The food was delicious and service was prompt, courteous and helpful when I had a couple of questions about the menu. Their menu offers traditional breakfast and brunch fare but in an elevated way that made it impossible to choose just one item for brunch. They also offer some unique dishes like bacon fried rice (one of their most popular dishes) and a strawberry cheesecake waffle that made me wish I had four stomachs so I could try everything...guess this just means I'll have to go back! We ended up deciding on: 1. Biscuit and Gravy to start (house made biscuit & turkey sausage gravy). This was a sign of good things to come. The biscuit was split, lightly toasted and would've been delicious on its own but it was enveloped in an umami-filled turkey sausage gravy that was not heavy, not overly salty, and had just the right amount of fresh cracked pepper. 2. Orange-glazed, poppyseed brittle, and blueberry topped pancakes - I can't even describe this. Fluffy, flavorful, and different. I want more of those poppyseed brittle pieces! 3. Corned beef hash - this sounds boring but that is the furthest from the truth. The hash was perfectly crisp and the corned beef plentiful. I had two really perfectly done over-medium eggs on top of it and it came with toast of choice (rye). It's no wonder this is listed under their favorites...I'm going to have problems deviating from this. 4. We also ordered a side of bacon (generous) and had campfire hot chocolate (see picture)...it's a treat of a hot chocolate that's for sure! read more

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"Time time time see what's become of me..." I have becoming to this spot for about 10 years now, maybe even longer and what started out as good breakfast and coffee has turned into a deliciously elegant breakfast and coffee. While I couldn't tell you of the decor has changed much (I don't think it has), once you tuck yourself into one of the corners or if you're lucky you get slide into a booth or even luckier yet, the weather is good enough to sit out in the little alleyway have a Parisian style experience, you're going to have a fantastic experience. I ordered the chicken and waffles Benedict while my PIC ordered the lemon poppyseed waffles. We usually split and share our meals so it was a perfect combination of savory and sweet for our palates. Starting with the Bennie, the chicken and waffle were both perfect. They both had the perfect crunch, yet also the perfect texture. The maple syrup added a touch of sweetness. If I have a complaint it is the Hollandaise. Way too watery and not enough flavor. I would prefer they use a Knorr packet. On the flip side, the bacon fried rice was spectacular. I mean it was terrible for my low carb diet, but it was heaven in the mouth. The real surprise is the lemon poppyseed waffles with the blueberry coulis and topped with whipped cream. This was hands down the best waffle I've ever had bar none. I probably could have eaten it absolutely plain and loved every bite. Bonus points for fantastic side of bacon and delicious coffee. My belly says yum, my scale cries waaah. read more

Toast - Chicken and waffles Benedict with a side of bacon fried rice - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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I find myself at Toast every time I'm in Ferndale. Usually there's a wait when I go (well worth it) but this time around I got in soon as they opened. There's a wide variety of dishes to choose from so there's something for everyone and they never disappoint. read more

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Excellent food and service. Server made a drink that was usually in a can and it was better! Top notch always. Anyone that says otherwise is a hater and needs to eat somewhere else read more

I cannot say anything more than WE JUST LOVE THIS PLACE!!! Our third visit today; we opted for 2 of their new specials, Lemon Meringue Waffles and Carrot Cake Pancakes w/ Sweet Ricotta Filling, which both were recommended by our awesome host and our amazing server, Mallory. Plus, a Campfire Hot Cocoa for the teenager. Instant favorites!!! I don't know how long these specials will last, but all I know is they sell out SUPER FAST, because they are soooooo good!!! We truly appreciate their hospitality and impeccable service every time. They care so much about their patrons! Their food is all made from scratch, fresh, and just absolutely delicious! Toast is definitely a household name and a regular place for this family! read more

My favorite brunch spot in Ferndale. I'm a big fan of their banana coffee and omelettes here. The omelettes are gigantic and fluffy. Don't like an omelet on the menu? You can customize and have whatever veggies or meats your heart desires. Breakfast potatoes are always my choice for the side because they crispy and seasoned perfectly. The decorations and atmosphere is very retro and electric and the staff is very friendly and attentive even when crowded. The wait is worth it on the weekends. read more

