Last updated October 10, 2026 · ranked from 3,182 Google reviews · How we rank
These five cafes are all in Royal Oak, MI, with Google ratings ranging from 4.5 to 5 stars. Asal Bee Cafe takes the first spot, with a 4.7-star rating from 144 reviews. Cacao Tree Café follows in second place, also rated 4.7 stars, with 343 reviews. Third-ranked The Fern has 4.6 stars from 250 reviews. Royal Oak Roast ranks fourth and has the largest review count in this group: 458 reviews, with a 4.5-star rating. Sweet Oak Cafe completes the list in fifth place, holding a 5-star rating from two reviews. Every stop on this list is within Royal Oak, MI itself.
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Cacao Tree CaféCacao Tree Café holds a 4.7 Google rating across 343 reviews in Downtown Royal Oak, listed on Google as vegetarian cafe and deli.
Royal Oak RoastRoyal Oak Roast holds a 4.5 Google rating across 458 reviews, listed on Google as cafe.
The FernThe Fern holds a 4.6 Google rating across 250 reviews, listed on Google as cafe.1Vegetarian cafe and deli · $$ · Downtown Royal Oak
Own this business? Claim itOpen now · closes 4:00 PMCacao Tree Café holds a 4.7 Google rating across 343 reviews in Downtown Royal Oak, listed on Google as vegetarian cafe and deli.
“Really fresh ingredients and friendly service! Also they have housemade vegan desserts.”
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Own this business? Claim itOpen now · closes 7:00 PMRoyal Oak Roast holds a 4.5 Google rating across 458 reviews, listed on Google as cafe.
“Great experience at Royal Oak Roast. Very nice atmosphere, kind staff and the breakfast was fantastic. Definitely try the pumpkin spice drink. Will be back!”
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Own this business? Claim itOpen now · closes 7:00 PMThe Fern holds a 4.6 Google rating across 250 reviews, listed on Google as cafe.
“A cozy, calm space for me to socialize with friends, work, and read. Absolutely delicious drinks, especially their seasonal ones! Just tried the pumpkin chai and happy to say it is now my favorite chai of all time. 10/10 Wonderful start…”
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Cafe · Ferndale · 1.7 mi
Own this business? Claim itDrifter Coffee holds a 4.7 Google rating across 569 reviews, listed on Google as cafe.
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Own this business? Claim itClosed · opens 11:00 AMSaudi coffee, Adani chai, and waffles drizzled with raw honey anchor the selection, while reviewers praise welcoming staff, generous portions, and mango smoothies. Its 4.7 Google rating from 144 reviews supports that first-place choice. The casual, quiet setting suits a solo stop, and closing times of 10 p.m. most nights and 11 p.m. Saturday make it useful for an evening drink or dessert.
“The guy was really sweet. Big portions and very tasty.”
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Cafe · Ferndale · 1.6 mi
Own this business? Claim itHilton Road Cafe holds a 4.5 Google rating across 463 reviews, listed on Google as cafe.
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Own this business? Claim itClosed todayAt 739 S Washington Ave, Suite E103, in Royal Oak, MI, it offers dine-in and takeout service in a casual setting suited to solo visits. One reviewer praised a banana bread latte and a conversation that made their day; another noted pastries, tea, and a Snickers latte between classes. Monday through Thursday hours run from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“I so wish I would’ve gotten the name of the worker that just helped me so I could mention them!! If you made me a banana bread latte and looked at my human anatomy 2 lab manual with me, you’re awesome and our convo made my day!! 10/10 ic…”
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| # | Place | Google rating | Price | Google reviews | Neighborhood | Phone | Open now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cacao Tree Café | 4.7(343)4.7 out of 5 from 343 reviews (Google rating) | $$ | 343 | Downtown Royal Oak | +1248-336-9043 | Open |
| 2 | Royal Oak Roast | 4.5(458)4.5 out of 5 from 458 reviews (Google rating) | $$ | 458 | — | +1248-535-9770 | Open |
| 3 | The Fern | 4.6(250)4.6 out of 5 from 250 reviews (Google rating) | $ | 250 | — | +1248-677-3438 | Open |
| 4 | Drifter Coffee | 4.7(569)4.7 out of 5 from 569 reviews (Google rating) | — | 569 | Ferndale · 1.7 mi | +1248-629-4400 | — |
| 5 | Asal Bee Cafe | 4.7(144)4.7 out of 5 from 144 reviews (Google rating) | $ | 144 | — | +1248-629-6299 | Closed |
| 6 | Hilton Road Cafe | 4.5(463)4.5 out of 5 from 463 reviews (Google rating) | — | 463 | Ferndale · 1.6 mi | +1248-548-0008 | — |
| 7 | Sweet Oak Cafe | 5.0(2)5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (Google rating) | — | 2 | — | +1248-812-5580 | Closed |
| 8 | Panera Bread | 3.4(953)3.4 out of 5 from 953 reviews (Google rating) | — | 953 | — | +1248-203-7966 | Open |
Ratings and review counts shown are Google ratings, displayed with attribution.
Each cafe is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Royal Oak category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
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