Michigan: What Is Our Best Coffee Shop?
Though major coffee chains can be found in every city neighborhood, locally owned small roasters continuously win the hearts of many Americans. Tasting Table recently published their “Best Coffee Shop in Every State Report.” Michigan’s best coffee shop selection is a Detroit establishment that has a bourban washed blend.
Anthology Coffee is described by Tasting Table as a place where “the coffee they’re pouring is quite possibly the most flavorful in the entire city.”
The menu is creative with coffee selections that include a variety of combinations. The menu includes heirloom and honey blends and even a coffee soda. Anthology is located in Detroit’s Eastern Market district on Division St. They are open seven days a week.
What’s Their Story?
Since Anthology opened its doors in 2019 they’ve had business focused on serving drip-coffee in their café. They also have shelves full of bagged ground coffee to go. Their location has a white brick industrial look. Furthermore, it is only five minutes from Comerica Park, the home of the Tigers.
Anthology’s layout is comfortable, and it easily enables customers to work on laptops at the café. You can sit inside or spread out on the patio while sipping espresso drinks or drip brews. All the brews are made from their house-roasted beans.
Best In Michigan
To identify a top selection in each state Tasting Table said they “talked to locals all over the country, hit the road, and, yes, even consulted some experts on the internet.” Anthology hit all the marks in the Great Lakes state. In addition to their coffee, they have a calming atmosphere. There are other coffee shop options in the Eastern Market area, in addition to brunch spots, and breweries. But due to their friendly ambiance, and crafty concoctions, Anthology was selected as Michigan’s best coffee shop.
Michigan Restaurant Named ‘Best Date Night’ Spot
Life gets busy and one way for couples to spend quality time together is with a date night. Whether you’re in a new relationship with your partner or have been with them for decades, you may want to check out this Detroit restaurant. Recently, LoveFood.com posted a list of the best date night restaurants in every state. Though Michigan has several places that would be perfect for a date night, their list highlighted one Michigan restaurant as the best in the state. Surprisingly, it’s in Detroit.
Wright & Company was listed as the best date night restaurant in Michigan. You may have stumbled upon this restaurant during a quick search for unique restaurants in Detroit or walked by it while strolling Woodward Avenue. It’s located at 1500 Woodward Avenue on the second floor of the historic Wright Kay building.
How they determined the best date night restaurants
The complete list includes spaces with “relaxed and intimate” spaces. “When we think of the perfect date night, images of cozy corners, charming ambience, and easy conversation over plates of delicious food come to mind,” said LoveFood.com. The website also mentioned that they’re partial to spaces with crisp white tablecloths with leather-bound menus.
What makes Wright & Company a unique space is that it gives visitors a beautiful view of Downtown Detroit. According to the Wright & Company website, the building was built in 1891 and from 1920 to 1978, the structure was occupied by the Wright-Kay jewelry firm.
They have a James Beard nominated chef and partner Marc Djozlija. Executive Chef Kyle Schutte creates seasonal menus around a composed shared plates concept. Some of their featured menu items include, pork belly sliders, crispy brussels sprouts, potato pavé, udon carbonara, and burrata. This best Michigan date night restaurant also has a curated list of local and international beer and wine. As well as a variety of unique cocktails. From the coffee infused ‘Room Service’ cocktail, to the Western Grace Brandy ‘Lost Grace’ cocktail.
When you walk into Wright & Company, you’ll step off the elevator and make your way to a host where they will greet you and seat you. It’s best to make reservations because they tend to get busy. The space has warm lighting from beautiful chandeliers, exposed brick chandeliers, and curved leather booths. Their shared plates concept makes it easier for one to get closer and bond with their partner during a date night.
See LoveFood.com’s ‘Best Date Night’ in each state here. And check out photos from my recent visit to the restaurant below:
Jeff Gorra is a Boston-based writer who has been with Beasley Media Group since the beginning of 2023. He writes about restaurants and food, as well as sports and rock music. His experience also includes show hosting and in-depth creative writing in rock and reggae dub music. Jeff’s an avid surfer, New York Giants, and Pearl Jam fan, however, if you make unforgettable pizza, he is sure to find you.
