We have 24 verified restaurants with outdoor seating in Ferndale, MI, ranked using Google ratings, review volume and how complete each listing is. Their average Google rating is 4.5 across 21,685 reviews. Luisa's Artisanal Street Food, Tall Trees Cafe and RE BBQ rank highest right now. 16 are open at the moment.
4.8(230)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 230 reviews (Google rating)
Restaurant · $$
Open now · closes 7:00 PM
Luisa's Artisanal Street Food is a women-owned, counter-service spot with a patio in downtown Ferndale, MI, known for global street food and Italian filled flatbreads. At 22851 Woodward Ave, the menu includes piadina and cascione, savory-filled flatbreads with roots in medieval Italy, alongside vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options. Reviews repeatedly praise the food and service, with mentions of sandwiches, grape leaves and a veggie calzone. Catering and a meal planning program extend the kitchen’s offerings beyond lunch or dinner at the counter.
The schedule favors lunch and early dinner rather than late nights: Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday hours are 11 a.m.–6 p.m., with Friday and Saturday extending to 7 p.m.; Monday and Tuesday are closed. Dogs are allowed outside, and dine-in, takeout and delivery are available. Expect paid street or lot parking. The entrance, parking and restroom are wheelchair accessible, and the casual setting also accommodates solo dining.
4.8(130)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 130 reviews (Google rating)
Restaurant · $
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.
4.7(242)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 242 reviews (Google rating)
Restaurant · $
RE BBQ is a mostly outdoor, carryout barbecue spot in the Woodward Corridor of Ferndale, MI, known for adapting global cuisine to slow-and-low, wood-fired cooking. At 600 Woodward Heights, it operates as a one-person kitchen, a detail diners repeatedly single out alongside food they consider worth the wait. Frito Pie piled with jalapeños gets a specific mention. Outdoor seating and dine-in service are available, but there is no table service; dinner carryout is the main focus.
The usual schedule is Thursday evenings, with some weeks shifting to Wednesday or Friday, and weather can change service. Check by phone or subscribe to the once-weekly mailing list before heading over. Lines sometimes stretch into the parking lot, so dress for the weather. Free lot and street parking are available, along with wheelchair-accessible parking, an accessible entrance and seating. RE BBQ takes no reservations, has no restroom and does not offer delivery.
4.6(289)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 289 reviews (Google rating)
Restaurant · $
Closed · opens 9:00 AM
Spacecat V-stro is a vegan and vegetarian comfort-food restaurant with patio seating in downtown Ferndale, MI, known for scratch-made proteins, sauces and baked goods. At 255 W Nine Mile Rd, the women-owned spot serves breakfast, brunch and lunch, with several gluten-free items and options. Reviews repeatedly praise the food and service, with mentions of mozzarella sticks, chikn fingers with Spacecat sauce and the Cheesburger Burrito. One recurring point of appeal is dining across dietary preferences, including a vegan visitor bringing omnivore family members for breakfast.
Plan for daytime dining: Spacecat V-stro opens at 9 a.m. Wednesday through Sunday, closing at 3 p.m. except Thursday, when it stays open until 6 p.m.; it is closed Monday and Tuesday. Dine in with table service, sit outdoors, or use takeout and delivery. Children are welcome, and high chairs are available. The entrance, seating and restroom are wheelchair accessible, with accessible parking also available; nearby parking options include paid street, lot and garage spaces.
4.6(268)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 268 reviews (Google rating)
Coffee shop · $
Open now · closes 9:00 PM
Qahwati Café is a coffee shop in Downtown Ferndale, MI, known for coffee, tea and desserts, with an approach that brings Eastern and Western coffee traditions together. At 22754 Woodward Ave, it serves breakfast and quick bites, including vegan and vegetarian options. Matcha and drip coffee earn praise, while banana pudding matcha, the Mirage and Dubai chocolate get individual mentions. Positive comments return to the drinks and relaxed setting, with natural light, quiet and service also noted; one visitor reported feeling uncomfortable with the atmosphere.
