Really tasty drinks and welcoming/friendly staff. Open space with spots to sit and work. Not super loud, just right. Staff was patient in helping answer questions. They were also very accommodating to adding less sugar to our drinks. They infuse their milk which was absolutely delicious. It was hard to narrow it down and pick two drinks. The food options also looked tasty- a variety of toasts and pastries. I believe they had sandwiches and salads but I may be making that up. Either way I'll have to go back and try more! It was a good and quick stop before the zoo and easy to get back on the route over. They were also able to move quickly through a packed lobby if you stopped in before heading to work. read more

We have been to the Birmingham location before, but wanted to try out the RO location as well since the parking seemed more convenient and it definitely is- it is an open lot and even on a weekend morning peak time, we were able to get a spot. The coffees were good as always! They make a great cafe miel. The breakfast burrito was delicious- wish it was served with salsa. They serve it with sour cream and franks. The portion size is filling. The breakfast bagel is small but actually was filling too. The Asiago bagel was definitely the right choice. It was super flavorful. The cafe was busy but it was easy to find a table. It would be a good location for studying, not too loud. read more

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This is definitely one of my go to places for a great cup of coffee!!! I order the Golden Joy faithfully and it hits the spot everytime I also really enjoy working here. The environment is very welcoming and provides a good place to have quick meet ups with friends and colleagues. read more

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Very cool place that has a great vibe and atmosphere. The food was great and they had a few vegan options too that was a pleasant surprise. We had the vegan Mediterranean wrap that was good, and the rest of my family had a salmon bagel sandwich and a turkey sandwich that they really enjoyed. We also got a few drinks and they were very good too. As for the service I give them a five out of five. They were polite, attentive, accommodating and patient with any questions or changes we wanted to make. I will definitely be by again! read more

Royal Oak Roast - Outside of coffee shop/restaurant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

Probably my favorite coffee shop in Royal Oak! My favorite drink there is probably the Iced White Cinnamon Jam Latte ! Also I love that at this coffee shop there are different amounts of espresso shots in each size (regular has 2 and large has 4). The Good Morning Breakfast is my go-to and includes eggs, bacon, and sourdough toast! When I'm really hungry, the M1 Ultimate Breakfast hits the spot! The staff and baristas are all very kind and welcoming! There's definitely a great energy in this coffee shop! This coffee shop has a great ambiance, is very clean, and has plenty of outdoor and indoor seating. There's a good amount of tables, a lot of people working/studying (definitely outlets available at some tables) and some people chatting and catching up over coffee. I will say my one and only qualm is my computer constantly disconnects from the internet there, I've tried sitting in a few different spots but for whatever reason I always lose WiFi. So I mainly go to this coffee shop to relax or chat, but I love the coffee and breakfast options so much, it's still my favorite! read more

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The coffee is pretty good. My favorite is the golden joy latte. I've came several times however I've noticed their drinks are not consistent. They also have a pretty big food selection, which I have to still try. read more

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Love love love this place! It such a cute little coffee shop! The breakfast food is so simple but yet so good here! The food and drinks come out fast! My go to coffee order here is the almond joy latte iced- it's a must try! The service here is always so friendly and fast! Highly recommend you stop at the Roast if you are looking for a fast but yummy breakfast with a cup of delicious coffee. read more

The service and coffee at Royal Oak Roast are overall just OK--nothing special. While I prefer the convenience of this location and find the coffee to be better than standard fast-service chains, the lack of professional customer service is disappointing.The shop often seems overstaffed, resulting in employees treating the workplace like a social club. It is incredibly unprofessional to walk into a business and hear staff socializing loudly and gossiping about other coworkers while on the clock. Customers are there to be served, not to listen to staff drama.Additionally, charging over $20 for a bag of coffee without offering any way to sample the flavor before purchasing is ridiculous. Customer service has completely declined here, and the focus needs to shift back away from employee socializing and back to the customer experience. read more

Royal Oak Roast has been one of my go to spots since they opened. Their staff is always friendly and welcoming, the Brunchwrap with avocado instead of sausage is my favorite (most of their items can be modified to be vegetarian friendly!) and I love trying their rotating seasonal drinks! Parking is a breeze with tons of FREE spaces and the walk up window makes it super accessible if you have your dog. This place never disappoints! read more

