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lab cafe

4.4 ★ · 349 reviews on Google · $$

Open now · 505 E Liberty St #300, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

lab cafe at 505 E Liberty St #300 in Ann Arbor, MI is listed as an ice cream shop, while its description centers on pour-over coffee and colorful bakery fare. The light-filled space showcases local art and musicians, with a casual, cozy atmosphere. Coffee and tea are noted highlights, and the offerings also include dessert, beer, and wine. Google lists a 4.4 rating from 349 reviews. Popular with students, lab cafe is also listed as suitable for solo dining and working on a laptop. Wi-Fi, seating, and a restroom are available, along with outdoor seating and takeout. Fast service is a noted feature, though table service, reservations, and delivery are not offered. The entrance and restroom are wheelchair accessible, and payment options include credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.

lab cafe

Know before you go

  • Pour-over coffee and notable tea
  • Colorful bakery fare
  • Local art and musicians
  • Student-popular, laptop-friendly setting
  • Outdoor seating and takeout
  • Some reviewers mention service (1)
  • Some reviewers mention food (1)
  • Some reviewers mention communication (1)

From 4 recent reviews

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  • Decent coffee, cool location with study spots. — Google, 4★, September 3, 2026
  • arguably the best coffee and espresso-based drinks in ann arbor. — Google, 5★, July 25, 2026
  • I’ve been here 3–4 times at completely different times of day, and somehow the staff were consistently rude every single time. The best way I can describe it is the TikTok “Gen Z stare” What real… — Google, 1★, July 14, 2026

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