Lowertown Bar & Cafe
Welcome to Lowertown, where history meets modernity in a cozy corner of Ann Arbor.
Our Story
Nestled in a lovingly restored 1938 Pure Oil service station, Lowertown Bar & Cafe is more than just a place to grab a drink or a bite. We're a catalyst for the evolution of Ann Arbor's historic Lowertown district.
By day, we're your go-to spot for that perfect cup of locally-roasted Hyperion coffee and freshly baked pastries from Botanical Baked Goods, Beara Bakes, and more. As the sun sets, we transform into a vibrant bar, offering craft cocktails, local brews, and inspired non-alcoholic options.
Our Space
Inside you'll find yourself in a space that beautifully balances industrial roots with modern comfort. Warm wood tones, cozy booths, and subtle lighting create an inviting atmosphere that feels both fresh and familiar.
Our expansive patio is a neighborhood favorite, complete with fire pits for chilly evenings and ample seating for sunny afternoons. It's the perfect backdrop for everything from casual meetups to celebratory gatherings and watching.
Our Community
At Lowertown, we're proud to be a hub where Ann Arbor's diverse community comes together. Students, young professionals, longtime residents, and visitors alike find common ground here, sharing stories over expertly crafted drinks and delicious bites.
We're more than just a bar and cafe - we're a "third place" for our neighbors, a home away from home where connections are forged and memories are made.
Our Approach
We believe in quality without pretension. Our drinks menu showcases both classic favorites and innovative creations, with an emphasis on craft and care. From our signature Camo Latte and homemade Chai to our locally-sourced beers, every sip tells a story.
While we don't have a full kitchen, we partner with local bakeries and food trucks to offer a rotating selection of treats that complement our drinks perfectly. Check our schedule for the food truck rotation and other events.
Join Us
Whether you're seeking your morning coffee fix, a cozy spot for an afternoon work session, or a lively evening hangout, Lowertown is here for you. Come be a part of our story — we can't wait to welcome you.
“Within the first 3 weeks of them opening, I became a regular because i love it so much. The coffee is SO good and their drinks are delicious.”
Kate Miller
“Incredible new addition to the neighborhood! Great for reading and working in the morning, or for going out with friends in the evening. Drinks are delicious, coffee is great, staff is super helpful.”
Will B.
“Excellent coffee, excellent cocktails, great vibe, great outdoor seating, what's not to like? It's a most welcome addition to the neighborhood.”
Ronen Steinberg
“Whether you're an easy going any-coffee person or a hipster coffee snob who home roasts like me, you'll like Lowertown. It felt like a hybrid garden oasis and speakeasy.”
Kevin F.
“Wanted to host a casual birthday party for my friend, so I emailed to see if we could reserve a table for a larger group. They not only held a table for us, but had the tables decorated with happy birthday signs before we even got there. Employees were so so sweet to us. 11/10 experience and can't recommend enough.”
H. L.
“As a coffee enthusiast and cafe aficionado, I absolutely adore Lo Bar & Cafe. They truly elevate the coffee experience.”
Brian M.
“Within the first 3 weeks of them opening, I became a regular because i love it so much. The coffee is SO good and their drinks are delicious.”
Kate Miller
“Incredible new addition to the neighborhood! Great for reading and working in the morning, or for going out with friends in the evening. Drinks are delicious, coffee is great, staff is super helpful.”
Will B.
“Excellent coffee, excellent cocktails, great vibe, great outdoor seating, what's not to like? It's a most welcome addition to the neighborhood.”
Ronen Steinberg
“Whether you're an easy going any-coffee person or a hipster coffee snob who home roasts like me, you'll like Lowertown. It felt like a hybrid garden oasis and speakeasy.”
Kevin F.
“Wanted to host a casual birthday party for my friend, so I emailed to see if we could reserve a table for a larger group. They not only held a table for us, but had the tables decorated with happy birthday signs before we even got there. Employees were so so sweet to us. 11/10 experience and can't recommend enough.”
H. L.
“As a coffee enthusiast and cafe aficionado, I absolutely adore Lo Bar & Cafe. They truly elevate the coffee experience.”
Brian M.
“Within the first 3 weeks of them opening, I became a regular because i love it so much. The coffee is SO good and their drinks are delicious.”
Kate Miller
“Incredible new addition to the neighborhood! Great for reading and working in the morning, or for going out with friends in the evening. Drinks are delicious, coffee is great, staff is super helpful.”
Will B.
“Excellent coffee, excellent cocktails, great vibe, great outdoor seating, what's not to like? It's a most welcome addition to the neighborhood.”
Ronen Steinberg
“Whether you're an easy going any-coffee person or a hipster coffee snob who home roasts like me, you'll like Lowertown. It felt like a hybrid garden oasis and speakeasy.”
Kevin F.
“Wanted to host a casual birthday party for my friend, so I emailed to see if we could reserve a table for a larger group. They not only held a table for us, but had the tables decorated with happy birthday signs before we even got there. Employees were so so sweet to us. 11/10 experience and can't recommend enough.”
