What a great find. I had the Monte Cristo crepe and for dessert, the mixed berry crepe. I also…read moresampled the James Dean and the chocolate eclair crepes. All were phenomenal but there are still plenty more on the menu I will be back to try. There is a simple but charmingly quaint indoor dining room and a few tables outside, as well. I was fortunate enough to have walked in on a weekend morning and was seated immediately but if there is a wait, just know your patience will be rewarded.

Once again Fox 2 News in Detroit has done a nice job highlighting a local business that I would not…read morehave known about otherwise. I ventured out within a couple of hours of viewing to experience Le crepe on Washington Avenue in downtown Royal Oak. I was greeted upon entering while my 2-high top table was arranged. The ambiance and vibe in this small space was extremely relaxing and the staff friendly. Tiekeya, the owner, was helpful when I explained that it was my first time. My server was her niece, a young lady with a tremendous smile who shared she was a student at MSU as I was wearing a pullover displaying her Alma mater that I know well from paying so much tuition over several years for my children. I started with an enjoyable vanilla cappuccino which was prepared to my liking. I did not feel rushed at all, but the service was attentive and consistent throughout my dining experience. The restaurant was quite popular on this morning and I heard others mentioning the segment on the news. It was funny, as I was texting a couple of friends (foodies) from work who were very curious to hear about my experience. I was sharing quickly upon sitting down as this was a nice treat. I reviewed the menu which had several unique choices and I decided to order The Green Goat which was a crepe containing pan-seared chicken, bacon, Granny Smith apples, and caramelized onions with goat cheese and a little arugula. The combination of flavors was delicious in every aspect! Wow! As wonderful as my main course was, the sweet crepe favorites were even tastier. I chose the Cinnamon Sweet Cheese with bananas which included a crepe containing the bananas and a house cinnamon cream cheese icing that was fantastic! Thanks again to Fox 2 News as I will gladly make the 24 minute drive to enjoy this experience again. I also was thrilled to meet Chef Dennis in the kitchen who I had seen on the news. Do enjoy if you venture out and there is free parking for the first two hours in the nearby garage. Le Crepe was so good that I returned the next day and enjoyed a wonderful local brewed enjoyable coffee while I waited for a table. On day #2, I was really struggling to decide which crepe to try from so many descriptive choices on the menu. I chose the James Dean which was also fantastic once again. It was a delicious combination of flavors of scrambled eggs, a slightly spicy homemade sausage that was a perfect complement, and red skin potatoes with a cherry sauce drizzle. Tiekeya assured me that I can try one of the others when I come back on Tuesday . It is wonderful to meet such a kind business owner and it was refreshing to experience the staff interaction and she shared that I have now become one of her "regulars". I can't wait to come back and introduce family and friends to this amazing menu of tasty treats.

Mother Handsome in Oak Park is the kind of place that manages to be everything to everyone without…read morebreaking a sweat. It's a coffee shop, a pizza joint, and a full-service bar all rolled into one effortlessly cool, swanky package. The interior design is a masterclass in versatility. Whether you're looking to camp out on a couch with and chat it out with friends, grab a high-top to do some serious damage to some menu offerings, or post up at the counter get a few extra key strokes on the old laptop -- cough so good you might they've got you covered. It's a rare spot where the "working/studying" crowd, the socialites, and the pure "grubbers" all coexist in perfect harmony. A quick heads-up on the logistics: there is a decent-sized parking lot in the back, but because it's a shared space with other businesses, weekend nights can turn into a bit of a high-stakes game of musical chairs. My advice? Get there early, or just be prepared to circle once or twice. The coffee and pastries are legitimately elite--so good that you might forget you're also sitting in a darn good pizza spot. I haven't personally tackled the pizza yet, but based on the intoxicating aromas drifting from neighboring tables and the sheer visual appeal of the pies I saw being partook in, it is officially next on my hit list. And if you're looking for something with a bit more of a kick than a fancy cup of joe, they appear to have pretty solid libations. I intended to take a few photos for the grid, but I was so hungry that my cardamom latte and slice of blueberry loaf vanished before I could even reach for my phone. That's probably the highest compliment I can give. Mother Handsome is a must-visit, and you can bet I'll be back--if only to finally get that pizza photo before I inhale it.

