My sister has come here a few times and really enjoys the food. Parking around here is parallel. You can find some on Woodward or on one of the side streets. It looked like there was a back parking lot but I'm not sure if it was theirs. We came a bit before 10am on a Sunday morning. The wait for a table wouldn't have been long, but we were going to have 8 people in our group. Unfortunately, you can't get seated unless your whole party is there. We waited close to 25 minutes... Kinda sad seeing everyone else get seated who were behind us in line. Old school system though. You write your name on a large paper on the wall towards the back entrance. LOL I hope to see them upgrade to a text service where they message when you're table is ready. Anywho, a lot of my table mates tried the mimosas since they had flavors like blackberry and strawberry. Refreshing! Food-wise, some of my tables mates ordered the huevos rancheros, some got omelets, green eggs and ham, and crab cakes like I did. The crab cakes came with eggs, toast and potatoes. Generous portion sizes! Lots of potatoes and it looked to be close to 3 eggs! I was very full! Not many gluten free options on the menu. Or vegan, sadly. I enjoyed looking at the art work with flies doing numerous activities. Very funny! Good vibes here too. They played a lot of old pop/R&B 90s/2000s music. The staff was nice too! Despite us only having 6/8 of our party arrive, they still seated us. read more

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Loved the ambience here including the dining area with a bar. I stopped in with friends for breakfast and the service was so friendly and prompt. Food was overall pretty good. My friend said her tofu wrap didn't have much flavor however. The sourdough bread was delicious and I enjoyed the ham as well. All the hot sauces and jam were a great bonus. read more

Love this place. From the decor to the unique menu to the delicious food and excellent service. I love this place. The egg dishes are great and the lemongrass noodle soup was amazing -- and just everything on the menu is just amazing. read more

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We loved our meal at the fly trap! Super cute decor and extremely friendly wait staff. I am not a huge breakfast person, but this changed my mind! read more

Finally got to try this place out! Went on a Saturday morning and got to sit right down. Food was excellent! They pickle their own veggies (pickled celery in the bloody Mary was exceptionally good) and make their own jams and sauces which I really appreciate. Service was friendly and attentive. Everything was really reasonably priced. We will definitely be going back! read more

The Fly Trap - Crab cakes w/ eggs + potatoes - Diners Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Went for lunch on a Friday. The parking behind the restaurant was $1.25/hr. I ordered Huevos Rancheros. The volume was big but the taste was nothing to be amazed of. It was not bad either. I would not go out of my way for this dish. Looks like inflation has hit hard. Huevos Rancheros $7.95 in 2018, $9.95 in 2020 and now $11.95. Not sure if portion has changed. But would come back to try other dishes as the server was really nice and the restaurant was cozy. read more

The Fly Trap - Huevos Rancheros $11.95 as of 6/3/2022 - Diners Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

This was my first time coming here. Was not sure what to order my friend who I came with knew just what she wanted she loves this place. I got help from my neighbors food at the bar and went with what they ordered I got the Red flannel Hash no beet it was good. Ordered me a little Ginger Lemon Mimosas it was very good. This place had a good vibe and great energy. Can't wait to come back!!! read more

The Fly Trap - Water and Ginger Lemon Mimosas - Diners Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Nice and quaint place. Nice day so windows open. Great service and food quickly brought to the table. Wait person really knew the menu and made sincere recommendations. Food was excellent. Parking was difficult but normal for Ferndale life which I don't live there. I will come back when I am in area. read more

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This place is amazing Food is great breakfast or sandwiches Beer special is great $2 drafts Please please please try this gem now!! read more

We popped in here for lunch on a whim. The whim being we couldn't find parking, it was cold out, this was the closet walk. HOLY CRAP. Walking in, looked like a dive, great news, dives are the best places to eat, and this place is EPIC. It's not a dive, it's a secret. First, food. Okay. I got the dragon noodles, and was warned they were spicy. They are. But also, insanely good. Perfect peanut sauce, perfect cold thick noddles, perfect shrimp. My friend ordered the Mac n cheese with bacon, and we both agreed it's the best we've ever eaten. Ambience? Amazing. Each table has a different matching set of salt and pepper shakers, and it just made my day. I love this place. It's now my life's mission to try absolutely every dish in this menu. read more

