The best cafes in Birmingham, MI offer distinct choices for a full breakfast, a laptop session or coffee after dinner. Commonwealth Cafe at 300 Hamilton Row has the largest review count in this guide: 1,065 Google reviews and a 4.5 rating. Its full American menu, live tree and bay window distinguish it from bakery-focused Paris Baguette at 183 N Old Woodward Ave, where pastries, breads and cakes sit alongside salads and sandwiches.
Daycap Coffee at 930 E Maple Rd earns 4.7 from 417 reviews and serves organic coffee, soups and sandwiches in a naturally lit space with a patio. Cafe Origins at 163 W Maple Rd also holds a 4.7 rating, from 191 reviews, pairing Lavazza coffee with homemade desserts and daily hours until 10 p.m. Birmingham Roast at 525 E Brown St combines a 4.5 rating from 659 reviews with outdoor seating, Wi-Fi and vegan and vegetarian options.
Hours make a practical difference. Commonwealth closes at 3 p.m. daily, while Starbucks at 101 N Old Woodward Ave opens at 5 a.m. every day. For plant-based meals, Try It Raw serves organic raw vegan food, juices and smoothies at 213 E Maple Rd. Planthropie at 135 Pierce St focuses on plant-based desserts and cheeses, with coffee also available.
4.5(1,065)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 1065 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 3:00 PM
Commonwealth Cafe at 300 Hamilton Row in Birmingham, MI serves a full menu of American fare in a casual, cozy setting. A live tree and bay window give the interior an outdoor feel. Coffee and tea are notable offerings, and the cafe is popular for breakfast and lunch, with brunch and dessert also available. The menu includes comfort food, small plates, and quick bites, alongside healthy, organic, vegan, and vegetarian options.
The cafe is suited to solo dining and working on a laptop, with Wi-Fi available, and draws students and tourists. Families are welcome, with high chairs provided; dogs are allowed outside. Guests can dine in with table service or order takeout, but delivery and reservations are not available. The entrance, seating, restroom, and parking include wheelchair-accessible options. Paid garage, lot, and street parking are available. Commonwealth Cafe has a Google rating of 4.5 from 1,065 reviews.
4.4(865)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 865 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 10:00 PM
Paris Baguette is a bakery café at 183 N Old Woodward Ave in Birmingham, MI. Its offerings include pastries, fresh-baked breads, cakes, coffee and tea, along with grab-and-go salads and sandwiches. Breakfast is available, and customers can dine in or order takeout. The menu covers both bakery items and prepared meals, with in-store shopping, pickup and delivery among the listed service options. Its Google rating is 4.4 from 865 reviews.
For visitors planning a quick stop, the café accepts credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments. Listed parking options include free and paid garage parking, as well as paid lot and street parking. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating, restroom and parking. A restroom is also available for customers. These service and access options are useful details to consider when choosing between an on-site visit, pickup or delivery.
4.5(659)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 659 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 7:00 PM
Birmingham Roast is a casual cafe at 525 E Brown St in Birmingham, MI, serving coffee, tea, breakfast, and light bites in a comfortable, cozy setting. Coffee and tea are noted highlights, and breakfast and lunch are popular reasons to visit. The cafe also serves brunch and dessert, with offerings that include comfort food, small plates, and healthy, organic, vegan, and vegetarian options. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 659 reviews.
The cafe is suitable for solo dining and working on a laptop, with Wi-Fi and indoor and outdoor seating. It welcomes families and is popular with students and tourists; dogs are allowed outside. Dine-in, takeout, delivery, and catering are available, though there is no table service and reservations are not accepted. The entrance, seating, restroom, and parking include wheelchair-accessible provisions. Paid garage, lot, and street parking are listed, and the cafe accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.
4.7(417)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 417 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 3:00 PM
Daycap Coffee is a women-owned coffee bar and eatery at 930 E Maple Rd in Birmingham, MI. Its menu includes organic coffee, tea, pastries, sandwiches, salads and soups, with vegetarian options available. The business says its coffee beans have received a score above 85 from the Specialty Coffee Association of America. Breakfast and lunch are listed among its popular uses, and the cafe also serves brunch, dinner and dessert.
