If you're looking for one of the best brunch spots in Metro Detroit, do yourself a favor and head to The Fly Trap: a finer diner. Every dish we ordered was outstanding. The Huevos Rancheros were packed with bold, fresh flavors and cooked perfectly. The Charmoula Chicken was incredibly juicy with just the right amount of spice and herbs. The Crème Brûlée French Toast special was absolutely unforgettable--crispy caramelized sugar on top, rich custard flavor, and somehow indulgent without being over-the-top. And the burger? Easily one of the best diner burgers I've had--perfectly cooked, juicy, and loaded with flavor. Beyond the food, the atmosphere is quirky, welcoming, and exactly what you'd hope for from a "finer diner." The service was friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. Highly recommend!!! read more

What a great brunch spot. I had breakfast at The Fly Trap with my parents last week, and it was a treat. It's got retro charm, great service, and a menu that is both classic and creative. What made it a great meal was that every food item was just so well prepared. I had their Green Eggs and Ham (poblano pesto and jack cheese scrambled eggs served with seared ham, spuds, and toast). My parents both ordered the Forager Rumble (mushrooms, caramelized onions, smoked gouda, and greens scrambled with eggs, served with spuds and toast), but my mom veganized it (with tofu and no cheese) and my stepdad egg white-d it. They make everything in house, down to their jams (the jam of the day was strawberry basil) and the hot sauces (they offer a range from mild to hot). I don't normally eat much of the toast served with breakfast plates, but with jam that good!? I ate that (well-buttered) toast! My green eggs and ham was a treat - retro, fun, and delicious. We also enjoyed a few cups of coffee each. On top of the great food, the service was great. The friendliest. This is just a charming spot for breakfast. I'd love to return! read more

The Fly Trap - Green Eggs and Ham - Diners Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

This was a good! I stopped in with a friend on their recommendation, and we had a really enjoyable meal. The ambiance is great. It's not the place to go if you're expecting something upscale, but it's definitely the place if you're looking for something unique and full of personality. We loved the selection of hot sauces and the variety of drinks. Even the salt and pepper shakers at each table were different. Ours were shaped like s'mores, which was a fun touch. I ordered the huevos rancheros and added chorizo. The flavors were good, but my only complaint was that it came out at room temperature rather than hot. I also would have loved to see it served on a corn tortilla, which would have made it feel a bit more traditional. My friend really enjoyed the breakfast burrito. Overall, I'd absolutely come back. Our waitress was friendly, the service was great, and it was a really pleasant experience. read more

The Fly Trap - Huevos Rancheros - Diners Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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Visited this place for the first time. It instantly became my favorite breakfast spot in the area. Great food, great service. Best steak and eggs I've had in a long time. Will be a regular spot from now on. read more

Great food and not too long of a wait. My go-tos are the heuvos rancheros and the echo salad.

The Fly Trap is one of our favorite spots in Ferndale, and we make a point to visit as often as we can because we love supporting great local businesses. The service is always friendly and welcoming, and the food is consistently amazing. My personal favorite is the tempeh burger, the homemade tempeh is absolutely delicious and unlike anything you'll find at a typical diner. The salads are also fantastic, fresh, and full of flavor. One of the things that really sets The Fly Trap apart is all of their hot sauces and jams. Ferndale is lucky to have this local gem. Highly recommended! read more

Retro diner with a fun vibe! The service was EXCELLENT! Fly themed decor everywhere. More seating inside than it looks. We did public parking in back but was free until 11am! Lots of great choices and portions were great. My husband's Huevos Rancheros with chorizo was AMAZING. And my wild mushroom omelette with Gouda, onions and spinach was sooo good. Potatoes okay. I expected more flavor. The sourdough toast had perfect crumb AND their house homemade fruit jam with chai tea was sooo unique and soooo good. Thankful waitress highly recommended we try it. Service was fast and friendly and she even asked if we wanted some coffee to go! And the to go containers were so cute and sealed up well! One small note it was quite chilly. I mentioned and she said the heat works from back to front and we were in window seat which we chose. I would definitely wear more layers going back or sit in bar area back of the restaurant where it was warmer. read more

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Favorite brunch/breakfast spot while I'm visiting friends in Ferndale!! Even though the place was busy last time we came, we were able to be sat quickly. The staff was very friendly and patient with us while we took our time to figure out what we wanted. Love the lighting and the fly decor everywhere haha. My boyfriend ordered the Irish coffee and I got an orange juice. To eat, we got the forager omelet and the El Burrito Bonito. Both were absolutely delicious and super filling. My omelet came with a side of sourdough which was great. I got the rotating jam/jelly that they make in house which I believe was orange. Wasn't my favorite but I still think it's cool to have this as an option for your toast. Overall, definitely recommend this spot if you're in town!! read more

