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Ypsilanti coffee shops within walking distance of EMU's campus

As the fall 2024 semester begins, many students begin losing sleep. Thankfully, for the sleep-deprived on campus, there is no shortage of nearby coffee shops.

Sweetwaters - 0.7 miles, 15 minutes 

Sweetwaters is located at 735 W. Cross St. According to Google Maps they are 0.7 miles away, about a 15 minute walk from the Student Center at Eastern Michigan University. Sweetwaters operates 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Drink prices range from $2 to $7, with the average price being about $5. Food prices range from $1 to $7, with the average price being about $4. They offer online ordering and delivery.

The Deep End Cafe & Gallery - 0.8 miles, 18 minutes

The Deep End Cafe & Gallery is located at 310 Perrin St. According to Google Maps they are 0.8 miles away from the Student Center, about an 18 minute walk. They are closed Sunday and Monday, but are open Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. They offer online ordering for in-store pickup. Drink prices here range from $3 to $8, with the average price being about $5. Food prices range from $3 to $10, with the average price being about $8. 

Northern Grind - 0.9 miles, 21 minutes 

Northern Grind is located at 317 Cross St. According to Google Maps they are 0.9 miles away, about a 21 minute walk from the Student Center. They are open all week 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Drink prices range from $2 to $9, with the average price being about $4. Food prices range from $2 to $10, with the average price being about $6. Northern Grind features online ordering for in-store pickup.

Cafe Liv - 1.2 miles, 27 minutes 

Cafe Liv is located at 202 Washington St. According to Google Maps they are 1.2 miles away, about a 27 minute walk from the Student Center. They are open all week from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. They do not offer online ordering and do not list their prices online; however, Google reports Cafe Liv costs $1 to $10 per person. 

Vertex Coffee Roasters - 1.4 miles, 30 minutes

Vertex Coffee Roasters is located at 307 River St. According to Google Maps it is about a 30 minute walk, 1.4 miles from the Student Center. They operate from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Drink prices range from $3 to $5, with the average price being about $4. Food prices range from $7 to $11, with the average price being about $9. They do not offer online ordering.

Hyperion Co. - 1.5 miles, 32 minutes 

Hyperion Co. is located at 306 N. River St., Suite D. According to Google Maps it is about a 32 minute walk from the Student Center, 1.5 miles away. They are open all week from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Drink prices range from $3 to $7, with the average price being about $5. While several kinds of food and sweet treats are offered at Hyperon Co., they do not list the prices or the options or offer online ordering.