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4.3 (12 reviews)
Closed • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Regular latte and cheese danish
Ashley T.

The coffees here are all really good and flavorful. I tried a regular latte which was great and the marzipan latte was delicious. The empanadas are yummy but the breakfast pastries are really dry and not very flavorful

Stephanie A.

Cozy space for coffee, seems like a chill place to relax, chat or work. It's pretty small in the POS area and if it's busy like it was on Saturday morning, you kind of have to hang out in that space to hear your name called when your order is ready. Ordered a churro ice latte (they were out of cold foam) and an iced Mexican wedding cake latte. Both were good. There's a case for pastries and a grab and go cooler

Kelly B.

Decor is so cute and love the cozy seating- very comfortable. Muffins were really tasty. The banana coffee was tasty and they had decaf and non dairy milk options, but wish it had a little more banana flavor. Staff was friendly but they hadn't been open too long and they seemed a little overwhelmed, but I imagine this will improve once they've been open awhile and get the swing of things

Coffee and empanadas. I must say I LOVE THEIR COFFEE CUPS. It has a lot of a character.
Marissa C.

I came here to do a little work and this is a really cute coffee shop. I got a coffee latte (it was pretty good) and they do have a nice variety of milk alternatives as well. I got their chorizo and beef empanadas and they were very well stuffed and quite delicious. Beware of the green pesto sauce as it has pine nuts. I did have to ask regarding allergies and was not prompted (my only critique). I did not try the wine here but would be interested in coming back to try it!

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Torrie M.

Absolutely loved Balam Coffee and the little secret tucked inside. They have a variety of light bites and desserts and amazing coffee and Matcha. Look closely and you might just find a secret.

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“I also tried the chorizo and beef empanadas and both were delicious and had the perfect consistency.”

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Beppe - Spaghetti ft clams

Beppe

4.4(181 reviews)
2.4 mi
•$$

This place is a must-try! The restaurant offers a non-pretentious atmosphere while delivery food…read morefit for a seemingly fancier place. To start, the Amaro Soda ($6) offers a nonalcoholic, botanical sparkling beverage perfect for a hot day! The Wagu Beef Carpaccio ($24) is almost melt-in-your-mouth tender and perfect for sharing. If you are a bread lover, order the Sourdough Bread & Butter ($6). It is definitely carb-worthy!! Moving on to main dishes, I had the Risotto ($27) and my husband had the Paccheri ($34). The risotto was cooked to perfection and topped with a delightful roasted tomato/olive medley. My husband's meal was fabulous--I believe I will order it the next time O visit. Dessert? We opted to share one scoop of the Lime-Cucumber-Mint Sorbet ($7). This is a dairy-free option, so the texture is slightly grainy compared to ice cream, but the flavor was perfect for summer. The staff members were pleasant and knowledgeable, our water glasses never were empty, and the food was spaced perfectly. We will be back!

Food: you should start with the sourdough bread and butter, it is excellent. Follow it up with the…read morepork belly(the white beans were as good as the pork). And get the calamari, the frise and endive salad sort of dwarfed the calamari but it all tasted pretty good. I got the ricotta gnocchi, this was by far the best bite I had here. The burger looked and tasted good but the fries were even better! Decent drink selection as well. Service: friendly, prompt and they make good recommendations. Ambiance: I've never been to Italy so I'm just pretending this is what a small restaurant in Italy might feel like. Definitely worth a visit!

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Beppe - A view of the bar during a late lunch.

A view of the bar during a late lunch.

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Beppe - I'm always a fan of fish and chips. These were great, especially the "chips" and the sauces.

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Alchemi

Alchemi

4.2(173 reviews)
2.0 mi•Downtown Royal Oak
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Romantic vibe
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I love how crafted everything was! It has a very interesting and dark ambience…read more The food was good and came out fast. Our server was great. I had some kind of lamb ratatouille and chicken biryani. I also had the "Weight's Temptation" Cointreau, Rosemary infused Mezcal, Lime juice, Salt rim My friend had the ginger kombucha mule & he really liked it. I can't say I had a very memorable experience or that the food was to die for but it is a cute date night spot or somewhere to go if you really enjoy crafted cocktails.

5/16/25 I came here…read morewith the in-laws, Zach and his brother and wife for a 5PM reservation. They were just opening up, but they let us sit at the bar while they got the restaurant ready for dinner. We all got drinks at the bar. I got The Final Rose drink. its's very pretty and not too strong. After sipping on the drinks, the host brought us to our table. Chris was our server that day. He was super friendly and answered all of our questions regarding the menu. Here's what we got: - Michigan lamb ragu (his) - Lobster and shrimp pad thai (mine) - Crab and shrimp cakes (share) - clam chowder (share) His family got some of the same items, but I can't remember the different items they got. The overall consensus though was that everything tasted fantastic. Coming from the Bay Area, I have high expectations when it comes to Asian food, so I was pleasantly surprised by how great the pad thai tasted. The clam chowder was creamy and delightful. The crab cakes were the perfect size and not teeny tiny. The lamb ragu was very well done also and my husband is a big fan of lamb so he really enjoyed his meal. Since we were there early, it was quiet which was nice. Would definitely return in the future the next time I am in Michigan.

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Pearl's Deep Dive

Pearl's Deep Dive

3.9(101 reviews)
2.1 mi•Downtown Royal Oak
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What a fun little spot! The bar is has a super cool chandelier and they hand craft all their…read morecocktails. We sat at the bar and eta he'd the bartenders work their magic. They were experienced and knowledgeable. Our drinks tasted amazing! Fresh ingredients and full of flavor. We didn't order any food, but it looked great!