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A must-go-to place for breakfast. The menu items are unique and delicious. Our favorites are the Red Flannel Hash (THE BEST) as well as the huevos rancheros. The staff also is always super friendly and the diner is just a unique place among breakfast/lunch spots in metro Detroit. Also their hot sauces and scratch-made jellies are phenomenal as well. read more

The Fly Trap - Bloody Mary and a side car of beer! - Diners Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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Great food, decent coffee. I've been here many times. They don't have their yummy grits anymore. Today was the first time I felt a bit ignored - other tables getting more service, no coffee refill when it was noticed to be empty more than once, waiting a while for the bill return so I had to extend my parking meter. I think it was just an off day. Tip: If you use the pay app for the lot behind the restaurant or street parking you must pay for, it is cheaper to buy more time ahead than to extend it later. read more

You can tell this is a local favorite, though it was not my favorite. The vibes inside kind of made me feel like I was in New Orleans. I got the green eggs and ham with the house potatoes and sourdough toast. The ham and potatoes were great, but the texture of the eggs threw off the rest of the meal. I did think it was cool how they always have different flavors for their jam, daily muffin, and entree specials. We got there around 1 pm on a Friday and had to wait about 10-15 minutes for a table for four. read more

The Fly Trap - Green Eggs & Ham w/ house potatoes and sourdough toast - Diners Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

This is my favorate breakfast restaurant in metro Detroit. I visit again and again. The ambiance, staff and food are fun and relaxing.we've tried many food and most are very delicious. The gingerbread waffle iand Slacker are the winners. Not only food, their homemade salsa is great Every table has different salt and pepper shakers and it is also fun. read more

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The food was excellent, but the service was disappointing. I had to request lemons multiple times, and our waitress seemed bothered whenever we asked for assistance. Additionally, there's only paid parking available, which costs $1.00, and the restaurant itself is quite small. Not sure if I'll be bk read more

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One of my most favorite places!!!! I've been going here over 15 years and every time ITS DELICIOUS. Coffee, drink, food all delish. They have a fill bar, staff is always nice. You may have to wait 10-15 minutes sometimes but cool people are always there so it's now awful. The BLAT+C is my go to...and where is has different homemade jams each time you go?!? Nobody, that's who. Which is why this is my forever fave. read more

The Fly Trap - Spanish coffee (no whipped cream, add almond milk) - Diners Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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Kind of torn on The Fly Trap. When you walk in the waiting area isn't huge. You'll place your name on the list and wait to be called- think of it as self service as there's no host. Once seated our waitress wasn't idea. We had to ask for waters multiple times. We did the bottle mimosas and found the juice was in tiny little mason jars- not enough for four people let alone two. It took a while to place our order and there was minimal checking in. Food was okay, nothing special which was a bummer because our friends love this place but a bit of a let down today. We spend $120 on breakfast for four people and I can't help but feel like it wasn't totally worth it. I'm not eager to return but I know this is a go to spot for our friends which makes me believe it was an odd day for The Fly Trap. read more

I brought my book along to have brunch and a mimosa at The Fly Trap while my husband had a procedure at a nearby hospital. While he's fine, I'm left hoping for another opportunity to visit The Fly Trap. Parking was easy, and the food was great. I was especially happy to get a to-go cup of the ginger lemonade that made up my mimosa, so I could enjoy it in the waiting room for the rest of the morning. Looking forward to returning with company next time. read more

We parked in the (not free) lot in the back and entered the restaurant through the back. You can put your name on the waitlist that's hanging on the wall. We didn't have to wait long. It's kind of loud inside and they leave the front and back doors open so it's not that cool inside. We ordered the paddy wagon and forager rumble. Both came with potatoes. The rumble also came with toast of your choice. The food didn't take long. Both meals were tasty. Portions are fair. read more

The Fly Trap - Forager Rumble - Diners Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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The service was excellent!! My hunni got steak and eggs. He asked for medium, with sunny side up.... U tell me what you see in the pick. I asked for a veggie Mexican breakfast dish. We also had crab cakes thingys that were super tasty. The drinks were good! The service was excellent!! read more

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Food is 7/10, pricey but not out of bounds. Service here is rough. Came here bc Hanbo was closed. Waiting 20 min for a drink after being sat, to get a guy who can't multitask, so there are huge gaps in service, 30-40 min for food, 20 min to get a check. We were there for well over an hour because the place was crowded but you had someone who can't handle peak time service-he was covering 8-10 2-6 parties. He should have been handling 4 tables max. Really a bummer. read more