H. L.
“As a coffee enthusiast and cafe aficionado, I absolutely adore Lo Bar & Cafe. They truly elevate the coffee experience.”
Brian M.
“Within the first 3 weeks of them opening, I became a regular because i love it so much. The coffee is SO good and their drinks are delicious.”
Kate Miller
“Incredible new addition to the neighborhood! Great for reading and working in the morning, or for going out with friends in the evening. Drinks are delicious, coffee is great, staff is super helpful.”
Will B.
“Excellent coffee, excellent cocktails, great vibe, great outdoor seating, what's not to like? It's a most welcome addition to the neighborhood.”
Ronen Steinberg
“Whether you're an easy going any-coffee person or a hipster coffee snob who home roasts like me, you'll like Lowertown. It felt like a hybrid garden oasis and speakeasy.”
Kevin F.
“Wanted to host a casual birthday party for my friend, so I emailed to see if we could reserve a table for a larger group. They not only held a table for us, but had the tables decorated with happy birthday signs before we even got there. Employees were so so sweet to us. 11/10 experience and can't recommend enough.”
H. L.
“As a coffee enthusiast and cafe aficionado, I absolutely adore Lo Bar & Cafe. They truly elevate the coffee experience.”
Brian M.
“Whether you're an easy going any-coffee person or a hipster coffee snob who home roasts like me, you'll like Lowertown. It felt like a hybrid garden oasis and speakeasy.”
Kevin F.
“Within the first 3 weeks of them opening, I became a regular because i love it so much. The coffee is SO good and their drinks are delicious.”
Kate Miller
“As a coffee enthusiast and cafe aficionado, I absolutely adore Lo Bar & Cafe. They truly elevate the coffee experience.”
Brian M.
“Wanted to host a casual birthday party for my friend, so I emailed to see if we could reserve a table for a larger group. They not only held a table for us, but had the tables decorated with happy birthday signs before we even got there. Employees were so so sweet to us. 11/10 experience and can't recommend enough.”
H. L.
“Incredible new addition to the neighborhood! Great for reading and working in the morning, or for going out with friends in the evening. Drinks are delicious, coffee is great, staff is super helpful.”
Will B.
“Excellent coffee, excellent cocktails, great vibe, great outdoor seating, what's not to like? It's a most welcome addition to the neighborhood.”
Ronen Steinberg
“Whether you're an easy going any-coffee person or a hipster coffee snob who home roasts like me, you'll like Lowertown. It felt like a hybrid garden oasis and speakeasy.”
Kevin F.
“Within the first 3 weeks of them opening, I became a regular because i love it so much. The coffee is SO good and their drinks are delicious.”
Kate Miller
“As a coffee enthusiast and cafe aficionado, I absolutely adore Lo Bar & Cafe. They truly elevate the coffee experience.”
Brian M.
“Wanted to host a casual birthday party for my friend, so I emailed to see if we could reserve a table for a larger group. They not only held a table for us, but had the tables decorated with happy birthday signs before we even got there. Employees were so so sweet to us. 11/10 experience and can't recommend enough.”
H. L.
“Incredible new addition to the neighborhood! Great for reading and working in the morning, or for going out with friends in the evening. Drinks are delicious, coffee is great, staff is super helpful.”
Will B.
“Excellent coffee, excellent cocktails, great vibe, great outdoor seating, what's not to like? It's a most welcome addition to the neighborhood.”
Ronen Steinberg
“Whether you're an easy going any-coffee person or a hipster coffee snob who home roasts like me, you'll like Lowertown. It felt like a hybrid garden oasis and speakeasy.”
Kevin F.
“Within the first 3 weeks of them opening, I became a regular because i love it so much. The coffee is SO good and their drinks are delicious.”
Kate Miller
“As a coffee enthusiast and cafe aficionado, I absolutely adore Lo Bar & Cafe. They truly elevate the coffee experience.”
Brian M.
“Wanted to host a casual birthday party for my friend, so I emailed to see if we could reserve a table for a larger group. They not only held a table for us, but had the tables decorated with happy birthday signs before we even got there. Employees were so so sweet to us. 11/10 experience and can't recommend enough.”
H. L.
“Incredible new addition to the neighborhood! Great for reading and working in the morning, or for going out with friends in the evening. Drinks are delicious, coffee is great, staff is super helpful.”
Will B.
“Excellent coffee, excellent cocktails, great vibe, great outdoor seating, what's not to like? It's a most welcome addition to the neighborhood.”
Ronen Steinberg
“Whether you're an easy going any-coffee person or a hipster coffee snob who home roasts like me, you'll like Lowertown. It felt like a hybrid garden oasis and speakeasy.”
Kevin F.
“Within the first 3 weeks of them opening, I became a regular because i love it so much. The coffee is SO good and their drinks are delicious.”
Kate Miller
“As a coffee enthusiast and cafe aficionado, I absolutely adore Lo Bar & Cafe. They truly elevate the coffee experience.”
