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Coffee and Community

A cupful helps wake us up. Powers us thru the day. And is a way of life for some. Join us, as we take you inside Mid Michigan coffee spots -- from brewing secrets, to new spots, to diverse ways of enjoying the drink.

Coffee and Community: Ann Arbor's Comet Coffee

WKAR Public Media

Published November 24, 2017 at 6:51 AM EST

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A2's Comet Coffee

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Comet Coffee is located in State Street's Nickels Arcade

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Nickels Arcade opened 100 years ago

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Comet Coffee owner Jim Saborino

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Peter Whorf / WKAR-MSU

While the Lansing area has experienced a recent influx of independent coffee houses, Ann Arbor is home to a variety of cafe fixtures.

One of those gathering places is downtown's Comet Coffee, located in historic Arcade near the bustling corner of State Street and N. University Avenue. WKAR's Peter Whorf sits down with Comet founder and owner Jim Saborino for coffee and conversation.