Home from work today, I decided to try something from my collection to try…read more Sauntered into Pearls Deep Dive for an early dinner. Parking was no problem as I was lucky to find metered parking just steps away from the front door. I walked in immediately taken with the charming decor and darkly lit romantic vibes, which is my favorite esthetic for any restaurant. The seating at the bar was yummy, thick comfy seats. The bartender greeted me warmly. He was cool and I hate that I didn't ask his name. He was attentive and masterful with the spirits. He asked if it was my first time, which it was, and since so, made me a tasty "welcome" drink with gin that was fantastic. I also ordered "the panty snatcher" a concoction of vodka, grapefruit, St Germain, rose water and orange. It was amazing. I will definitely be back for drinks. The drink menu is quite tempting. I had the Corn, Corn, Corn dish, which is polenta and corn kernels topped with popcorn. Yes, super unique and interesting. I had to try it. The popcorn was so light and flavorful straight out of the kitchen, but became chewy as it sat atop the piping hot polenta. I really enjoyed it however. Next time I'll eat all the popcorn first. I also had lobster dumplings, which was good but the dish wasn't cooked through. The filling wasn't hot and the pasta was very under on some bites. I was the first customer for the evening, so I can forgive that faux pas. I really enjoyed myself and I will return time and time again to try everything. The menu offers many things I love. Great concept. Cool vibes.

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Bohemia - Garlic hummus, Laffa bread

Bohemia

2.8(25 reviews)
2.1 mi•Downtown Royal Oak

Walked up the the hostess stand. It didn't look too busy. Only a few tables filled outside and…read moreinside too. It looks cool inside, a big beautiful chandelier in the center. Thai engraved wood carvings on the one wall, reminds me of the many market artisan crafts in Thailand. There are lots of live plants everywhere too, even at the bar. We were seated quickly with menus. Not one person has come to our table for over 6 minutes. No water, no service, not even a staffer asking if anyone has waited on us yet. No inquiries whatsoever. Being seated is only the first part of decent service. Thinking we should have sat at the bar. The irksome part was I saw other tables with staff serving the other tables inside and outside too. We finally left after 10 minutes of waiting, no one was ever going to come to our table anytime soon.

Bohemia was a kingdom in the Roman Empire, currently where we have the Czech Republic. However…read morethe restaurant has nothing to do with that region and the very limited menu skews Middle Eastern. You have to have guts to open a middle eastern restaurant in metro Detroit because we have some of the best Middle Eastern options in the US right around the corner. My ribeye kabob was a very small portion and came with an almost fresh undercooked tomato quarter, five chewy unsalted pieces of fatty meat and a cup of rice. We were there celebrating a birthday with twelve people. They informed us that they were not allowed to split the check or even take more than four cards and the four cards had to be evenly split. I understand restaurants do this but I don't understand why inconvenience their guests if they could just separate bills with required gratuity. With a mixture of couples and singles, splitting the bill with these rules is a huge hassle. After dinner we asked for the dessert menu, only to be told that they don't serve dessert nor do they have coffee or tea. No candles for the birthday boy. The waitress seemed bothered with every basic request and had zero desire to be helpful. The manager did come to our table at the very end and offer to bring dessert from Pinky's ( which they own upstairs) but it was too late, we had a show to catch.

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Bohemia - Bohemian Rhapsody cocktail

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Bella Limone - Crispy fresh mozzarella

Bella Limone

3.2(43 reviews)
2.1 mi•Downtown Royal Oak

Bella Limone offers a really nice, upscale vibe with a fantastic outdoor patio and rooftop seating…read morearea. It's the perfect backdrop for a night out. Food was solid, and the cocktails were excellent! the house limoncello is a total standout and a must-order! My only critique is the pace of the service. Despite the restaurant not being very busy when we went, things moved pretty slowly. Worth a visit for the atmosphere and drinks, just don't expect a quick turnaround!

More than a few people have told me they were not impressed with this place but I had to try it for…read moremyself. There are two restaurants, one downstairs that is is a pizza and casual bar and the one upstairs that we made reservations for, which is more than casual. The decor is very cute, the stairs going up are lined with beautiful mirrors and the interior has a greenery vibe going on that wasn't overwhelming. We checked in and had to wait less than 5 minutes in their cute seating area for them to get our table ready. We were seated in the outdoor area that was covered and heated and I really appreciated the warmth since it was freezing outside. Our server, Marvin, was very cool and funny. Gave us time to look over the menu and made sure we had new sets of plates and silverware between each new set of dishes that were brought out. We started with a limoncello martini and the "Sophia Loren" which was their version of an espresso martini and both were very good. Very subtle on the alcohol. We also got the crispy fresh mozzarella as an app and they tasted really good covered with the sauce. The breading and sauce reminded me of arancini and less like a mozzarella stick and I liked it a lot. We got small versions of the lemon spaghetti and the spicy vodka rigatoni as well as the beef tenderloin medallions. The lemon spaghetti was very creamy and tasty but could not taste the lemon that was supposed to be in it (it still was very good). The rigatoni had just the right amount of kick in it and the sauce was creamy too. I loved the beef medallions. The cook on it was a bit overdone than we asked but it was still flavorful and juicy and the zip sauce it was sitting in was so yummy. We finished with the tiramisu that was very refreshing even though I accidentally swallowed a big chunk of straight cocoa powder (there was a lot on the top). Overall, I really liked this restaurant and would want to come back to taste those yummy dishes again. It was really satisfying.

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Bella Limone - Lemon spaghetti, spicy vodka rigatoni, beef tenderloin medallions

Lemon spaghetti, spicy vodka rigatoni, beef tenderloin medallions

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Stairwell going up to the restaurant

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