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One of the secret, pure delights hidden along Woodward AVE. This is a café that I would regularly visit on my weekends. I've enjoyed minutes to hours of conversation, studying, and writing while admiring the quaint esthetic that this shop has to offer. The interior has a bucolic vibe joined with a hipster, concert, after-show feel. The tables and floor are primarily made out of wood, but the walls are brick. Sitting in the room itself is calming, almost like drinking coffee in a window sill on a sun-lit morning. The Staff have always been kind to me. They are friendly and unafraid of questions and small conversations. My only complaint is that when they call out orders, I at times fail to hear them, and my drink will be sitting at the counter for quite some time, but this has only happened once or twice. I have had a little of everything in terms of their menu. Both their savory and sweet options are beyond delectable. Their sandwiches are large in portions and delicious. Their Coffee is rich and sweet. My personal favorite dessert will always be an affogato, but just about every option has been/will be enjoyable. The price is a bit high for the amount of coffee you receive, and I would even go as far as saying the food is in the same boat. I enjoy both non the less, and don't mind paying a bit more for the quality of food. I would advise the coffee lovers and the interior admirers of the Detroit area to come and visit The Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company. I would recommend this café for morning breakfasts, casual lunches, day-time dates, or simple alone time for studying/relaxing throughout the day.

Stopped in recently for the first time and will be back here, too often. Grabbed a specialty toast, a version of caprese and enjoyed it very much. Had a great iced drink at the recommendation of the barista and took home a bag of this awesome holiday roast. Can't wait to go pack post Covid for an Friday of caffeine transitioning to a cold beer from the bar!

The drinks here are fantastic and not just the coffee. I'm talking their So Fresh, So Green cocktail, and the Final Ward being among my favorites. This place has great flexibility from a great studying spot during the day to a cozy date night in the evenings. It's also within walking distance to the DSO, museums and music venues.

A very uninviting place for non white people. Terrible food, but great coffee. If only people of color weren't treated so badly by the employees. I personally was assumed to be a homeless person by the cashier for being brown and wearing a winter coat? This place is not good for Detroit or its citizens and it is my hope that they'll close their doors very soon and go somewhere else so they can stop ruining our city's culture. Also, who eats unsalted avocado? Terrible, terrible, place.

Great Lakes is a fantastic spot for a rich pour over coffee, small plates, as well as beer and wine. There are always students studying here and professionals holding meetings. It’s a warm space with the hardwood floors and exposed brick. People are often using their laptops and there are quite a few wall outlets available if you plan on staying long.

First time coming here today. Love the location, warm and cozy, probably because of the interior. They didn't have my favorite drink white chocolate mocha (which is why I gave them 4/5 stars because that's a little unusual), so I got a dark chocolate one instead. The barista was super friendly, she took time describing what some of the other options are and didn't rush me even though there were a few customers coming in at that time. Really professional. The drink came out quite good. Definitely will come back.