Toast - Bathrooms. LOL - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

I was scheduled to pick up order at 11:33 AM. I walked in was greeted by the host told her my name she went back and checked and said it was a scheduled order so it would be about 15 minutes. I walked in at 11:28, which is OK but as I was walking back to my car, I got a text message saying my order was ready so I went back in the building and spoke to the same host and she greeted me again but with an attitude this time when I told her that the text message said it was ready. I'm just confused how you and tell me the order is ready and then tell me it's 15 minutes left I didn't appreciate the attitude. I do love their food but there's no need to have attitude with me I'm just ordering for pick up. Then she proceeded to turn around and walk away and mumble under her breath, which is very unprofessional. read more

Loved the trashy hashy but took out the tomatoes. The overeasy eggs on it was amazing with the potatoes under! read more

Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

The food was very good. My plate consist of hash brown, bacon bits, scramble eggs, green onions, tomatoes, and turkey sausage gravy. It also came with toast, but i really didn't like that. The place was very small and crowded. We had to wait 30 minutes to be seated because they were very busy. Overall i like the food but the place is too small. read more

In my experience going to Toast on February 18 I considered the overall visit over priced and overhyped. After waiting about 90 minutes to get a table, I was greeted with dry customer service, so dry it felt as if we were inconveniencing the server for coming in to eat. My main entree was lukewarm and my sides were cold. Not to mention having to sit by a cold window in the front of the door and not being offered to sit in the dining room so I can barely take my coat off to eat since the windchill of the door coming in will take my appetite away. Crowded, little space. Overpriced, rude. Not coming back again. read more

The food is good.. my poor rating is based on other factors. Firstly, I walked in to the most unfriendly hostess I literally have ever met. No smile, just a flat affect and got told I can't sit until my other person came. Whatever, fine. Now our server was actually fantastic, but brought the bill way too soon without asking if we wanted anything else. I would've probably had another drink, but I guess they wanted us out. This seems to be the trend now; eat and get out. Also, it is on their menu but just a heads up they automatically add gratuity. read more

Pardon me as I drool writing this review. I recently ate there during brunch with several of my friends and had so much fun! We all sat at the bar due to it being the first available space and we were all starving. Our bartender was hysterical and kept our drinks filled. They recommended the espresso martini and I had to get a 2nd one it was so good. They menu looked amazing and I landed on the salmon benedict. It was delicious and did not disappoint. 5 stars to the staff, food and drinks! read more

Cute spot Food was extremely good Service was Great! Our server went above and beyond to make sure our orders was right We tried every flavor of mimosas!!! Wasn't disappointed read more

This little gem sits on Woodward in ferndale. There is inside and outdoor seating, they're limiting people to 90 minutes at a table currently. We were there for brunch. Spectacular Bloody Mary, I got the original. I ordered avocado toast and a poached egg on sourdough. It was very fresh and aesthetically pleasing! It was balanced and delicious! Everyone else loved their food: huevos rancheros, sausage and gravy, and corn beef hash. Will go back for sure! For coffee they have mismatched mugs that are so fun. You never know which one you'll get! My coffee was spicy, and that was kind of off putting... no one else experienced that at my table! read more

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Toast is definitely a top 2 breakfast/brunch spots in the Metro Detroit Area. This is definitely a spot you recommend every time when someone asks for suggestions for breakfast/brunch. One of my first visits I was not a pescatarian yet, so I indulged in the Chicken-N-Waffle Benny w/ Side of Grits. I must say it was very good and the piece of chicken provided was a great tasting, breast fried to perfection. Upon another visit I had the Sugar Cookie Waffle, Egg Whites and Turkey Patties. The Sugar Cookie Waffle might have been a little too rich and sweet, but overall was very good. Lastly, I had the Nova Scotia w/ Scrambled Eggs, the salmon was good. Toast is a must try. read more

