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Downtown Ferndale, Ferndale, MI

The walkable heart of Ferndale around Nine Mile and Woodward, packed with patios, bars, coffee shops and independent storefronts.

Mexican

  • Imperial in Ferndale

    Imperial

    4.5(3,623)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 3623 reviews (Google rating)

    Mexican · $$

    Open now · closes 11:00 PM

    Imperial is a bar and restaurant with a patio in downtown Ferndale, MI, known for street tacos and Mexican-inspired bites. At 22828 Woodward Ave, it serves pastor and carnitas tacos that draw praise, alongside beer, cocktails and happy-hour drinks. Vegan and vegetarian options are available, as are small plates and late-night food. Comments about the food include both praise for the tacos and disappointment with flavors on return visits; service delays, waits and crowded seating are recurring concerns. Imperial opens daily at noon, closing at 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and midnight Friday and Saturday. Reservations aren’t accepted, and there is usually a wait. Dogs are allowed inside and outside, and the restaurant accommodates groups and has high chairs. Paid lot and street parking are available, along with wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and restrooms. Diners avoiding gluten should note a reported shared fryer for chips and the potatoes in the chorizo taco.

  • Taco Bell in Ferndale

    Taco Bell

    3.2(1,261)· Google3.2 out of 5 from 1261 reviews (Google rating)

    Mexican · $

    Open now · closes 2:00 AM

    Taco Bell at 21900 Woodward Ave in Ferndale, MI is a fast-food chain restaurant serving Mexican-inspired food, including tacos, quesadillas, and nachos. Its dining options cover breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert, with late-night food and vegetarian offerings also listed. The setting is casual, and the restaurant is identified as a place for a quick bite, with lunch, dinner, and solo dining among its listed uses. Customers can dine in, order takeout or delivery, or use the drive-through. Seating and a restroom are available, and the restaurant welcomes children, families, and groups. Free parking is listed both in a lot and on the street, with wheelchair-accessible parking available. Debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Its Google rating is 3.2 out of 5 from 1,256 reviews.

  • Chipotle Mexican Grill in Ferndale

    Chipotle Mexican Grill

    2.4(1,129)· Google2.4 out of 5 from 1129 reviews (Google rating)

    Mexican · $

    Open now · closes 11:00 PM

    Chipotle Mexican Grill at 23123 Woodward Ave in Ferndale, MI is a casual Mexican restaurant offering design-your-own burritos, tacos and bowls. Lunch and dinner are served, with options listed for vegan and vegetarian diners as well as comfort food and health-oriented choices. The restaurant offers counter service and seating, along with takeout, delivery, no-contact delivery and catering. Its price level is listed as 1, placing it in the lowest price category provided. The location accommodates solo diners, families and groups, with a children’s menu and high chairs available. It is listed as popular with students and tourists and welcoming to LGBTQ customers. Free on-site parking is available, and the entrance, parking, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted; reservations are not. Although fast service is among its listed attributes, its Google rating is 2.4 out of 5 across 1,107 reviews; the supplied information does not explain the reasons behind that score.

  • Mezcal Mexican Bar & Kitchen in Ferndale

    Mezcal Mexican Bar & Kitchen

    4.3(1,102)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 1102 reviews (Google rating)

    Mexican · $$

    Open now · closes 10:00 PM

    Mezcal Mexican Bar & Kitchen at 201 E 9 Mile Rd in Ferndale, MI serves Mexican food in a casual, hip setting with an on-site bar. Brunch, lunch and dinner are available, along with small plates, comfort food and dessert. The offerings include vegetarian and vegan options, as well as late-night food. Drinks range from coffee to beer, wine and liquor, with cocktails and happy-hour drinks among the bar’s features. Live music and outdoor seating are also part of the experience. Popular for lunch and dinner, the restaurant accommodates groups and solo diners. Families have access to a children’s menu and high chairs. Table service, takeout, curbside pickup, delivery and catering are available, but reservations are not accepted. The entrance, seating, restroom and parking include wheelchair-accessible options. Paid parking is available both on the street and in a lot. Mezcal has a Google rating of 4.3 from 1,102 reviews, and fast service is among its listed highlights.

Pizza

  • Como's in Ferndale

    Como's

    4.3(2,688)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 2688 reviews (Google rating)

    Pizza · $$

    Open now · closes 10:00 PM

    Como's is an Italian-American pizza place in downtown Ferndale, MI, known for pizza, a sizeable patio and late-night food. At 22812 Woodward Ave, it serves brunch, lunch and dinner, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside classic Italian-American dishes. Guests repeatedly praise the food and attentive servers, with pizza and the atmosphere also earning mentions. There’s an onsite bar, happy-hour food and drinks, and live music. Como's opens at noon Monday through Friday and at 10 a.m. on weekends, closing at 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Reservations are accepted, and a private dining room is available for groups. Children are welcome, with high chairs and a children’s menu; dogs are allowed outside. Paid street and lot parking are available, along with wheelchair-accessible parking, an entrance, seating and a restroom. Takeout, curbside pickup and delivery offer alternatives to table service.

