The Congregation
Coffee shop · Detroit
9321 Rosa Parks Blvd, Detroit, MI 48206
Highlights
Coffee, cocktails, community events in a historic church.
Coffee, cocktails, community events in a historic church.
"A peaceful community gathering space and café that doubles as a coffee shop and event venue, appreciated for comforting drinks like carrot cake chai and orange-spice espresso tonic and shareable plates such as burrata with warm crostini." - AFAR
"The Congregation in Boston Edison features a gorgeous deck, a grassy yard, and a seasonal garden. This cafe and bar inside a remodeled church has quickly become a neighborhood hangout with plenty of space to spread out and free Wi-Fi that extends outdoors. Seating is first-come, first-served." - Serena Maria Daniels
"The Congregation lives up to its name as one of the best destinations for Detroiters to gather with friends or colleagues, no matter the occasion. The beautifully restored church features a spacious outdoor deck and yard seating, which on Thursday evenings during warmer months becomes the spot to be seen (and to dance). People coming to dine can expect a food menu that ranges from breakfast bagels, pastries from local bakeries, and salads to flatbreads, soups, and shareable dips, along with a variety of coffee beverages and seasonal specials, as well as wine, boozy coffee drinks, mocktails, hard ciders, and beer. Leaning into its role as a third place, the Congregation also hosts food trucks, a farmers market, support groups, yoga classes, and other community-oriented events. Vibe check: When the warmer months arrive, the lawn here becomes home to House Night, where the space is transformed into a makeshift dance floor and gathering space featuring DJs and a rotation of food vendors." - Serena Maria Daniels
"The Congregation in Boston-Edison is a lively gathering spot by day and by night. The former church has been transformed into a coffee shop, bar, and community space, and as the late afternoon fades into evening, laptops slowly disappear from tables and coffee and tea are replaced by cocktails, wine, and beer. And if folks want to get an early start on their happy hour, no one is judging at the Congregation. Tuesday through Thursday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., all mocktails and glasses of wine are a dollar off, bottles of wine are $5 off, and cocktails are discounted by $2. Hours: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday." - Mickey Lyons
"The Congregation in the Boston Edison and Virginia Park areas is set in a 1920s-era church, making gathering with friends easy-breezy. Stop by in the morning for a refreshing orange spice espresso tonic while you have a chill co-working session and ease into the evening with a seasonal cocktail. Order a charcuterie board and a bottle of Beaujolais and lounge at a picnic table on the grassy yard or gorgeous wood deck. Each Thursday after 5 p.m. during the warmer months, the outdoor area becomes the site of House Night, featuring live DJ sets, food trucks, and an outdoor bar area — creating the ultimate summertime vibes." - Serena Maria Daniels
