THE SNUG MUG
Inside The Snug Mug: leather sofa and walnut tables under ribbed-glass pendant lights, with the back-lit bear sign glowing on the olive wall

Garden City, Michigan Est. 2026

More than acoffee shop.

It’s a purpose.

Espresso, matcha and fresh bakes on Middlebelt Road — poured in a room made to welcome everyone who walks in.

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Soft opening now · 10 AM – 6 PM

Our barista bear

Cozy coffee.
Warm hearts.

Coffee with comfort. Served with purpose.

Meet the signature

The signature

Honey BearLatte

An iced Honey Bear Latte with honey cold foam in a Snug Mug cup, on a walnut café table

16 oz

$7.50

20 oz

$8.50

Served iced or warm

Warm, buttery, slightly floral, with a smooth honey sweetness.

  • Brown butter
  • Wildflower honey
  • Vanilla bean
  • Espresso
  • Oat milk
  • Honey cold foam
  • Sea-salt sprinkles
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A double shot of espresso pouring from the machine at The Snug Mug
Pulled to order

Our story · Ally Sabra, founder

Built with love.Built for a dream.

“What I needed wasn’t less… it was opportunity.”

Ally, in her own words

Her story hangs on the café wall for every guest to read. Here it is, just as she wrote it.

Read Ally’s story
Ally's story board, framed and lit on the wall inside The Snug Mug
On the wall at 6659 Middlebelt Rd
Welcome to

THE SNUG MUG

My name is Ally Sabra
this is my story

where a dream is becoming reality for me and many others.

There is a story behind this coffee shop, built with love.

I was born with challenges and have faced many struggles growing up, but nothing ever stopped me.

I kept going— always strong, always determined, one step at a time.

I've always wanted to work, to grow, and feel proud of what I can do. What I needed wasn't less...it was opportunity.

So this coffee shop was built for that dream— to give me a place to work, and to open the door for others like me who deserve the same chance.

The Snug Mug is filled with patience, kindness, and second chances— where people are given time and space to shine in their own way.

The Snug Mug is more than coffee. It's joy. It's belonging. It's a chance to grow.

So come in, take your time,
and enjoy this moment with us.

The room

A cozy place
to gather.

Leather sofas, walnut tables, a window bar over Middlebelt Road — and the bear on the wall, keeping the lights warm. Stay for one cup or the whole afternoon.

The lounge at The Snug Mug: leather sofa, olive wall, gold letters and the glowing bear sign
The window bar at The Snug Mug, with leather stools looking out over Middlebelt Road
The window bar, over Middlebelt Rd
The Snug Mug lounge seen past a potted palm, the bear sign glowing on the wall
The lounge, through the palms

The purpose

Creating meaningful work opportunities for students with special needs in a supportive café environment.

  1. 01

    Learn

    Students are introduced to café tasks in a supported, low-pressure environment designed for real growth.

  2. 02

    Practice

    Repetition, encouragement, and teamwork build confidence over time. Every shift is a safe space.

  3. 03

    Serve

    Students take part in real customer interactions — greeting guests, handing off orders, and taking pride in their work.

  4. 04

    Grow

    Each shift strengthens independence, communication, and a sense of accomplishment that extends beyond the café.

Special events & orders

Bring the
Snug Mug
to you.

Planning an event? Tell us about it and we’ll get back to you with availability and details.

Or call 313-254-2252

Opens your email app, addressed to thesnugmug@gmail.com.

Visit us

Come in,
take your time.

6659 Middlebelt Rd

Garden City, MI 48135

Soft opening hours · 10 AM – 6 PM

Regular hours coming soon.

Get Directions 313-254-2252
The bear wall inside The Snug Mug: gold letters, the glowing bear sign and the leather sofa
The bear’s wall · 6659 Middlebelt Rd