The Fly Trap - Salt & Pepper - Diners Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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This is a fantastic breakfast spot with delicious choices, fast and friendly service with something on the menu for everyone. That being said, and this is not a criticism but just so other Yelpers know, the prices on the Yelp site are severely outdated and are probably closer to 60% - 90% more than what's seen on this site. Things that are listed as $6.95 for instance are more like $12.95. Still well worth it, and would recommend. read more

Hands down the best breakfast in Michigan. I have been to all the top spots throughout the state. Sorry, this is a GEM and just flat out great. From service to food you can't go wrong. BLATC AND Their sandwiches for the win. You will not be disappointed. Oh yeah, they make their own potatoes, jam and hot sauce. Shut the front door! read more

A well known staple in the community for YEARS. Offering up a crazy diverse menu, we had a party of 2 and all ended up with various sandwiches. All were pretty good, fries were decent, breakfast potatoes were in small portions but tastier than i expected. My grinder sandwich was the poddlest amount of meat in it, like, one slice of salami. The cheese was carmelized aka burnt, but i like burnt cheese so i was okay with it. Service was good, they act like your best friend everytime. Give it a shot, It was on Diners Drive Ins and Dives. read more

Long waits but great breakfast and brunch! Dining area can get crowded and loud but it's okay. I love the fun salt shakers. The service is nice too. Really good jam. Hot sauces are all unique. read more

The food was really fantastic. I've been there twice for brunch. Had two different meals and it was one of the better meals I've had in a while. read more

Just missed the mark. My husband and I went for lunch on Friday at about 2:30. First time we tried it after new owners took over. We were sat right away where ever we wanted. The entire restaurant was very cold, my husband and I kept our jackets on most of the meal. Ordered crab cakes for the appetizer, I ordered blt+a with a side salad, and my husband ordered the lemongrass faux bowl with tofu. Crab cakes where the star of the show by far. I would go back just for them. My blt+a was dry, I had to get extra aioli on the side and the bacon was under cooked. My husbands faux bowl had a flavor of cinnamon or cardamon. It was very unusual. Probably won't go back. read more

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From the original owners to Matt now, I don't think I've ever been disappointed here. The fried potatoes are always delicious. They have specials weekly. BLAT+C, crab cakes and eggs, huevos rancheros, definitely some classics and great! Servers are always nice even if they're busy. read more

The Fly Trap - Diners Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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Loved the homemade sauces, especially on the rambler. And they also had a Pina colada jam which definitely tasted like a Pina Colada! Quick and friendly service. read more

The Fly Trap - In house hot sauces. - Diners Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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Great food, great service , reasonable prices! Got there around 9:30 easy in. When we left, there was a long line so get there early or bring your patience. Great Breakfast! read more

I'm sorry but I can't relate to all the raving reviews I've seen. The place is subpar. It's extremely small and overcrowded. The food is ok and the service is nothing really to write about. 100% don't recommend. read more

Absolutely amazing! I typically prefer hash browns over breakfast potatoes... but these potatoes are to die for! Perfectly garlicky and buttery. There are so many good menu options it was hard to choose, but I ended up with the red flannel hash and it was amazing! The portion sizes are great and they are not shy with the ingredients. I have nothing bad to say about anything! Carolynne was an amazing server. Can't wait to come back. read more

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

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

Delicious options for brunch with large portions. The potatoes were on point! I would say bright and cheery dive bar ambiance with brunch? Service was quick, attentive, friendly and helpful. read more

Great food at The Fly Trap! Wish their seating was more comfy, but otherwise a slam dunk.

The fly trap is definitely one of my favorite places to go for breakfast in metro Detroit. Even with a change of ownership the menu is the same wonderful menu and the food is as delicious as always. We ordered the forager omelette and red flannel hash. The portions are ample and we always leave with leftovers. We also enjoyed our bloody Mary's and the coffee. Make sure you try their jam and hot sauces that are all made in the house and are spectacular. read more

