ANN ARBOR, Mich. – It’s that time of year when families and friends are shopping for their loved ones (and their 2020 pod). This year, shoppers are looking for gifts that are comforting, come from the heart and support local businesses. Here are 4 Ann Arbor gift ideas:FOR THE COFFEE FIENDAnn Arbor has become synonymous with locally-owned and operated coffee shops, many of which use their own roasts. Take a look at festive tiles from Motawi Tileworks, ceramics and mixed media sculptures from the Gutman Gallery or paintings and prints from the Ann Arbor Art Center. Order specialty canned cocktails from The Last Word, Michigan-made whiskey from Ann Arbor Distilling Company, craft beer from HOMES or four-packs of mead from Bløm Meadworks.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – It’s National Coffee Day! The Ann Arbor westside cafe has reduced capacity for in-house coffee consumption, but 19 Drips offers curbside pick up and delivery services. Current Cafe Hours: 8 a.m - 5 p.m., dailyAddress: 2263 W. Liberty St.Iconic in the Ann Arbor coffee scene, RoosRoast has been slinging coffee, roasting beans and keeping coffee drinkers caffeinated for years. Current Cafe Hours: Rosewood: 8 a.m - 4 p.m every day; Liberty is closedAddress: 1155 Rosewood St., Ste B✉ Like what you’re reading? It also offers coffee and espresso drinks as well as teas at its Ann Arbor cafe.

Milk + Honey will have a gluten-free pop-up this Saturday. Photo | PixabayANN ARBOR, Mich. - Ann Arbor-based bakeshop Milk + Honey will have a pop-up this Saturday at Vertex Coffee Roasters. To celebrate Ann Arbor Pride this weekend, Vertex will also have a rainbow latte available to celebrate the many identities within the Ann Arbor community. A portion of profits from Milk + Honey goes to the Ozone House, a community-based nonprofit organization that helps young people in the area through prevention and intervention services. Vertex Coffee Roasters is at 1335 S. University Ave.Read: Vertex Coffee Roasters to bring innovative flash-chilled brews, flights to Ann Arbor coffee scene Like what you're reading?