This will be a regular spot for me!…read more Service, space and drinks were all excellent. The pizza dough is scrumptious (those who follow me know I'm picky about dough). The drink menu is extensive and definitely warrants more than one visit to try all of the ones you want. Great place for a group or if you want some quiet space to yourself. Looking forward to my next time.

Had a very pleasant lunch at this establishment today. The ambiance is intimate and friendly. There…read moreare a couple of tables for outdoor dining,, a few more tables inside, and a counter near the window provides some more seating. Still, the number of available seats is not large. Service was efficient - much appreciated, since the small size and popularity of the place could lead to large backups of not for the organized service. I ordered the Clong, which was a very generous turkey sandwich with provolone cheese, lettuce, pickled shallot, tomato spread with herbed mayo. Ended up taking half the sandwich home. Should have known when we got the pastry before our sandwich. Both were great, though. Shared a Traverse City cherry iced tea - very nice. The co-diner got the MLT, which was a mushroom, lettuce and tomato sandwich with ramp mayo: he found it quite enjoyable. Menu is not extensive, but all items are well thought out and on the unusual side. Tall Tres Cafe is well worth a visit for those in the Ferndale area.

Finally made it here. Not many places to sit and do have some outdoor settings if it's warm. Tried…read moreseveral things on the menu- this place is amazing even if the tab adds up quickly. Had two sandwiches- spicy mortadella and a sandwich with ham and blue cheese spread. Sorry, don't remember the name. It was quite decadent. We only ate half of our sandwiches. We had also the big bean salad and the feta garlic dip. Amazing! Leftovers for snaking later... We will definitely be back!

What a nice little place!…read more The menu is really nice, with great options and LOTS to choose from. Very chill spot with a nice vibe. Have been a couple of times; both were take-out, and they pack their orders really well. They a good selection of tea, milk teas. The Brown Sugar Boba Milk Tea are on my "must try" list. Lots of frozen drinks and matchas. We Tried: Steak Fried Udon Egg Fried Rice Bok Choy with Garlic Sauce Pork Xiao Long Bao Braised Pork Rice Bowl Mango Crepe Cake (stand out) All tasted fresh and had good flavor. Prepared well. The Bao's were the smaller dumplings and didn't travel as well, but the flavor was still quite good (Bao don't travel that well, even only 2 miles). Would definitely recommend. Looking forward to exploring more of the menu. Can't beat it for an excellent weeknight takeout or a dine-in.

Maybe they had new staff but this was a very underwhelming visit. Extensive menu and cute cafe…read morevibes with fun seating and lots of folks camped out with computers and food. Good sign! However after placing our order on the screen, the two iced latte drinks came out with no espresso added? Apparently on the ordering screen you have to CHOOSE to add espresso, which is counterintuitive because then it's just sugar milk. Anyways that was fixed and my bubble fruit tea was good. I appreciate all the ways to personalize the tea and it's Good that they have non dairy drinks options! The staff person kinda awkwardly set the tray on our table and left - she didn't hand out the drinks to us, which is kind of weird? The cake we ordered took awhile to come out even though it was right there in the display - and I even inquired about it. we were done with our drinks by the time it came out - so it wasn't great timing and we were just over it. The spoons were cute but way too small to enjoy anything - my kiddo liked it though for a few bites. I feel like this was just for ambience and not really sustenance, not sure if I would come back. Maybe for the noodles or other foods but there's lot of other options nearby! They also advertise pizza on their front sign but I didn't see any on the inside menu...? Easy lot parking - watch out for the large pothole up front though!

I must say this place surprised me. Stopped to get a boba and some crab Rangoon. You get these big…read morepieces of crab Rangoon. So good, you can taste how freshly made they are. Probably my new favorite spot to go and get them now. The guy at the counter was nice and the ambiance is small but quaint. Right up the street from the best bakery spot. This places parking can be at times hard to find a spot but still a must stop and try.

Just tried the winter melon Boba tea here with lychee/coconut and pineapple/coconut jellys. I got…read moreit large. And 50% sweet. The large is huge and it's so good. I want to come back ASAP to try something else

First sip of my latte I did my happy shimmy lol. Banana Date Iced Latte....delicious!!! I also…read morepurchased a spicy Italian panini. I thoroughly enjoyed my sandwich once I got home. My only negative is on me, I should have gotten my late in the largest size possible lol. The staff were very nice, friendly, helpful and quick.

