Rainy Day in Ferndale, MI

Indoor plans for grey afternoons.

Places for rainy day

Dunkin'
3.5(748)· Google3.5 out of 5 from 748 reviews (Google rating)
Coffee shop
Dunkin' is a chain bakery in Downtown Ferndale, MI, known for its signature breakfast items, doughnuts and coffee drinks. At 22451 Woodward Ave, it serves breakfast alongside brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert, with options for a quick bite or late-night food. Hours run from 4 a.m. to midnight every day, including weekends. Early risers should note a recurring complaint in reviews: customers have found the doors locked or staff absent around opening time. Service concerns also appear in the feedback. This is an inexpensive, casual stop with dine-in, takeout, curbside pickup and delivery, but no table service or reservations. Families and children are welcome, and solo diners have seating available. A free parking lot, Wi-Fi and a restroom cover the basics. The entrance, parking, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted.
BIGGBY COFFEE
4.5(697)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 697 reviews (Google rating)
Coffee shop
BIGGBY COFFEE at 750 W Nine Mile Rd in Ferndale, MI is part of a regional coffeehouse chain serving specialty drinks, smoothies and baked goods. Coffee and tea are listed highlights, with breakfast, dessert and quick bites among its offerings. The setting is described as casual, cozy and quiet. It is popular for breakfast and solo dining, and draws students and tourists. Its Google rating is 4.5 stars from 697 reviews. For visitors bringing a laptop, the cafe offers Wi-Fi and is listed as suitable for working. Dogs are allowed inside, and customers can choose dine-in, takeout or delivery; table service and reservations are not available. Free parking is available in a lot and on the street. The entrance, parking, restroom and seating are listed as wheelchair accessible. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted.
Luxury Lanes & Lounge Inc
4.3(537)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 537 reviews (Google rating)
Bowling alley
Luxury Lanes & Lounge Inc is an old-school bowling alley at 600 E 9 Mile Rd in Ferndale, MI. It has multiple bowling lanes, a full bar, and tables for pizza and other casual food. Bowling, drinks, and food are all available on site, with table seating separate from the activity of the lanes. Its Google listing reports a 4.3 rating from 537 reviews. The business is listed as suitable for children’s birthday celebrations. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. Both free and paid parking-lot options are listed, and accepted payment methods include credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. For visitors comparing bowling options in Ferndale, MI, the documented features are straightforward: multiple lanes in an old-school setting, a full bar, casual food, and facilities for children’s birthday outings.
Bakehouse 46
4.3(502)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 502 reviews (Google rating)
Coffee shop
Bakehouse 46 at 301 W Nine Mile Rd in Ferndale, MI is listed as an ice cream shop, but its description centers on its neighborhood bakery and café offerings. The business describes a family tradition dating to 1946 and says its cupcakes, donuts, cheesecakes, breakfast pastries, and café classics are made fresh every morning. Coffee options include lattes and cold brew, while the menu also includes a Farmhouse Sammie and a Baker’s Choice cupcake dozen. Vegan-friendly options and custom cakes are available. For customers planning a quick visit, Bakehouse 46 offers takeout, in-store pickup, and delivery, along with in-store shopping. Dogs are allowed inside, and the business identifies itself as LGBTQ-welcoming and a transgender safe space. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom, and seating. Paid street and lot parking are available. The business has a Google rating of 4.3 from 502 reviews.
The Red Hook
4.6(458)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 458 reviews (Google rating)
Coffee shop
The Red Hook is a cafe at 220 W Nine Mile Rd in Ferndale, MI, serving hot coffee drinks, tea, cookies, pastries and cakes in an easygoing coffee-house setting. Its atmosphere is casual and cozy, with coffee, tea and desserts listed among its highlights. Breakfast, brunch and lunch are available, along with comfort food, quick bites and vegan and vegetarian options. The cafe has a Google rating of 4.6 from 458 reviews. Dine-in seating, outdoor seating and takeout give visitors several ways to stop in. Wi-Fi and suitability for laptop use make it an option for working over coffee, while solo diners, students and families are also part of its listed audience. Children are welcome, and a children's menu is available. The cafe is listed as LGBTQ-welcoming and a transgender safe space. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom and seating; a unisex restroom is also available. Parking options include free and paid lots and paid street parking. There is no table service, and reservations are not accepted.
Java Hutt
