafe accepts credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments, but does not take reservations or offer table service.

The Drip House Coffee

4.4(746)· Google

Coffee shop

The Drip House Coffee is a cafe at 1336 S Main St in Ann Arbor, MI, serving brewed coffee, espresso drinks, and tea. Its casual, cozy, quiet atmosphere suits a sit-down visit, while takeout is available for a quick stop. Breakfast is a popular draw, and the cafe also serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert. Food offerings include quick bites and vegan and vegetarian options. Wi-Fi and seating make the cafe suitable for working on a laptop or dining alone. Outdoor seating is available, and dogs are allowed both inside and outside. The business is popular with students and tourists, welcomes families and LGBTQ customers, and identifies as a transgender safe space. Families have access to high chairs and a children’s menu. The entrance, parking, restroom, and seating are wheelchair accessible. Free and paid parking options are listed, including on-site parking. Delivery and no-contact delivery are also available; the cafe does not accept reservations or provide table service.

Black Diesel Coffee

4.4(721)· Google

Coffee shop

Black Diesel Coffee is a specialty coffee, tea, and beverage cafe at 1423 E Stadium Blvd in Ann Arbor, MI. Coffee and tea are its main draws, with breakfast, dessert, and quick bites also available. The cafe describes its aim as creating a place for experience, learning, and community. Its listed atmosphere is casual, cozy, and quiet, and it is popular with students, solo diners, and people working on laptops. Wi-Fi, indoor seating, and outdoor seating support those uses. Visitors can dine in, order takeout, or use delivery, including no-contact delivery; table service and reservations are not offered. Dogs are allowed outside, and high chairs are available. The entrance, parking, restroom, and seating are listed as wheelchair accessible. Parking options include free street parking and both free and paid lots. Black Diesel Coffee has a Google rating of 4.4 from 721 reviews.

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea

4.5(704)· Google

Coffee shop

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea at 123 W Washington St in Ann Arbor, MI is a branch of a local cafe chain known for custom-roasted coffee, tea, sweets, and its fairy door. The setting is described as casual, cozy, and quiet. Breakfast, lunch, and dessert are available, with vegetarian options, small plates, and prepared food among the offerings. The cafe is popular for breakfast, solo dining, and working on a laptop, and provides Wi-Fi and outdoor seating. The business identifies as Asian-owned and women-owned. It welcomes families, groups, and LGBTQ customers and lists itself as a transgender safe space. High chairs are available, and the entrance, restroom, and seating are wheelchair accessible. Customers can dine in, order takeout, or use delivery, including no-contact delivery; catering is also offered. Paid street, lot, and garage parking are listed. The cafe has a Google rating of 4.5 from 704 reviews.

Zingerman's Coffee Company

4.7(653)· Google

Coffee shop

Zingerman's Coffee Company is an unassuming coffee shop at 3723 Plaza Dr #5 in Ann Arbor, MI, offering house-roasted coffee, espresso drinks and tea alongside baked goods. Breakfast, brunch, lunch and dessert are available, with prepared food and vegetarian options among the offerings. The atmosphere is casual and cozy, and the shop is listed as popular for breakfast, solo dining and working on a laptop. It holds a Google rating of 4.7 from 653 reviews. Seating is available indoors and outdoors, with dogs allowed outside. Wi-Fi supports laptop use, while high chairs and a welcome for children make the shop an option for families. Students, tourists and groups are also among its listed crowds, and it welcomes LGBTQ customers. Practical features include free parking in a lot and on the street, plus wheelchair-accessible entry, parking, seating and restrooms. Dine-in, takeout, delivery and catering are available; the shop does not offer table service or accept reservations.

Comet Coffee

4.6(629)· Google

Coffee shop

Comet Coffee is a Latinx-owned small business at 16 Nickels Arcade in Ann Arbor, MI. Coffee drinks, latte art, and locally made pastries are central to its offerings, with tea, desserts, and branded merchandise also available. The shop has a casual, cozy atmosphere and is popular with students and tourists. Its listed offerings include quick bites and vegan and vegetarian options, though the supplied information does not identify specific items. There is seating indoors and outdoors, and customers can dine in or order takeout; delivery and table service are not available. Wi-Fi and suitability for solo dining make it an option for a visit on your own. The entrance and seating are wheelchair accessible, but there is no restroom. Paid street and garage parking are available, and the shop accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Comet Coffee has a Google rating of 4.6 from 629 reviews.

