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Germack

Cafe Bar Coffee shop Snack bar Espresso bar

Buzzy joint featuring pour-over java & espresso drinks in a rustic-chic setting with exposed brick. People often mention coffee, good, great, service, latte, spices,


Address

2517 Russell St, Detroit, MI 48207

Website

www.germack.com

Contact

(313) 784-9484

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (445 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 8 AM to 3 PM
  • Friday: 8 AM to 3 PM
  • Saturday: 8 AM to 3 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 8 AM to 3 PM
  • Tuesday: 8 AM to 3 PM
  • Wednesday: 8 AM to 3 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: coffee (23) good (11) great (7) service (6) latte (6) spices (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 mo j. 9 months ago on Google
    Amazing customer service and fresh ground coffee ☕️
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sarah G. 4 years ago on Google
    My husband and I had a macchiato and a latte. Both drinks were great. The blueberry crumb cake was so good we bought another piece! The staff was also very friendly and engaging. I'm glad we stumbled across this place while traveling. If we are in the area again we will be back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christina H. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice coffee and little shop. Probably good for souvenirs as well. Lots of parking. Would recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Catreese Q. 5 years ago on Google
    Agreed !!!! The Chili Mexican is tops, hands down 5 Stars. Upbeat staff, personable and friendly 5 Stars for making my morning and satisfying my tastebuds with a wonderful Rosemary bagel. Wonderful decor with all the trending exposed detailing that’s in the now!!! 5 Star layout. Beautiful aroma, thanks to the large array of fresh spices. Extremely spacious, and wheelchair accessible. A must try!!! #letsguide
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joshua K. 2 years ago on Google
    Love this store! Nice coffee roaster and lots of natural plant based powders. Polish woman working here made it special as well. Looking forward to coming back and enjoying as many offerings as I can.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 mister d. 4 years ago on Google
    Decent coffee. Big selection of teas, beans, spices and snacks. Great vibe.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Angela Van D. 1 year ago on Google
    Found a bag of their coffee at Art of the Table in Grand Rapids. Best coffee I’ve ever had.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jessica Y. 7 months ago on Google
    Both the chili Mexican latte and the chai latte were really good. Lovely space for a short break.

  • 3/5 Yifat C. 6 months ago on Google
    Germack used to make really good coffee. I come here a lot on Saturdays when I’m at Eastern Market. The service and atmosphere are still good, but the quality of the coffee went down significantly in the last several years. They used to make a consistently delicious, velvety cappuccinos. Now, it just tasted kind of sour. Something changed. Still, a great spot for coffee making tools, condiments, and other things.

  • 5/5 Bill B. 5 months ago on Google
    I come here to buy all my spices. They are so much better than what you get in the grocery stores! The staff was extremely helpful with any questions I had. Always a wonderful experience and you need to stop by here when you are at Eastern Market!

  • 5/5 Fran G. 4 months ago on Google
    Good gingerbread cold brew. I really appreciated the Dominoes being available !

  • 5/5 Rob F. 4 months ago on Google
    Always great service. Always great coffee. Ambassador blend in my machine is almost as good as what I get in the store.

  • 1/5 Kelsey 11 months ago on Google
    Even on a semi busy Saturday, you’d expect some type of customer service. Staff was uninterested and rude when ordering, and barely acknowledged us during the transaction. Made us feel like an inconvenience to be coming in. Won’t be returning. Drinks were subpar, definitely not what I was expecting

  • 3/5 Luxury C. 1 year ago on Google
    went for the first time today. It was okay. Coffee wasn’t anything special. The service wasn’t to die for. Probably won’t be back, especially since the parking is bad

  • 4/5 Shannon B. 1 year ago on Google
    This local gem is located in the heart of Detroit's Eastern Market. They have a wide variety of natural herbs and spices. Their tea selection is great too. I picked up some chamomile tea and bee pollen during my recent visit.

  • 5/5 Bartek M. 1 year ago on Google
    Brown sugar latte is my to go! Lots of teas, herbs and spices. You must stop by while in Eastern Market!

  • 5/5 Cynthia P. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a great, relaxing visit here on Black Friday. Wonderful gift ideas and good drinks! I got a chai latte. Yum!

  • 1/5 Patrice W. 1 year ago on Google
    I can't rate how the coffee tastes but I know that my experience was bitter, sour and disgusting. I came in for a cup of coffee on the recommendation of my work colleagues who had just come in several moments before. Spoiler alert!!! My colleagues are white. We were all in the area for a work event. When I walked in there were ZERO customers and only two men working at the front counter. Spoiler alert #2....they both were white. They were talking to each other behind the counter and did not look up to greet or acknowledge me. I stood facing them at the counter and said good morning to them. They still did not break the conversation to acknowledge my presence. I then proceeded to go use the restroom and wash my hands before ordering. When I returned to the counter from the restroom they were still talking and once again did not acknowledge my presence. I then made a call on my cell just to see how long (and how ridiculous this encounter would be). I stood there in front of them facing them with my phone to my face chatting with my mother and they did not bother to invite me to order or say hello. I recorded the ordeal at about 6 minutes (which does not account for the time I was there waiting then using the restroom before I hopped on a call) At that point I was convinced that I would never taste this coffee. I won't be back. If my white colleagues can walk in and come out with coffee in seconds and I can't walk in and even be greeted then this is not the place I want to spend my money and you should think twice about having people like this work at your front counter. I did not wear my invisible work suit that day nor is this the 1950's where only certain people can be served at counters. Get it together and hire people that reflect the beautiful diversity that Detroit has to offer. Deplorable.

  • 5/5 Monroe H. 1 year ago on Google
    Great selection of in house roasted coffee. Large selection of tea as well. My coffee was a Mexico single origin roast. It was well a bodied medium roast that was smooth and balanced with notes of almond.

  • 5/5 Miroslav S. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good always fresh coffee. Specially Costa Rica and Peru. Friendly service .

  • 5/5 Adam S. 1 year ago on Google
    Always a solid experience. Ranked #1 for fresh honey roasted peanut butter. Western Market is a close second, but Germack is the OG. RIP Marlon Evans. Eastern Market's best attorney.

  • 5/5 Lisa H. 1 year ago on Google
    I would like to know WHERE my fav employee Shannon has been?? I’ve came in 3 times and haven’t seen her! She’s so pleasant, very informative when I can’t choose my drink choice & is always in a great mood!

  • 5/5 JC 1 year ago on Google
    Germack is a cool Detroit experience. The cappuccino was good. The coffee section of the store was clean and inviting. The employees were nice. The only nuts that I could find without industrial vegetable oils or sugar added were the original pistachios, so I bought a bag. They were pretty good.

  • 5/5 Chris Y. 1 year ago on Google
    3 of us planed just for a latte, a capuchino, and a chai with one scone shared. End up we brought 2 bags coffee bean. We really enjoy Tuesday morning environments in this cafe! There are more than coffees to offer. 😉

  • 4/5 Jen D. 5 years ago on Google
    My Australian coffee snob husband says this is one of the best espressos he has had in the US so far. Grab a cup and stroll the markets!

  • 1/5 eric 2 years ago on Google
    This is probably the worst coffee I’ve ever had. It’s so acidic it tastes like I’m drinking sour milk.

  • 5/5 Jude P. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice collection of coffee beans, teas, and spices! The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable, highly recommended for a quick coffee to go!!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Solo dining
    • ✓️ Good for working on laptop
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery

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