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The Red Hook

4.6(458)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 458 reviews (Google rating)Bakery$$ Downtown FerndaleClosed · opens 7:00 AM
Closed · opens 7:00 AM

About The Red Hook

The Red Hook is a bakery and coffee house at 220 W Nine Mile Rd in Ferndale, MI. Hot coffee, tea, cookies, pastries and cakes are central to its offerings, with breakfast, brunch, lunch and dessert also available. The food selection includes prepared food, comfort food, and vegan and vegetarian options. Its atmosphere is casual and cozy, and it is popular for breakfast, lunch and solo dining.

Customers can dine inside, use outdoor seating or order takeout. Wi-Fi and suitability for laptop work make it an option for those looking to work over coffee. The business welcomes families and children, has a children’s menu, and is listed as LGBTQ-welcoming and a transgender safe space. Wheelchair-accessible features include the entrance, parking, restroom and seating; a unisex restroom is also available. Parking options include free and paid lots and paid street parking. The Red Hook does not accept reservations or offer table service.

Known for

  • Coffee and tea
  • Cookies, pastries and cakes
  • Breakfast, brunch and lunch
  • Vegan and vegetarian options
  • Wi-Fi and laptop-friendly seating

What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “Great coffee with kind and open workers. Really fast service as well even when it is busy. I usually get a chai and an egg sandwich.”

    — Kazu tran, September 10, 2026 · google

  • “One of the best banana breads I've ever tried.”

    — timothy katsock, September 3, 2026 · google

  • “My latte was great, service not so much. The server was rude and not helpful when ordering. It was my first time there and would have liked a bit more understanding and assistance with order options/recommendations. I'm not a coffee expe…”

    — Lady Havarti, August 29, 2026 · google

  • “Delicious oatmeal cream pie, the cookie was soft and the filling was generous. I’ve tried to get the Pop-Tarts on my last few visits, but unfortunately they’ve been sold out each time. The iced vanilla decaf latte was also really tasty a…”

    — Courtnie Clemens, August 14, 2026 · google

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