Came during lunch time, even though there was a few names a head of us, we were seated fairly quickly. I ordered the hot spiced beef brisket which was delicious! The smoked Gouda and caramalized onions went perfectly with the beef on rye bread. The bread got a bit soaked but it didn't fall apart which was nice. The amount of fries were so big it definitely could be shared. I also got a side of the house dressing (was looking for ranch but they don't have it) and it tasted pretty good with the fries. Service was quick and friendly. If you park on the street, make sure you pay the meter! read more

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Visiting Ferndale and wanted a good breakfast/lunch. We were not disappointed. Large portions affordable prices. Practicing all the proper protocol for Covid Had the spicy brisket sandwich and there was soo much meat on it. I ate it with a fork. Will definitely go back when we return. 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

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

Super classic diner food but with the volume turned up! The first time I went to Fly Trap was years ago when they were tiny, a total dive and Guy Fieri had something to say about it. The food was pretty good but it was dinner food which wasn't my most favorite thing. The second time I went there, I had some special they were running that had whipped goat cheese and habanero bean cakes which blew me away. The third time I went was very recently and I had a classic diner breakfast that left me shook and full. Fly Trap has since expanded and no longer looks as dive-y as they once did. It's brighter in there and not as dark, the staff is still just as friendly. I ordered their Slacker Especial which is basically Huevos Rancheros but in omelette form. Omelette with beans, cheese inside and some tortilla chips as well, then topped with sour cream, pico and served with potatoes and toast. The homemade jam and hot sauces are reason enough to try this place out! It can get busy on a Sunday morning since they're on of the only places in Royal Oak/Ferndale that is open before 11am. It can be confusing, too, because when you enter into the front entrance (off Woodward) it doesn't seem like there's a line, but you have to walk through to the new expanded part and then you'll see the people waiting. But put your name on their giant roll of paper and wait your turn and you're fine. read more

The Fly Trap - Slacker Especial, fresh OJ and coffee! - Diners Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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

The Fly Trap been a staple for many years. It's consistently great and most of their menu can be modified to be vegan. We had brunch on Sunday and ordered the veggie rumble and gingerbread pancakes, both veganized, and they were delish! Our waitperson, Jessie, was so nice and friendly. In fact, everyone that works there that I've encountered has been friendly and welcoming. read more

The Fly Trap - Gingerbread Waffles - Diners Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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I'd say this is a solid breakfast with reasonable prices. I did an online order and it was ready very quickly. It's a little weird to pick it up, there's no hostess so you have to walk up to the bar (or at least that's what I did). I got the veggie rumble with multigrain toast. The rumble was mostly veggies and a little short on the egg whites but it was still tasty! The potatoes kind of have a garlic Parmesan crust and they're delicious! The multigrain toast was good and they do make a homemade jam I believe. Overall good stop! 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.

The food here was very good. I orderded thr crab cakes with eggs over easy and the breakfast potatoes. The crab cakes wer so moist and flavorful. You can tasfe more crab than cake. The eggs were fresh and cooked perfectly. The potatoes were nicely seasoned. They didn't even need ketchup. Above all they provided great service. The customers were socially distanced. The staff wore masks, even in the kitchen. They provided hand sanitizer. They were friendly. Our food came out fairly timely even though they were busy. I cant wait to go back. read more

The Fly Trap - Crab cakes with eggs and potatoes - Diners Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Called to see how the dine-in was at the time. Very nice person explained there are no reservations and that is first come first serve. Less tables allowing for social distancing. I love the open atmosphere with the garage doors being open and a nice breeze coming in. Amazing service. We had a waitress, but all the staff chips in. I ordered the the Veggie Rumble. It is hearty & delicious. Loaded with root vegetables, cheese & spinach. Served with garlic fried potatoes and sourdough toast. I wanted to finish it all, but I couldn't. I usually always get Huevos Rancheros, but went outside the box today. Very good!! Definitely will be back sooner than later. read more

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

It's been a few years since I've gone but still enjoying the food and ambiance. Staff was very friendly and attentive. Food was delicious.

