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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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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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

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

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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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

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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The food here is always incredible. We ordered heuvos rancheros and the echo salad. Both were big enough to take a sizable amount home for leftovers. There was a line when we arrived, but we didn't wait more than 15 minutes for a table. read more

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

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 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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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

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

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

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

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

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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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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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

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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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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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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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

The Fly Trap has some creative vegan options, but unfortunately they just didn't hit the mark for me. The flavors were lacking and the dishes came out a little dry, definitely could use more something, IDK what, to bring things to life. That said, the vibe is great and the service was on point. Super friendly staff and a fun, welcoming atmosphere though. Giving it a 3/5 mainly for the ambience and hospitality. Hope they tweak the vegan dishes, because the potential is there! read more

Service could have been better. Was sat next to a table of people who were clearly regulars. The difference in treatment was palpable. We had to ask numerous times (and staff) for the check; never received condiments we asked for, and the waitress was generally not very kind. There were missing menu items (waffles) that we weren't told were unavailable until we ordered it. Otherwise, the strawberry lemonade was good (and sweet). The hot Italian omelette was also good. The garlic potatoes were great. We were told the wait would be speedy - it literally was not. Unsure if this applies to the entire place, but the section we sat in was VERY loud. My Apple Watch sent me a "loud volume" alert lol. read more

The Fly Trap - Hot Italian omelette with garlic potatoes. - Diners Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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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Great food in general and a friendly staff! My favorite is the non traditional breakfast food definitely recommend!

Was in on a Saturday afternoon with a friend, and the place was hoppin' The line wasn't too bad, and it went super fast. After being seated, got the privilege of meeting one of the best waitresses I've ver had the pleasure of dealing with! (Unfortunately didn't get her name) she was cheery and on top of everything! I had the Forager....simply delicious! And IYKYK....accentuate your meal with their housemade hot sauces and top your toast with the homemade jam! This place is back under the management of the old owners and I couldn't be happier. Don't miss out on this Ferndale gem! read more

I ordered delivery from this restaurant and was not disappointed. My selection was The Forager which came with home-fried potatoes and toast (I picked sourdough). The eggs were delicious, the vegetables were cooked just right, the mushrooms were the perfect texture and the cheese was melted in and generous. The toast could have been more toasted for my taste, but I prefer my toast on the browner side and pretty crispy. The level of toastiness for this toast was pretty standard across breakfast orders I've made at many places. It tasted like real butter on the toast and it was the perfect amount of butter- spread evenly but not too much to be greasy. The potatoes were crispy and brown. My only wish is that there had been a side of jam accompanying my order since they make their own and my dish came with toast. I have heard the house made jam is awesome! read more

The food was amazing ... however the service not so much. I would get a carry out from this place but I would not sit down to eat again. Our waitress was not too friendly or tentative at all. The greeting from the hostess was dry. It was just not a welcoming atmosphere. I would definable recommend trying take out from here though. The red flannel hash was really good. read more

The Fly Trap - Red Flannel Hash - Diners Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Casual dining, nice staff, very good food. Generous portions. They make a delicious Spanish coffee. read more

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

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Absolutely a hidden gem yet clearly out in the open lol. I was visiting for the holidays and staying in pleasant ridge. I remember when this place was just a spiritual store turned restaurant while I was in high school. Checked out the menu and it looked amazing and hip! This place did not disappoint and the staff was wonderful and friendly as well as helpful with our decisions. I had the Huevos Rancheros which were so flavorful and delicious. I'm not typically a black bean type but they were YUM! Son had the gingerbread waffles and loved them, husband had green eggs and ham which he thoroughly enjoyed and the toddler has Mac n cheese. She wasn't a fan but the waitress got her the pbandj. She didn't end up charging for both toddler meals though I would have as it's not the restaurants fault she didn't like it. So I was thankful for that and ripped her for the amount of what it would've cost plus her tip. If your in town give this place a try! 10/10 read more

The Fly Trap - Diners Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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