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Spores Cafe Opens, Redefining Mushrooms in Ann Arbor

9/8/2025

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Spores Cafe opened in Ann Arbor in mid-July, featuring mushroom-infused beverages.
Co-founder Joe Boumaroun seeks to shift perceptions of functional mushrooms and their health benefits.
The menu includes drinks with or without mushrooms, such as coffee, matcha, and a lemonade-iced tea blend.
Customers can buy decriminalized “magic mushroom” products, though they remain illegal in Michigan.
Barista Jesse Luckett educates customers on mushroom benefits in an approachable manner.

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Story summary

Spores Cafe opened in Ann Arbor in mid-July, featuring mushroom-infused beverages.
Co-founder Joe Boumaroun seeks to shift perceptions of functional mushrooms and their health benefits.
The menu includes drinks with or without mushrooms, such as coffee, matcha, and a lemonade-iced tea blend.
Customers can buy decriminalized “magic mushroom” products, though they remain illegal in Michigan.
Barista Jesse Luckett educates customers on mushroom benefits in an approachable manner.