The setting is casual and cozy, with natural light indoors and patio seating outside. Wi-Fi and seating suitable for laptop use make it an option for working alone, while families and children are also welcome. Customers can dine in with table service, order takeout or use delivery, including no-contact delivery. The entrance, parking, restroom and seating are listed as wheelchair accessible. Both free and paid street and lot parking are available. Daycap Coffee has a Google rating of 4.7 from 417 reviews.
4.7(300)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 300 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 6:00 PM
Try It Raw is a compact, counter-service cafe at 213 E Maple Rd in Birmingham, MI, serving organic, vegan raw-food meals, juices and smoothies. The menu also includes small plates and desserts, with breakfast, lunch and dinner available. Its casual, cozy and quiet setting is suited to solo dining and quick bites. Service is at the counter rather than at the table, and the cafe does not accept reservations.
The Asian-owned business welcomes children and dogs, is LGBTQ-friendly and identifies as a transgender safe space. Wi-Fi and a unisex restroom are available, along with wheelchair-accessible entry, parking, seating and restroom facilities. Customers can dine in or choose takeout, curbside pickup, delivery or no-contact delivery. Paid street parking is available, and credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Try It Raw has a Google rating of 4.7 from 300 reviews.
4.7(191)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 191 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 10:00 PM
Cafe Origins is a specialty coffee shop at 163 W Maple Rd in Birmingham, MI, serving Lavazza coffee, signature drinks, tea, and homemade desserts. Breakfast and lunch are listed among its popular uses, with brunch and dinner also available. The food offerings include comfort food as well as halal, vegan, vegetarian, and healthy options. Counter service, indoor seating, outdoor seating, and takeout give visitors several ways to stop in for a drink or meal.
The setting is described as casual and cozy, with Wi-Fi for those working remotely or spending time on their own. Families are welcome, and a children’s menu is available. The cafe also identifies as LGBTQ-welcoming and a transgender safe space. Its entrance, seating, restroom, and parking are listed as wheelchair accessible. Nearby parking options include free and paid garage parking, plus paid street and lot parking. Cafe Origins does not accept reservations or offer delivery; catering is available.
4.4(190)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 190 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 2:00 PM
Be Well LifeStyle Centers (Birmingham) combines a cafe with a range of wellness services at 750 S Old Woodward Ave, Suite A, in Birmingham, MI. The cafe offers pastries, gelato and coffee, while the center’s services include chiropractic care and adjustments, massage therapy, IV therapy, colon hydrotherapy and functional movement. Its mix of food and on-site services gives it a broader scope than a standalone coffee shop. The business has a Google rating of 4.4 from 190 reviews.
For visitors planning to use the center’s services, its listed attributes indicate that appointments are required and recommended; they do not specify which services those policies cover. The location has a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom. It also lists itself as LGBTQ-welcoming and a transgender safe space. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted.
4.7(155)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 155 reviews (Google rating)
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Planthropie: Plant based Dessert & Cheese Bar is a women-owned cafe at 135 Pierce St in Birmingham, MI. Its focus is desserts and cheeses made entirely from plants, and the business describes itself as Michigan’s first plant-based cheesery and dessert bar. Vegan and vegetarian offerings are available, along with organic options, small plates, coffee and wine. The cafe serves brunch, lunch and dessert, so its offerings extend beyond its namesake sweets and cheeses.
Visitors can dine in, use outdoor seating, or order takeout or delivery. Planthropie welcomes families and accepts reservations, with debit cards and mobile NFC payments among its payment options. The business also offers nationwide shipping of its vegan products, separate from its local dining and ordering options. Its Google listing has a 4.7-star rating from 155 reviews.
3.9(8)· Google3.9 out of 5 from 8 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 2:00 PM
Café Dax is a café in the lobby of the Daxton Hotel at 298 S Old Woodward Ave in Birmingham, MI. Original art pieces from the hotel surround the dining space, which combines a casual setting with table service. Breakfast and lunch are central to the café’s description, while its listed dining options also include brunch, dinner and dessert. The menu includes comfort food, small plates, vegetarian options and organic offerings.
Coffee is a particular focus: Café Dax partnered with locally based Hyperion Coffee Co. to develop a special house roast and offers a full selection of coffee drinks. Tea is also listed among its highlights. An onsite bar serves beer, wine, cocktails and liquor. Guests can dine in or order takeout, though delivery is not available. Practical amenities include Wi-Fi, high chairs and wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and restroom facilities. The café accepts reservations, credit and debit cards, and mobile NFC payments.
