Coffee Thursday at rent free haus at Rent Free – Detroit, MI

What’s going on in your neighborhood?

Join Outlier Media for Coffee Thursday — a monthly chance to sit down with our newsroom, share what you’re seeing in your community, and get your questions answered in real time.

What's the purpose of Coffee Thursday?

Every month, we meet at a local café to listen, connect and learn directly from Detroiters. Whether you have a specific issue you want help with, a story idea, or just want to stay informed — this space is for you.

Folks stop by for all kinds of reasons:

• To get help navigating city services or challenges they’re facing
• To share what’s happening on their block
• To meet neighbors and connect with our reporters

Or just to grab a coffee and say hello! You don’t need to stay long — we'd love for you to stop by for 10 minutes.

We started Coffee Thursdays in 2023 with just a few people stopping in. Since then, it’s grown into a monthly ritual we look forward to — and a space shaped entirely by the people who show up.

Come through, grab a coffee, and talk with us. We’d love to meet you.

What to expect

Coffee Thursday is a casual, conversational gathering hosted by members of the Outlier Media team.

Join us from 9:30–10:30 a.m. every second Thursday of the month at a different coffee shop around the city. When you arrive, you’ll be able to order a free drink of your choosing, then mingle with other attendees and any Outlier team members who are on site that month.

There’s no formal program or presentation — just a relaxed opportunity to meet people, ask questions, share what’s on your mind and connect over coffee.

Please note: not every Outlier staff member attends every Coffee Thursday. If you’re hoping to meet with a specific team member, we recommend reaching out ahead of time to confirm whether they’ll be there. You can find our contact information on our website.