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9 years ago

Excellent food, but service needs some work. Don't come here if you don't want to wait for food. Took almost a half hour to get 2 omelette breakfasts. I know it's a small place and they're slammed busy on weekends, but wait was a little ridiculous. Bartender was not very efficient in handling the volume. Would definitely give it another shot though. Food was good and there were lots of things I wanted to try on the menu. read more

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Cheryl J.

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12 years ago

We're back again! This time I had the Monkeycakes! These were huge pancakes filled with bananas, granola and whole almonds, topped with brown sugar. I also had a side of chicken sausage. YUM!!! I only ate 1/2 of my Monkeycakes. I'll have the other half for breakfast tomorrow. My husband had a make your own omelet with egg whites, a side of crispy house potatoes and a strawberry shortcake waffle! Needless to say, he brought half of his food home too! We had a short wait before getting seated. But the waitstaff was very good they made sure our order was correct and kept our cups filled with coffee. Can't wait for our next return trip! read more

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Cory M.

5 years ago

Fast wait, great food, friendly staff...... only Bad would be... bring back the fried green tomatoes please!!! read more

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Chase J.

5 years ago

Very yummy food! Scott is a great waiter ask for him! I love his service so much! I recommend the big cinnamon roll too.

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Jennifer H.

8 years ago

I've been here a few times, I always forget about this gem! Went here this morning for breakfast and had such a wonderful experience! Our food was perfect and the service was just as wonderful. I had the Greek omelet with grits and my fiancé had the breakfast hash, which he said was the best he's ever had. read more

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First of all let me start by saying the food is really good ... however , this place is only going to get 3.5 stars from me. It is VERY SMALL. I would not recommend coming on a Sunday afternoon. Wait time was an hour. Which wasn't bad because that's to be expected at a breakfast spot on a Sunday Afternoon. They directed us back to the "waiting area"... which was really just a tiny wall area with about 7 or 8 chairs ... directly in front of the bathroom area. So if you have to go to the bathroom... be prepared to fight through a crowd of people to get there !! Also it's just a single toilet Bathroom!!! When we got seated and hour later we had to squeeze past the crowded tables to get to our table. I had the brotherly love omelette .. which I recommend adding a cheese to ... I added cheddar cheese ... it was great . The tater fries it came with were a little too crispy though ... I also got the jalapeño cheddar bread. That too was tasty !! The chairs were uncomfortable. My legs started to fall asleep towards the end of my meal . I would never come here again with a party more than 2 or 3 ... it's just too congested. There was 6 of us !! Hopefully the owner will decide to expand this location ... because it's just too small !!! Maybe next time I'll try the Birmingham location ! Maybe that one is bigger !! read more

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Rebecca P.

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Great breakfast spot! This place is always packed, and rightfully so because the food is delicious. Definitely try the chicken and waffles Benny and the bacon fried rice (shared a pic below). Parking sucks but it's Ferndale so parking everywhere sucks. It's worth driving around for a little while to find a spot to eat here. read more

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Michael P.

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8 years ago

I was recommend to go here 10 years ago by one of my dr friends. There are two locations one in Birmingham in the original in Ferndale. I prefer the original due to decor, I like location in Ferndale better too. Bham is stuffy, this place has an eclectic group of nice people. Ok first the French press coffee so good all of their specials are amazing with flavors that pop in your mouth and the menu is robust. They have it all simple breakfast to more complex, great service all at a very very fare price. During the week they can get busy, weekends packed and this place is small so you could wait a while to get in to eat but it's worth it. One of my favorite breakfast place in the Metro area and I love breakfast ! Enjoy Toast ..sorry no pictures over 10 years of going here I eat to fast. read more

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Karolyn H.

4 years ago

I really like Toast!! The food is tasty and I love their green tomatoes and I enjoy the service.

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Christina B.

5 years ago

They're charging a 20% COVID fee on top of tipping for "social distancing, keeping the restaurant 25% capacity, and the safety of their employees". That would be fair if they were doing any of these things, but they were not. This is ridiculous. The service was also bad overall. Will not be going back. They also put sour cream in eggs with no dairy warning, I'd rather eat burnt toast than eat here again. read more

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Nish D.

4 years ago

Everytime is a Great Time! The food, Staff and Atmosphere is really Fun&Realaxing!!!!

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Taihlor F.

8 years ago

The only reason they are getting 4 stars from me and not 5 is because there was a long ass piece of hair in my food. I know it wasn't my hair because in order for me to pull it out of my mouth I had to carefully pull food out with it to prevent the hair from breaking. So it was IN THERE. The avocado toast with tomatoes, cheese, and balsamic dressing was so delicious. The hair was worth it. Thinking about it now I'm super grossed out but oh well the food was awesome read more

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Lily J.

