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Alba

4.8(169)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 169 reviews (Google rating)Coffee Shop$ Corktown
Closed · opens 7:00 AM
(313) 462-4797 Directions alba-coffee.com

Quick facts

Alba is a coffee shop at 2124 Michigan Ave in Detroit, MI, open daily from 8:00 AM. Call +1313-462-4797 for details.

Address
2124 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216
Phone
+1313-462-4797
Hours today
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Price
$

About Alba

Alba is a coffee shop at 2124 Michigan Ave in Corktown, Detroit, MI. Coffee and tea are listed among its highlights, and its description features house-made gelato and pastries. The shop serves breakfast, lunch, and dessert, with vegan and vegetarian options available. Its listed atmosphere is casual and cozy, with an emphasis on community in the business’s own description. Alba has a Google rating of 4.8 from 169 reviews.

The shop is listed as popular for breakfast, solo dining, and working on a laptop, with Wi-Fi and seating available. Customers can dine in, order takeout, or use the outdoor seating; dogs are allowed outside. There is no table service or delivery, and reservations are not accepted. Practical amenities include a restroom, wheelchair-accessible seating, and a wheelchair-accessible restroom. Both free and paid street parking are listed, and the shop accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.

Known for

  • Coffee and tea
  • House-made gelato and pastries
  • Breakfast and laptop-friendly visits
  • Vegan and vegetarian options
  • Outdoor seating with dogs allowed outside

What to order

Mentioned in reviews

  • burrito

What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “Coffee snob here. Great coffee shop! Awesome vibe and the coffee is very good quality. They also have a lot of tasty desserts and many of them are vegan! Highly recommend this place.”

    — Brian Halapi, September 10, 2026 · google

  • “I was visiting Detroit for a good friend’s wedding and decided to check Alba out because it was one of the places they recommended on their wedding website. The space is cool, the service was friendly and reasonably quick, the iced vanil…”

    — Zack Argentine, August 30, 2026 · google

  • “This coffee shop has the perfect mix of simplicity, elegance, and warmth…”

    — Don Kan, August 12, 2026 · google

  • “Legit cafe de olla and breakfast burrito”

    — Luis Rubio, August 4, 2026 · google

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Alba — frequently asked

Is Alba open on Mondays?
Yes — Alba is open Monday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Where is Alba?
Alba is at 2124 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216.
How expensive is Alba?
Google lists Alba in the $ price range for coffee shops in Detroit, MI.
What is the phone number for Alba?
You can reach Alba on +1313-462-4797.

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