The café opens daily: 7 a.m.–8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m.–9 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.–9 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Sunday. Wi-Fi and seating support laptop work or a solo stop, and outdoor seating is available. Expect inexpensive pricing and walk-in service rather than reservations. Takeout, curbside pickup and delivery are options, with wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and seating.
4.6(854)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 854 reviews (Google rating)
Seafood · $$$
Closed · opens 4:00 PM
Voyager is a seafood bistro on the East Side of Ferndale, MI, known for sustainable seafood, oysters, cocktails and wine. At 600 Vester St, the menu includes tuna tartare and steelhead trout, with small plates and happy-hour food and drinks also offered. Fresh seafood is a recurring point of praise in reviews; diners also mention attentive staff and cocktails. Feedback is not uniformly positive, with criticism of the wine selection and one account of dishes overwhelmed by chili oil.
Dinner hours run Tuesday through Thursday from 4–9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 4–10 p.m.; Voyager is closed Sunday and Monday. Reservations are recommended for dinner, and there is usually a wait. Outdoor seating allows dogs, while families and solo diners are welcome inside. Free street and lot parking, plus paid lot parking, are available. The entrance, parking, seating and restroom are wheelchair accessible; takeout and delivery are also options.
4.6(458)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 458 reviews (Google rating)
Bakery · $$
Open now · closes 5:00 PM
The Red Hook is a bakery and coffee house in downtown Ferndale, MI, known for coffee, cookies, pastries and cakes. At 220 W Nine Mile Rd, it serves breakfast, brunch and lunch alongside desserts, with vegan and vegetarian options. Banana bread and oatmeal cream pie draw praise, while coffee and the relaxed atmosphere are recurring favorites. Several visitors describe friendly, quick service, though one reports a less helpful ordering experience.
Hours run 7 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Sunday, making this a daytime stop rather than a late-night one. Dine in or take food to go; outdoor seating and Wi-Fi are available, and laptop users and solo diners are welcome. Reservations aren't accepted, and there is no table service. Families have a children's menu, while wheelchair-accessible entry, parking, seating and restrooms cover key access needs. Parking options include free and paid lots plus paid street parking.
4.6(441)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 441 reviews (Google rating)
Cocktail bar · $$
Open now · closes 1:00 AM
Belle's Lounge by Valentine Distilling Co. is a cocktail lounge with a patio in downtown Ferndale, MI, known for drinks made with Valentine vodkas, gins and whiskeys. At 161 Vester Ave, the indoor space has warm lighting and velvet lounge booths, while the patio offers outdoor seating on nicer days. Guests mention the Old Fashioned and spicy pickle martini, with recurring praise for the cocktails, attentive staff and atmosphere. Food is available, including at the bar, and bottles of Valentine spirits and merchandise are available to purchase.
The lounge opens daily: Monday through Thursday from 4–11 p.m., Friday from 4 p.m.–1 a.m., Saturday from 1 p.m.–1 a.m., and Sunday from noon–8 p.m. Reservations aren't accepted. Onsite parking is available, along with paid lot and street parking. The entrance, parking, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible, and the lounge welcomes groups and LGBTQ guests.
4.6(366)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 366 reviews (Google rating)
Restaurant · $
Open now · closes 11:00 PM
Nine Kitchen + Bar is a cocktail bar and American bistro with a patio in downtown Ferndale, MI, known for cocktails, a chef-driven menu, and Saturday and Sunday brunch. At 22925 Woodward Ave, it pairs outdoor seating with a social setting for dinner and nights out. Brunch includes espresso martinis and signature cocktails, while the broader menu offers small plates, comfort food, and vegan and vegetarian options. Reviews repeatedly praise the atmosphere and food, with whitefish and a dip earning mentions; service feedback ranges from welcoming and attentive to complaints about rudeness.
The schedule runs Tuesday through Thursday from 4–10 p.m., Friday from 4–11 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m.–11 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Mondays are closed. Reservations are accepted, and the restaurant accommodates groups and offers a children’s menu. Free and paid parking lots are available, along with wheelchair-accessible parking, an entrance, seating, and a restroom. Takeout is available, but delivery is not.
