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Espresso Bay

4.2(751)· Google4.2 out of 5 from 751 reviews (Google rating)Coffee Shop$
(231) 715-1856 Directions espressobay.com

Quick facts

Espresso Bay is a coffee shop at 202 E Front St in Traverse City, MI, open daily from undefined. Call +1231-715-1856 for details.

Address
202 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684
Phone
+1231-715-1856
Hours today
undefined – undefined
Price
$

About Espresso Bay

Espresso Bay is a coffee shop at 202 E Front St in Traverse City, MI, serving small-batch roasted coffee, sandwiches and gelato. Breakfast, dessert and quick bites are part of its offerings, with coffee and tea both noted among its highlights. The cafe has a casual, cozy and quiet atmosphere, a fireplace and sidewalk seating. Customers can dine in, order takeout or use delivery; table service and reservations are not available.

The shop is popular with students and tourists, and is listed as suitable for solo dining and working on a laptop. Wi-Fi and a restroom are available. It welcomes children and LGBTQ customers and is identified as a transgender safe space. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating, restroom and parking. Paid street parking is also listed. Espresso Bay accepts credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments, and has a Google rating of 4.2 from 751 reviews.

Known for

  • Small-batch roasted coffee and tea
  • Sandwiches, gelato and breakfast
  • Cozy setting with a fireplace
  • Sidewalk seating
  • Laptop-friendly seating and Wi-Fi

What to order

Mentioned in reviews

  • latte

Popular times

Usually not too busy right now · Typical visit volume reported by Google.

Mon

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 16 of 100, 8a: 20 of 100, 9a: 20 of 100, 10a: 24 of 100, 11a: 31 of 100, 12p: 35 of 100, 1p: 40 of 100, 2p: 37 of 100, 3p: 37 of 100, 4p: 36 of 100, 5p: 27 of 100, 6p: 0 of 100, 7p: 0 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Tue

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 14 of 100, 8a: 22 of 100, 9a: 24 of 100, 10a: 22 of 100, 11a: 16 of 100, 12p: 22 of 100, 1p: 32 of 100, 2p: 49 of 100, 3p: 46 of 100, 4p: 41 of 100, 5p: 28 of 100, 6p: 0 of 100, 7p: 0 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Wed

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 20 of 100, 8a: 18 of 100, 9a: 22 of 100, 10a: 18 of 100, 11a: 22 of 100, 12p: 27 of 100, 1p: 31 of 100, 2p: 32 of 100, 3p: 32 of 100, 4p: 29 of 100, 5p: 25 of 100, 6p: 0 of 100, 7p: 0 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Thu

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 20 of 100, 8a: 28 of 100, 9a: 37 of 100, 10a: 40 of 100, 11a: 40 of 100, 12p: 35 of 100, 1p: 33 of 100, 2p: 33 of 100, 3p: 32 of 100, 4p: 28 of 100, 5p: 24 of 100, 6p: 0 of 100, 7p: 0 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Fri

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 28 of 100, 8a: 35 of 100, 9a: 38 of 100, 10a: 35 of 100, 11a: 31 of 100, 12p: 29 of 100, 1p: 33 of 100, 2p: 40 of 100, 3p: 48 of 100, 4p: 48 of 100, 5p: 41 of 100, 6p: 0 of 100, 7p: 0 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Sat

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 16 of 100, 8a: 29 of 100, 9a: 46 of 100, 10a: 59 of 100, 11a: 74 of 100, 12p: 85 of 100, 1p: 100 of 100, 2p: 98 of 100, 3p: 85 of 100, 4p: 71 of 100, 5p: 58 of 100, 6p: 0 of 100, 7p: 0 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Sun

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 15 of 100, 9a: 24 of 100, 10a: 41 of 100, 11a: 50 of 100, 12p: 54 of 100, 1p: 55 of 100, 2p: 53 of 100, 3p: 51 of 100, 4p: 44 of 100, 5p: 0 of 100, 6p: 0 of 100, 7p: 0 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Google rating breakdown

755 ratings on Google. Ratings and counts are Google's, not ours.

  • 5★469
  • 4★130
  • 3★53
  • 2★40
  • 1★63

What people mention

Topics counted across Google reviews.

  • friendly staff×88
  • fireplace×17
  • smoothies×14
  • gelato×8
  • cold brew×8
  • lavender latte×6
  • mochas×2
  • burnt coffee×2
  • blueberry scone×2
  • cherry truffle mocha×2

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What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “We walked in and the menu, packaging, and fliers were all AI slop so we walked out.”

    — Grace Robishaw, October 4, 2026 · google

  • “Watered down milky latte with little to no flavor and the little bit of flavor that you do get tastes like butt. Also using very obvious ai generated images to advertise. If you are old and geriatric with zero taste buds left you might e…”

    — Jordan Mann, September 17, 2026 · google

  • “Door was open. All we wanted to do was buy some beans, and the girl behind the counter said they’re closed. Strange way to run a business. I guess we’ll go back to Mundos which was awesome anyway.”

    — Axl, September 4, 2026 · google

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Espresso Bay — frequently asked

Is Espresso Bay open on Mondays?
Yes — Espresso Bay is open Monday from undefined to undefined.
Where is Espresso Bay?
Espresso Bay is at 202 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684.
How expensive is Espresso Bay?
Google lists Espresso Bay in the $ price range for coffee shops in Traverse City, MI.
What is the phone number for Espresso Bay?
You can reach Espresso Bay on +1231-715-1856.

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