(she/her) is our owner and roaster.  She taught K-8 music and studied voice performance before stepping full time into the coffee industry.  She is a calm optimist, zero waste lifestyle striver, and is very motivated to further her knowledge of coffee and people. 

(she/they) is our cafe manager and an experienced barista whose eclectic interests have given her the opportunity to delve into speciality  coffee and work towards lifting our local community through art, music, and caffeinated beverages. You can often find her singing along to folk rock, reading comics, doodling, and playing with her cats.

(she/her) is a coffee and thrift enthusiast! On top of being a barista at Vertex, she owns a small business - 313 thrift co. She has a passion for finding self-expression through clothing and hopes to help others do the same. 

When not behind bar, Cait can be found thrifting, getting coffee at a local coffee shop, attending vintage markets, and hanging with her kitties Arlo and Jasper. 

(he/him) is a lifetime-learner, and one of his favorite things to learn about is coffee! He also loves writing and playing music, caring for his ever-increasing collection of house plants, and taking on any project where he can fix or create something. On the weekends, you might spot him playing a show as one half of an indy-jazz-pop duo.

(he/him) is a daily home brewer and aspiring cafe/roastery owner. He is excited to become a part of the local coffee scene and intends to remember as many names and orders as possible. A recent graduate of the Environmental Studies program at MSU, he would be happy to chat about all things ecology, environmental science, and anything else that comes to mind. When he isn't sharpening his skills behind the bar at Vertex you can find him at any local skatepark, asking for new albums to listen to, or going on long walks with his dog, Georgia.

(she/her) Hunter is an ypsi local artist and barista. When she isn’t serving up smiles at the Ypsilanti cafe, she is drawing at home with her black cat Calliope. 

(she/her) Chloé & Toast have been Ypsi residents for several years & are looking forward to welcoming Vertex to the neighborhood! Dedicated to uplifting small businesses, she is excited to contribute to a diverse team & interact more with her community. You can catch Chloé teaching at Fun Girl Dance Co. & School when she’s not making your favorite latté. 

Alma (she/her) is an experienced barista who’s also passionate about plants and gardening. When she’s not out tending to her garden or spending time outdoors you can find her hanging out with her dogs Goose and Reggie.

Faith (she/her) is a Senior at UofM studying Nursing and Global Health with hopes of becoming a Midwife. Outside of school and work, Faith is an avid gluten free cook/baker and has started making gluten free sourdough. She can often be found frolicking in nature (barefoot of course), reading on her porch, crocheting, or making playlists to fit every vibe.

Safara (they/them), is a long time barista with a passion for community, grassroots organizing, and the creative arts. If the three can intersect- even better! When they aren’t at the shop they can be found in their garden, testing fun recipes they found on Instagram, or planning their next creative project. 

Chey (she/they) is a lover of coffee and community. When she is not making drinks for others, they love to bake for their friends, upcycle clothing, and explore the local music scene. Chey is also a Fashion Marketing and Innovation student at Eastern Michigan University determined to use her degree to help grow woman/queer owned businesses and create a more sustainable future for fashion!