4.5(451)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 451 reviews (Google rating)
Coffee shop
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.
The Fifth Wall Escape Rooms
4.8(347)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 347 reviews (Google rating)
Escape room center
The Fifth Wall Escape Rooms at 1930 Hilton Rd #100 in Ferndale, MI offers a theatrically immersive puzzle game for groups of family and friends. Players have 60 minutes to solve the room’s mysteries and work toward an escape. Located near downtown Ferndale, MI, the business has a Google rating of 4.8 from 347 reviews. The format centers on a shared, timed challenge rather than an open-ended visit. The women-owned business welcomes families and children, lists a play area, and identifies itself as LGBTQ-welcoming and a transgender safe space. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, and restroom. Free parking is available both in a lot and on the street. Other listed amenities include Wi-Fi and a unisex restroom. Food is offered, though there is no restaurant on site. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted.
Qahwati Café
4.6(268)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 268 reviews (Google rating)
Coffee shop
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.
Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters Ferndale
4.7(243)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 243 reviews (Google rating)
Coffee shop
Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters in Ferndale, MI combines a cafe with its headquarters at 927 Hilton Rd. Opened in 2023, the nearly 9,000-square-foot space houses a coffee roastery, bakery, educational training lab and administrative offices. Seating accommodates solo work, groups and meetings, and Wi-Fi is available. The coffee menu includes batch brew, macchiatos and cappuccinos, alongside rotating single-origin pour overs. Tea options include matcha and chai tea lattes, and drinks can be customized with homemade syrups. The bakery makes croissants, cookies, muffins and cheesecakes in-house. Vegan and vegetarian offerings are available, along with dine-in and takeout service. The space also hosts live music and performances. Wheelchair-accessible features include the entrance, parking, restrooms and seating, and a unisex restroom is available. Drivers can use free street parking on Hilton Rd or the free parking lot south of the cafe.
The Ringwald Theatre
4.7(156)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 156 reviews (Google rating)
Performing arts theater
The Ringwald Theatre, at 290 W Nine Mile Rd in Ferndale, MI, presents live theater with a stated emphasis on work that challenges, confronts, and entertains. Its mission centers on giving local artists a creative environment and engaging diverse audiences through fresh, risk-taking theatrical experiences. The theater’s programming priorities include newer works, previously unproduced scripts, and innovative interpretations of established classics. That focus places both new writing and new approaches to familiar material within its stated scope. For visitors planning a trip, the venue lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible parking, and a wheelchair-accessible restroom. A restroom is available, but there is no on-site restaurant. Credit and debit cards are accepted. The Ringwald Theatre has a Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 156 reviews.
Quix Chocolate
4.9(140)· Google4.9 out of 5 from 140 reviews (Google rating)
Coffee shop
Quix Chocolate is a Belgian chocolatier at 221 W Troy St #200 in Ferndale, MI, featuring artisanal chocolates made in Ferndale, MI. Although listed as an ice cream shop, its offerings extend beyond frozen desserts: the business also serves Guernsey’s ice cream, milkshakes, European hot chocolate and Illy coffee. Chocolate and dessert are the focus, with both in-store shopping and takeout available. The LGBTQ-owned small business welcomes LGBTQ customers and is listed as suitable for a quick visit. Curbside pickup, in-store pickup and delivery provide alternatives to shopping on site; dine-in service is not offered. The entrance and parking are wheelchair accessible, and a paid parking lot is available. Customers can pay by credit card, debit card or NFC mobile payment. Quix Chocolate has a Google rating of 4.9 from 140 reviews.
Honey Dirt Coffee
5.0(89)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 89 reviews (Google rating)
Coffee shop
Honey Dirt Coffee is a coffee shop in Ferndale, MI’s West Nine Mile neighborhood, known for its coffee and tea, with praise for the drinks and friendly staff. At 359 Livernois St, Suite 103, it has a casual atmosphere, plants inside, books available to read, and covered outdoor seating. It suits a solo coffee stop, whether you stay to read or take your drink to go. Visitors’ comments return to the coffee and the people behind the counter. Hours follow an early-start, daytime pattern: Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; it is closed Mondays. Expect an inexpensive stop, with dine-in and takeout available but no delivery. Free parking is available in a lot and on the street, and both the entrance and parking are wheelchair accessible. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted.
Balam Coffee & Wine
4.8(65)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 65 reviews (Google rating)
Coffee shop
Balam Coffee & Wine combines a coffee house, wine bar, and art space at 207 E 9 Mile Rd in downtown Ferndale, MI. Its offerings include Mexican-sourced coffee, wine, craft cocktails, and small plates, with rotating art forming another part of the space. The name comes from the Mayan word for jaguar, a symbol of protection and strength. Balam’s description places culture, community, and gathering at the center of its identity. The cafe has a casual atmosphere and is listed as popular for breakfast and solo dining, with dessert also available. Guests can dine in, order takeout, or use curbside pickup; delivery is not offered. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, and restroom. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Balam has a Google rating of 4.8 from 65 reviews.
Corner Shop
5.0(56)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 56 reviews (Google rating)
Coffee shop
Corner Shop combines a bookstore, coffee shop, and wine and cocktail bar at 23337 Woodward Ave in Ferndale, MI. Its offerings include coffee, food, beer, wine, and cocktails, bringing several uses together in one business. The listed atmosphere is casual and cozy, with fast service noted among its features. Dine-in service is available, and the shop is listed as suitable for solo dining. Its Google rating is 5 stars from 46 reviews. Practical amenities include Wi-Fi and restrooms, including a unisex restroom. The entrance, parking, and restroom are listed as wheelchair accessible. Free parking is available both in a lot and on the street, and credit and debit cards are accepted. For visitors considering a stop, the defining feature is the combination of books, coffee, food, and bar service at a single Woodward Avenue address.
Lawrence Street Gallery
4.6(43)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 43 reviews (Google rating)
Art gallery
Lawrence Street Gallery is an artist-run fine arts gallery in downtown Ferndale, MI, known for local artwork and a new show every month. At 22620 Woodward Ave., Suite A, the gallery pairs a spotlight exhibit at the front with a large member exhibit throughout the rest of the space. Artists manage and staff the gallery themselves. Visitors repeatedly mention the selection of local art, the range of media and the monthly changes; poetry readings at mid-month receptions also draw notice. All shows are free and open to the public. The gallery opens Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from noon to 5 p.m., stays open until 9 p.m. Friday, and runs Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.; it is closed Monday and Tuesday. Paid lot and street parking are available, along with a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom. There is also Wi-Fi, but no on-site restaurant.
MOTO
4.9(38)· Google4.9 out of 5 from 38 reviews (Google rating)
Coffee shop
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.
Cosmic Roots
4.8(24)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 24 reviews (Google rating)
Coffee shop
Cosmic Roots is a women-owned cafe at 22965 Woodward Ave in Ferndale, MI, with a focus on herbal drinks. Its approach draws on the traditions of Alchemical herbalism and Ayurveda. The drink offerings include organic herbal teas, botanical elixirs, and ceremonial beverages, with matcha, kava, and coffee among the options. Tea is a particular focus, both in the cafe’s offerings and in its retail selection. Beyond drinks, Cosmic Roots sells herbal teas and tinctures and offers herbal education and consultations. That gives the business a scope beyond cafe service, with opportunities to learn about herbs as well as purchase them. Dine-in and takeout are available, and the location has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking. It accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. The supplied Google listing records a 4.8 rating from 24 reviews.
M Contemporary Art
4.7(19)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 19 reviews (Google rating)
Art gallery
M Contemporary Art is an art gallery at 205 E 9 Mile Rd in Ferndale, MI 48220. Its Google listing has a rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 19 reviews. That score provides a snapshot of visitor feedback, though the supplied information does not include individual reviews or descriptions of the art on display. For readers considering a visit, the address identifies the gallery’s location on E 9 Mile Rd. The listed facilities include a restroom, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible parking, and a wheelchair-accessible restroom. There is no restaurant on site. The available details establish the gallery’s location and basic accessibility features, but do not specify exhibition schedules, opening hours, admission information, or the artists represented by M Contemporary Art.