  • The Corner Grill, Bar + Game Room

    4.5(1,164)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 1164 reviews (Google rating)

    Pizza · $$

    Closed today

    The Corner Grill, Bar + Game Room is a pizza place and American eatery in downtown Ferndale, MI, known for its board games, craft cocktails and local beers. At 344 W Nine Mile Rd, it pairs dining with bar games, trivia and sports viewing, plus a fireplace and outdoor seating. Games and atmosphere draw praise from guests, while food and service get mixed responses: comments mention bland or overly salty dishes, with service ranging from friendly to absent. Vegan and vegetarian options, small plates and late-night food are available. The schedule favors evenings and weekends: Wednesday and Thursday run 4–10 p.m., Friday 4 p.m.–midnight, Saturday noon–midnight and Sunday noon–9 p.m.; it is closed Monday and Tuesday. Reservations are accepted, and takeout and delivery are available. Families and groups are welcome, with high chairs for children. Dogs are allowed indoors and outside, and the entrance, seating, restroom and parking include wheelchair-accessible options.

  • Pizza Hut

    3.4(718)· Google3.4 out of 5 from 718 reviews (Google rating)

    Pizza · $

    Open now · closes 12:00 AM

    Pizza Hut is a pizza chain known for pizza, wings and pasta, with sides and desserts rounding out the menu. This Woodward Corridor location sits at 23137 Woodward Ave in Ferndale, MI, and operates for takeout and delivery, including no-contact delivery, rather than dine-in. Personal pan pizzas appear in customer feedback, where concerns center on order accuracy, staff interactions and changes in pizza quality, including complaints about dough, crust and flavor. The hours run late every day: doors open at 10:30 a.m., with closing at midnight Sunday through Thursday and 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday. It falls in the lowest price tier, and a free parking lot is available. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom and seating, though dine-in service is not offered. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted.

  • Hungry Howie's Pizza in Ferndale

    Hungry Howie's Pizza

    3.8(532)· Google3.8 out of 5 from 532 reviews (Google rating)

    Pizza · $

    Hungry Howie's Pizza is a basic, counter-service pizza chain at 419 W Nine Mile Rd in Ferndale, MI. Its defining feature is flavored crust, with sesame and garlic herb among the examples listed. The business has a price level of 1 and a Google rating of 3.8 out of 5 from 527 reviews. Takeout and delivery are available, including no-contact delivery; dine-in service is not offered. For customers picking up an order, listed parking options include a free parking lot as well as both free and paid street parking. The entrance and parking are wheelchair accessible, but wheelchair-accessible seating and a wheelchair-accessible restroom are not listed as available. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted. These service details make this a takeout or delivery option rather than a place to plan a seated meal.

Bar

  • The Rust Belt Market in Ferndale

    The Rust Belt Market

    4.7(2,142)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 2142 reviews (Google rating)

    Bar

    Closed today

    The Rust Belt Market is a warehouse marketplace in downtown Ferndale, MI, known for more than 40 boutiques, craft vendors and vintage resellers, plus a full bar. At 22801 Woodward Ave, it brings shopping and a bar into the same space. Visitors repeatedly call out the distinctive, niche booths, with the large plant store also drawing attention. This women-owned market offers in-store shopping and works for a quick visit as well as a browse through its vendors. Plan around a Friday-through-Sunday schedule: noon–7 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Sunday; it is closed Monday through Thursday. Parking options include free and paid street parking and a paid lot. The entrance, parking and restroom are wheelchair accessible. The market welcomes LGBTQ visitors and identifies as a transgender safe space. Wi-Fi is available, and vendors’ market payment options include credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments.

  • Detroit Axe - Ferndale in Ferndale

    Detroit Axe - Ferndale

    4.7(861)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 861 reviews (Google rating)

    Bar · $$

    Closed today

    Detroit Axe - Ferndale is an axe-throwing bar at 344 W Nine Mile Rd in Ferndale, MI. Open since 2017, it is Michigan’s first dedicated axe-throwing venue. The space has 12 lanes, with trained Axe Masters guiding sessions, along with Darts Detroit, an interactive darts experience. A full-service bar, food from The Corner downstairs, more than 500 board games, and arcade games provide other options under the same roof. Visitors can walk in for a session or reserve a private arena. The venue accommodates corporate events, team building, bachelor and bachelorette parties, birthdays, and date nights, and offers both axe and darts leagues. It welcomes LGBTQ guests and lists itself as a transgender safe space. The entrance, parking, and restroom are wheelchair accessible, and Wi-Fi is available. Paid garage, lot, and street parking are listed. Detroit Axe has a Google rating of 4.7 from 859 reviews.

  • New Way Bar in Ferndale

    New Way Bar

    4.4(760)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 760 reviews (Google rating)

    Bar · $

    Open now · closes 2:00 AM

    New Way Bar at 23130 Woodward Ave in Ferndale, MI is a laid-back, old-fashioned bar with live bands, comedy acts, open-mike nights and themed events. Its entertainment options also include karaoke, dancing, arcade games and bar games, and it is suitable for watching sports. The atmosphere is casual and cozy, with seating for groups as well as solo diners. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 760 reviews. The bar serves beer, cocktails, liquor and wine, along with happy-hour drinks and food available at the bar. Dine-in, outdoor seating and takeout are available, but delivery and table service are not, and reservations are not accepted. Free parking is available in a lot and on the street. The entrance, parking, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted.

  • Sneakers Pub in Ferndale

    Sneakers Pub

    4.2(582)· Google4.2 out of 5 from 582 reviews (Google rating)

    Bar · $

    Open now · closes 2:00 AM

    Sneakers Pub is a pub with outdoor seating in downtown Ferndale, MI, known for rotating taps, casual bar bites, sports on TV and karaoke nights. At 22628 Woodward Ave, it also has bar games, cocktails and food served at the bar, with happy-hour food and drinks among the offerings. The setting is casual and cozy, with seating and table service for groups or solo diners. Reviews describe a dark dive-bar atmosphere and cold drinks, though multiple visitors report waits of roughly 30 minutes without acknowledgment. Late hours are consistent: Sneakers Pub stays open until 2 a.m. every day, opening at 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. Saturday and noon Sunday. It is an inexpensive option, and reservations are not accepted. A paid parking lot is available, along with wheelchair-accessible parking, an accessible entrance and an accessible restroom. Dine-in and takeout are offered, but delivery is not.