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Like the cuteness of the diner. Bring a charger phone because this is how they call you into get your table. Not good for parties if more than 6. The Benny and French toast were good. The sides were a little weird. read more

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Toast is a must try! Everything on the menu is fantastic. I added bacon to my veggie breakfast burrito and was on cloud nine with everything bite. I did add a bit of hot sauce for an added kick even though the flavors in the burrito were scrumptious. I also tried their fall mimosa which was light and refreshing. My friend had the eggs Benedict and Bloody Mary and looked equally happy. The service was quick and friendly. Our server checked in with us multiple times. There are toasters on the wall and I love the labels for the bathroom doors (see the pictures). If I am ever back in this area, I will definitely stop at Toast. read more

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It's pretty good. Solid menu, solid cold brew, and clearly freshly baked and prepared meals. Food is fantastic, point number one. Downsides are on the service, not the service of the staff (they were delightful), but the service of the restaurant in general. It felt like a lot of rules for a breakfast spot (e.g. time limited per table on the front page of the menu, notice of a 20% service fee (but not clear where that goes so unclear if that's just a business cost they're passing on to the customer, or if that is actually to be given as guaranteed gratuity to the servers - if the latter, I'm all in support, but without it being clear, I do not know how to respond without awkwardly asking my server where the money goes), where you cannot park, and a notice that if you do not like what you ordered, tough s*** you're paying for it anyway.). I get it, it's important to stand by your product, and your staff, but these types of policy, and the focus put on them, will keep me from going to a place with great food, but maybe a bit less focused on a guest experience outside of just that. read more

Very busy but great service & atmosphere. Food & drinks were phenomenal. Definitely recommend their chicken and waffles

Today's visit was very disappointing. If a 20% tip is automatically added to the bill, I expect there to be no issues. In our case, they received a 20% for the following issues- 1. Our order was switched. Some of my friend's order was on my plate and vice versa. We switched the food as we wanted to limit the additional contact with our food. 2. My potatoes and bread were cold. 3. Most importantly, I was overcharged for two beverages we didn't order. The issue was fixed; it shouldn't have occurred in the first place. If you are going to push the cost of not doing business during the pandemic off on your guests, YOU must do better! A simple apology was not acceptable read more

I came here an hour before close. I ordered the b foster french toast. Oddly, the mixture of bacon and bananas was good. The menu seems to a little all over the place. My food came out fast I had a side of eggs and turkey sausage. I should have got another kind of meat the turkey was very dry. read more

Toast - B foster french toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Great food. We've been going there for 15+ yrs. Food is always wonderful. Expect a wait so go early read more

Small portions Pleasing, innovative flavors call ahead to get a Carry Out the ideas are great. We were hungry after our breakfasts and I'm not a big eater nobody in our group either read more

If you are looking for the best place to get brunch in Michigan this is it!! I got the eggs Benedict on a biscuit and it was delicious. My boyfriend got the trashy hashy and I must say his meal took the cake for best breakfast I've ever had. I am moving up to the area in a couple weeks and I know this will be my new SPOT for brunch! Great service too!!! Sorry for the half eaten pic of my food, couldn't wait!! read more

Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Really bummed, I placed an order for carry out at 2:00 when the restaurant closes at 3:00. My order was confirmed through their menufi app, wait time was 20 min. to pickup. I wait, go to the restaurant to get my order and when I walk in I am told that they cancelled it and refunded me? I ask why, they said because they were closing early. I tell them the app said it was confirmed by the restaurant to which I was told "well you paid, it was voided, refunded, then confirmed" ....what? I cannot make any sense of that at all, and I wasn't notified of the cancellation until I walked into the restaurant. Frustrated and hungry :( **not to mention the drive to and from the restaurant with zero notification of cancellation** read more

Toast consistently serves good food. Two locations: Birmingham and Ferndale. We like the vibe and food at the Ferndale place more. Be prepared for significant weekend waits at both locations though. French press coffee at Ferndale is awesome though I'm looking forward to the addition of espresso when they finish the expansion and new patio something around d summer of 2018. Great and creative variations of omelettes and eggs Benedict make this amount our favorite weekend brunch joints. read more

