Guidebook for Ferndale

Tamela
Guidebook for Ferndale

Food Scene

FERNDALE | Walkable, about 9 or 10 blocks. Downtown. MY FAVORITE! Super cool rock n roll meets East coast diner decor. Little yummy sandwiches for $4 each. Nashville hot chicken. Brisket roll. Deviled eggs! BBQ CARROTS will have you craving them for weeks. They now have a BRUNCH menu!!!! Craft cocktails. Nom Nom Nom.
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Public House
241 W Nine Mile Rd
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FERNDALE | Walkable, about 9 or 10 blocks. Downtown. MY FAVORITE! Super cool rock n roll meets East coast diner decor. Little yummy sandwiches for $4 each. Nashville hot chicken. Brisket roll. Deviled eggs! BBQ CARROTS will have you craving them for weeks. They now have a BRUNCH menu!!!! Craft cocktails. Nom Nom Nom.
Another FAVORITE o' mine! San Diego vibe in downtown Ferndale. $3 or $4 soft tacos. Try the El Pastor with pulled pork and pineapple! And then there's the "One Night in Mexico drink that I crave, it's beer and marguerita basically! They do have a veggie daily option and one other one on the menu. Chips and guac with flights of salsa. Open to patio in front and back in good weather!
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Imperial
22828 Woodward Ave
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Another FAVORITE o' mine! San Diego vibe in downtown Ferndale. $3 or $4 soft tacos. Try the El Pastor with pulled pork and pineapple! And then there's the "One Night in Mexico drink that I crave, it's beer and marguerita basically! They do have a veggie daily option and one other one on the menu. Chips and guac with flights of salsa. Open to patio in front and back in good weather!
FERNDALE | 9 blocks or so...just on the other side of downtown Ferndale. Another locally owned place. The wood used for the bar is from the owner's grandparents home. Great burgers! They have a veggie burger, that I swear was a real burger. Delicious. Love the big curved booths to have interesting conversations. We go here for work training a lot because you can hear each other and everyone is chill. Another one owned by one of our neighbors on our block.
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The Emory
22700 Woodward Ave
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FERNDALE | 9 blocks or so...just on the other side of downtown Ferndale. Another locally owned place. The wood used for the bar is from the owner's grandparents home. Great burgers! They have a veggie burger, that I swear was a real burger. Delicious. Love the big curved booths to have interesting conversations. We go here for work training a lot because you can hear each other and everyone is chill. Another one owned by one of our neighbors on our block.
FERNDALE | Open seating on benches, so you get to know your table mates while eating. A little loud, but very lively! Get the brussell sprouts. Omg. So good. This place is on a lot of food blogs. Big chalk board with beers. Super load and lively. They put runny eggs on top of things, which I don't understand, but my husband likes.
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One-Eyed Betty's
175 W Troy St
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FERNDALE | Open seating on benches, so you get to know your table mates while eating. A little loud, but very lively! Get the brussell sprouts. Omg. So good. This place is on a lot of food blogs. Big chalk board with beers. Super load and lively. They put runny eggs on top of things, which I don't understand, but my husband likes.
FERNDALE | Walking distance 5 blocks. Ohhh boy really good Ethiopian food! You can sit in booths or at a traditional tray with chairs around it. The iced tea has clove and other things in it, love. It's about $20 per person for the food. You can do veggie or add a meat or two. I'd always add the salad, seems like it brings out the flavor even more. Love this place.
Blue Nile
545 W Nine Mile Rd
FERNDALE | Walking distance 5 blocks. Ohhh boy really good Ethiopian food! You can sit in booths or at a traditional tray with chairs around it. The iced tea has clove and other things in it, love. It's about $20 per person for the food. You can do veggie or add a meat or two. I'd always add the salad, seems like it brings out the flavor even more. Love this place.
FERNDALE | Walking distance, 5 blocks. Homemade ice cream. Two words. Salted caramel. Wait. 3 more words. No Bake Cookie. Yes, that's an ice cream! You can sit here and eat or take pints home. The highest quality ice cream. Incredible, unique flavors.
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Treat Dreams
22965 Woodward Ave
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FERNDALE | Walking distance, 5 blocks. Homemade ice cream. Two words. Salted caramel. Wait. 3 more words. No Bake Cookie. Yes, that's an ice cream! You can sit here and eat or take pints home. The highest quality ice cream. Incredible, unique flavors.
FERNDALE | Walking distance. 5 blocks. Summer heaven dairy queen! Walk up and order a blizzard or cone or whatever, sit there in adirondack chairs or take it home. You could walk up here. Spring/SummerFall hours.
Dairy Queen Store
941 W Nine Mile Rd
FERNDALE | Walking distance. 5 blocks. Summer heaven dairy queen! Walk up and order a blizzard or cone or whatever, sit there in adirondack chairs or take it home. You could walk up here. Spring/SummerFall hours.
FERNDALE. I'm not suggesting this is THE place to go if you only have one night here, but if you are craving indian food.....here ya go! Butter chicken!!!! Love the owner + staff. You’ll always be treated well here.
Star Of India
180 W Nine Mile Rd
FERNDALE. I'm not suggesting this is THE place to go if you only have one night here, but if you are craving indian food.....here ya go! Butter chicken!!!! Love the owner + staff. You’ll always be treated well here.
