Behind the Menu
How to Order Like a Regular at Lucky Detroit
March 31, 2026 · 5 min read
Walking into a new coffee shop can be intimidating — especially one with a menu full of house-made syrups and drinks you've never seen before. Here's the insider guide to ordering at Lucky Detroit like you've been coming for years.
## The Crowd Favorites
If you want to start with a safe bet, these are the drinks our baristas make the most: the **Vanilla Bourbon Latte** (our signature — house-made vanilla bourbon syrup with espresso and your choice of milk), the **Brown Sugar Latte** (caramelized brown sugar syrup with oat milk), and the **Dirty Chai** (Rishi Masala Chai with a shot of espresso). Check our full menu for prices.
## For the Purists
If you want to taste our coffee without the extras, order a **double espresso** or a **pour-over**. Our house espresso has notes of chocolate and caramel with a clean finish. The pour-over takes a few extra minutes but lets you taste the full complexity of our single-origin beans.
## Customize Everything
Every drink can be customized. Want oat milk? Just ask. Extra shot? We've got you. Less sweet? Our baristas can dial back any syrup. We also carry almond milk and coconut milk at all four locations.
## The Regulars' Secret
Ask for a **shaken iced latte**. We shake our iced lattes instead of just pouring espresso over ice — it creates a frothier, more integrated drink. It's one of the things that makes Lucky Detroit different, and once you try it, you won't want an iced latte any other way.
## Come Say Hi
The best part of Lucky Detroit isn't the coffee — it's the people. Our baristas know most of our regulars by name and by drink. Come in a few times and you'll be one of them. Find your nearest Lucky Detroit location and start your journey.
