Ypsilanti, By The Cup

Where else can you find coffee beans gathered from the scat of a small mammal? Why at Cafe Luwak in Ypsi's Depot Town.

Look, Ypsilanti's coffeehouses are the real deal. Bucking the adult contemporary vibe of so many local cafes, a quartet of eminently hangable establishments have popped up around the storied city's downtown.

Check it out for yourself by clicking on the YouTube video below. Or better yet, visit the place yo sweet 'ol self.

Beezy's Coffee and Cafe

Cafe Luwak

The Ugly Mug

Bombadill's

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