Hamburger

  • Wendy's in Ferndale

    Wendy's

    3.6(1,522)· Google3.6 out of 5 from 1522 reviews (Google rating)

    Hamburger · $

    Open now · closes 12:00 AM

    Wendy’s is a fast-food burger joint known for burgers and sides such as chili and baked potatoes, at 22555 Woodward Ave in downtown Ferndale, MI. It operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night food. Service options include a drive-through, takeout, delivery and counter-service dining with seating rather than table service. Prices fall in the budget range, and coffee and dessert are also available. The practical draw is round-the-clock access, but repeated review complaints concern long waits and missing items, with cold food also mentioned. One review praises the staff’s friendliness, though service delays recur across several accounts. Families and groups are welcome, with a children’s menu and high chairs available. The entrance, parking and restroom are wheelchair accessible; parking options include free lot and street parking as well as paid lot parking. There’s Wi-Fi inside, and dogs are allowed outside.

  • McDonald's in Ferndale

    McDonald's

    3.6(1,468)· Google3.6 out of 5 from 1468 reviews (Google rating)

    Hamburger · $

    Open now · closes 11:00 PM

    McDonald's at 22525 Woodward Ave in Ferndale, MI is part of the long-running fast-food chain known for burgers and fries. This location serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert, with coffee and late-night food also available. The setting is casual, with seating for dine-in meals and options for solo diners and groups. Its Google rating is 3.6 out of 5 from 1,455 reviews. Service options include a drive-through, takeout, curbside pickup, and delivery, including no-contact delivery. For families, the location lists a children's menu, high chairs, and changing tables. A wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking are available, along with free parking in a lot and on the street. Other listed amenities include Wi-Fi and acceptance of debit cards and mobile NFC payments. Dogs are allowed outside.

  • Little Ghost

    4.2(460)· Google4.2 out of 5 from 460 reviews (Google rating)

    Hamburger · $

    Open now · closes 10:00 PM

    Little Ghost is a burger joint at 22305 Woodward Ave in Ferndale, MI, serving burgers, chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders, fries and donuts. The menu also includes vegetarian options and a children’s menu, with lunch, dinner, dessert and late-night food available. Its casual setting accommodates quick bites and solo dining, and it is popular with students and tourists. Google lists a 4.2 rating from 410 reviews. Dine-in seating, takeout, curbside pickup and delivery—including no-contact delivery—give customers several ways to order. There is no table service, and reservations are not accepted. Little Ghost welcomes families, children and LGBTQ customers and is listed as a transgender safe space. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom. Other amenities include Wi-Fi and a unisex restroom. Both free and paid street parking are listed, and payment options include credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments.

Coffee shop

  • Dunkin' in Ferndale

    Dunkin'

    3.5(748)· Google3.5 out of 5 from 748 reviews (Google rating)

    Coffee shop · $

    Open now · closes 12:00 AM

    Dunkin' is a chain bakery in Downtown Ferndale, MI, known for its signature breakfast items, doughnuts and coffee drinks. At 22451 Woodward Ave, it serves breakfast alongside brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert, with options for a quick bite or late-night food. Hours run from 4 a.m. to midnight every day, including weekends. Early risers should note a recurring complaint in reviews: customers have found the doors locked or staff absent around opening time. Service concerns also appear in the feedback. This is an inexpensive, casual stop with dine-in, takeout, curbside pickup and delivery, but no table service or reservations. Families and children are welcome, and solo diners have seating available. A free parking lot, Wi-Fi and a restroom cover the basics. The entrance, parking, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted.

  • Bakehouse 46 in Ferndale

    Bakehouse 46

    4.3(502)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 502 reviews (Google rating)

    Coffee shop · $$

    Bakehouse 46 at 301 W Nine Mile Rd in Ferndale, MI is listed as an ice cream shop, but its description centers on its neighborhood bakery and café offerings. The business describes a family tradition dating to 1946 and says its cupcakes, donuts, cheesecakes, breakfast pastries, and café classics are made fresh every morning. Coffee options include lattes and cold brew, while the menu also includes a Farmhouse Sammie and a Baker’s Choice cupcake dozen. Vegan-friendly options and custom cakes are available. For customers planning a quick visit, Bakehouse 46 offers takeout, in-store pickup, and delivery, along with in-store shopping. Dogs are allowed inside, and the business identifies itself as LGBTQ-welcoming and a transgender safe space. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom, and seating. Paid street and lot parking are available. The business has a Google rating of 4.3 from 502 reviews.

  • The Red Hook in Ferndale

    The Red Hook

    4.6(458)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 458 reviews (Google rating)

    Coffee shop · $$

    Closed · opens 7:00 AM

    The Red Hook is a cafe at 220 W Nine Mile Rd in Ferndale, MI, serving hot coffee drinks, tea, cookies, pastries and cakes in an easygoing coffee-house setting. Its atmosphere is casual and cozy, with coffee, tea and desserts listed among its highlights. Breakfast, brunch and lunch are available, along with comfort food, quick bites and vegan and vegetarian options. The cafe has a Google rating of 4.6 from 458 reviews. Dine-in seating, outdoor seating and takeout give visitors several ways to stop in. Wi-Fi and suitability for laptop use make it an option for working over coffee, while solo diners, students and families are also part of its listed audience. Children are welcome, and a children's menu is available. The cafe is listed as LGBTQ-welcoming and a transgender safe space. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom and seating; a unisex restroom is also available. Parking options include free and paid lots and paid street parking. There is no table service, and reservations are not accepted.

