Tall Trees Cafe

4.8(130)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 130 reviews (Google rating)Date Night Restaurant$ West Nine Mile

Quick facts

Tall Trees Cafe is a date night restaurant at 817 Livernois in Ferndale, MI. takeout, dine-in and patio seating available.

Address
817 Livernois, Ferndale, MI 48220
Price
$

About Tall Trees Cafe

Tall Trees Cafe is a neighborhood lunch counter and sandwich shop in the West Nine Mile neighborhood of Ferndale, MI, known for sandwiches and coffee. At 817 Livernois, it offers brunch and lunch in a casual setting—a daytime option for a date rather than a dinner destination. Sandwiches earn repeated praise, with the turkey sandwich, hot chips and banana matcha singled out. Other comments note the light-filled space, helpful staff and a rotating menu that uses local produce to reflect the seasons.

Expect counter service rather than table service, with seating indoors and outside, plus takeout and catering. The menu includes comfort food alongside healthy, vegan and vegetarian options, and the price level is inexpensive. Reservations are not accepted. Free street parking and wheelchair-accessible parking are available, and dogs are allowed outside. Families are welcome, with a children’s menu, and the cafe welcomes LGBTQ visitors and identifies as a transgender safe space.

Known for

  • Sandwiches and coffee
  • Seasonally rotating menu
  • Brunch and lunch
  • Outdoor seating
  • Vegan and vegetarian options

Good for

What to order

Mentioned in reviews

  • sandwich×2
  • matcha

What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “This place is a perfect Ferndale gem! The cafe itself has a lot of space and light. The staff we interacted with were all very polite and helpful. Love that they use local produce and have a revolving menu to reflect what's seasonally av…”

    — Maura M, September 3, 2026 · google

  • “What a fun cafe. The turkey sandwich was our fave, as well as the hot chips and ginger ale. The banana matcha was a great sweet treat.”

    — Jessica McLearen, August 28, 2026 · google

  • “I had a really yummy sandwich here. It was like super tasty and I had an interesting peach soda drink as well.”

    — Erin Bell, August 17, 2026 · google

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Tall Trees Cafe — frequently asked

Where is Tall Trees Cafe?
Tall Trees Cafe is at 817 Livernois, Ferndale, MI 48220.
Does Tall Trees Cafe do takeout or delivery?
According to its Google listing, Tall Trees Cafe offers takeout and does not offer delivery.
Does Tall Trees Cafe take reservations?
Tall Trees Cafe is not listed as accepting reservations.
Is Tall Trees Cafe kid-friendly?
Yes — Tall Trees Cafe is listed as good for kids.
How expensive is Tall Trees Cafe?
Google lists Tall Trees Cafe in the $ price range for date night restaurants in Ferndale, MI.

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