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Dungeons & Dragons – Teen Campaign
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The Insiders: A Tribute To Tom Petty
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Sat76:00 PM · Theatre
SOPHIE HUNTER
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Sat77:00 PM · Live music
Magic Bag Presents: The Insiders - A Tribute To Tom Petty
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Sun8All day · Live music
BLITZKID: Modern Hel Tour 2026 with Hex Club
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Sun86:00 PM · Theatre
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Sun87:00 PM · Live music
BLITZKID: Modern Hel Tour 2026 with Special Guests
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Fri13All day · Live music
The Slackers with Some Ska Band
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Fri136:00 PM · Theatre
Starlings
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Sun151:30 PM · Other
Reverend Guitars & RockCity Music Present: Polka Floyd
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Tue174:30 PM · Theatre
Dungeons & Dragons – Teen Campaign
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Wed187:00 PM · Theatre
FOX STEVENSON & MYSTERY SKULLS
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Wed187:00 PM · Live music
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Places for rainy day

Dunkin'

3.5(748)· Google

Coffee shop

Dunkin' is a chain bakery in Downtown Ferndale, MI, known for its signature breakfast items, doughnuts and coffee drinks. At 22451 Woodward Ave, it serves breakfast alongside brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert, with options for a quick bite or late-night food. Hours run from 4 a.m. to midnight every day, including weekends. Early risers should note a recurring complaint in reviews: customers have found the doors locked or staff absent around opening time. Service concerns also appear in the feedback. This is an inexpensive, casual stop with dine-in, takeout, curbside pickup and delivery, but no table service or reservations. Families and children are welcome, and solo diners have seating available. A free parking lot, Wi-Fi and a restroom cover the basics. The entrance, parking, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted.

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.5(697)· Google

Coffee shop

BIGGBY COFFEE at 750 W Nine Mile Rd in Ferndale, MI is part of a regional coffeehouse chain serving specialty drinks, smoothies and baked goods. Coffee and tea are listed highlights, with breakfast, dessert and quick bites among its offerings. The setting is described as casual, cozy and quiet. It is popular for breakfast and solo dining, and draws students and tourists. Its Google rating is 4.5 stars from 697 reviews. For visitors bringing a laptop, the cafe offers Wi-Fi and is listed as suitable for working. Dogs are allowed inside, and customers can choose dine-in, takeout or delivery; table service and reservations are not available. Free parking is available in a lot and on the street. The entrance, parking, restroom and seating are listed as wheelchair accessible. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted.

Luxury Lanes & Lounge Inc

4.3(537)· Google

Bowling alley

Luxury Lanes & Lounge Inc is an old-school bowling alley at 600 E 9 Mile Rd in Ferndale, MI. It has multiple bowling lanes, a full bar, and tables for pizza and other casual food. Bowling, drinks, and food are all available on site, with table seating separate from the activity of the lanes. Its Google listing reports a 4.3 rating from 537 reviews. The business is listed as suitable for children’s birthday celebrations. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. Both free and paid parking-lot options are listed, and accepted payment methods include credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. For visitors comparing bowling options in Ferndale, MI, the documented features are straightforward: multiple lanes in an old-school setting, a full bar, casual food, and facilities for children’s birthday outings.

Bakehouse 46

4.3(502)· Google

Coffee shop

Bakehouse 46 at 301 W Nine Mile Rd in Ferndale, MI is listed as an ice cream shop, but its description centers on its neighborhood bakery and café offerings. The business describes a family tradition dating to 1946 and says its cupcakes, donuts, cheesecakes, breakfast pastries, and café classics are made fresh every morning. Coffee options include lattes and cold brew, while the menu also includes a Farmhouse Sammie and a Baker’s Choice cupcake dozen. Vegan-friendly options and custom cakes are available. For customers planning a quick visit, Bakehouse 46 offers takeout, in-store pickup, and delivery, along with in-store shopping. Dogs are allowed inside, and the business identifies itself as LGBTQ-welcoming and a transgender safe space. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom, and seating. Paid street and lot parking are available. The business has a Google rating of 4.3 from 502 reviews.