8 years ago

It was my first time visiting Toast, recommended by a friend. I've been in the Ferndale area a lot and decided to see if Toast would live up to the hype! The place was absolutely crowded, and it is a smaller place (yet homey), it was about 12:45-1:00pm (today is Wednesday for the record) but luckily there were four empty bar seats for our group (and they were the only available seats). I'm not sure if it's the chair itself, or due to the fact that I'm a bit bigger, but I had to sit in the chair a little awkwardly to avoid sliding off the barstool, but I got comfortable quickly, so no harm no foul. Our coffee was nice and hot, a little strong for me but there's creamer and sugar for that. Despite the very crowded place, our food came rather quickly. We all sort of shared, It was all delicious, and I've included a photo of my breakfast burrito, the best I've ever had. I liked the decor as well, it helped make the place fun and unique. The price was also good for the amount of food I got. I've been charged more for less, so I'm happy about the price point. All in all, I would recommend Toast! read more

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Angelynn J.

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I love this place. It we didn't have to wait too long even though it was a Sunday. The food was so good here too.

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Tianna S.

4 years ago

The wait to get in was totally worth it! The food was fantastic with big portions and our service was on point. I will definitely visit the Toast every time I'm in town!!! read more

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Melissa L.

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A solid place for brunch/lunch. I came for the first time at Friday around 9:30am. There was already a wait. We waited for about 15-20 mins or so. I tried the Chicken and Waffle Benny with grits. I loved the waffle. It had everything that I wanted in a waffle. The fried chicken on the other hand was a piece of chicken breast that looked partially fried. I don't think you should be able to see the actual meat if the fried chicken was done well. The breading was only on one side. It tasted ok, but to me, was not fried chicken. I wasn't a fan of the grits or the parmesan cheese crisp on top. The grits were bland and the parmesan cheese crisp tasted stale. I will say that their in house coffee was really good, so I recommend that. I will give Toast another try in the future, but I had higher hopes. read more

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Ashley C.

4 years ago

Everything was delicious! The best hue is rancheros, and the trashy hashy was amazing!

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Kristin B.

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Came here with a few girlfriends for brunch. I have to say the real show stoppers were the beverages. Their hot chocolates were definitely instagram worthy (I'm so sad I didn't get a picture). The food was generously portioned and yummy. The only downside is that there is limited seating and limited places to wait to be seated. read more

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Ashleigh J.

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I really like Toast! The service is great, the menu is creative and fun. They're carafes of mimosas are totally worth it. I've had the chicken and waffles and corned beef hash--both great. There can be a wait, but if you avoid the most busy times you should be fine! read more

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Nique G.

4 years ago

First time trying this location as I always seem to go the Birmingham location. This is location is definitely a hidden gem and our server was absolutely helpful and awesome. read more

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ChubbyCalves C.

10 years ago

This place is always packed and for a good reason. Breakfast burrito is my go to, huge portions and is filled with chorizo sausage. Only place I have been to with banana coffee and it is delicious. The bartender came over and made me a special drink with banana coffee, baileys, cinnamon, and whipped cream. Friendly staff and cool atmosphere. Chubby calves certified hot spot!!! read more

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Dominique K.

6 years ago

This place was Delicious!!!! I was visiting from out of state and was just looking for some comfy feel-good food and this place hit the spot. Everything was fresh, hot, and tasty. The biscuits and gravy were made from scratch and fried green tomatoes were crispy. I would definitely recommend to anyone! read more

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Michael l.

6 years ago

Wonderful place! The food was really good and interesting. Was good about Covid precautions. The service was excellent! I can't recommended it more highly. read more

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Erin S.

4 years ago

really love their breakfast fried rice. even though the wait is long on the weekends it's always worth it. the staff is friendly regardless of how busy they are and the atmosphere always feels like an extension of home somehow. read more

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23144 Woodward Ave
Ferndale, MI 48220
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(248) 398-0444
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http://eatattoast.com

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Hours

What time does Toast open?

Toast opens at 8:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Toast close?

Toast closes at 3:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Toast closes at 4:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 3:00 PMSat-Sun 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Toast take Bitcoin?

No, Toast does not take Bitcoin.

Does Toast take credit cards?

Yes, Toast takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Toast have catering options?

No, Toast does not have catering options.

Does Toast have a drive thru?

No, Toast does not have a drive thru.

Does Toast serve alcohol?

Yes, Toast serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does Toast allow dogs?

Yes, Toast allows dogs.

Does Toast have TVs?

No, Toast does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Toast have bike parking?

Yes, Toast has bike parking.