We came in randomly on a Monday morning and the place was practically empty (a positive). We ordered huevos rancheros & the flavor was absolutely incredible. This taste, ambience, and the friendly staff ensured us that we will be back much sooner than later. Thank you so much! read more

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

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

The burger with smoked Gouda is so good! Partner really enjoyed the hash with some of the homemade hot sauces. They also have unique house made jams. Service is a little slow, but they are usually pretty busy. read more

My friends take me to this place that is pretty popular. It's been on several food shows over the years so it must be good? One of my friends advised me that her brother once ordered the BLT and said it was the best he ever had. With that said I ordered the BLT. It wasn't the best I've ever had. Sorry. The bread was very good. The sandwich lacked substance meaning it had very little of anything on it like bacon, tomato or lettuce! Oh and let's put some mayo on it please! The salad with herb dressing was very good! Plenty of other choices to enjoy so don't let the BLT Sri you from going here. read more

Very disappointing...took my parents there who are hard of hearing. We waited an inexcusable amount of time to be seated for a table of 4 even though there were tables that had been bussed and were available for seating. From there, we were greeted by an unfriendly waitress who was full of eye rolls when my parents asked a question because they are hard of hearing. From there, the food was delivered to everyone at the table except my dad. When our food was delivered, it was cold. My Dad waited about 5-10 minutes for his food. The waitress had forgot about him. We ordered some adult beverages and they didn't come until the end of our meal and she blamed the bartender. Again, very surprised AND disappointed with the rudeness of the staff along with how many things went wrong with our meal. #NeverGoingBack read more

Everything was great but the way we sign in. Definitely will be back. Found it on a whim read more

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Was in town and looking for a local restaurant, saw other reviews and decided to give it a try. It did not disappoint! Food and service were both exceptional; can't wait to go back and try something different. read more

Fantastic sit down restaurant for coffee and breakfast. Unique, hearty dishes with depth of flavor at reasonable prices to boot. Their house hot sauces alone are worth the trip here. 5/5, would recommend as a go-to breakfast diner in Ferndale. read more

The Fly Trap - Diners Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Tried for brunch and it exceeded our expectations! Staff was very friendly, portions were very generous, good price point. I got the green eggs and ham and my boyfriend got the brisket hash both were great. We got there around 9 on a Sunday and were able to avoid a wait. By the time we left around 10 it was packed so recommend getting there early!!! Definitely a must try if you are in the Ferndale area. read more

Food was good, though a bit of a limited. Our waitress was amazing, so friendly and high energy! Clean and fun decor. read more

As much as I love The Fly Trap there is one manager who is completely rude. She does everything possible to embarrass a person with a service dog. We have shown credentials 3 times and she continues to try to ignore them. Probably illegal and will get the police involved next time. It's that bad!! read more

I came here and met a coworker for a meeting and have a late breakfast, and they did NOT disappoint. The food was super fresh and flavorful. The homemade jam was also amazing. Although the menu rotates, it is a great place to go if you're not a picky eater. Highly recommend! read more

Their food is always good. My husband loves this place. He said the salmon burger recipe used to be better and thinks it recently changed! Their salad and dressing are amazing. They are known for their crab cakes. They have a daily flavor jam and flavor muffins and they're always amazing. read more

Like the famous, anthony bourdain said 'you tell if a place is good based off it's eggs.' For a breakfast place, my eggs should never runny, even if they're just scrambled. I know the fly trap is been a round for a while and I do love supporting local restaurants and businesses but every time the eggs are always runny. I've gone like four times and it's always disappointing. Sorry fly trap. read more

Great in trendy little place with cool, coffee, mugs and nice decor. Definitely worth the wait!

Detroit's #1 breakfast place. I am always tempted to try lunch items, but can never get past breakfast. A long, long time favorite of my family and all of our friends. Not sure why they are closed, but we will all be very disappointed if they do not reopen... read more

This is one of those places that tries so hard to be hip that they end up missing the mark in a few areas. First of all, there is always a wait on the weekend. Their system of getting your name on the list is frustrating if you've never been there before. After searching high and low for a host stand you'll come up short. Eventually some random person will sense your confusion and tell you to write your name on a large sheet of paper hanging from the wall as well as the number of guests in your party. From there you wait, and wait and wait. It's a pretty small place so there's no much room to wait so hopefully it's a nice day and you can wait outside. During the treacherous wait we noticed people who were also waiting enjoying a Bloody Mary or other cocktail. So I went up to the bar to order some drinks. I literally stood there for 20 mins without being acknowledged by the bartender. The man next to me who was eating literally said "I guess she doesn't like women." Great. By the time she acknowledged my existence our table was ready. Turns out I wasn't missing much. My Spanish coffee was undrinkable, just disgusting in every way imaginable. Apparently the Bloody Mary was good and you get a little baby beer with it so that's a nice touch. To eat I had the small chop chop salad which was really fresh and tasty. I really liked the vinaigrette they used. However, a small was actually quite large and I had leftovers but because they soaked the salad in dressing it was soggy the next day. Bummer because it was a good salad. I have mixed feelings regarding coming back. There were a few things I wasn't happy about but the food was good. Maybe a second chance sometime in the future. read more

