Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters – Detroit

I happened to be in town for an event and stopped by Dessert Oasis on a Sunday afternoon. It was the best experience I’ve had in a coffee shop, to be honest!
The baristas were personable, the coffee was good, the food was tasty, the WiFi was fast, and the shop itself is thoughtfully laid out. I really appreciated the open floor plan and the multiple seating options; there are barstools in front, bench-​style seating to the right, and regular tables in the rear, and all options come with adequate outlets.
Though I don’t live in Detroit, I look forward to a return visit one day!

Visited after the Tigers game last Saturday, the Baristas are extremely welcoming and quite knowledgeable about espresso in general. Love the vibe that this place gives, a definite must-​visit café anytime you’re downtown. Love the roast on their beans and appreciate interesting flavours like Honey Cinnamon!

Excellent coffee & lattes. If you can appreciate a good pour over, their black coffee is phenomenal. Worth the price. I highly recommend

The baristas could not have been more friendly. I found this place on foursquare and saw some awesome latte art. I came here and it has a cool, city, hipster vibe. I thought they would judge me when I showed them the photo and said make me this but they were delighted and told me they would make me the most beautiful cappuccino I’ve ever had. Loved it!

Beautiful cappuccinos. Tasty dessert items. But the best part is it’s a really spacious, quiet spot to work, study or read. Capitol Park is gentrifying rapidly, but I like how this spot stays true to the industrial warehouse feel and also keeps things reasonably priced.

I’ve worked here several times the last couple of weeks and I really like it! I’m a fan of their original Rochester location so I figured I’d be on board with this one to and I am! While the Rochester location has a more cozy coffee house feel, this place has a more vibey industrial loft kind of look, which is a great fit for the neighborhood (also shout out to all the new development in Capitol Park!).
The iced coffee is really good but they only serve it in coffee cups if you take it to go. This is a little weird (like you have to put a straw in the little sippy hole) but if you stay in they serve it in glassware, which is much preferable. Syrups are all made in house (the vanilla is tasty) and the coffee is roasted by them to much tastiness.
Pastries go quick so do your best to come in early if you have a hankering for something sweet. I’ve had some cookies and the apricot cream cheese pastry with much enjoyment. The cheesecakes also look fantastic.
Wifi is reliable and it doesn’t get terribly crowded so it’s a great place to set up and work too.

First off, it is dessert oasis, not desert oasis, Anyone looking to water their camel and find shelter from a sandstorm look elsewhere. At dessert oasis you will find a selection of pastries as well as espresso and coffee made with house roasted beans. When I went they had three different options on the v60 slow bar. I ordered an Ethiopian as well as a shot of espresso. The coffee was great, a lot of fruity notes, very light, and not overly acidic. The espresso had good body, though it was a bit bitter for my tastes. Overall a very good shop, nice location, and really great coffee coming out of that slow bar. The prices were high but reasonable for a good third wave coffee spot.

I like the atmosphere here and the service is great. I’m so happy to see this place in Capitol Park — an area that I once avoided coming up. You’ll notice a trend with me in coffee shops soon, I love a good latte and chai is always on my mind. Here, I had the latte. I love good presentation, these folks gave me my attractive little latte with genuine smiles. Another thing: when I walked in, I was greeted with friendliness. OK, so that should be standard, but sometimes, it seems like a lot to ask. DO was inviting and cozy. Come here for good coffee with friends or to work remotely, on homework, or like, to write your next gripping novel.

This is my all time favorite place to study at in Detroit! Love it here. It’s such a big shop that there’s so much space and you don’t feel so tight and claustrophobic while trying to enjoy your meal or beverage.
The workers are so nice and friendly. Any questions you have for them they have an answer.
Studying here is very nice because no one bothers you and it feels like it’s just you and your study material and nobody else around.
Try the tiramisu cheese cake! Unreal! Or any other cheesecake. They’re so good!!!
Love this place! Definitely stop by one day.

Over priced, bad pour over coffee. Prices on menu are misleading. Terrible seating with cheap shaky uncomfortable chairs and tables. Annoying loud music. Interiors are cold because they keep the doors open in freezing weather. They didn’t close the door despite me pointing it out. Not a welcoming or comfortable place. Pretentious and cold.

Best coffee and dessert place in Detroit hands down. The batista was so helpful and friendly! Thanks for making our day.

Every time I’ve been here, the staff has been so lovely and friendly! The best service ever, honestly.
The coffee is worth the trip over, and try their muffins — super fresh and delicious. I hear the cheesecake’s good, but haven’t had a chance to try it out yet.

Everything tasted amazing and very nice staff. A little overpriced — $ 11 for a slice of cheesecake and cup of coffee.

Such a great place to study, relax or just enjoy the company of friends! The owners were very hospitable and the coffee was amazing. I felt like I was right at home. I will definitely be back!

My friend and I were reluctant to leave this place. The staff was awesome. I was introduced to a wonderful staff; Nathan, Kevin, JOHN (my favorite), and Jamal (one of the owners). While I was sipping on my great mocha latte, which by the way had the prettiest latte art, the staff came and mingled with my friend and I. I was very impressed with this place and I will be back. I did suggest to the owner to maybe start doing trivia and have someone play live on the weekend.
Can’t wait to go in and study and drink some great coffee again with some great company :)

If you want a perfect morning/​afternoon and want to support your local Detroit businesses, go to the Dime Store and make your brunch reservation, walk around the corner and pick up some Bön Bön Bön truffles, take your truffles and walk a few blocks down to Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters. Make sure to order yourself a coffee of you choosing, sit and enjoy your truffles with coffee. PERFECT! I absolutely love this coffee spot right in Downtown! Friendly service and excellent coffee. My best friend came into town and she is a coffee snob. We decided to check this place out and she ordered a cortado and I ordered a latte. She’s always been very picky about the results of her cortado and was thoroughly impressed with theirs. The environment is great, love the vibe, and the overall interior design of this coffee shop.
This is an excellent work spot if you are in the area to find a place to get some work done. It’s got plenty of seating for individual workers, group settings with high stools and bench/​chair seating. There is also plenty of lighting and seating by the windows for anyone to just sit and enjoy a cup of coffee with your laptop or book. My latte was definitely the perfect balance of steamed milk with frothy goodness, espresso, and coffee. Loved it!
The people working behind the counter really know their coffee and are very true to what they do. They keep the environment very clean and neat. I am looking forward to visiting Dessert Oasis Coffee again, so glad they decided to mark their establishment here!

The chris’d are very knowledgeable and helpful. Great coffee and great atmosphere. It’s close enough to Downtown without being right in the hub of Campus Martius and all that. Check it out!

Great edition to the Capitol Park neighborhood!
Ample space and natural light– this is a great workspace or place to meet up with friends. Their store hours are also open later than most coffee shops in the downtown area.
I tried their house chai with almond milk– it was delicious. Just enough spice without being overly sweet. Looking forward to trying some of their pour over coffee and latte options on another occasion. I also got a slice of triple chocolate cheesecake, because why not? It was fantastic.
Keep up the great work guys!