Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea

4.5
322 reviews
Creme Caramel Latte

About

Coffee ShopCafeTea RoomBreakfast Restaurant
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea offers indulgent, real ingredient focused drinks with a global influence inspired by our founder's love of food & beverages and driven by their creativity. Enjoy a fresh-pressed Espresso, Cappuccino, Latte or Mocha from our classic coffee menu. Or a unique, signature drink like Creme Caramel, Dreamy Cold Brew, French Vietnamese Au Lait, Thai Iced Tea or Frozen Strawberry Bliss. Our extensive premium tea selection includes Pomegranate Green, Oolong, Chai, Imperial Black, Matcha, and herbal teas. Try our fresh, classic café fare of decadent pastries & desserts, delicious sandwiches, frozen drinks & more. Join us at the cafe to relax, work or meet with others in our warm, inviting neighborhood coffeehouse.

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsAvailable

Location

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea
45629 Hayes Rd., Shelby Township, MI
48315, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.5
322 reviews
5 stars
244
4 stars
38
3 stars
15
2 stars
8
1 star
17

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Coffee Quality

Many customers praised the coffee for its great taste and variety, with specific mentions of cold brews and lattes.

Service Consistency

While some reviews highlighted excellent service from specific staff members, others reported inconsistent and occasionally rude service.

Atmosphere

The café is frequently described as cozy and inviting, making it a popular spot for meetings and relaxation.

Food Quality

Food received mixed reviews; while some items were enjoyed, others, like certain pastries and sandwiches, were criticized for being stale or bland.

Staff Friendliness

Several customers noted the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff, contributing positively to their overall experience.
  • JO
    Jacob O'Berry
    6 days ago
    5.0
    Super awesome atmosphere. Sandwich was delicious and the coffee is second to none. Highly recommend!!!!
  • LD
    lori dippoliti
    Nov 12, 2025
    5.0
    Place was very clean. Owner was very nice to chat with. Last the ginger raspberry tea is amazing. Very nice experience.
  • SS
    salamiflavoredlacroix
    Oct 29, 2025
    5.0
    The barista who served me tonight was superrrrrr sweet and the drinks were amazing!
  • CJ
    Carl Jay
    Oct 20, 2025
    5.0
    Great frozen coffee. Service was great. Drink was made well.
  • JB
    Jennifer Bida
    Oct 13, 2025
    5.0
    We try to stop here when we want a good pastry and coffee. Usually there is no wait around 8:30am, so it's perfect. The chai pumpkin latte is my current favorite.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea

Where does Sweetwaters' coffees and teas come from?

Sweetwaters coffees are grown around the world from Latin America to Asia. We only use the highest quality arabica beans which are custom blended & roasted to bring out the best in the beans' flavor, body, & acidity. Our founders, Wei & Lisa, grew up with many wonderful teas and used their knowledge & Asian heritage to select unique & exquisite-tasting teas from as far as China, Japan, India, S. Africa & Egypt.

Is Sweetwaters coffee and tea fair trade and/or organic?

Sweetwaters offers several Fair Trade and organic coffees such as our Midnight Blend, Arbor Ypsi Blend, Red Moon, and various seasonal coffees. Our teas are whole-leaf teas. We use premium real ingredients for specialty teas such as Matcha, Chai, Thai Iced Tea, Ginger Lemon Tea, & Ginger Raspberry Tea