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Don’t have time to pick up in-store? Don’t worry – Bivouac is now offering FREE same day delivery within a 5 mile radius of the store! Whether you need a product last minute for a trip or just don’t want to deal with parking downtown, we’ve got you covered.When you are placing your order online, enter your billing and shipping addresses. If your shipping address is within a 5 mile radius from Bivouac, a “Free Same Day Delivery” shipping method will appear.Once your order has been received, a sta … read more

If you have red blood and sleep at nights, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with the superheated grounds-water solution commonly referred to as “coffee”. And if you’re Comet Coffee, there’s a good chance you even dream about it.Tucked away in Nickel’s Arcade, an alcove in an alcove between State and Maynard streets, Comet defines “off the beaten trail”. But for the coffee devotees, the detour is worth it: since 2009, Comet has made a name for itself in places like the New York Times and Tra … read more

Like any college town, Ann Arbor is chock full of coffee shops, each serving up its own unique take on the black and hot yet all brimming with students, laptops and textbooks. The artistic and slightly eccentric tones that make Ann Arbor the unique city manifest themselves into a widespread and thriving coffee culture. With everything from national chains to small batch roasters all packed within mere blocks, it’s no wonder that Treetown has taken on an identity as one of the Midwest’s premiere … read more

It’s no secret that we here at Bivouac are big proponents of the active lifestyle. From early morning trail runs to “Bivouac Eats”, food, fitness, and the great outdoors go hand in hand. Today, we’re proud to introduce a new weekly feature all about living healthy: Wellness Wednesdays!Every Wednesday, a local lifestyle blogger will be taking over the Bivouac Blog and Instagram to share nutritious recipes, favorite workout routines, and tips on how to stay active and healthy during the busy schoo … read more

As the stereotypical “overworked, underpaid college student”, my Sundays are usually working or studying. I rarely get the opportunity to luxuriate in the blissful combination meal known for its mid-morning lounging and delicious platters. This past Sunday, thanks to a visit from my amazing family, I had the rare opportunity to brunch. Brunch is indeed a verb. “To brunch” is to spend hours at the table, sampling hearty breakfast foods with the ones you love – at least that’s my definition! Th … read more