Ann Arbors' Vertex Coffee Roasters will be expanding to a new location in Ypsilanti on 307 N River St. This is the former location of Cultivate Coffee.
“We were offered to move into that space as a second location. Myself, and some of my team members used to work there, and it felt like a good opportunity, which felt close to our hearts,” Kara Sato, co-owner of Vertex, said.
Vertex intends to provide an approachable and welcoming environment to its customers.
“We try to make it as welcoming as possible, we try to remember people’s names and answer any questions they may have about coffee or what we offer,” Sato said.
As of now, Sato and her team do not intend to add any more locations into the franchise, citing they want to stick with just two locations.
“Our first location is pretty small, so we are excited to have more space and be open to our location by expanding on what we can provide,” Sato said.
While Vertex's menu mostly consists of items such as mochas, lattes, and expressos, they offer more than just coffee on their menu.
“Our specials are really fun, so people can try multiple drinks if people are into the sweeter drinks. Which includes the zero-proof bar that can give people plenty of variety," Sato said
"In Ypsilanti, we do plan to have more food options like toasts and sandwiches and gluten-free the zero-proof bar. The zero-proof bar, which is non-alcoholic cocktails and non-alcoholic wine, and separate from that we offer for anyone interested in switching from coffee to a different type of sweeter drink," Sato said.
As of now, there is no official date on when Vertex will be opening in Ypsilanti, but Sato hopes to have moved by early spring.
Opening the Ann Arbor location in 2019 and now co-owning Vertex with her wife, Mackenzie Sato is grateful for how far they have come.
“Honestly it's unbelievable when I step back and think about it, and it's one of those unreal things that's been really wonderful," Sato said.
For more information about Vertex Coffee Roasters, visit their website.