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I highly recommend Royal Oak Roast. The menu is filled with great options. There is plenty there to satisfy everyone. Whether you are merely there for a coffee drink/tea to go or you'd like to sit down and enjoy something a little more filling, it's a great spot. It's in a convenient location, right off the expressway by the zoo adjacent to The Griffin apartment complex. The parking lot is on the small side, but there were plenty available spaces for a slow mid-day. The esthetic is cute. I enjoyed the neon light displays. I sat and enjoyed my banana bread french toast and iced tea, while the other patrons worked on their laptops and otherwise enjoyed their day. My dish was a real treat. The banana bread was topped with a caramel sauce, fresh bananas and pecans. It was served with syrup, which I did use because the french toppings were enough sweetness for me. I had enough to be satisfied and also take some home. My bill was just about $20 with tip. The staff was friendly and hospitable. read more

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Besides great coffee- I ordered a fruit cup with my breakfast. WOW A generous serving of the freshest blueberries raspberries and strawberries. Great place to start my day! read more

Anytime I'm in Detroit my family and I come here. My toddlers love their oatmeal, I always order the coffee with jam in it (so yummy). The atmosphere is very nice. 100% recommend. read more

Great, calm location. Varied options. My latte was delicious as was my sandwich. Would d recommend.

There are so many great reviews for this place that I really, really, had high hopes... The waitstaff - perfection. So nice. So friendly. The location - be prepared to squeeze in, It's nestled beneath the Griffin Lofts and it's very tight parking. The portions were great. Nice sized burritos stuffed with food, yet for almost $70.00 for four burritos and two coffees, I expected flavor to explode, like in your face, "mmmm, this is SOOOO good," but instead, I got to taste mostly spinach and tortilla. We ordered the Breakfast Burrito and the Southwest Burrito - which is raved about- but his was sitting in a little swamp o' grease when we opened the box and that was a tad bit disheartening; I won't lie. I loved-loved-loved the friendly faces (especially now in the world) and I wouldn't say no to a second chance if someone invited me along, but I cannot say I'd choose to go back myself. read more

Royal Oak Roast - Breakfast Burrito - great portions, lacking in any flavor and I am not one to slap hot sauce on my food and call it flavor. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

My wife and I went here for a morning coffee, the Drip Coffee and Iced Cookie Butter Kuppa Joy were good! The Zucchini Muffin was a decent size to share but nothing to write home about. Great pricing, service was fast, the atmosphere was very nice, vibes were good. The menu on the wall has very small print, make sure to bring your magnifying glass to read it. read more

Royal Oak Roast - Drip Coffee, Iced Cookie Butter Kuppa Joy, Zucchini Muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

There are a good number of options for breakfast; many of which you can swap out the bread or bagel for gluten free bread, and of course coffee made to order. The ambiance is cozy, somewhat dark, noise level pretty low. I ordered a decaf Americano with oat milk, which was not only delicious it was beautifully presented. For my Smoked Salmon I swapped the bagel for gluten free bread and was pleased to find the bread is quite good, doesn't taste like cardboard. I also ordered the Berry Salad, at the recommendation of the cashier, but sadly that never arrived. I would come again when I'm in the area, even for just a cup 'o joe read more

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Super cute cafe right off the highway! The coffee that I got was mid, not my favorite, but not horrible either. The frittata I got was better than I thought; I thought it was fresh but it came right out of the display and then microwaved, but the taste was good. We sat outside and it was nice to have that option. We had a worker bring us the food while we were outside. Overall it was a cute cafe! read more

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Cute place for a quick brunch with a friend- minus 1 star for the matcha- was very grassy tasting and probably could have used a sweetener. I couldn't find any artichokes on my panini, but otherwise it was good. Also warning on the parking- it fills up quickly on the weekends. read more

Royal Oak Roast - Chicken Artichoke Panini - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

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Stop what you're doing and get to Royal Oak Roast. This was one of the best breakfasts that I've had in a long time. I've heard so much on social media about the brunchwrap, so I had to try it. Wow! All of the flavors with a little hot sauce on the side - I'll be dreaming about this for awhile. The breakfast 1 is a bagel sandwich with eggs, bacon, and spinach. All around classic. Top it all off with an iced vanilla latte! read more