It's only 1/2 mile but you have to cross Woodward at Cambourne Street. Walking is not as cute as if you are walking along 9 mile, but it's only a short hop across Woodward. Oh boy, the omelets here are THE BEST! And the banana coffee...and then specials. Love this place! Open only until 4 so get in for brunch or lunch.
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Toast
23144 Woodward Ave
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It's only 1/2 mile but you have to cross Woodward at Cambourne Street. Walking is not as cute as if you are walking along 9 mile, but it's only a short hop across Woodward. Oh boy, the omelets here are THE BEST! And the banana coffee...and then specials. Love this place! Open only until 4 so get in for brunch or lunch.
FERNDALE. About 8 blocks away. Oh hear me out on this one. Go go go. And get mocha latte and a lemon cookie. Or a chocolate chip cookie, or a brownie. Or ....a coffee or a tea. Or a macaroon! Or all of the above. Red Hook coffee is served here.
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Red Hook Cafe
220 W Nine Mile Rd
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FERNDALE. About 8 blocks away. Oh hear me out on this one. Go go go. And get mocha latte and a lemon cookie. Or a chocolate chip cookie, or a brownie. Or ....a coffee or a tea. Or a macaroon! Or all of the above. Red Hook coffee is served here.
New York style bagels, try it Detroit style with salmon, capers onion, and cream cheese. This is just a stop-in, take-away shop. This is just if you want something quick or want to try a REAL bagel (boiled the old fashioned way).
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New York Bagel Baking
23316 Woodward Ave
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New York style bagels, try it Detroit style with salmon, capers onion, and cream cheese. This is just a stop-in, take-away shop. This is just if you want something quick or want to try a REAL bagel (boiled the old fashioned way).
FERNDALE. Super close walk. We are about 7 blocks from here. If you love wine, GO HERE! They have smaller tasting glasses and flights. Special wine thingee that keeps wine fresh. Yummy beet salad or Pops salad. Bread with pesto or other toppings. Pizza is so yummy. Pasta is delish. Loft-type atmosphere. Loud and lively. Good if meeting larger groups, make reservations if you have more ppl.
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Pop's For Italian
280 W Nine Mile Rd
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FERNDALE. Super close walk. We are about 7 blocks from here. If you love wine, GO HERE! They have smaller tasting glasses and flights. Special wine thingee that keeps wine fresh. Yummy beet salad or Pops salad. Bread with pesto or other toppings. Pizza is so yummy. Pasta is delish. Loft-type atmosphere. Loud and lively. Good if meeting larger groups, make reservations if you have more ppl.
DETROIT | Midtown. One of my favvvvvooorite places ever. Everything is soooo good! Tapas. Mushrooms with lemon parsley. Potatoes with tomato sauce. Shrimp with garlic butter sauce. garbanzo beans with spinach in indian spices. Bacon wrapped dates. .....Oh my gosh I'm hungry, It's pretty small, so not good for groups, but we haven't had to wait long. They have a small garage door that opens up.
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La Feria
4130 Cass Ave
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DETROIT | Midtown. One of my favvvvvooorite places ever. Everything is soooo good! Tapas. Mushrooms with lemon parsley. Potatoes with tomato sauce. Shrimp with garlic butter sauce. garbanzo beans with spinach in indian spices. Bacon wrapped dates. .....Oh my gosh I'm hungry, It's pretty small, so not good for groups, but we haven't had to wait long. They have a small garage door that opens up.
FERNDALE. Near Otus Supply, so if you like to walk then it's about a mile. Other side of downtown Ferndale. Cute, small, fish place. All white, small aquarium. Cool bar. Intimate. 2 to 4 people per party is best. Have to make reservations. Amazing food that changes so I can't recommend what to get, it's really good though! Nice date night.
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Voyager
600 Vester St
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FERNDALE. Near Otus Supply, so if you like to walk then it's about a mile. Other side of downtown Ferndale. Cute, small, fish place. All white, small aquarium. Cool bar. Intimate. 2 to 4 people per party is best. Have to make reservations. Amazing food that changes so I can't recommend what to get, it's really good though! Nice date night.
DETROIT | Midtown. Brick building. Red neon tiger head on the outside as sign. Red and jade colored decor. Asian fusion sexy. The almond chicken is pretty yummy, smaller portions than a regular Chinese restaurant, so keep that in mind. Let's see....the calamari was delicious. The drinks were unique. The vegetable of the day was so good, bok choy both times. They also have a curved bar, perfect for 2. Love.
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The Peterboro
420 Peterboro St
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DETROIT | Midtown. Brick building. Red neon tiger head on the outside as sign. Red and jade colored decor. Asian fusion sexy. The almond chicken is pretty yummy, smaller portions than a regular Chinese restaurant, so keep that in mind. Let's see....the calamari was delicious. The drinks were unique. The vegetable of the day was so good, bok choy both times. They also have a curved bar, perfect for 2. Love.
DETROIT | Midtown. La Feria and this place are a block apart. Both are near Shinola and Jack White's Third Man Records. This place has pizza and my other fav is the crab dip toastettes. Wednesday's they have an art show. Good beer.
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Motor City Brewing Works
470 W Canfield St
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DETROIT | Midtown. La Feria and this place are a block apart. Both are near Shinola and Jack White's Third Man Records. This place has pizza and my other fav is the crab dip toastettes. Wednesday's they have an art show. Good beer.