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It was a rainy Saturday morning and we wanted to eat some good food and enjoy each other's company. The Fly Trap is not a place that jumps out at you. It's a low key spot in Ferndale with fantastic food/drink options. There is usually a wait during the weekend, but things move rather quickly. We were able to grab a seat at the bar and preview all the fantastic food coming out of the kitchen. We ordered a few drinks and had quite the discussion about our food order. There are so many unique combinations on the menu, everything looks and sounds excellent. After a discussion with the bartender, Polly____? (I can't recall her full name), we decided on the Red Flannel Hash and the Forager. It was a toss up for me, I wanted the Cowboy Curtis and the bartender suggested I just order the steak and add it to the Forager since it was meatless. OMG!!!!! I am in love with the Forager. I can't describe the flavor combination of mushrooms, creamy, smoked Gouda cheese, spinach, caramelized onion in an egg rumble. The steak was perfectly cooked, we split the steak. The Red Flannel Hash was equally delish. One thing that stood out to me, the service. Our bartender was extremely knowledgeable, confident in her recommendations and spot on! Even though it was busy, not one time did we feel rushed to chow and go! On a side note, the Cowboy Curtis comes with a special sauce and since I didn't order the Cowboy, I ordered just the steak to accompany my the Forager, the bartender made sure to put in an order of this yummy sauce just for me! I didn't even have to ask her....she just did it! Special shout out to the FLY TRAP for the amazing food and wonderful staff! read more

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Went to The Fly Trap during a vacation with some friends. The place is small. The food was delicious! The atmosphere of elitism was disgusting though. But the wait that happens on a Saturday or Sunday is worth it. read more

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I wanted steak and eggs so I got the Cowboy Curtis. My wife got the Gingerbread waffle. This was the best breakfast I have had in a while. Everything was cooked perfectly. The portions were more than fair. Every time a waitress walked by with someone's order my wife and I were straining our necks and saying, oh I want that too. I wish the Flytrap had franchises all over. They are great. read more

Breakfast/Brunch go to, so cute and have never had anything that wasnt great. Fave is Forager and their Bloody Mary (served with a beer back). Custom hot sauces and homemade jam. Its everything you could want for a modern"diner breakfast" experience. Staff and vibe is awesome, its the whole package read more

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

Great food. I love the Cowboy Curtis, steak and eggs. The Ruben, the Paddy Wagon is great too. I love getting their crab cakes as well. The service there is good too, despite being very busy. It's a fun place to eat too. Great date place. read more

We went on a Saturday. It was four of us. Two adults, two toddlers. I gotta' say, I REALLY, REALLY wanted to like this place - but it's not much to talk about when you get down to it. The Fly Trap was not much more than an overpriced coney grill. I ordered the Garden Scramble. It had zero taste and was something that I could have easily made at home. I feel that the entire point of dining out is to enjoy something new or perhaps better than your own? read more

I've been wanting to go to Fly Trap and finally made it!!! First of all...we had plans to go to a different place in Ferndale because it was a Monday and their website says they are only opened Tuesday - Saturday. But they were opened!!! Huzzah!!! My date had the "Cheapsteak" sandwich. Flank with veggie accents on delicious grilled sourdough. She asked for it medium rare and it was spot on. Fantastic sandwich. I ordered the BLT & A. Pepper bacon, lettuce tomato and avocado on the same sourdough. That bread, though. It's so good. Fries on the side, cooked well. My only silly complaint: they don't serve Ranch. I like to dip my fries in Ranch. That won't keep me from going back...I'll just take my own ranch. Coffee was good. They seem to have a good selection of beer, alcohol and wine, but we weren't day drinking so I can't review any of that. read more

Service was excellent and the food exceeded expectations. We purchased some of their raspberry lemon jelly and a mug to take home with us. It was well worth the 30 min wait for a table on a busy Sunday afternoon. Lots of fly themed decor! read more

The Fly Trap - wall art - Diners Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

I was hungover from drinking too much last night and needed my usually omelet or nachos. This restaurant popped up on my feed with delicious healthy options. Jessy took my order. She was so friendly and knowledgeable about the menu options. The choices I made were absolutely delicious. I can't wait to eat the leftovers read more