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The environment was awesome! Loved the comfort and the artistic vibe. The coffee wasn't bad either. Great place for 1st impressions & meetings. read more

After often visiting Birmingham Roast, I was excited to try the Royal Oak branch. I love how spacious this location is! It's a great space for meetings, hangouts, or getting work done. I love their coffee as well as their food items - the chicken sandwich is great! The baristas here are super friendly as well. read more

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Amazing food! The prices are reasonable for such quality food. Their latte combinations were delicious and unique. The environment was calm and relaxed with an LA city coffee shop feel. The decor was TEEEE and the workers were very patient and generous! We are from out of town so, thank you for a great road trip breakfast! read more

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Royal Oak Roast is nothing short of amazing! Andy, the manager is incredible! The staff is welcoming and fantastic! I recommend all of their drinks! The food is incredible, It literally looks like a work of art! Thank you fir your service! You guys are the absolute best! I am attaching a picture of Huevos Rancheros! Warm Regards, Vivek Nayak read more

Royal Oak Roast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

This place is a staple. Highly recommend the Kuppa joy and the acai bowl it's so underrated! There's plenty of seating indoor and outdoor. Staff are nice as well. read more

Royal Oak Roast - Acai bowl Hot Kuppa Joy - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

I ordered a berry salad with chicken and a chai tea. The berry salad was ok but I probably wouldn't order again; it was pretty dry/needed more dressing and not enough goat cheese & was a little expensive with the chicken. The chai tea was also just ok. There is a nice outdoor seating area and ample parking. The shop is also very cute inside and it seemed like a lot of people were working in there. Service was somewhere in the middle too. read more

Royal Oak Roast - The Berry Salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

The barista/cashier Vivian was great. Super friendly and made me the best drink of my life. I cannot even express my gratitude to her and the other staff, but specifically her. Amazing. Will come again. read more

As a medical student who has been a loyal customer of Royal Oak Roast for quite some time, I've always appreciated the atmosphere and friendly service, and many of us return several times a week to study, meet with peers, and support the business--often purchasing food and multiple beverages. However, my recent experience was incredibly disappointing. During a routine study session with friends, we were approached by a staff member and told to leave due to a two-hour seating policy. While businesses have every right to enforce their policies, what was upsetting is that this rule was selectively enforced. Other patrons--who had clearly been there just as long or longer--were not asked to leave. All of those patrons were white, while my friends and I are people of color. This made the interaction feel unfair and targeted, raising concerns about racial bias. I had never seen this rule enforced before, and certainly not consistently. Being asked to leave under those circumstances was not only discouraging, but also deeply disheartening, especially in a space we once felt welcome. I genuinely hope the management reflects on this situation and commits to treating all customers with fairness and respect. Until then, I will be taking my business elsewhere. Reply to business owner: Thank you for your response, but I would like to clarify a few key points that were misrepresented. First and foremost, I have never--prior to yesterday--been spoken to by management or staff about violating any time limit. I've been coming to your café regularly since April, and not once was I told that there was a two-hour time limit. If I was truly being monitored so closely, as you state, then I find it troubling that no one said anything sooner. Secondly, I want to be clear that I am not loitering. During each visit, I purchase multiple items and support your business as a paying customer. I'm not sitting around taking up space without contributing to your establishment's revenue. Furthermore, I've never seen this policy enforced with other guests, nor have I seen any consistent effort from staff to communicate this policy clearly or fairly. This makes the way I was treated feel especially disappointing. This situation could have and should have been handled with more professionalism and respect--especially for a loyal customer who has spent many hours and dollars at your café. I don't take accusations lightly, and while I understand policies must be enforced, they should be communicated clearly and applied equitably. read more

Service was great! Decent menu full of options. Even though they close at 7, the kitchen closes at 4 (so no food). Great atmosphere for studying, chatting with a friend, or just getting some independent work done. read more

One of my favorite places. The coffee is amazing and so is the food. I was happy to see that they started serving eggs in a normal plate and not a basket. The service is always fantastic and lots of seating available. read more

So so delicious. The brunch wrap is our favorite & today we got the same order & it somehow tasted even more delicious than normal! When my husband & I don't know what to eat Royal Oak Roast is something we can always agree on. read more