The State Theatre

4.7(627)· Google

Movie theater

The State Theatre is an art deco cinema built in 1942 at 233 S State St in Ann Arbor, MI. It screens independent and classic films upstairs, while retail occupies the ground floor. That layout separates the cinema from the building’s street-level retail use. Its film programming and 1942 architecture are defining features, and its Google rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 627 reviews. The theater welcomes families and children, serves food and alcohol, and accepts credit and debit cards. It does not have a restaurant. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating, and restroom, along with assisted listening devices and a hearing loop. Restrooms include a unisex option. Paid street parking and paid garage parking are available, and active military discounts are offered.

Zingerman's Next Door Café

4.6(566)· Google

Coffee shop

Zingerman's Next Door Café at 418 Detroit St in Ann Arbor, MI serves coffee, cappuccino, latte, hot cocoa, and tea alongside pastries, desserts, and gelato. Breakfast, brunch, lunch, and quick bites are available, with comfort food, vegetarian options, and organic offerings among its listed choices. Coffee, tea, and desserts are noted highlights. The café has a 4.6 Google rating from 566 reviews. The setting is casual and cozy, with indoor seating, outdoor seating, and Wi-Fi. It is listed as suitable for solo dining and laptop work, as well as groups, and is popular with students and tourists. Families are welcome, with high chairs available; the café also welcomes LGBTQ guests and is listed as a transgender safe space. The entrance, seating, restroom, and parking are wheelchair accessible. Dine-in, takeout, delivery, and catering are offered, but table service and reservations are not. Paid street parking is available.

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.0(545)· Google

Coffee shop

Starbucks Coffee Company at 2793 Plymouth Rd in Ann Arbor, MI serves handcrafted coffee, espresso and tea, along with breakfast, lunch, pastries and desserts. Coffee and tea are noted highlights, and breakfast is a popular use of the shop. The atmosphere is described as casual and cozy, with seating for dine-in visits and outdoor seating where dogs are allowed. The shop is popular with students and tourists and welcomes LGBTQ customers. Wi-Fi and suitability for laptop work make this a place for working on your own, as well as solo dining or a quick bite. Service options include a drive-through, takeout and delivery; table service and reservations are not available. Free parking is available in a lot and on the street. The entrance, parking, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible, and high chairs are provided. The shop accepts credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments. Its Google rating is 4 out of 5, based on 545 reviews.

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea

4.5(511)· Google

Coffee shop

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea at 3393 Plymouth Rd in Ann Arbor, MI is part of a local chain serving coffee, tea and shakes alongside pastries and light eats. The space is described as stylish and relaxed, with a casual, cozy atmosphere and a fireplace. Coffee and tea are noted highlights, and the shop also hosts live performances. Breakfast is a popular draw, with lunch, dinner and dessert also available. Wi-Fi and seating make this a place for laptop work or solo dining, while outdoor seating offers another option. The shop is popular with students and welcomes families, groups, children and dogs; high chairs are available. It is also listed as LGBTQ-welcoming and a transgender safe space. The entrance, parking, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible. Service options include dine-in, takeout, curbside pickup and delivery, including no-contact delivery. Both free and paid parking lots are listed. The shop has a 4.5-star Google rating from 511 reviews.

Argus Farm Stop - Packard Cafe

4.7(487)· Google

Coffee shop

Argus Farm Stop - Packard Cafe at 1200 Packard Rd in Ann Arbor, MI pairs coffee, tea and pastries with prepared foods from local chefs. Food is available to take away or eat on site, and the space is designed for community interaction and to showcase local food producers. The cafe serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert, with vegan, vegetarian and organic offerings alongside comfort food. Beer, wine and happy-hour drinks are also available. The setting is casual and cozy, with indoor and outdoor seating, Wi-Fi and space suited to groups, solo diners and people working on laptops. Live music and other live performances are among its listed features. Children are welcome, high chairs are available, and dogs are allowed outside. The cafe identifies as LGBTQ-welcoming and a transgender safe space. Its entrance, parking, seating and restroom are wheelchair accessible. Takeout and dine-in are offered, but delivery, table service and reservations are not.

Bearclaw Coffee Co.

4.6(456)· Google

Coffee shop

Bearclaw Coffee Co. is a coffee shop at 2460 Washtenaw Ave in Ann Arbor, MI, with coffee and tea listed among its highlights. Breakfast is a popular reason to visit, and the offerings also include quick bites and dessert. The setting is described as casual and hip, and the shop is popular with students. It has a budget price-level designation and a Google rating of 4.6 from 456 reviews. Service options include a drive-through and takeout, along with on-site seating and outdoor seating. Wi-Fi is available, and dogs are allowed outside. Credit cards, debit cards, and mobile NFC payments are accepted. For visitors planning to stay, there are several practical limitations: the shop does not have a restroom, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, or wheelchair-accessible seating. It also does not offer table service, reservations, or delivery.