Brian M.
“Wanted to host a casual birthday party for my friend, so I emailed to see if we could reserve a table for a larger group. They not only held a table for us, but had the tables decorated with happy birthday signs before we even got there. Employees were so so sweet to us. 11/10 experience and can't recommend enough.”
H. L.
“Incredible new addition to the neighborhood! Great for reading and working in the morning, or for going out with friends in the evening. Drinks are delicious, coffee is great, staff is super helpful.”
Will B.
“Excellent coffee, excellent cocktails, great vibe, great outdoor seating, what's not to like? It's a most welcome addition to the neighborhood.”
Ronen Steinberg
“Incredible new addition to the neighborhood! Great for reading and working in the morning, or for going out with friends in the evening. Drinks are delicious, coffee is great, staff is super helpful.”
Will B.
“As a coffee enthusiast and cafe aficionado, I absolutely adore Lo Bar & Cafe. They truly elevate the coffee experience.”
Brian M.
“Wanted to host a casual birthday party for my friend, so I emailed to see if we could reserve a table for a larger group. They not only held a table for us, but had the tables decorated with happy birthday signs before we even got there. Employees were so so sweet to us. 11/10 experience and can't recommend enough.”
H. L.
“Whether you're an easy going any-coffee person or a hipster coffee snob who home roasts like me, you'll like Lowertown. It felt like a hybrid garden oasis and speakeasy.”
Kevin F.
“Within the first 3 weeks of them opening, I became a regular because i love it so much. The coffee is SO good and their drinks are delicious.”
Kate Miller
“Excellent coffee, excellent cocktails, great vibe, great outdoor seating, what's not to like? It's a most welcome addition to the neighborhood.”
Ronen Steinberg
“Incredible new addition to the neighborhood! Great for reading and working in the morning, or for going out with friends in the evening. Drinks are delicious, coffee is great, staff is super helpful.”
Will B.
“As a coffee enthusiast and cafe aficionado, I absolutely adore Lo Bar & Cafe. They truly elevate the coffee experience.”
Brian M.
“Wanted to host a casual birthday party for my friend, so I emailed to see if we could reserve a table for a larger group. They not only held a table for us, but had the tables decorated with happy birthday signs before we even got there. Employees were so so sweet to us. 11/10 experience and can't recommend enough.”
H. L.
“Whether you're an easy going any-coffee person or a hipster coffee snob who home roasts like me, you'll like Lowertown. It felt like a hybrid garden oasis and speakeasy.”
Kevin F.
“Within the first 3 weeks of them opening, I became a regular because i love it so much. The coffee is SO good and their drinks are delicious.”
Kate Miller
“Excellent coffee, excellent cocktails, great vibe, great outdoor seating, what's not to like? It's a most welcome addition to the neighborhood.”
Ronen Steinberg
“Incredible new addition to the neighborhood! Great for reading and working in the morning, or for going out with friends in the evening. Drinks are delicious, coffee is great, staff is super helpful.”
Will B.
“As a coffee enthusiast and cafe aficionado, I absolutely adore Lo Bar & Cafe. They truly elevate the coffee experience.”
Brian M.
“Wanted to host a casual birthday party for my friend, so I emailed to see if we could reserve a table for a larger group. They not only held a table for us, but had the tables decorated with happy birthday signs before we even got there. Employees were so so sweet to us. 11/10 experience and can't recommend enough.”
H. L.
“Whether you're an easy going any-coffee person or a hipster coffee snob who home roasts like me, you'll like Lowertown. It felt like a hybrid garden oasis and speakeasy.”
Kevin F.
“Within the first 3 weeks of them opening, I became a regular because i love it so much. The coffee is SO good and their drinks are delicious.”
Kate Miller
“Excellent coffee, excellent cocktails, great vibe, great outdoor seating, what's not to like? It's a most welcome addition to the neighborhood.”
Ronen Steinberg
“Incredible new addition to the neighborhood! Great for reading and working in the morning, or for going out with friends in the evening. Drinks are delicious, coffee is great, staff is super helpful.”
Will B.
“As a coffee enthusiast and cafe aficionado, I absolutely adore Lo Bar & Cafe. They truly elevate the coffee experience.”
Brian M.
“Wanted to host a casual birthday party for my friend, so I emailed to see if we could reserve a table for a larger group. They not only held a table for us, but had the tables decorated with happy birthday signs before we even got there. Employees were so so sweet to us. 11/10 experience and can't recommend enough.”
H. L.
“Whether you're an easy going any-coffee person or a hipster coffee snob who home roasts like me, you'll like Lowertown. It felt like a hybrid garden oasis and speakeasy.”
Kevin F.
“Within the first 3 weeks of them opening, I became a regular because i love it so much. The coffee is SO good and their drinks are delicious.”
Kate Miller
“Excellent coffee, excellent cocktails, great vibe, great outdoor seating, what's not to like? It's a most welcome addition to the neighborhood.”
Ronen Steinberg