Essentials

A little upscale grocery with healthy foods, prepared food is yummy! Try the chix kafta and the orzo tomato salad! Make your own salads. Fresh Juices. Small grocery. Some prepared foods that are yummy. Salad bar. Soup bar. Wine. Fresh fruits + veggies. Yogurts, etc. Small grocery with interesting items.
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Western Market
447 W Nine Mile Rd
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A little upscale grocery with healthy foods, prepared food is yummy! Try the chix kafta and the orzo tomato salad! Make your own salads. Fresh Juices. Small grocery. Some prepared foods that are yummy. Salad bar. Soup bar. Wine. Fresh fruits + veggies. Yogurts, etc. Small grocery with interesting items.
Ohhh I love this place. Smoked shrimp and crab dip in the back left corner, with wasabi crackers. To die for. They have the most delicious prepared foods. If you want cheese and wine, go here! They have cheese and wine people that guide you. Deli. Lots of yummy, interesting things to snack on or eat for meals. Liquor is sold here too, one stop shop. Olive bar. It's like Target, you can't leave without spending at least $80 though.
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Holiday Market
1203 S Main St
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Ohhh I love this place. Smoked shrimp and crab dip in the back left corner, with wasabi crackers. To die for. They have the most delicious prepared foods. If you want cheese and wine, go here! They have cheese and wine people that guide you. Deli. Lots of yummy, interesting things to snack on or eat for meals. Liquor is sold here too, one stop shop. Olive bar. It's like Target, you can't leave without spending at least $80 though.