Me and my girlfriends we here today to celebrate a birthday. We got there at 10am. We were having a great time. Complimented the food. The one of the staff basically put use out. He came out of nowhere at our table, stating "not that I'm putting you out, or rushing you, but we have an 1 1/2 limit on tables. It was close to noon. We spent and nice bill and OH, they tell how much to tip you server. I did not see a line. It was clear that we was about to leave anyway. Two of us are handicapped. I had let go of the fact that I parked in the back, and when I asked where the door was, I told I had to walk to the front. Once I got in and my friends were upset, staff apologized. However, this guy coming to table made me revisited that. Hey, I understand they rules of how long you sit at a table at a restaurant, but there were no where near crowded and he never said that people where waiting for the table we where at. The situation could have been addressed better. I must say that me and my friends now have a bad tastes and really are not excited was we where about coming back. I'm sorry but, we where the ONLY blacks in that "area" and we was right at the "door' we saw no line. So, yes we feel that it was a race thing. read more

Food was good, didn't like they added 20% tip on to the bill. We don't mind tipping, but 20% is silly.

I'm one of those people who is inclined to leave when I see that there's a long wait for a table. But, my wife was dead-set on eating here, so we waited about 20 minutes. I'd say it was worth the wait. We started with a Just Peachy for the table, a bottle of peach champagne with a small carafe of fresh-squeezed orange juice. For $25, we got 6 champagne flutes out of it, much cheaper than a single one would have been (and, it was yummy). While there was a long wait for the table, the wait for the food wasn't long at all. I almost ordered the bacon fried rice, until I saw that I could get it as a side. So, I ordered the Brotherly Luv omelet, which was loaded with shaved loin steak and a jalapeno mornay sauce (gravy). The bacon fried rice is such a genius idea...I can't see going here again without ordering it. My wife got a simple breakfast of eggs, bacon, and some excellent potatoes. A friend ordered the Petoskey omelet, which has brie (nice), bacon (always welcome), caramelized onion (yes!), and dried cherries (um....) I hate it when the "hook" for a dish is the one thing I don't like about it, but that's the case with the cherries. Drying cherries intensifies the sweetness, which I found really distracting. But, she liked it, so what do I know? This is a place to go if you aren't in too much of a hurry. Spend your time waiting to get caught up with your friends. It's not cheap, but I think it's worth it. read more

Toast - This is the steak-packed Brotherly Luv omelet, with a side of bacon fried rice (genius!) and sourdough bread. Needless to say, I luv it. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

The food was theee best an waiter was awesome I will definitely spread the word and I'll be back for other food. Great eat!!!!!! read more

Toast - Poscha - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

****PRICE GOUGE ALERT**** Prices are UP...and on top of that they add the tip onto your total. TOTAL FAIL! Hey...I know we're in a pandemic but WE'RE ALL in the pandemic! Nearly $70 for a breakfast for two was completely TOO MUCH! HARD PASS!! read more

It was my first time trying Toast, the service was quick and the food was good. We tried mimosas and they were delicious. read more

Perfect breakfast on this rainy morning. Good coffee. Good food. Good service. I had the avocado toast. Avocado mousse, grape tomatoes, cotija and sprouts drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette. Huge portions could not eat it all. My daughter had the Faroe Island Scrambler Smoked salmon, everything bagel with lemon dill cream cheese, egg scramble and spinach salad with Dijon dressing. So very good. The staff was very pleasant. Thanks Miguel for taking good care of us. Currently they are expanding into the space next door. Should be ready by end of summer. Looks like it will double the space. Yay more seating. read more