MUST VISIT!! Traveled to Detroit for college football game. I always look up DDD locations Guy has been to. This spot didn't disappoint. We were seated quickly on a mid Saturday morning. Line built up while we were eating. Inside is amazing! Love the unique touches around the location. All the wait staff were nice. Our waitress gave great recommendations. My son ordered the biscuits and gravy special. Note they only serve on weekends. ordered the forager scramble. Both were A plus. Make sure you get the homemade jam for your toast. If you order the mini muffins get more than one. They are light and delicious. read more

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Been wanting to try The Fly Trap for a long time but never get to Ferndale during the day. Until today. We got there around 12:30 and the place was hopping. Had the feeling most were regulars. I ordered the omelet with sour dough toast and my wife ordered the granola/yogurt with a bunch of other ingredients. My omelet was cooked perfectly and potatoes were delicious and piping hot as they should be. Toast often seems to arrive cold at restaurants but not here! Oh, and that house made apple/mango jam was the bomb. My wife is still taking about her lunch and can't wait to go back. Our waitress was super friendly and provided excellent service. Never had to ask for a coffee refill....she was right on it. Everything at surrounding tables looked great. Will try the breakfast burrito next visit. This place is really solid. read more

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Love, love, love the FlyTrap! One of metro-Detroit's hidden treasures. The food is always on point and the service is always great. I've been coming here for years and I have only twice been able to order anything other than the veggie rumble with eggs- it's SO good!! No matter what you order, be sure to try their house potatoes- you can thank me later. read more

Still a staple in my eating out rotation, but now their coffee comes from sabbath in clawson! Restrooms are gender neutral. Tends to get pretty busy during peak hours. Love me some flytrap. read more

The Fly Trap - Tofu wrap with garlic potatoes - Diners Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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Stopped in for breakfast. 5 minute wait but the joint was hopping. When we left there were a dozen people waiting to be seated. Gigi was our server and she was very pleasant. Always had a smile. Food was delish. Red flannel hash is STILL a hit. And I am not a fan of beets. My wife ordered the Ginger Bread waffle and it was massive. She was very happy with her choice. I don't get here often but when I do I am never disappointed. Definitely a go to place in my book. read more

Love this cute diner! It's a great place to catch up with friends for delicious food and coffee! Easy parking in the back, it's very clean and bonus points for ska punk playing! Service and getting the bill was a lil slow but the food was worth it. read more

The Fly Trap - Charmoula Chicken - Diners Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Food was absolutely delicious, service was excellent and the vibe was cozy and funky. A good mix of veggie and meaty options on the menu. The specials on the board looked interesting but I didn't notice them until after I ordered, so I'll have to go back and hope they have them again. The homemade hot sauces and piña colada jam were absolutely scrumptious. read more

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Always fantastic... From the food to the service to the ambiance everything is consistently on point And don't forget housemade hot sauces and jams A true gem read more

The Fly Trap - Half eaten Forager... Sorry forgot til the end Egg-cellent! - Diners Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Food and service was good . I ordered carry out . I had the red flannel hash with my eggs scrambled on top. I had all the fly trap hot sauces and the homemade jam for my sour dough toast and a side of peppercorn bacon . read more

Been here many times and love it every time! Tried something different today: omelet and their new lemongrass faux bowl. Omelet is a 10/10! Egg is fluffy, contents are generous, flavor is exceptional! Pairs well with all their house made hot sauce selections as well. Also the buttery toast with their house made jam really adds to the meal every time! The faux bowl is a new item. Not a big fan of it mostly due to the surprise factor of the flavor profile. It tastes kinda like a Tom yum soup. Sour, sweet and a little spicy. Noodle is udon. Again very generous content and portion, just wasn't expecting the flavor. Ambiance is wonderful! Loud but fun! All the waitresses are super friendly. We especially liked our waitress! Don't know her name but she is tall, pretty with blonde hair! She was super attentive, patient, and did a great job answering our questions. Overall, highly recommend this palace! read more

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Most impressed I've been with a lunch spot in a long time. The food was great--moderately elevated diner fare. My wife got the Huevos Rancheros and they were the best she'd had maybe ever (though she hasn't had it too many times). I got the burrito which was very good. Even better, the in-house hot sauces are AWESOME. The Thai piri-piri sauce is one of my favorite hot sauces I've had in the last couple years. On top of that the service was truly exceptional. Everyone was super welcoming and friendly without being overbearing. Strong recommend. read more