I tried the banana date latte, which was a bit underwhelming. The texture was thicker than iced…read morelattes I'm used to. It was a bit bitter and heavy on the date flavor. Their mini cakes were tasty. The cafe has a cozy vibe with few tables inside and outside.

Finally tried this place out and I see why it was so busy! The staff was great and gave…read morerecommendations for which croissant to get. I ordered the chocolate croissant and it was soo good! I love a flaky & layer-y croissant I also grabbed an iced vanilla latte here which was also tasty!

Good ambiance with kinda pricey but nice craft drinks. Guava matcha was unique!…read more Nice seating area. Came in on a weekday, wasn't crowded. Staff is friendly!

Good barista team; great accurate descriptions of my guests complex drink requirements. Happy…read morecustomer service and quick service. Pretty uptown decor though the prominence of "To-Go" orders seems too in-your-face for the more humane, walk-in or dine-in orders. The proof of this is mgmt's posting of shrill "PKEASE DON'T TOUCH!!" Signs. The in-house orders are much quieter right next to them but why put the other less committed customer orders in all our faces? Nice comfortable interior (too few seats) and nice outdoor patio as well.

I popped into this coffee shop for an espresso, and since they had some beans, I snagged a bag…read more It's a great spot to chat, and the service is pretty good, mostly self-serve. Just a heads-up, you'll need to pick up the trash and put it in its designated spot.

Wow! Just amazing- everything we tried was fantastic! This bakery is such a hidden gem. The pandan…read morecake was perfect and the almond cookies were so light and flavorful! Will be back!

Another fabulous trip to QQ bakery. I always love this place. I got a ton of things for $13 total…read more The roasted pork bun is always a go to! One of the women who worked there said the dried pork bun is her favorite so I tried it! It's filled with a mayo and topped with shredded dried pork. It was flavorful but the roasted pork bun still remains my favorite. The curry beef pastry comes in my second spot for favorite things. Each of these buns is between 2-3$ and one will fill you up. I love their custard cups- they're not too sweet but delicious. I haven't eaten my coconut cream bun yet but it feels light and airy and I'm convinced it'll be phenomenal. The food is always fresh and quick. The people that work there are always kind. These are super authentic and similar to Chinatown in New York. This is a must visit if you like flavor and cheap street food!

We stumbled across this coffee shop on a list of Best Coffee in Metro Detroit. We live about 30…read moreminutes away but were willing to make the drive in our quest to find the best cup of coffee. There is a relatively small parking lot on site, and it did get a little hectic trying to get in and out. It does look like you can also park in the neighborhood which might be worth the small walk to avoid having to make a right turn in the lot. The outside of the building is very cute and I love that the sign is painted right on the wall directing us where to go. The inside is extremely small as they were originally only intending to roast the coffee at this location. They did add in a ledge adjacent to the counter that had multiple high top chairs available, but there is no other seating inside. This would be great for a solo person having coffee. They do have ample seating right outside on their beautiful patio. They have put time and effort into creating this space, which can be seen in the lovely wood furniture and the flowers they have planted. They also have a pergola over the patio that provides shade. Attached to the pergola is the sign which is also lovely. They have a sandwich board right outside the door letting you know that they are open. The baristas took their job very seriously and were taking the time to weigh out both the beans and the milk. They have a standard menu that is easy to navigate, and for flavored lattes they offered both vanilla and honey that sounds great. I chose to go with the honey iced latte, and then we also ordered an iced vanilla latte and a flat white.y brother in law is from Australia, and we are ALWAYS trying to find him a decent flat white. Every time it is on a menu we will order it. For the first time in YEARS a flat white finally got his seal of approval. You could tell that the care the baristas put into the preparation made all of the difference. After visiting I told my neighbors (who are also big coffee snobs) about Kazkara and they visited the very next morning and also gave their stamps.of approval! Kazkara will now have multiple people from West Bloomfield making the 30 minute drive for a good cup of coffee.

Cutie vibes on a sunny Saturday morning, good for a grab and go cub of brew. Or enjoy their patio…read more Got their cold brew, which was equal parts strong, smooth, and tasty! Excited to come back and try a latte with their seasonal hazel honey cinnamon syrup