Getting Around

Enterprise Rent a car
21951 Woodward Ave
21951 Michigan 1
Enterprise Rent a car

Shopping

FERNDALE. Smack dab downtown at 9 mile/Woodward. Could walk--about 9 blocks. Art! Art! Art! Locally made, this place is a must-see! A market with many different artisan vendors. Some vintage items, some handmade, lots of interesting stuff. Corner of 9 mile and Woodward.
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The Rust Belt Market
22801 Woodward Ave
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FERNDALE. Smack dab downtown at 9 mile/Woodward. Could walk--about 9 blocks. Art! Art! Art! Locally made, this place is a must-see! A market with many different artisan vendors. Some vintage items, some handmade, lots of interesting stuff. Corner of 9 mile and Woodward.
drug store for toiletries and other items you may have forgotten
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CVS
27050 John R Rd
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drug store for toiletries and other items you may have forgotten
My friends vintage clothing store. She recently started adding some guys stuff, but mainly women's. She has the best eye and curates THE BEST stuff, Must go if you like vintage clothes!
Leah's Closet
722 W Eleven Mile Rd
My friends vintage clothing store. She recently started adding some guys stuff, but mainly women's. She has the best eye and curates THE BEST stuff, Must go if you like vintage clothes!
ROYAL OAK. Drive or Uber. Ok, on Sundays they have a vintage market. It's really good. I think 8-2pm. Other times they have a farmers market or other events with food trucks.
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Bændamarka í Royal Oak
316 E Eleven Mile Rd
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ROYAL OAK. Drive or Uber. Ok, on Sundays they have a vintage market. It's really good. I think 8-2pm. Other times they have a farmers market or other events with food trucks.

Drinks & Nightlife

Speakeasy. You won't notice the front door because it's a secret bar. Incredible Craft cocktails, low lighting. A great place to meet a couple people to chat and enjoy a creatively made cocktail. It's pretty small, so not good for large groups.
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The Oakland Art Novelty Company
201 West Nine Mile Road
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Speakeasy. You won't notice the front door because it's a secret bar. Incredible Craft cocktails, low lighting. A great place to meet a couple people to chat and enjoy a creatively made cocktail. It's pretty small, so not good for large groups.
We don't hang out here much, but if you want a dance place, here's one.
Orchid
141 W Nine Mile Rd
We don't hang out here much, but if you want a dance place, here's one.
Great bar. Ferndale is all LGBTQ friendly, but here’s the epicenter of fun in Ferndale if you want to have a drink and hang out.
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Soho
205 W Nine Mile Rd
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Great bar. Ferndale is all LGBTQ friendly, but here’s the epicenter of fun in Ferndale if you want to have a drink and hang out.

Sightseeing

DETROIT| Eastern Market area. Must drive or Uber. The hustle and bustle of Saturday mornings is the best. Plants, fresh veggies, all that stuff is there. Go to Vivios to eat mussels or to Supinos pizza for NY style. The little brakfast place next to Supinos has THE BEST sausage patties!!!
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Eastern Market
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DETROIT| Eastern Market area. Must drive or Uber. The hustle and bustle of Saturday mornings is the best. Plants, fresh veggies, all that stuff is there. Go to Vivios to eat mussels or to Supinos pizza for NY style. The little brakfast place next to Supinos has THE BEST sausage patties!!!

Entertainment & Activities

FERNDALE. 5 blocks away. AXE throwing!!!! Scary? Interesting? COOL? You decide! They have a cool bar downstairs with little tables and they have appetizers and things, then upstairs you can throw axes. You have to have a reservation to throw. You people are crazzzzzy. They have a cool wood throne for photo ops. Super walkable.
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The Corner Grill, Bar + Game Room
344 W Nine Mile Rd
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FERNDALE. 5 blocks away. AXE throwing!!!! Scary? Interesting? COOL? You decide! They have a cool bar downstairs with little tables and they have appetizers and things, then upstairs you can throw axes. You have to have a reservation to throw. You people are crazzzzzy. They have a cool wood throne for photo ops. Super walkable.
Detroit Zoo is a mile away. It's at a huge intersection so you would probably be better to Uber or drive. Hard to walk. Beautiful to walk around.
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Detroit Zoo
8450 W 10 Mile Rd
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Detroit Zoo is a mile away. It's at a huge intersection so you would probably be better to Uber or drive. Hard to walk. Beautiful to walk around.