The Red Hook

4.6(458)· Google

Coffee shop

The Red Hook is a cafe at 220 W Nine Mile Rd in Ferndale, MI, serving hot coffee drinks, tea, cookies, pastries and cakes in an easygoing coffee-house setting. Its atmosphere is casual and cozy, with coffee, tea and desserts listed among its highlights. Breakfast, brunch and lunch are available, along with comfort food, quick bites and vegan and vegetarian options. The cafe has a Google rating of 4.6 from 458 reviews. Dine-in seating, outdoor seating and takeout give visitors several ways to stop in. Wi-Fi and suitability for laptop use make it an option for working over coffee, while solo diners, students and families are also part of its listed audience. Children are welcome, and a children's menu is available. The cafe is listed as LGBTQ-welcoming and a transgender safe space. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom and seating; a unisex restroom is also available. Parking options include free and paid lots and paid street parking. There is no table service, and reservations are not accepted.

Java Hutt

4.5(451)· Google

Coffee shop

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.

The Fifth Wall Escape Rooms

4.8(347)· Google

Escape room center

The Fifth Wall Escape Rooms at 1930 Hilton Rd #100 in Ferndale, MI offers a theatrically immersive puzzle game for groups of family and friends. Players have 60 minutes to solve the room’s mysteries and work toward an escape. Located near downtown Ferndale, MI, the business has a Google rating of 4.8 from 347 reviews. The format centers on a shared, timed challenge rather than an open-ended visit. The women-owned business welcomes families and children, lists a play area, and identifies itself as LGBTQ-welcoming and a transgender safe space. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, and restroom. Free parking is available both in a lot and on the street. Other listed amenities include Wi-Fi and a unisex restroom. Food is offered, though there is no restaurant on site. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted.

Qahwati Café

4.6(268)· Google

Coffee shop

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.

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters Ferndale

4.7(243)· Google

Coffee shop

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters in Ferndale, MI combines a cafe with its headquarters at 927 Hilton Rd. Opened in 2023, the nearly 9,000-square-foot space houses a coffee roastery, bakery, educational training lab and administrative offices. Seating accommodates solo work, groups and meetings, and Wi-Fi is available. The coffee menu includes batch brew, macchiatos and cappuccinos, alongside rotating single-origin pour overs. Tea options include matcha and chai tea lattes, and drinks can be customized with homemade syrups. The bakery makes croissants, cookies, muffins and cheesecakes in-house. Vegan and vegetarian offerings are available, along with dine-in and takeout service. The space also hosts live music and performances. Wheelchair-accessible features include the entrance, parking, restrooms and seating, and a unisex restroom is available. Drivers can use free street parking on Hilton Rd or the free parking lot south of the cafe.

The Ringwald Theatre

4.7(156)· Google

Performing arts theater

The Ringwald Theatre, at 290 W Nine Mile Rd in Ferndale, MI, presents live theater with a stated emphasis on work that challenges, confronts, and entertains. Its mission centers on giving local artists a creative environment and engaging diverse audiences through fresh, risk-taking theatrical experiences. The theater’s programming priorities include newer works, previously unproduced scripts, and innovative interpretations of established classics. That focus places both new writing and new approaches to familiar material within its stated scope. For visitors planning a trip, the venue lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible parking, and a wheelchair-accessible restroom. A restroom is available, but there is no on-site restaurant. Credit and debit cards are accepted. The Ringwald Theatre has a Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 156 reviews.

Quix Chocolate

4.9(140)· Google

Coffee shop

Quix Chocolate is a Belgian chocolatier at 221 W Troy St #200 in Ferndale, MI, featuring artisanal chocolates made in Ferndale, MI. Although listed as an ice cream shop, its offerings extend beyond frozen desserts: the business also serves Guernsey’s ice cream, milkshakes, European hot chocolate and Illy coffee. Chocolate and dessert are the focus, with both in-store shopping and takeout available. The LGBTQ-owned small business welcomes LGBTQ customers and is listed as suitable for a quick visit. Curbside pickup, in-store pickup and delivery provide alternatives to shopping on site; dine-in service is not offered. The entrance and parking are wheelchair accessible, and a paid parking lot is available. Customers can pay by credit card, debit card or NFC mobile payment. Quix Chocolate has a Google rating of 4.9 from 140 reviews.