Restaurant

  • One-Eyed Betty's

    4.6(3,270)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 3270 reviews (Google rating)

    Restaurant · $$

    Open now · closes 12:00 AM

    One-Eyed Betty's is a casual restaurant in downtown Ferndale, MI, known for burgers, a wide beer selection, and a bustling room with pinball and music. At 175 W Troy St, it offers a date-night setting built around food, drinks, and games rather than quiet formality. Food is the common thread in guest comments, with mentions of pork belly poutine, goat cheese and cranberry-stuffed beer-battered mushrooms, and French onion soup. Cocktails, wine, and food served at the bar round out the options. The kitchen-and-bar outing can start at 4 p.m. Monday through Friday or 10 a.m. on weekends; the restaurant closes at midnight every day. Reservations are accepted, and there is outdoor seating. Trivia and bar games add options for a group evening, too. Paid garage, lot, and street parking are available, along with wheelchair-accessible parking, an accessible entrance, restrooms, and seating.

  • Culantro in Ferndale

    Culantro

    4.4(1,382)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 1382 reviews (Google rating)

    Restaurant · $$

    Open now · closes 9:00 PM

    Culantro is a Peruvian restaurant at 22939 Woodward Ave in Ferndale, MI. Although listed in the seafood restaurant category, its description centers on Peruvian rotisserie chicken, grilled meat dishes and sides. The narrow, unfussy space has a casual, cozy atmosphere, with lunch and dinner service and options for solo diners, families and groups. Its listed offerings include comfort food, small plates, halal food, and vegan and vegetarian options, along with dessert. The Latinx-, veteran- and women-owned business offers counter and table service, as well as takeout, curbside pickup and delivery, including no-contact delivery. Children are welcome, and high chairs are available. The entrance, seating, parking and restroom are listed as wheelchair accessible; other amenities include a unisex restroom and Wi-Fi. Culantro also identifies as LGBTQ-welcoming and a transgender safe space. Paid lot and street parking are available, and reservations are not accepted. Its Google rating is 4.4 from 1,361 reviews.

Thai

  • Bangkok Cafe in Ferndale

    Bangkok Cafe

    4.5(1,191)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 1191 reviews (Google rating)

    Thai · $

    Closed · opens 11:00 AM

    Bangkok Cafe is a Thai restaurant in downtown Ferndale, MI, known for curries, noodle dishes and Thai basics in a small strip-mall space. At 323 W Nine Mile Rd, it serves lunch and dinner in a casual, cozy setting, with both dine-in and carryout. Regulars emphasize consistency and flavor, with praise for Thai fried rice, chicken pad Thai and generous portions. Some describe returning with family since childhood. The menu includes vegan and vegetarian options, and prices fall in the inexpensive range. Hours follow a lunch-through-dinner pattern: Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m.–8:30 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; and Saturday, noon–9 p.m., with Sundays closed. Reservations aren't accepted, and delivery isn't offered. Paid street and lot parking are available, along with a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom. Children are welcome, high chairs are available, and the restaurant accommodates groups as well as solo diners.

  • May's Bangkok Express in Ferndale

    May's Bangkok Express

    4.5(458)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 458 reviews (Google rating)

    Thai · $

    May's Bangkok Express is a Thai restaurant at 254 W Nine Mile Rd in Ferndale, MI, serving lunch and dinner in a casual, cozy, quiet setting. Its offerings include comfort food, healthy choices, vegetarian options, and quick bites. The restaurant is popular for lunch and dinner, is suitable for solo dining, and draws students as well as families. Google lists a 4.6 rating from 456 reviews and a price level of 1. Counter service, seating, dine-in, takeout, and catering are available, but delivery and reservations are not. Families with children are welcome, and high chairs are provided. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom, and seating. Paid lot parking and paid street parking are listed. The restaurant accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.

Barber shop

  • Detroit Barber Co.

    4.5(1,153)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 1153 reviews (Google rating)

    Barber shop

    Closed today

    Detroit Barber Co. at 23236 Woodward Ave in Ferndale is one of Detroit Barber Co.'s Metro Detroit shops. The shop offers haircuts, trims and shaves rooted in classic barbering techniques, with throwback décor and an old-school feel. It also offers small-batch grooming products developed by barbers.

  • Lefty's Barbershop

    4.9(557)· Google4.9 out of 5 from 557 reviews (Google rating)

    Barber shop

    Closed · opens 10:00 AM

    Lefty's Barbershop is a traditional barbershop in downtown Ferndale, MI, known for classic haircuts and hot towel shaves. At 155 W Nine Mile Rd, it draws repeated praise for the haircuts, friendly barbers, and atmosphere. Fabian gets multiple mentions for his cuts and manner, while one returning customer credits Jose with consistently handling a younger brother's thick, curly hair. Walk-in service also earns a mention from a customer who needed a cut on short notice. The shop opens every day: Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Online booking is available and appointments are recommended; walk-ins are also accepted. Children are welcome, as are LGBTQ customers, and the shop is a transgender safe space. Parking options include free street parking, free lot parking, and paid lot parking. The entrance, parking, and restroom are wheelchair accessible.

Sandwich

  • Jersey Mike's Subs in Ferndale

    Jersey Mike's Subs

    3.9(697)· Google3.9 out of 5 from 697 reviews (Google rating)

    Sandwich · $

    Open now · closes 9:00 PM

    Jersey Mike's Subs at 23058 Woodward Ave in Ferndale, MI is part of a New Jersey–based counter-service sandwich chain known for jumbo subs filled with cold cuts and toppings. The casual shop serves lunch and dinner, with dine-in seating, takeout, curbside pickup, and delivery, including no-contact delivery. Its offerings include comfort food, vegetarian and vegan options, and dessert. Catering is also available. Google lists a 4-star rating from 682 reviews. The shop is popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining, and its listed crowds include students, families, and tourists. Families have access to a children's menu and high chairs, while other amenities include Wi-Fi and a restroom. The entrance, parking, restroom, and seating are listed as wheelchair accessible. Both free and paid parking lot options are listed, and dogs are allowed outside. Payment options include credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Service is at the counter rather than at the table, and reservations are not accepted.

  • The Honey Baked Ham Company in Ferndale

    The Honey Baked Ham Company

    4.4(549)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 549 reviews (Google rating)

    Sandwich · $$

    Closed · opens 10:00 AM

    The Honey Baked Ham Company at 22304 Woodward Ave in Ferndale, MI is a sandwich shop and part of a family-owned chain. Its selection includes ready-to-serve smoked hams, turkeys, roasts, side dishes and desserts. Lunch and dinner are offered, along with catering. The shop is listed as popular for lunch and suitable for solo dining, with comfort food and quick bites among its offerings. Its Google rating is 4.4 from 545 reviews. Service options include takeout, delivery and a drive-through; dine-in service, table service and reservations are not available. The listed atmosphere is casual and quiet. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom and seating. Both free and paid parking lot options are listed, and the shop accepts credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments.

Italian

  • Pop's For Italian

    4.4(3,217)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 3217 reviews (Google rating)

    Italian · $$

    Pop's For Italian is an Italian restaurant in downtown Ferndale, MI, known for Italian dishes, pizza and a wine tower above the bar. At 280 W Nine Mile Rd, the spacious dining room accommodates groups, with a private dining room available. The menu includes vegetarian options and small plates, alongside wine, beer and cocktails. Customer comments include praise for chicken marsala and attentive service, but also concerns about group-event coordination and confusion over brunch versus lunch availability. Weekdays start at 4 p.m., while Saturday and Sunday open at 10 a.m. for the weekend breakfast and brunch crowd. Closing time is 9 p.m. Monday and Sunday, 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, and 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; late-night food is available. Reservations are accepted, and outdoor seating, takeout and delivery offer alternatives to the dining room. Families have a children's menu and high chairs, and the entrance, seating, parking and restroom are wheelchair accessible.

Brunch

  • Toast in Ferndale

    Toast

    4.4(2,722)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 2722 reviews (Google rating)

    Brunch · $$

    Closed · opens 8:00 AM

    Toast is a breakfast and brunch spot on the Woodward Corridor in Ferndale, MI, known for breakfast and lunch in a colorful, retro-style setting. At 23144 Woodward Ave, the women-owned restaurant serves comfort food alongside vegan and vegetarian options, with coffee, tea and cocktails among its draws. Banana coffee earns a mention from diners, as do omelets, toast and bacon fried rice, though the rice gets mixed feedback. Praise for the food and friendly service recurs, while waits and slow acknowledgment also come up. Toast opens at 8 a.m. every day, closing at 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and 4 p.m. on weekends. Reservations aren't accepted, and there's usually a wait. Table service, takeout and delivery are available, along with outdoor seating where dogs are welcome. Families have a children's menu and high chairs, and the entrance, seating, restroom and parking include wheelchair-accessible options. Both free and paid street and lot parking are available.

Mediterranean

  • Anita's Kitchen Ferndale

    4.5(2,666)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 2666 reviews (Google rating)

    Mediterranean · $$

    Anita's Kitchen Ferndale is a family-run Lebanese restaurant with patio seating, known for Lebanese fare, seasonal specials and beer and wine. At 22651 Woodward Ave in downtown Ferndale, MI, the women-owned restaurant serves lunch and dinner in a casual setting. Pesto hummus is one seasonal special diners have singled out; vegan, vegetarian and halal options are also available. Diners repeatedly praise the food's consistency and servers' recommendations, though some raise concerns about rising prices and smaller portions. The hours are the same every day: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., including Mondays and weekends. Reservations are accepted, and takeout, curbside pickup, delivery and catering offer alternatives to sitting down indoors or outside. Families have a children's menu and high chairs, while groups are welcome too. Free and paid street parking and a paid lot are available. The entrance, seating, restroom and designated parking are wheelchair accessible.

Breakfast

  • The Fly Trap a Finer Diner

    4.6(2,230)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 2230 reviews (Google rating)

    Breakfast · $$

    Closed · opens 8:00 AM

    The Fly Trap a Finer Diner is a compact, colorful brunch spot in downtown Ferndale, MI, known for diner fare with a global twist and housemade hot sauce and jam. At 22950 Woodward Ave, it serves breakfast and lunch in a casual setting, with both counter and table service. Guests repeatedly praise the food, with sauces, breakfast portions and friendly staff also drawing attention. The menu includes comfort food alongside vegan, vegetarian, healthy and organic options, while coffee, beer and cocktails are available. Hours run 8 a.m.–3 p.m. every day, making this a daytime stop throughout the week rather than a late-night diner. Reservations aren’t accepted, and there is usually a wait; one guest described waiting 30 minutes for a seat. Dine-in and takeout are available, but delivery is not. Children are welcome, with high chairs available, and the entrance, parking, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible. Nearby parking options include free and paid street and lot parking.

Juice

  • Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Ferndale

    Tropical Smoothie Cafe

    4.5(1,920)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 1920 reviews (Google rating)

    Juice · $

    Tropical Smoothie Cafe at 23054 Woodward Ave in Ferndale, MI is a health-conscious cafe chain serving custom smoothies, sandwiches and wraps. Dessert is also available, along with a children’s menu. The atmosphere is described as casual and quiet, and the cafe accommodates solo diners, families and groups. It has a 4.5-star Google rating from 1,920 reviews. Customers can dine in, order takeout or use curbside pickup, delivery and no-contact delivery. Seating, counter service and table service are listed. The location welcomes LGBTQ customers and identifies as a transgender safe space; dogs are allowed outside. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom and seating, though no hearing loop is listed. Parking options include free lot parking, free street parking and paid lot parking. Accepted payments include credit cards, debit cards, checks and NFC mobile payments.

Cajun

  • Howe's Bayou

    4.5(1,559)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 1559 reviews (Google rating)

    Cajun · $$

    Closed today

    Howe's Bayou is a sandwich shop known for seafood-centric Cajun-Creole cooking, set in a low-lit bar with jazz artwork at 22848 Woodward Ave in downtown Ferndale, MI. Jambalaya, shrimp étouffée, chorizo and shrimp pasta, and bread pudding feature in diners’ praise. Repeat themes include friendly staff, attentive service and satisfaction with the food, especially the Cajun-Creole dishes. The setting is casual, with an onsite bar serving beer, wine and cocktails, plus happy-hour food and drinks. Hours run from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and until 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; Howe's Bayou is closed Sunday and Monday. Reservations are accepted, and dine-in, takeout and delivery are available. Outdoor seating allows dogs, while children are welcome inside and high chairs are available. Paid street and lot parking are options, and the entrance, parking, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible. Vegetarian and vegan options round out the offerings.

Indian

  • Star of India in Ferndale

    Star of India

    4.6(1,436)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 1436 reviews (Google rating)

    Indian · $$

    Open now · closes 10:00 PM

    Star of India is an Indian restaurant in downtown Ferndale, MI, known for a long menu of North and South Indian dishes. At 180 W Nine Mile Rd, it serves lunch and dinner, with butter chicken drawing repeated praise alongside mentions of chicken 65, samosas and naan. Reviews also return to friendly service and accommodation for vegan and gluten-free diners. Vegetarian options, small plates and tea round out the offerings, and the restaurant has a casual, quiet atmosphere. Hours follow a consistent pattern: 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon–10 p.m. Sunday. Reservations are accepted, with dine-in, takeout, delivery and catering available. Families have a children’s menu and high chairs, while groups and solo diners are also welcome. Parking options include free and paid lots plus paid street parking. The entrance, parking, seating and restroom are wheelchair accessible.

Nail salon

  • Ferndale Nail Bar in Ferndale

    Ferndale Nail Bar

    4.9(1,234)· Google4.9 out of 5 from 1234 reviews (Google rating)

    Nail salon

    Closed · opens 9:30 AM

    Ferndale Nail Bar is a nail salon in downtown Ferndale, MI, known for nail sets tailored to individual requests, with manicures, pedicures, eyebrow and lash services. At 22316 Woodward Ave, the salon puts an emphasis on working through the details of a client's desired look. Reviews highlight Lee's work, from translating an inspiration photo into a nail design to handling repeat visits for eyebrows and lashes. That attention to a specific request is a recurring thread in the feedback. The salon opens daily, with hours of 9:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and a shorter Sunday schedule of 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Walk-ins are accepted, and children are welcome. Free parking is available in a lot and on the street, with on-site parking as well. The entrance, parking and restroom are wheelchair accessible. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted; Wi-Fi and a restroom are available, and the salon serves alcohol.

Sushi

  • TigerLily in Ferndale

    TigerLily

    4.3(1,194)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 1194 reviews (Google rating)

    Sushi · $

    Closed today

    TigerLily is a sushi restaurant and Japanese pub in downtown Ferndale, MI, known for sushi, sake flights, cocktails and small plates. At 231 W Nine Mile Rd, Suite A, it pairs contemporary decor with a bar and table service. Guests repeatedly praise the sushi and atmosphere, while service draws both compliments and reports of missed items. Some also question changes to the robata grill offerings. Vegan and vegetarian options are available, alongside happy-hour food and drinks. The schedule mixes weekday dinners with earlier weekend starts: Tuesday and Wednesday run 4–10 p.m., Friday 4–11 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–11 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Thursday has a short 4–5 p.m. window, and Monday is closed. Dinner reservations are recommended. Outdoor seating, takeout and delivery are available, and families have access to high chairs. The entrance, seating and restroom are wheelchair accessible; parking options include free and paid street spaces, plus paid lots and garages.

Live Music

  • Magic Bag in Ferndale

    Magic Bag

    4.6(1,155)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 1155 reviews (Google rating)

    Live Music

    Closed today

    Magic Bag is a theater and live-performance venue at 22920 Woodward Ave in Ferndale, MI. Set in a vintage theater space, it hosts live acts, comedy and tribute bands. Its Google description characterizes the venue as quirky, and its programming spans both music and comedy rather than a single type of performance. Magic Bag has a Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 1,155 reviews. The venue has an on-site bar and restrooms, but no restaurant. Listed parking options include both free and paid parking in lots and on the street. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Kid-friendly activities are also listed among its amenities, though that listing does not establish an age policy for every performance.

Ice Cream

  • Treat Dreams in Ferndale

    Treat Dreams

    4.5(1,136)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 1136 reviews (Google rating)

    Ice Cream · $

    Treat Dreams is an ice cream shop and dessert parlor at 22965 Woodward Ave in Ferndale, MI. Its listed description emphasizes unusual and imaginative sweet treats, and coffee is also available. The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and hip, with options for a quick visit or dining in. The shop welcomes children and is listed as suitable for both groups and solo diners. Its Google rating is 4.5 stars from 1,136 reviews. Dine-in, takeout, and delivery are available, though the shop does not offer table service. On-site amenities include a restroom and Wi-Fi. The entrance, parking, and restroom are listed as wheelchair accessible. Drivers have paid lot and paid street parking options, and the shop accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.

Family-friendly

  • Hambo Coney Island in Ferndale

    Hambo Coney Island

    4.6(983)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 983 reviews (Google rating)

    Family-friendly · $

    Hambo Coney Island at 22900 Woodward Ave in Ferndale, MI is an easygoing cafe serving classic American breakfast food and casual fare such as hot dogs and melts. Its offerings include coffee, comfort food, small plates and dessert, with breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner service. The atmosphere is casual and cozy, and both counter service and table service are available. The business has a 4.6 Google rating from 983 reviews. The cafe welcomes families, children, groups and LGBTQ patrons, and is also listed as suitable for solo dining. A children’s menu and high chairs are available. Guests can dine in, order takeout or use curbside pickup; delivery and reservations are not offered. The entrance, parking, restroom and seating are listed as wheelchair accessible. Other practical amenities include Wi-Fi and a restroom, with paid lot and street parking available. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted.

Carpet cleaning service

  • Capital Carpet Cleaning & Flood Restoration in Ferndale

    Capital Carpet Cleaning & Flood Restoration

    4.9(750)· Google4.9 out of 5 from 750 reviews (Google rating)

    Carpet cleaning service

    Capital Carpet Cleaning & Flood Restoration is located at 22410 Woodward Ave in Ferndale, MI. Its stated services include full-service carpet and rug cleaning, along with 24-hour emergency flood water response. For structural drying, the business lists commercial dehumidifiers and air movers among its equipment. Although the supplied category labels it as a pet store, the business description focuses on cleaning and flood restoration rather than pet retail. Onsite services are available, and the listing indicates that appointments are required. It also lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. The supplied information does not explain how appointment requirements apply to emergency calls, so the 24-hour response should be understood specifically as its advertised flood water service. On Google, Capital Carpet Cleaning & Flood Restoration has a 4.9 rating from 750 reviews.

Comedy club

  • Go Comedy! Improv Theater in Ferndale

    Go Comedy! Improv Theater

    4.7(699)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 699 reviews (Google rating)

    Comedy club

    Closed today

    Go Comedy! Improv Theater at 261 E 9 Mile Rd in Ferndale, MI combines a cozy bar and comedy club with live improv and sketch performances by amateurs and professionals. The setting is casual, with an on-site bar serving beer, wine, cocktails and liquor, plus table service. Its Google listing has a 4.7-star rating from 699 reviews. The focus is on those two comedy forms rather than a general theater program. The venue accepts reservations and is listed as suitable for groups and popular with tourists. It welcomes LGBTQ visitors and is identified as a transgender safe space. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom and seating. A paid parking lot is available, and the theater accepts credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments. Other listed amenities include Wi-Fi and restrooms, and discounts are available for active military members.

Florist

  • Blumz Florist in Ferndale

    Blumz Florist

    4.7(567)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 567 reviews (Google rating)

    Florist

    Blumz Florist is a floral and event shop in downtown Ferndale, MI, known for fresh flower arrangements and wedding services. At 522 E 9 Mile Rd, the shop also carries plants, chocolates, giftware and home accents. Its event work extends beyond flowers to wedding coordination, décor, rentals and linens, while corporate accounts serve business clients. Reviews repeatedly praise the arrangements and helpful, knowledgeable staff, with customers describing both everyday gift orders and wedding work. The shop opens daily, with hours of 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Sunday. Visitors can shop in-store, collect an order inside or use curbside pickup; local delivery is also available. Free on-site parking, a wheelchair-accessible entrance and accessible parking cover practical arrival needs. Blumz welcomes LGBTQ customers and identifies as a transgender safe space.

Grill

  • J's Penalty Box in Ferndale

    J's Penalty Box

    4.5(562)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 562 reviews (Google rating)

    Grill · $

    Open now · closes 11:00 PM

    J's Penalty Box is a women-owned sports bar at 22726 Woodward Ave in Ferndale, MI. Its bustling, hockey-themed setting has plenty of TVs for watching sports, along with bar games and trivia nights. Classic American pub food and draft beer anchor the offerings, with cocktails, wine and liquor also available. The atmosphere is casual, and food is served both at tables and at the bar. The bar serves lunch and dinner, with late-night food, happy-hour food and drinks, and vegan options among its listed offerings. Guests can dine inside, use the outdoor seating or order takeout; delivery is not available. Dogs are allowed outside. The business accepts reservations and welcomes families, groups and LGBTQ guests. Its entrance, parking, seating and restroom are wheelchair accessible. For those checking public feedback, J's Penalty Box has a Google rating of 4.5 from 562 reviews.

Live music bar

  • Orchid Theatre in Ferndale

    Orchid Theatre

    3.9(547)· Google3.9 out of 5 from 547 reviews (Google rating)

    Live music bar · $

    Closed today

    Orchid Theatre is a nightclub in downtown Ferndale, MI, known for DJs, weekly salsa dancing lessons and a large outdoor patio. At 141 W Nine Mile Rd, it pairs outdoor seating with an indoor dance floor and a bar serving beer, wine, liquor and cocktails. Entertainment also includes karaoke, live music, live performances, trivia and bar games. Visitor comments touch on activity both inside and outside, while also raising concerns about changing admission charges and sparse attendance at one rave. Hours are limited to Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.; it is closed Sunday through Thursday. Reservations are accepted, and the venue accommodates groups, welcomes LGBTQ guests and identifies as a transgender safe space. Paid garage, lot and street parking are available, along with a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted. There is no restaurant, so plan separately for dinner.

Cocktail bar

  • The Oakland

    4.5(525)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 525 reviews (Google rating)

    Cocktail bar · $$

    Closed today

    The Oakland is a speakeasy with patio seating in downtown Ferndale, MI, known for specialty cocktails and an interior lit by ornate chandeliers. At 201 W Nine Mile Rd, it offers table service indoors and outdoor seating for drinks. Cocktails anchor the menu, alongside beer, wine, liquor and happy-hour drinks. Guests repeatedly praise the drinks and attentive bartenders, with Langston earning several mentions by name; one group singled out a grape drink as its favorite. The Oakland opens at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and is closed Mondays. It stays open until midnight Wednesday through Saturday, closing at 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Sunday. Reservations are accepted, and the space accommodates groups. It welcomes LGBTQ guests and identifies as a transgender safe space. Wheelchair-accessible features include the entrance, parking and restroom. Credit cards, debit cards and mobile NFC payments are accepted.

Record store

  • Found Sound in Ferndale

    Found Sound

    4.7(524)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 524 reviews (Google rating)

    Record store

    Closed · opens 11:00 AM

    Found Sound is a record store in downtown Ferndale, MI, known for new and used vinyl across genres, alongside CDs, cassette tapes and music paraphernalia. Opened in 2012, the shop at 234 W Nine Mile Rd also carries movies on Blu-ray, DVD, VHS and LaserDisc. Visitors repeatedly point to the breadth of the music selection, with organized browsing, a comfortable atmosphere and friendly staff also earning mentions. One visitor cautions that used records can be priced at retail rather than bargain levels. The shop keeps the same hours Monday through Saturday, opening at 11 a.m. and closing at 8 p.m.; Sunday is shorter, from noon to 5 p.m. In-store shopping and onsite services are available, but delivery is not. Paid street and lot parking are available, along with wheelchair-accessible parking and an accessible entrance. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted, and a quick visit is an option.

Lounge bar

  • The Bosco

    4.1(476)· Google4.1 out of 5 from 476 reviews (Google rating)

    Lounge bar · $$

    Closed today

    The Bosco is a nightclub lounge in downtown Ferndale, MI, known for its colorful rear patio, cocktails, beer and dancing. At 22930 Woodward Avenue, it combines outdoor seating with a late-night lounge setting. Food, wine, liquor and happy-hour drinks are also offered, with table service available. Groups are welcome, though one large-party account describes dissatisfaction with the music shortly after opening on a Friday—a consideration if your group has particular music preferences. The women-owned venue opens Wednesday from 7 p.m. to midnight, Thursday from 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; it is closed Sunday through Tuesday. Reservations are accepted. Onsite parking is available, alongside paid garage, lot and street parking options. The entrance, parking and restroom are wheelchair accessible, but wheelchair-accessible seating is not available. Service is dine-in only, with no takeout or delivery.

Credit union

  • Credit Union ONE in Ferndale

    Credit Union ONE

    4.1(468)· Google4.1 out of 5 from 468 reviews (Google rating)

    Credit union

    Closed · opens 10:00 AM

    Credit Union ONE’s Ferndale, MI, branch is at 400 E 9 Mile Rd. The credit union offers help with opening checking and savings accounts and applying for mortgages, auto loans and personal loans. On-site services include ATMs, and the branch has a drive-through. A wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking are also listed among its features. Membership includes access to nearly 30,000 surcharge-free ATMs through the CO-OP Network and more than 5,000 CU Service Centers nationwide, where members can conduct branch business. The branch has a Google rating of 4.1 from 468 reviews. Polite staff, clear explanations and efficient service appear among the listed review topics. For visit planning, the supplied Tuesday-through-Friday activity data shows busier periods around midday and early afternoon, with Friday’s highest activity at 2 p.m.

Tattoo shop

  • Signature Tattoo in Ferndale

    Signature Tattoo

    4.8(467)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 467 reviews (Google rating)

    Tattoo shop

    Closed · opens 12:00 PM

    Signature Tattoo is a tattoo shop in downtown Ferndale, MI, known for working with clients’ ideas and helping match them with an artist suited to the piece. At 230 W Nine Mile Rd, the shop offers flash tattoos as well as work developed from reference pictures. Clients mention Nate Sherfield’s flash work, Sam Wolf’s interpretation of a shared image, Jeff’s work with a first-time tattoo client, and CJ’s hand tattoos. Repeat visits, friendly artists, and a clean, comfortable, art-filled space are recurring themes in customer accounts. The hours are consistent: noon to 8 p.m. every day, including Mondays and both weekend days. Signature Tattoo is cash-only, so bring cash for your visit. The shop has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. Appointments are part of the experience described by clients, and the shop has both a website and a phone for getting in touch before heading over.

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