Summer hits differently in Ypsilanti with a chill drink and delicious meal on a breezy outdoor patio. We’ve compiled Ypsi restaurants, cafes, and breweries offering patio seating.  

Restaurants 

C. King & Co. Cafe: This swanky downtown restaurant and bar sits on the corner of Michigan Ave. and Huron St. Inside, the historic building is beautifully decorated, but on a nice, sunny Ypsi day, request a table outdoors.Patio table and chairs with umbrellas creating shade placed outside of C. King and Company, located on a sidewalk with a street and buildings lined up in the background.

Maiz Mexican Cantina: Hidden behind Maiz is a quiet patio, a perfect setting for fresh chips and salsa and house margaritas. Happy hour runs from 3-5 PM most days.   

Thompson & Co.: Grab brunch and mimosas and enjoy sunny Depot Town views form the patio. Every seat is a good one!  Thompson and co. brunch drinks

Aubree’s & Sticks: Share pizza with friends under red umbrellas on the patio, then head upstairs to Sticks for drinks on their rooftop patio! Stay to play pool and darts. 

Bellflower: Discover a unique covered alleyway or outdoor patio connected to the restaurant, complete with a changing menu featuring the freshest ingredients. Bellflower Ypsi


Sidetrack Bar & Grill: This historic restaurant offerstwo patios: one for train watching near the tracks and a semi-shaded option in the back. End your evening outdoors with burgers and cold drinks here. Evening setting, view of back side of Sidetrack Bar and Grill with patio seating, colorful umbrellas, and lighting illuminating the patio area. Green trees and sunset skies fill the photo.


Cafés  

Café Liv: A top Ypsi cafe choice for downtown scenery. Order a latte, sit outside, and take in views of charming, historic buildings.   Patio view from Cafe Liv of historic church building across the street, with picnic tables on green grassy area as a person studies. Coffee sits on a table in front of the camera.

Vertex Coffee Roasters: Relax out front with tables and chairs set up in a grassy area. Enjoy coffee and sunshine! 

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea: Perfect for students, this now fully-planted patio offers Water Tower views and is located across from Eastern Michigan University. Try the new food menu and enjoy your view! Sweetwaters cofee & tea ypsi patio views

Hyperion Coffee Co: This hidden gem in Depot Town offers plenty of outdoor seating on sunny days. The café captures Ypsi vibes and prioritizes folks feeling welcome. 

Northern Grind Coffee: This café offers shaded outdoor seating, an ideal spot to study or work with a breakfast sandwich and coffee.   


Bars & Breweries   

734 Brewing Company: Nothing beats a cold beer, cocktail, or non-alcoholic beverage at 734. Sit in the front or side patios and enjoy live music on select nights.  734 brewing company patio and drinks

Mash Ypsilanti: Enjoy a nightcap after a filling dinner next door at Thompson & Co.. Outdoor seating offers sunset views over Depot Town.  

Ypsi Alehouse: Order your Ypsi-themed beer and head to the fenced private patio near the bar for easy indoor-outdoor access. 

Unity Vibration: Tucked away behind the brewing warehouse is a quiet spot to enjoy your favorite hard kombucha or tea.

Arbor Brewing Company: Quiet, spacious, and a top choice for beers on the patio! Sit at the vibrant yellow tables for a perfect summer evening.  

 

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