Cafe Verde

Wonderful service, and an even better community of people. Very tasty drinks, both hot and cold. There is a hot bar if you’re hungry. And, of course there’s some delicious desserts. A great place to study, hang out, and have a drink and snack.

I’ve been here a number of times over the years. Coffee and food is mediocre. They were astonishingly rude the last time I was there — rude to such an extent that I will never set foot in this establishment again.

I love Café Verde’s hot bar and that is the main reason I go there. The food doesn’t usually have a lot of ‘spice’ like salt or pepper but sometimes it’s refreshing to taste the ‘real’ flavors of food. For example, the steamed kale is just that and only that. No extra herbs or olive oil, just kale. They almost always have this as a staple along with brown rice, tofu and a salad bar. You can find the monthly menu on their website so you can go on days when they have your favorite entrée (mine is the turkey meatloaf).
For sweets, you can grab a cupcake or macaron with delicious flavors that your typical bakery doesn’t have (like cardamom & basil). I tried one of their cupcakes and it was loaded! Very heavy in weight and sugar (¹⁄₃ of the cupcake was frosting). Even after taking off most of the frosting, it was still too sweet for me but if you’re into that sort of thing, these may be the treats for you!
The smoothies and fresh raw juices are so-​so. Nothing that gets the taste buds dancing but it’s nutritious and they blend them up for you fast so it’s nice if you’re in a hurry. The coffee is ‘ethical’ and the staff are always friendly and helpful.
This place is an integral part of Kerrytown and a great place to go for those who want to relax or for those who want to eat wholesome food on the go.

it’s really fun that you can customize your own smoothie or juice !
I got a custom 4 ingredient smoothie today ! It was not very thick in consistency — which i was pretty bummed about especially since i was talking to the guy who made it about this.
I picked banana, then the strawberries & raspberries (were organic & frozen. i would have hoped for fresh fruit), and soy yogurt + water.
It was good but not 7 $ worth.
I got a great demo at the market on Oasis Hummos !

I use this place to do my computer catch-​up and toastmaster speech writing on Sunday mornings. A Spicy Mocha and the ambiance are very condusive to relaxing and being creative. I have also had some great talks with other patrons, even a cribbage game. If you get hungry they have a nice breakfast/​lunch/​salad bar along with a display case full of delicious looking pastries. Finally, easy access to grocery shopping at the People’s Food Co-​op before I go home.

Only guaranteed FAIR TRADE spot in Ann Arbor. Free wifi, decent seating, good Kerrytown location. They usually have a great selection of snacks/​sandwiches and they make great smoothies (green smoothies too). It supports the People’s Food Co-​op so it’s going to a good cause. Never had a bad experience with staff so I can’t complain.

The staff are like family, up front is great sometimes the prepared food is hit or miss though

This spot is what a café should be. Sleek but still warm, with brick walls dashed in colorful trim and wood. The set up invites conversation only if you want it with the steady trickle of ‘A squared’ bohemians, students and businessmen keeping it diverse.
The college baristas serve quality coffee drinks along side a deep stocked treat selection. Fair trade products will nick your tab a bit for the good cause. Head just into the grocery store for a healthy hot food bar and salad bar for lunch or dinner. Of course it has internet, but the all year long water jug and cups are a nice touch to help you avoid the dreadful coffee breath and stay hydrated. Café Verde is my coffee shop jam when in A2.

Fine coffee drinks and baked goods, not amazing but definitely not bad. Love the hot food bar and People’s Food Co-​Op in general! A nice place to sit and study or catch up with a friend thats on my list of coffee spots I like in A2.

Food from the hot bar and grab-​n-​go cooler is dependably good and well labeled, though not cheap. My one complaint is that the baristas have terrible taste in music. Seriously. They play awful «customers go home» music far too often.

I generally like Verde. They have good-​sized tables for doing work, free WiFi, and tasty snacks. Unfortunately, they do not know how to make a café americano. If that’s what you’re looking for, try coaching the barista through it, order something different, or head elsewhere.

Good variety of pastry options. The Cappuccino is overpriced and not the best I ever had.