Does Toast have outdoor seating?

Yes, Toast has outdoor seating options.

Does Toast have parking?

Yes, Toast has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Toast wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Toast is wheelchair accessible.

Does Toast have free WiFi?

Yes, Toast has free WiFi.

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Outdoor Dining Now Open! Come See Our Beautiful Holiday Patio! Award Winning Breakfast and Lunch cafe! Winner Best breakfast nine years in a row in Real Detroit, Metro Times and many more publications.

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Andrew M.

16 years ago

I've waited a year to write this review to make sure I still felt this way, and apparently I still do. Toast is not the nice place people make it out to be. When I last visited, My girlfriend and I visited on a Saturday morning, and waited about 35 minutes. I dont mind waiting at a restaurant, but when I see people arriving after me getting sat before me? No, that is ridiculous. But fine, fine, we think, whatever, so their hostess sucks, at least the food will be good and the coffee is alright, if a little burnt. So, we finally sit down and order. My girlfriend, being a vegetarian, orders a veggie omelet, I order the farmers omelet filled with sausage. We're eating, not exactly wowed like we expected to be, my omelet is a little bit watery, but the sausage tastes good. Then, all of a sudden, my girlfriend spits something out on to her plate. It is a giant cube of ham. HAM? this is a veggie omelet!! What in the hell is HAM doing anywhere near a VEGGIE omelet?? Disgusted, and unable to continue, she calls our waitress over, who suggests that she eat the parts that dont have ham in them. Well, considering THE WHOLE THING SHOULD NOT HAVE HAM IN IT, she refuses. She picked through another bit of it and found another cube of ham. What is going on in this kitchen that ham is finding its way in to dishes it should not be in? makes me wonder about the sanitation practices as well!! The waitress comps us for her omelet, but how am I supposed to sit and eat in front of her now? Oh, sorry that your omelet was massively screwed, but im really hungry, as I know you are as well, and we've already waited nearly an hour to get this food, so waiting for me to finish wont hurt, will it? Yeah right. Toast needs to have all employees enroll in a hospitality course immediately, and have the kitchen enroll in a food safety course. NSF anybody? I can not recommend Toast to anybody. read more

Romann M.

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I recently had the pleasure of brunching at Toast in Ferndale, and let me tell you, it was a phenomenal experience! From the moment I walked in, the vibrant and welcoming atmosphere set the stage for what was a truly delightful meal. I started with the Avocado Toast, and it was unlike any I've tried before - perfectly toasted bread topped with creamy, fresh avocado, just the right touch of seasoning, and garnished beautifully. It was a refreshing start to our meal. Next, the Cinnamon Rolls were a game changer; warm, gooey, and dripping with sweet frosting, they were baked to perfection and absolutely irresistible! The star of the show, however, had to be the Eggs Benedict. The eggs were poached to perfection, with velvety hollandaise sauce drizzled over a generous serving of ham, all nestled on a soft, toasted English muffin. Each bite was a mix of savory flavors that melted in my mouth. The portion sizes were more than generous, and we ended up spending a leisurely morning savoring every dish. The service was friendly and attentive, adding to the relaxed dining experience. Toast in Ferndale has mastered the art of brunch, making it not just a meal, but an event worth savoring. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a top-notch brunch experience! read more

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I recently moved back to Michigan after 10 years away and was so excited to visit the Ferndale Toast, as I used to frequent the Birmingham location years ago. Unfortunately, the experience was a massive disappointment and I will never be back. It started at the door; the hostess was incredibly rude and acted like our presence was an inconvenience. We chose to sit at the bar to avoid a 25-minute wait, only to find the restaurant freezing because the front door was standing wide open. When I politely asked if they could close it, I was told "no" because the staff and the owner were "hot" from running around. The lack of concern for paying guests was stunning. We even watched another freezing customer try to close the door, only for the owner to get angry and shove a rug under the door to prevent anyone from closing it again. While the food, coffee, and orange juice are still good, no meal is worth being treated with that level of disrespect and physical discomfort. Truly a shame. read more

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5 months ago

Toast is a quaint little diner in Ferndale that delivered an excellent brunch experience for our family this morning. From the moment we walked in, we were promptly greeted by multiple staff members and quickly seated, which set a welcoming tone for the meal. Our table ordered a Belgian waffle, an omelet with home fries and toast, avocado toast, and the steel-cut oatmeal with berries and brown sugar. Every dish was well prepared, flavorful, and satisfying. Everyone at our table was genuinely pleased with their meal and left feeling full and happy. The service was attentive without being intrusive, and our server took great care of us throughout our visit. Between the friendly staff, efficient service, and delicious food, Toast made a great impression on our family. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and will likely return to explore more of the menu. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a great breakfast or brunch spot in Ferndale! read more

Rafi D.