The Fly Trap - Bloody Mary - Diners Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Went out for brunch with a few friends - I heard from others that they liked this place for brunch so you know I had to check it out. I absolutely loved this place! We waited about 20 minutes for a table for 3 - not bad for peak brunch hours in Ferndale. When seated, our server was very friendly. The Fly Trap has their own signature hot sauces - our waitress explained each flavor (my fav was the jalapeño cilantro). I thought they each had a distinct flavor and were around the same spice level as Frank's Red Hot. I got the Charmoula Chicken sandwich, which I was pleasantly surprised with. The quality of the chicken and flavor combination was impressive compared to other diners in the Ferndale area. The price was entirely worth it as well. I will definitely come back for good, casual food! My only true complaint was that there were a few flies flying around while we were eating (my friends and I joked it was The Fly Trap manager checking in on us). Overall, a good experience! read more

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Went to fly trap for breakfast and like that we were able to get seated very quickly which is sometimes difficult on weekend mornings. Sat at the bar and like how much bigger it is ( haven't been there in years). The omelettes egg's we're a great mixture of fluffy but also crispy on the outside. Liked the vibe and atmosphere and will be back soon! read more

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Can enter from the front or back. Eggs are described as being a "rumble" on the menu. I didn't know what it was but ordered anyway. read more

The Fly Trap - Weekly special poutine - Diners Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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This was my first visit to the Fly Trap and I left happy and full. Portion sizes are huge and the dishes are soo tasty. My Forager meal was cheesy, buttery, and full of mushrooms. The potatoes are the perfect kind - crunchy and garlicky. They also serve up 3 unique hot sauces to eat with your meal and I was bouncing back and forth and could never decide on my favorite. The best surprise and the real star of the show was their homemade toast - normally when breakfast comes with toast I skip it but the jame had me reaching for my very last slice! Will definitely come back again read more

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

This place is very impressive! The interior gives diner vibes but a cool twist. My chicken sandwich blew my mind. It came with a spiced chicken thigh, cheese, caramelized onion and a lemon aioli that popped off. The bread was warm and toasted and great for a cold day. The chop chop salad and fries were also very tasty. I recommend coming here during the week as it can be tough to get it on the weekends! read more

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Loved our visit to the Fly Trap. The food was delicious, service was kind and timely, and atmosphere was cozy. I ordered a B.L.A.T+C, which was really great. The multigrain toast with strawberry & rosemary jam was a delight. Will definitely be returning when I'm in the area next. read more

Nice spot, nice service, eggs came out underdone, bacon was burnt. They fixed it but, definitely a pet peeve. 2nd time trying this place.

Open 8-3 every day of the week! This is by far the best brunch place in the area. Fantastic good, good coffee, friendly staff. Lots of he add Kathy options. And again, very friendly and attentive staff - done other places nearby with good food don't have the friendly waitstaff. read more

I'm Visiting from Maine, my ID is still vertical, the lady checks my Id for about 5 minutes then says " 1 minute I need to go check with someone, because I've never seen a Maine ID, then comes back about 8 minutes later with my drink in her hand and just sits it down, and walks away. So I asked her while she was bussing the table next to me, " was the ID good? " She goes " oh yeah" like huh??? , IM VISITING of course when your a waitress you don't know where your guest will be from! Doesn't matter just do your job and leave the comments to your self! read more

I had the best omelet of my life a couple weeks ago while I was there. Kisses to the chef.

Great service and great food. The fresh squeezed orange juice was amazing. Definitely recommend this place great unique and elevated options

The service was great and super quick to make my order on a weekday morning. They have multiple options that can be ordered as vegan. I got the huevos rancheros which was pretty good. The tortilla chips seemed fresh which made it better. I would go back to explore vegan options on their menu. read more

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

Such a cute retro friendly breakfast spot great food! Lively atmosphere. Sit at bar or table. Healthy options

Great DDD breakfast joint in the heart of Ferndale. Ordered the Red Flannel hash and eggs. Corned beef hash was really good with a mix of house made corned beef w/ potatoes and beets. Topped with house-made Thai chili sauce. The spicy mango jam for my toast was outstanding. Bought a bottle of each to take home with me. The hip decor really sent this pace over the top. Very enjoyable breakfast. Look forward to coming back!!! Two thumbs up! read more

The Fly Trap - Red Flannel. So Good! - Diners Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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Omg! The food and service was outstanding! We were visiting family from Traverse City. Can't wait to return! Try the crab cake and eggs breakfast. You won't be disappointed!! read more