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The Cafe at MOTO

5.0(9)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews (Google rating)Coffee Shop$ East Side
Closed today
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Quick facts

The Cafe at MOTO is a coffee shop at 721 E Saratoga St in Ferndale, MI, open Sun–Sat from 9:00 AM. takeout and dine-in available.

Address
721 E Saratoga St, Ferndale, MI 48220
Hours today
Closed today
Price
$
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance

About The Cafe at MOTO

The Cafe at MOTO is a roastery and cafe at 721 E Saratoga St in Ferndale, MI, built around the idea of “coffee for the rest of us.” It roasts its own beans in-house and serves European-style sandwiches and charcuterie boards made with imported ingredients. Food is prepared daily for takeout or eating in the cafe. A mercantile carries specialty pantry goods, and fresh beans are available to buy.

The cafe serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert, with vegetarian options and small plates among its offerings. Offsite catering includes specialty drinks, charcuterie, and sandwiches. For remote work, day passes provide access to the MOTO Social Club space upstairs. The cafe welcomes families and LGBTQ guests and lists itself as a transgender safe space. Dogs are allowed outside. Free street parking and onsite parking are available, along with a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom, and seating. Dine-in service does not include table service, and delivery is not offered.

Known for

  • Beans roasted in-house
  • European-style sandwiches and charcuterie
  • Specialty pantry goods
  • Offsite food and coffee catering
  • Upstairs remote-work day passes

Good for

What to order

Mentioned in reviews

  • cold brew
  • sandwich

What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “I love this spot! It reminds me of some of my favorite spots when living in Kyoto, because it doesn’t have a cold modern interior like so many places in the USA these days. It is full of warm woods, big comfy chairs, quality chess sets (…”

    — Domi N, October 2, 2026 · google

  • “Vibe is so great and staff are super friendly, what a cool place!! Delish cold brew, too”

    — Lauren Miller, September 18, 2026 · google

  • “Love this hidden gem! Such a cool vibe and super tasty food. Fantastic caprese pesto sandwich for the veggies. 😋”

    — Tegan Jones, September 8, 2026 · google

  • “The food was amazing. Great sandwiches and the staff is the best!”

    — Alex Jag, September 8, 2026 · google

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The Cafe at MOTO — frequently asked

Is The Cafe at MOTO open on Mondays?
No — The Cafe at MOTO is closed on Mondays.
Where is The Cafe at MOTO?
The Cafe at MOTO is at 721 E Saratoga St, Ferndale, MI 48220.
Does The Cafe at MOTO do takeout or delivery?
According to its Google listing, The Cafe at MOTO offers takeout and does not offer delivery.
How expensive is The Cafe at MOTO?
Google lists The Cafe at MOTO in the $ price range for coffee shops in Ferndale, MI.

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