The red-​headed step-​child of the People’s Food Co-​Op grocery next door, this puppy has become Cinderella for my supping and imbibing needs.
When pressed for time and in the area, this is where I come for ready meals. The ‘hot lunch’ area in the back is fairly consistent and unchanging as far as its offerings: tofu, grilled chicken, steamed kale, mac and cheese, rice, soup, salad. So going here more than once a week is downright mundane. But getting a plate full of rice, tasty organic chicken breast, salad, and some kale for under 6 bucks is quite a deal in Ann Arbor. Healthful. Sating. Tasty. Easy Peasy.
Don’t forget to weigh your plate so they can subtract it off your total weight (otherwise it can add an extra buck or two to your total — not fun).
The espresso here is not shabby. I’ve yet to try the desserts or the smoothies, though they offer both.
The interior has that earthy, warm health-​food-​granola-​feel but people here are more hippy than yuppy which lends itself to a mellow atmosphere (not pushy and uptight a la Whole Foods). There are some regulars that come here on certain days and times so if you want a neighborhood-​Cheers-​like experience, you may be able to find it here.

I work nearby, so I visit Café Verde at least once a week for lunch. 90% of the time, I’m pretty happy with the food from the Hot Bar/​Salad Bar and the refrigerated section. There are almost always three hot soup choices — chicken, vegetarian, and vegan options; I usually opt for the veggie or vegan, and they’re usually quite flavorful. They have a different hot main dish every day, again with both a meat and veggie option. My biggest complaint is that the brown basmati rice (which they have nearly every day) isn’t always cooked thoroughly. The last time I got rice, it was crunchy… and since I always take my food to go, I suffered through the toothache (I’m a real trooper, I know) because I was just THAT hungry. I’ve also ordered fresh juices, which are always delicious. Overall, the food’s good enough that I keep coming back…

Great juice, limited food options. The service was quick. There is a hot bar in the store connected to the juice bar but I didn’t go over there. I had the Energy Bomb (add kale) and it was a tasty treat! The place seemed busy with lots of people on their computers or chatting with friends. If I lived here, I would definitely be back!

Thai iced tea wasn’t on the menu, but I asked if they could make me one. «Sure!» said the overly energetic guy waiting on me.
Yeah. It was just regular iced tea. Bummer.

My first time in Ann Arbor came a few months ago when I was sent to manage an event in Detroit. I’ve always heard it’s a great town, so I was excited to pass through and check things out.
I did a search and came across Café Verde (good name) amongst coffee shops and cafes. When I read that Café Verde offered fair trade coffee, I knew it would be a good place to visit.
It was a Sunday, early afternoon and the café was bustling. A lot of families and students drinking hot beverages and eating brunch from the hot food bar. Cool place with excellent coffee and a delicious food bar with loads of veggie choices, all at a good price.
Unfortunately, with all the people hangin’ for eats, this meant there was no where to sit. We didn’t stay long because my meat eating boyfriend was craving something more ‘substantial’. In the future, this is a café that I hope to return to. It’s certainly my kind of place! Definitely recommend it to those that love good coffee, pastries and veggie foods.

What more can be said.
Great coffee, a fabulous Blueberry Coffee Cake, and great people watching.
Lot’s of people enjoying dinner off the hot bar which seemed to be very reasonably priced.
The service was top notch to boot.

Located right next to the People’s Food Co-​op! you can eat whatever you got at the co-​op or you can just sit around with your fair trade coffee and use the free internet. Great food at the bar so its fun to just grab some soup, crackers and enjoy reading. The meals here are interesting and a bit different from your normal hot/​cold food bar. You can also get it prepackaged (its super fresh) and have sandwiches and what not. There is only one cashier and the lines are never long. I wish the atmosphere was better and more like zingerman’s (happy, perky, and nice) but often it can be better. Its a great place but I rather just sit around the area (zingerman’s).

Café Verde is located within the People’s Food Co-​op so I found myself a table and enjoyed some grub from the hot-​bar. After I finished my meal I wanted/​needed a cup of coffee before heading to my hotel to check-​in.
There were a few people in front of me in line, which usually isn’t a big deal… but it was the slooooowweeessst moving line I’ve ever encountered. By the time I ordered I needed about 4 cups of coffee! They weren’t much faster when it came to making the coffee and they didn’t have any sugar free syrups, which was oh so disappointing.