4.6(3,270)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 3270 reviews (Google rating)
Restaurant · $$
Open now · closes 12:00 AM
One-Eyed Betty's is a casual restaurant in downtown Ferndale, MI, known for burgers, a wide beer selection, and a bustling room with pinball and music. At 175 W Troy St, it offers a date-night setting built around food, drinks, and games rather than quiet formality. Food is the common thread in guest comments, with mentions of pork belly poutine, goat cheese and cranberry-stuffed beer-battered mushrooms, and French onion soup. Cocktails, wine, and food served at the bar round out the options.
The kitchen-and-bar outing can start at 4 p.m. Monday through Friday or 10 a.m. on weekends; the restaurant closes at midnight every day. Reservations are accepted, and there is outdoor seating. Trivia and bar games add options for a group evening, too. Paid garage, lot, and street parking are available, along with wheelchair-accessible parking, an accessible entrance, restrooms, and seating.
4.5(3,623)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 3623 reviews (Google rating)
Restaurant · $$
Open now · closes 12:00 AM
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.
4.5(451)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 451 reviews (Google rating)
Coffee shop · $
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
Java Hutt is a coffee shop in downtown Ferndale, MI, known for coffee, espresso drinks and made-to-order sandwiches in a relaxed space with couches. At 165 W Nine Mile Rd, the women-owned shop serves breakfast and lunch alongside pastries and treats, with vegan and vegetarian options available. Reviews repeatedly mention the coffee, friendly staff and breakfast or lunch food; individual comments also point to the white chocolate mocha and a place to settle in with work. Wi-Fi, indoor seating and outdoor seating support both laptop time and a stop for a drink.
The hours stretch into the evening on Fridays and Saturdays, when Java Hutt opens at 7 a.m. and closes at 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday hours are 7 a.m.–6 p.m., and Sunday runs 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Dine-in and takeout are available, but reservations and delivery are not. Families have high chairs and a children’s menu, while wheelchair-accessible features include the entrance, parking, restroom and seating.
4.5(2,666)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 2666 reviews (Google rating)
Restaurant · $$
Open now · closes 9:00 PM
Anita's Kitchen Ferndale is a family-run Lebanese restaurant with patio seating, known for Lebanese fare, seasonal specials and beer and wine. At 22651 Woodward Ave in downtown Ferndale, MI, the women-owned restaurant serves lunch and dinner in a casual setting. Pesto hummus is one seasonal special diners have singled out; vegan, vegetarian and halal options are also available. Diners repeatedly praise the food's consistency and servers' recommendations, though some raise concerns about rising prices and smaller portions.
The hours are the same every day: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., including Mondays and weekends. Reservations are accepted, and takeout, curbside pickup, delivery and catering offer alternatives to sitting down indoors or outside. Families have a children's menu and high chairs, while groups are welcome too. Free and paid street parking and a paid lot are available. The entrance, seating, restroom and designated parking are wheelchair accessible.
4.5(1,164)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 1164 reviews (Google rating)
Pizza · $$
Open now · closes 12:00 AM
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.
4.5(525)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 525 reviews (Google rating)
Cocktail bar · $$
Closed · opens 4:30 PM
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.
4.4(397)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 397 reviews (Google rating)
Gay bar · $
Open now · closes 2:00 AM
Soho is a gay bar with a patio in downtown Ferndale, MI, known for cocktails, wine, a pool table, and weekly karaoke, quiz, and drag-bingo nights. At 205 W Nine Mile Rd, it combines outdoor seating with a casual indoor setting and dancing. Beer, liquor, and happy-hour drinks round out the bar offerings, and outside food is allowed. Visitor comments touch on bartender interactions and the difference between weekday drinking and busier weekends; one describes friendly weekday service but a weekend crowd that feels too packed for their taste.
Late hours are the rule: Soho opens at 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday, closing at 2 a.m. each night. Sunday runs noon to midnight. It is an inexpensive, group-friendly option that does not accept reservations or offer table service. Paid street, lot, and garage parking are available, along with a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, and restroom.
