Single-origin beans roasted in small batches, each telling the unique story of its homeland. From Ethiopia to Guatemala to Nicaragua.
Est. 2018 · Detroit, MI
Nomad Detroit Coffee was born from a simple love — for great coffee and the community it brings together.
Co-founders Sean and Marcel grew up in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, where weekend bike rides to the local Caribou Coffee became a ritual that sparked a lifelong appreciation for a good cup. That shared passion stayed with them as they grew up, and the two went on to collaborate on projects together throughout their twenties.
The journey into roasting started unexpectedly. Sean roasted his first batch of coffee in an oven for a work project and immediately knew he was onto something. He brought Marcel in, and what began with an automated Whirly Pop on a kitchen counter quickly evolved into a consumer roaster — and eventually the commercial fluid air-bed roaster they use today.
Working full-time in the education and IT fields, Sean and Marcel pour their off-hours into Nomad Detroit Coffee. You can find them at the Royal Oak Farmers Market and at private events throughout metro Detroit, always happy to talk coffee and connect with the community that makes it all worthwhile.
Every batch is roasted with care and precision, blending craft with data to ensure each cup transports you to the corner of the world from which it originates.
Explore our coffees
Our signature blend — Ethiopian and Nicaraguan beans united in one cup. Juicy blueberry, bright citrus, and a smooth almond finish that captures the spirit of wandering the world.
Try the Vagabond
Single-origin Ethiopian coffee with vibrant blueberry sweetness and bright lemon citrus notes, reminiscent of a fresh-baked pound cake. Natural processed beans from the Wush Wush region.
Best Seller
Rich Guatemalan single-origin from Baja Verapaz with indulgent macadamia nut richness and sweet cookie-like finish. Washed process brings out clean, balanced flavors.
Nicaraguan single-origin from Matagalpa featuring warm brown sugar sweetness, bright cherry acidity, and satisfying nutty undertones. Expertly washed for clarity and balance.
Premium blend combining Ethiopian and Nicaraguan beans. Complex flavor profile with juicy blueberry notes, zesty citrus brightness, and smooth almond finish. Washed and natural processing.
Colombian decaf from Valle de Cauca with warming clove spice, sweet cherry notes, and rich honeycomb sweetness. All the exceptional flavor without the caffeine.
"The Ethiopia single-origin is unreal. I've tried dozens of specialty roasters and this is the one I keep coming back to. The blueberry notes are so vibrant — it doesn't even need cream."
"We discovered Nomad at the Royal Oak Farmers Market and now we order online every month. The freshness is no joke — you can smell the difference the second you open the bag."
"I bought the Vagabond blend as a gift and ended up ordering two more bags for myself. Smooth, rich, and honestly the best coffee I've had at home. You can taste the care that goes into it."
Royal Oak Farmers Market
316 E 11 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Saturdays: 7AM - 1PM
Coffee in its variety of shapes, sizes, density, aroma, and flavor is a perfect representation of the diversity of the world we call home. To that end, we hope and encourage you to enjoy this coffee in whichever way you choose, pour over, drip, french press, espresso... cream, sugar, or black. However you like it is exactly the way we like it.