Cafe Origins
Restaurant · Birmingham ·

Cafe Origins

Restaurant · Birmingham ·

House-roasted coffee, savory hand pies, & baked goods

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163 W Maple Rd, Birmingham, MI 48009 Get directions

$10–20

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163 W Maple Rd, Birmingham, MI 48009 Get directions

+1 248 742 4040
originsbirmingham.com
@originsbirmingham

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Detroit’s Best New Restaurants, May 2025 | Eater Detroit

"Few Michigan chefs can lay claim to being James Beard Award winners, but Alex Young, formerly of Zingerman’s Roadhouse in Ann Arbor can, as he took home the honor of Best Chef: Great Lakes in 2011. Now, Young is back with Cafe Origins, an all-day spot in Birmingham that opened its doors toward the end of 2024. The menu here may look comparable to other cafes with a variety of espresso beverages, pastries, and breakfast sandwiches, but the difference here is in the details. Young’s team bakes its sprouted wheat bread for sandwiches. In addition to offering sweet pastries like salted chocolate chip cookies and pecan sticky buns, Cafe Origins also serves globally inspired savory hand pies, filled with Jamaican spiced chicken, curried potatoes, or Cornish beef. Wraps come stuffed with fillings like lamb shawarma or wild mushrooms. Plan ahead and place orders online." - Serena Maria Daniels

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Cafe Origins
Cafe Origins

Rebecca K.

Google
I loved their orange juice!!! Also the pecan sticky bun is delicious. What a treat! They were out of smoothies when I went but the OJ made up for it and hit the spot. Staff is friendly and the place itself is so cute. I want to come back and try some food!

Kaira M.

Google
I love this place and frequent it often. Everyone who works here is great and so welcoming! Beth is always sweet and helpful when I don’t know what to order. I love the coffee, juices and sandwiches! The tuna melt add Fresno peppers is my go to. They have the best quiche ever- but I heard it might be changing which would make me so sad. Took someone here to try exactly that and was informed it might be changing. DON’T CHANGE THE QUICHE- it’s perfect the way it is :) Anyways best cafe in the area- everything is quality!

sam

Google
Amazing place come here after the gym in the morning. I usually order the chicken shawarma and salad bowl with an iced coffee or just get coconut water but the staff is very friendly and knows my order whenever I come in. Chicken is always perfectly cooked and seasoned. I’m especially a fan of their coffees, not another place that makes it like theirs

fefe

Google
AMAZING espresso! The cappuccino is delicious! One of the best coffees I’ve ever had! The chocolate croissant is amazing. Cinnamon roll was not so good…especially for the price. I will definitely be back for the coffee!

Mike S.

Google
Should you come here for coffee? No, the cappuccino was below average. However, the patio here is very nice with plenty of shade. They offer many, potentially good, food options which I did not try. My review is based solely on my coffee experience.

Taylor Bland (.

Google
I ordered a pistachio latte and it was amazing! The best one I had yet 💛 I asked for a little extra sweetened condensed milk cause I like my coffee a wee bit sweet and 10/10 would recommend! The outdoor patio is cute and spacious and its atmosphere indoors is nice, balancing natural light and a dim-cozy aesthetic vibe.

Estebon Rage (Estebon 2.

Google
Wow, this place is awesome. Totally fresh with the best ingredients. From the home ground coffee to the pastries, everything is super yummy. A rare treat in an ocean of average overpriced food in Birmingham. I was here for breakfast but the lunch and dinner menu looks sublime.

Urban E.

Google
Great cafe in Birmingham with a Mediterranean feel. Coffee culture is big in that part of the world and the average coffee shop there has pastries and some pretty good food. And origins has that, plus their own pastry chef. It is a little pricy but I feel you’ll get great value compared to a Starbucks. Also the ambiance is warm and cozy and not austere. Makes me glad to live in a melting pot.

Exclusive C.

Yelp
The service was truly amazing! I love the food and my London Fog. Shayla and Erik were truly a blessing. They went over the menu, cleaned our tables. brought our food to our table, and engaged in conversation to make us feel welcome. These two deserve an applause for a job well done. The whole team was amazing! This was a first experience for my friend and I. We did not want to leave the restaurant as it was so cozy and friendly. This will be our go to place moving forward. Deborah Crowley
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Elizabeth W.

Yelp
Great service! So many delicious baked goods, but chose the cinnamon roll which was great! Also really enjoyed my shrimp rollo...the pita bread is so good!
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Sarah M.

Yelp
Easiest 5 stars I've ever given. The service was great. Someone takes your order at the front and then they bring it out to you at a table. Not sure why I haven't heard about it yet but it is a great place to get quality food and enjoy your meal. Very enjoyable atmosphere. It seems like every person who walks in loves it.
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Katerina L.

Yelp
This is a new grab and go shop in Birmingham. They also have a bunch of high top tables . The space looks very nice, clean, open, modern. A nice selection of pies, quiches, salads, soups, as well as sweet selections. Definitely give it a try!
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Miriam I.

Yelp
Was happy to try this new spot in Birmingham recently. Found the ambiance to be bright and cheerful, with staff that were friendly and helpful. Their menu proclaims the locale to be "more than coffee," and this description is spot-on. Offerings included hand pies, which consisted of a variety of pastries with different savory fillings. I got the curried potato samosa (delish!), while the co-diner ordered the chicken pot pie - he liked it very much. The pastry used in the hand pies was flaky, buttery and flavorful - just what the diners ordered. Other options were: rollos (wraps), soups (we each got the clam chowder: highly recommend), salads, sandwiches, and quiches. There was also a lamb tagine as the day's special. For dessert, there were gelati and pastries. We split a hazelnut cookie - very nice. Good variety of options in all categories. Hot and cold beverages were on offer, from coffee to tea to juices, and even a chocolate egg cream. Will definitely need to come back and try that one.House-made bread was also available. We took a loaf home, and it was great. All in all, if you are looking for a sparkling clean and friendly place for lunch or a light dinner (or even a more satisfying dinner, if you get the daily special), Cafe Origins will hit the spot.

Alison E.

Yelp
Such a great place! The food is amazing and there are so many great things to choose from. Bread and pastries made in house. The staff and atmosphere just make the experience even better. We are lucky to have Chef Alex here in Birmingham!

Big K.

Yelp
Food was mediocre at best, took 25 minutes just to get it, Shocking that a place can be so unprofessional and immature that they take actions that can ruin a customers experience, you're not there to have fun, you're there to cook for the customers and grow as a cook. To just sit there and laugh with your other employees while they number one thing in your restaurant (the customers) matter most and you aren't putting them first? ridiculous.