Our Story
Detroit's Independent Coffee Roasters — The Lucky Detroit Story
The Beginning
A Small Shop Above a Barber in Corktown
We started above a barber shop in Corktown with a simple belief: Detroit deserved world-class coffee made by people who actually cared. We still believe that.
The Roastery
Sourced Globally. Roasted Locally.
The search for exceptional coffee takes us all over the world — but only sustainably harvested, ethically traded beans make the cut. We roast every batch in small quantities at our Michigan facility, tasting each one before it ever reaches your cup.
The Syrups
No Concentrates. No Shortcuts.
Every syrup we use — Vanilla Bourbon, Brown Sugar, Lavender, and more — is made in-house. No concentrates. No shortcuts. Just real ingredients, real flavor.
The Community
Four Neighborhoods. One Standard.
Four neighborhoods. Four communities. One standard of craft. Whether you're in Corktown, Birmingham, Royal Oak, or Grosse Pointe, Lucky Detroit is your neighborhood coffee shop.
We're proud to be part of Metro Detroit's vibrant independent business community. Our Birmingham location sits at the heart of one of Metro Detroit's most walkable shopping districts — explore everything the city has to offer at Birmingham Things To Do. In Royal Oak, we're steps from Woodward Avenue's best dining and nightlife — discover the neighborhood at Royal Oak Things To Do. Our Corktown cafe is just blocks from Michigan Central Station in Detroit's oldest neighborhood — find your next adventure at Detroit Things To Do. And in Grosse Pointe, The Village on Kercheval is the perfect starting point — learn more at The Grosse Pointe Guide.