Honey Dirt Coffee

5.0(89)· Google

Coffee shop

Honey Dirt Coffee is a coffee shop in Ferndale, MI’s West Nine Mile neighborhood, known for its coffee and tea, with praise for the drinks and friendly staff. At 359 Livernois St, Suite 103, it has a casual atmosphere, plants inside, books available to read, and covered outdoor seating. It suits a solo coffee stop, whether you stay to read or take your drink to go. Visitors’ comments return to the coffee and the people behind the counter. Hours follow an early-start, daytime pattern: Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; it is closed Mondays. Expect an inexpensive stop, with dine-in and takeout available but no delivery. Free parking is available in a lot and on the street, and both the entrance and parking are wheelchair accessible. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted.

Balam Coffee & Wine

4.8(65)· Google

Coffee shop

Balam Coffee & Wine combines a coffee house, wine bar, and art space at 207 E 9 Mile Rd in downtown Ferndale, MI. Its offerings include Mexican-sourced coffee, wine, craft cocktails, and small plates, with rotating art forming another part of the space. The name comes from the Mayan word for jaguar, a symbol of protection and strength. Balam’s description places culture, community, and gathering at the center of its identity. The cafe has a casual atmosphere and is listed as popular for breakfast and solo dining, with dessert also available. Guests can dine in, order takeout, or use curbside pickup; delivery is not offered. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, and restroom. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Balam has a Google rating of 4.8 from 65 reviews.

Corner Shop

5.0(56)· Google

Coffee shop

Corner Shop combines a bookstore, coffee shop, and wine and cocktail bar at 23337 Woodward Ave in Ferndale, MI. Its offerings include coffee, food, beer, wine, and cocktails, bringing several uses together in one business. The listed atmosphere is casual and cozy, with fast service noted among its features. Dine-in service is available, and the shop is listed as suitable for solo dining. Its Google rating is 5 stars from 46 reviews. Practical amenities include Wi-Fi and restrooms, including a unisex restroom. The entrance, parking, and restroom are listed as wheelchair accessible. Free parking is available both in a lot and on the street, and credit and debit cards are accepted. For visitors considering a stop, the defining feature is the combination of books, coffee, food, and bar service at a single Woodward Avenue address.

Lawrence Street Gallery

4.6(43)· Google

Art gallery

Lawrence Street Gallery is an artist-run fine arts gallery in downtown Ferndale, MI, known for local artwork and a new show every month. At 22620 Woodward Ave., Suite A, the gallery pairs a spotlight exhibit at the front with a large member exhibit throughout the rest of the space. Artists manage and staff the gallery themselves. Visitors repeatedly mention the selection of local art, the range of media and the monthly changes; poetry readings at mid-month receptions also draw notice. All shows are free and open to the public. The gallery opens Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from noon to 5 p.m., stays open until 9 p.m. Friday, and runs Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.; it is closed Monday and Tuesday. Paid lot and street parking are available, along with a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom. There is also Wi-Fi, but no on-site restaurant.

MOTO

4.9(38)· Google

Coffee shop

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.

Cosmic Roots

4.8(24)· Google

Coffee shop

Cosmic Roots is a women-owned cafe at 22965 Woodward Ave in Ferndale, MI, with a focus on herbal drinks. Its approach draws on the traditions of Alchemical herbalism and Ayurveda. The drink offerings include organic herbal teas, botanical elixirs, and ceremonial beverages, with matcha, kava, and coffee among the options. Tea is a particular focus, both in the cafe’s offerings and in its retail selection. Beyond drinks, Cosmic Roots sells herbal teas and tinctures and offers herbal education and consultations. That gives the business a scope beyond cafe service, with opportunities to learn about herbs as well as purchase them. Dine-in and takeout are available, and the location has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking. It accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. The supplied Google listing records a 4.8 rating from 24 reviews.

M Contemporary Art

4.7(19)· Google

Art gallery

M Contemporary Art is an art gallery at 205 E 9 Mile Rd in Ferndale, MI 48220. Its Google listing has a rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 19 reviews. That score provides a snapshot of visitor feedback, though the supplied information does not include individual reviews or descriptions of the art on display. For readers considering a visit, the address identifies the gallery’s location on E 9 Mile Rd. The listed facilities include a restroom, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible parking, and a wheelchair-accessible restroom. There is no restaurant on site. The available details establish the gallery’s location and basic accessibility features, but do not specify exhibition schedules, opening hours, admission information, or the artists represented by M Contemporary Art.