All great changes after going back under the original owners. House made hot sauces and rotating jam in creative flavors add a unique touch and complement the eclectic and bold-flavored menu. The salads feature several unique house dressings, all of which are excellent. Be prepared for a wait a while if you visit on a weekend morning with a group of four or more. Top menu picks include the Slacker Especial (a Tex-Mex omelet with black beans and cheddar), Green Eggs and Ham, and The Burger. read more

The Fly Trap - The burger, salmon burger and a side salad with creamy herb dressing. - Diners Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Great atmosphere. Great server. Great food. Great for family (toddler). Great morning ambiance. Called ahead and they said should be no wait. Indeed there was none for two adults and one kid. Got seated right away and served despite it being busy. Ordered steak and eggs and huevos rancheros. Both were hits. Steak was flank steak and two eggs over easy to get the morning started with good lean protein. Food came out fast. Ordered Medium for steak and it came out well done. Told the waitress and she was EXTREMELY attentive and brought out another steak in 5 minutes, this time medium. Perfect. They have a variety of hot sauces. They are house made and very unique and tasty. Their house made jams are delicious as well. Our baby was indeed extra work but our server was very accommodating. We were on a time crunch and they accommodated us very well. read more

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Everything was good as hell the workers was great food was perfect I love this place I will always come for now on read more

The Fly Trap - Lemongrass Shrimp Faux Bowl - Diners Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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Delicious. There's no other words. The gingerbread waffle was amazing. I could- and would, eat it every day. The chamoula Chicken sandwich was delicious. Melty cheese. Caramelized onions. Juicy chicken thigh. Just.. perfectly executed. The tomato vinaigrette on the side salad was delicious, and really made the salad. The assorted salt and pepper shakers are a nice touch to the tables, always a fun vibe. Great service despite the servers being super busy! read more

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Solid spot! Really cool diner ambiance. Went at 7pm on a Friday and it was pretty quiet in there since it closes at 8pm. The service was great! Went with a diet coke and the brekky burger. The coke was pretty flat but that's alright. The burger was delicious though! Really satisfied my craving. Flavorful and juicy with a perfectly cooked egg. I also liked the thick bacon. The fries were also great. My friend got the brisket and it was delicious. Rye toasted on both sides, stuffed with brisket and an amazing sauce combo. This might become our go-to spot in the area for when those burger cravings hit! read more

The Fly Trap - brekky burger - Diners Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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Strange name, but a great breakfast. This place has a neat, fun atmosphere. The staff are very friendly, and the food is really good. The brekkie sandwich really hit the spot. Again, everyone here is incredibly friendly and helpful. This is a great spot for either lunch or breakfast! read more

I've been meaning to check out The Fly Trap for some time now and finally got to check it out for brunch! This diner perfectly matches the hipster vibe that Ferndale is known for and feels homey and welcoming. This is the perfect place for a fun weekend brunch! Our waitress was super friendly and recommended we try their new cinnamon roll which is slowly replacing the rotating muffin flavors. Starting with the cinnamon roll because it was TRULY the star of the show! Most cinnamon rolls that I've tried have been overly sweet or too dense. This roll was packed with cinnamon and other warm spices, fluffy and top with a cream cheese frosting that wasn't too sweet. The photo doesn't do it justice but you have to try the cinnamon roll! Can't wait to go back for another one. While I was here I also tried their burger which comes with fries. The burger itself was okay. Nothing too exciting but to be fair they're better known for their classic breakfast foods. The burger was pretty bland and honestly disappointing. Keeping my review at 4 stars because the crab cakes with eggs were a huge hit at our table! The crab cakes were perfectly crispy on the outside, a generous size, and very tasty. Lastly, they make their own hot sauces here and have a variety of unique flavors to try. I had fun trying out difference combinations of sauces with my food. Overall solid experience here ! read more

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Food was great again, but good lord does Megan suck the life out of every table they wait. When you visit, you'll either have the best service ever or have to deal with that cloud of negativity. Except for when they hand you the bill to sign, of course, then suddenly they're a totally different person. We'll be back hoping our table is in the jurisdiction of the older lady with the hoodie and glasses. She's a rockstar and we missed her dearly during our last visit. read more

The Fly Trap - Oil from the Chorizo Breakfast Burrito - the rest of the oil will live in your tummy for the next 48 hours - Diners Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Visiting Michigan and decided to stop by here for breakfast. It was self seating and staff was super friendly. The food was excellent! Before heading out make sure to buy a jam! read more

The staff was awesome, the restroom clean and the food was great! I couldn't make up my mind so the waiters combined 2 meals into one for me and it was delicious. If in the area I highly recommend eating here for brunch. read more

The Fly Trap - Diners Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan