MOTO

4.9(40)· Google4.9 out of 5 from 40 reviews (Google rating)Coffee Shop East Side
Open now · closes 4:00 PM

Quick facts

MOTO is a coffee shop at 721 E Saratoga St in Ferndale, MI, open Sun–Sat from 9:00 AM.

Address
721 E Saratoga St, Ferndale, MI 48220
Hours today
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance

About MOTO

MOTO, at 721 E Saratoga St in Ferndale, MI, is listed as a clothing store, but its own description centers on a social club, coffee roaster, and publicly accessible cafe. The business celebrates moto-minded thinkers and creatives. Its cafe serves coffee roasted in-house, sandwiches made from scratch, and grab-and-go charcuterie. Public cafe access is a distinction for visitors who may otherwise know MOTO only as a social club.

MOTO identifies itself as LGBTQ-welcoming and a transgender safe space. Listed amenities include a unisex restroom, wheelchair-accessible parking, wheelchair-accessible seating, and a wheelchair-accessible restroom. Free parking is available in a lot and on the street, with on-site parking also listed. Credit and debit cards are accepted. Its Google listing has a 4.9 rating from 38 reviews.

Known for

  • Publicly accessible cafe
  • Coffee roasted in-house
  • Scratch-made sandwiches and grab-and-go charcuterie
  • Social club for moto-minded thinkers and creatives
  • LGBTQ-welcoming and transgender safe space

Good for

  • Wheelchair accessible

What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “Originally gave 5 stars but after the last couple of times coming in the service was, odd. First one there was nobody behind the counter so I looked through the clothes they have for sale for a bit until someone came out. Went in again …”

    — Kyle Carpenter, October 5, 2026 · google

  • “What a great organization, car and motorcycle culture.”

    — Rick Weber, August 10, 2026 · google

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MOTO — frequently asked

Is MOTO open on Mondays?
No — MOTO is closed on Mondays.
Where is MOTO?
MOTO is at 721 E Saratoga St, Ferndale, MI 48220.
Does MOTO do takeout or delivery?
According to its Google listing, MOTO does not offer delivery.

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