4.4(248)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 248 reviews (Google rating)
Bar · $
Open now · closes 2:00 AM
Tony's Sports Bar is a wood-paneled sports bar with a patio in Ferndale, MI, known for bar food, draft beer and a casual setting for watching sports. At 23500 Woodward Ave in the Woodward Corridor, it pairs outdoor seating with an old-timey interior and bar games. Burgers, the patty melt and homemade soups get mentions from diners, while friendly service, quick meals and affordability are recurring themes. The drinks extend beyond beer to cocktails, wine and liquor, with happy-hour food and drinks also available.
Late nights are the rule here: Tony's closes at 2 a.m. daily, opening at 11 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon Sunday and 4 p.m. Monday. It works for groups or a solo meal, with table service and food served at the bar. Reservations aren't accepted. Free lot and street parking are available, along with wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and restroom. Dine-in and takeout are options, but delivery isn't.
4.3(2,688)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 2688 reviews (Google rating)
Pizza · $$
Open now · closes 11:00 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.
4.3(187)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 187 reviews (Google rating)
Restaurant · $$
Closed · opens 5:00 PM
Woodward Avenue Brewers is a brick-walled brewpub with outdoor seating in downtown Ferndale, MI, known for beer, pizza, paninis and a pool table. At 22646 Woodward Ave, it also has a photo booth and serves cocktails, wine and vegetarian options. Visitors repeatedly mention the bartenders, drinks and the space itself, with pool and its role as a local hangout coming up alongside praise for the pizza. Some describe quiet evenings here, even on a Saturday.
The schedule leans toward evenings: Tuesday and Wednesday run 5–11 p.m., Thursday 5 p.m.–midnight, and Friday and Saturday 5 p.m.–1 a.m. Sunday starts earlier, at 3 p.m., and closes at 11 p.m.; Monday is closed. One visitor reported arriving for an online order to find it closed, so confirm hours before a special trip. Families and groups are welcome. There is paid lot parking, plus a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom. Dine-in, takeout and delivery are available.
4.3(1,194)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 1194 reviews (Google rating)
Sushi · $
Open now · closes 11:00 PM
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.
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.
4.1(476)· Google4.1 out of 5 from 476 reviews (Google rating)
Lounge bar · $$
Closed · opens 10:00 PM
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.
4.0(389)· Google4.0 out of 5 from 389 reviews (Google rating)
Bar · $
Open now · closes 2:00 AM
Danny’s Irish Pub is a longtime Irish pub with outdoor seating in downtown Ferndale, MI, known for its old-school atmosphere, pinball machines and darts. At 22824 Woodward Ave, it serves basic bar fare alongside beer, cocktails, liquor and wine, with food available at the bar and happy-hour drinks on offer. Sports watching and bar games are part of the setup. Friendly bartenders are a recurring note in visitor comments, though feedback also includes criticism of the food and management.
The pub stays open until 2 a.m. every night, opening at 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and noon Sunday. It’s a low-price, casual option for groups, with no reservations or table service. The entrance and parking are wheelchair accessible, and credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Takeout is available, but delivery is not.
3.9(547)· Google3.9 out of 5 from 547 reviews (Google rating)
Live music bar · $
Closed · opens 8:00 PM
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.
How many restaurants with outdoor seating are there in Ferndale, MI?
Our directory lists 24 verified restaurants with outdoor seating in Ferndale, MI. The current top three are Luisa's Artisanal Street Food, Tall Trees Cafe and RE BBQ.
Which of these has the highest Google rating?
Luisa's Artisanal Street Food holds the highest Google rating in this list at 4.8 from 230 Google reviews.
How many stay open past 11pm?
12 of the 24 places on this page list hours running past 11pm on at least one day of the week.
Do they offer takeout or delivery?
20 list takeout and 11 list delivery, according to the information published on their Google listings.
How expensive are they?
Google price levels are published for 24 of them: 12 at $, 11 at $$, 1 at $$$.
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