Wednesday, November 21, 2017 // The Statement
8B

Students study at Mighty Good Coffee on South University Avenue. 

Students share one of the many communal tables at Starbucks on South University Avenue.

The Roasting Plant has become a popular student study spot since opening early this fall. 

Baristas put pastries on display at Lab on East Liberty Street.

The interior of Mighty Good Coffee on South University Avenue.
Students review coursework over coffee at Espresso Royale on State Street.

V I S U A L S T A T E M E N T 

C O F F E E S H O P S O F A N N A R B O R 

Photos by John Yaeger

 
Ann Arbor, like every other quintessential college town, has an 

abundance of coffee shops. From the well-known chains like Starbucks to 

more local varieties, choosing the right coffee shop to study at or catch up with 

friends can be a daunting task. As someone who usually frequents the same 
coffee shop on campus, I wanted to branch out and explore what makes each 
unique. Additionally, I wanted to capture the ambience of each coffee shop and 

explore why students pick one over the other. From Mighty Good Coffee on 
South University and Washtenaw to Lab on East Liberty, every store offers a 
unique take on serving coffee. While students in each had their own likes and 
dislikes about them, LSA sophomore Sharon Szabo at Espresso Royale on State 
Street put it best saying, “Coffee is coffee ... it’s really about where you can find a 

table!”