Toast - Toast toasters - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Toast has been on my list for awhile so I was excited to get to try it this past weekend while in the area as breakfast is my favorite meal. It was already almost full when we got there at 9 am on a Sunday so definitely be prepared for a wait. The place is pretty tiny. We put our name on the list and weren't told how much time it would be, but then two spots opened up at the counter so we snagged those. Our server was super helpful and went over the menu with us when we told her it was our first time there. I ordered the corned beef hash with cheddar jalapeno challah and my boyfriend got the toast Benny with biscuits and a side of bacon fried rice. Our food came out pretty quickly and everything was piping hot. My meal was wonderful! Lots of big hunks of meat, plenty of potatoes, and cheese. The toast was great! I loved the light jalapeno flavor. Didn't get a lot of cheddar flavor but it was toasted perfectly. My boyfriend said the biscuits weren't that great and a bad choice for the Benedict as they were really tall and made it hard to eat. I had a bite of the bacon fried rice and it was so delicious! The rice was perfectly sticky and full of tons of great flavor. We were a little bit neglected during our meal; my boyfriend's coffee never got refilled and we ran out of water. Prices were under $15 and mine was a huge portion. They have a small bar and brunch cocktails. read more

Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

I took a self-care day off of work. I decided to see if I could finally get a spot at a table, being that each time I try on a Saturday, Toast is on full. I enjoyed a sweet decadent french toast with bacon bits and a few peach bellini martinis. The food was scrumptious. The dish satisfied my sweet and savoy spots. I could drink the spirits there all day. There are so many great choices to choose from, including the brunch favorite, mimosas. Service was laid back, courteous and efficient. Every patron in the restaurant seemed to be comfortable and satisfied. Being that the restaurant is on Woodward, there is very little parking in front. There is however a lot behind the building which is pretty tricky as there did not seem to be any order to where folks decided to leave their cars. Mine was a great experience. I'm glad I was able to experience Toast. I'll surely be back to saddle up to the bar for more tasty concoctions. read more

Food was good, atmosphere is nice, service was super slow and they automatically add 20% gratuity for dine-in guests. I normally give 20% tip but I didn't feel like their service was deserving of such a tip. read more

Excellent food very hearty portions Very plentiful menu This is one of my favorite breakfast restaurants Little pricey but worth it read more

Stop making the fact that you won't pay your employees a fair wage your customer's problem especially when you can't even achieve the bare minimum. If you're going to add a 20% gratuity to every bill you still need to provide basic service. My waitress greeted me and took my order and then did not return to my table for 45 minutes. When she came back to take my order I told her my drink order was wrong. It's a $12 drink. She never bothered to correct it. It's a small place I tried to make eye contact and wave her over she ignored me. I had to get up and go to the host stand to get a box and the check. When she had not been back 10 minutes after that I asked the host for a manager, the manager didn't seem to care at all that my order was wrong or that I had this terrible experience. Her attitude was to just shrug it off. If she had even pretended to care a little I would have chalked it up to just a bad day because I have had positive experiences here in the past but it seems that they are going down hill fast. When my server finally did return she was just annoyed. No apology for failing to do her job on every level. No excuse for her absence. Not even a pretense of pleasantness. With so many other great restaurants popping up everywhere, next time I'll spend my money somewhere that cares about the way they treat their customers, like The Fly Trap, or The Dime Store, or First Watch all of which have equally tasty food with out the animosity. read more

the food was pretty bland, it was almost as if they took a slice of regular wheat bread, added a pinch of cinnamon and then lightly toasted it, what ever happened to texas toast bread? challah bread? get creative! the service was great though, very polite, and i loved the ambiance, the food just wasn't it. read more

Intimate and fun setting. Only for small groups (no more then 4). Quick accommodations and great food! We were seated at the counter due to all tables were occupied (nbd) and we're arrived during peak breakfast time (9:30) Saturday am. Melissa was our server and gave prompt and special care of us. I requested the largest mug she could find for my coffee and she did not disappoint! I ordered the Apple cider pancakes with pear syrup. That was delicious! The only thing I'd critique is the apple serving. You get two battered and deep fried apple slices. I would suggest unbreaded and sautéd apples instead. It would give a fresher flavor to the entire entree. We were visiting from Chicago for the weekend and have family there so it's very likely we will return again! read more

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