16 years ago

Delicious breakfast choices. I've never had lunch here, so can't comment. Bellini's are great with breakfast, more places should offer them, because honestly that is the biggest draw for me. Service was cool, but polite. Not loud when I was there. Some people were having a business meeting there. The food is good but not the best I've ever had. I would definately go back. The Toast location in ferndale has friendlier service and better food in my opinion, but no bellini. read more

Chris C.

10 years ago

This place is so overrated!! Went there for breakfast with my son. He is a vegetarian and asked the waitress to omit the meat in his food. He got his food and took a bite and sure enough bacon was inside. I had Vernor pancakes that were just OK. The food is very high priced for what you get. $11 for pancakes?? At least could of gotten a side dish with that. The waitress wasn't very friendly. Will not be returning to this place. read more

Nope N.

12 years ago

Balls deep amazing! Food was so good and service was impeccable. Our server was so busy but she had a smile on her face and took care if us more than we needed. The person who looked like owner checked on us also and everyone seemed so happy to work there. Worth the wait. I'm coming back for sure! Who doesn't love delicious breakfast food with booze for brunch? read more

Sarah C.

13 years ago

Oh, Toast, how do I love thee? The staff is super friendly, their food is delicious, their coffee is great... it does get super crowded on the weekends, so keep that in mind. Don't hit it up when you are starving because you may have to wait a bit. All in all, a relaxed, clean atmosphere without much pretense. One of our favorite breakfast spots. read more

Mike K.

1052

3 years ago

Our waiter was Scott. Please tell him, Scott, this is Dr. Evil... your father... Scott you're just not evil enough... you're like the Coke zero of evil... but seriously your restaurant is bomb.com... Scott was a rockstar with jet packs killing sharks with lasers attached to their freaking foreheads... a truly high voltage dynamic experience. read more

Hae S.

13 years ago

This is amazing! I love to get waffles, omellette and potatoes! Yes I go all out when I come to Toast! You can't help it. The only thing is usually it is small portions so it actually makes it easier for you to get more and pay more. But it is all worth it! Hands down Ferndale Toast is so much better than Birmingham's Toast! read more

Barney F.

12 years ago

I really wanted to like this place but I really hated the coffee and the kitchen seemed to take a really long time. The server seemed on top of things so I don't think that was the problem. At least if we had liked the coffee we could have enjoyed that while waiting. Really, a breakfast place should know better. read more

Carrie E.

11 years ago

Do yourself a favor and eat here. Just do it. Like all of the best places in the area, they don't take reservations, but it is worth every minute of the wait! Great selection whether you are looking for sweet, savory, or a little hair of the dog ;) (They now have a liquor license!) read more

Barry C.

12 years ago

Extremely extremely extremely surprised with how good the banana coffee is. I thought I misheard the waitress at first, and said no. When she came back I asked to try it- very glad I did! Be sure to try this when you're here! ...or you can now get an alcoholic beverage! Woo! read more

Bonnie G.

5 years ago

I just walked out of this restaurant with a very racist experience with the host there. im from out of town and if this restaurant is a good example of service towards black and white people alike in Detroit- I won't be revisiting. it's 2021 LETS GET IT TOGETHER! Atrocious read more

Danielle S.

12 years ago

Can't remember the exact name of what I had here but it was AMAZING, it had a taco shell at the bottom, with fried eggs, verde salsa, and corn strips on top. Ate every last bit of it. And the best part? They now serve BOOZE. Hellloooo Bloody Mary Sundays! read more

Valerie B.

12 years ago

We have been "regulars" at Toast for years. The specials are always interesting and delicious and the regular menu items are awesome too. The wait staff are fantastically friendly and the place has a cool vibe with graffiti art on the walls. read more

Tim K.

10 years ago

This place has a lot of character. The bartenders are quite entertaining to the guests. Their apple cinnamon toast is excellent. I think this will be my new breakfast spot. Get here early though because this place is very busy at lunch time. read more

Teresa S.

14 years ago

Not as good as the original Toast in Birmingham, but not terrible. The seating is not as nice, and I got the feeling that the restaurant is a little dirtier. Also, the menu selection was not as good. I would rate it as an average diner. read more

Gordie V.

9 years ago

Toast is great! They're pretty small so there's normally a wait, especially on Sundays for brunch. Really good breakfast burrito, and obviously french toast. One of my favorites in Ferndale for brunch. read more

Dana B.

7 years ago

Loved everything. Yoshi grade us wonderful service, the decor was bright and lively and my food (cornbread with bacon butter; Toast Hash) was excellent! read more

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