While I love their Kuppa Joy, I seem to find that royal oak roast is very hit or miss. The first time I came here with my husband we got a breakfast burrito and breakfast crunchwrap and I can whole heartedly say they were the most bland breakfast items I have ever had, absolutely no seasoning whatever. So we stopped getting the breakfast sandwiches and moved onto muffins. Their blueberry one is delicious, their carrot cake one - not so much. As for the drinks, I always order the same thing a hot kuppa joy, with vanilla syrup. It comes out tasting different every single time. I even ordered it iced a few times too and it was very different colors both times. My husband usually sticks with the cold brew, and they sometimes forget his sweet cream cold foam (which isn't a cheap add on), his milk, or flavoring. It is always super busy in here, I just wish they were a little more consistent. Probably won't stop me from coming back though! read more

I come here frequently for coffee. The Americano is in my Top 3. The ambiance is good, comfortable area to get work done. Service top notch as well. read more

I got a banana nut latte with oat milk as recommended on the menu and it was so bad i had to waste $7+ to throw it away after a couple of sips...im not sure if it was a mistake or what but there was no taste of banana or any flavored syrup. It's so disappointing, i always look forward to my morning coffee and today was such a let down. I've had banana nut flavored lattes at other cafes and they've tasted great. Not sure what happened here. read more

One word - Delicious! I love coming here not only because the staff is wonderful and kind but the vibe is great and the food is AMAZING! Over the past week, I went back 3x just for the Berry Salad. Every ingredient is fresh. From the sweet raspberries to the homemade balsamic dressing. I HIGHLY recommend checking this cafe out if you're in the area. Plenty of parking on the exterior and comfy seats on the inside make this a go-to spot for having coffee with your friends, a first date, or social work meeting. I love this place!! I'll be back. read more

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Cute little coffee shop with great customer service. Great options on the menu for food and drinks. I had the Golden Joy with Oat milk and it was really good. I also had the chicken caesar wrap with turkey bacon. I like how you can substitute and add anything to your liking. read more

Royal Oak Roast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

Industrial exterior, trendy interior, white girl influencer vibes. This roastery has my thoughts in a blender. My sister ordered their signature joy latte which was actually very good. I kept it simple, medium pour over and an açaí bowl. I found the coffee to be 5/10 and açaí bowl 8/10. The breakfast burritos looked legit. read more

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Came for a quick breakfast bite and ordered their wrap and it was like a high end crunchy wrap from Taco Bell. That's not a bad thing I SWEAR. It was delicious. It was easy to eat and didn't make a mess. Their caramel latte was to die for as well. There are a few work from "home " tables and the staff were very nice and bubbly. read more

Beautiful space! Lots of coffee and tea choices. Cool, new, bright, friendly. Hang-out, study, catch up on texts, have a quiet coffee, or a quick brunch... easy to do here. read more

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TLDR : great coffee, great vibes, immaculate energy. If you have not tried out, Royal Oak roast, I highly suggested it. My personal favorite is the hot golden joy with oat !! The consistency of Royal Oak roast is something to be admired. The service is spot on and insanely fast. Let me just say everyone there, every Sunday, will always approach you with a smile, and do whatever they can so that you leave in a better mood than when you came in. They always go above and beyond , and answer any questions that you may have of any of their drinks. The service in itself will make you want to come back again and again. The food in the facility caught me offguard the first time I had it. I stayed safe by going for the vegan almond butter bar for quite a while until I finally mustard up the courage to try their food menu. Let me just say do not overlook the brunch menu, because if you do, you will be sorely mistaken. The menu is filled with many items from waffles to confectionery goods all the way to brunch items that I guarantee Will make you happy to have eaten it. Another thing I've noticed, was, if an item is delivered to the customer, no matter how big or small the ask may be, the facility will quickly take the item back, remake it, and have it in your hands quick. The overall environment of the café is elegant, but also cozy. It's a great place to have a meeting, do some studying or some work, or even just show up and lounge around with a good book. I wish I knew of this facility when I was still in college. read more

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A nice new addition to the RO. Fun decor inside. There's a parking lot out front. There's a walk-up window as well. Stopped by to grab a Mexican mocha. It was good, flavorful. Still found it a bit better at Atomic though. Some decent looking baked good options too. read more

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