The Best of Fabulous Ferndale and Beyond!

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The Best of Fabulous Ferndale and Beyond!

Food

Grab a board game to play while you wait for your food.
14 locals recommend
Detroit Fleat
1820 E 9 Mile Rd
14 locals recommend
Grab a board game to play while you wait for your food.
Get the fritter.
Apple Fritter Donut Shop
741 E 9 Mile Rd
Get the fritter.
Eat your crust. (It's really good crust.)
Nick's Pizza Ferndale
745 E 9 Mile Rd
Eat your crust. (It's really good crust.)
Get the Black Bean Salad (I add Chicken and Cheese) with EXTRA SIDE OF DRESSING because it's the BEST SALAD DRESSING YOU"LL EVER HAVE! Also, go into the bathroom--they're awesome.
6 locals recommend
Christine's Cuisine
729 E 9 Mile Rd
6 locals recommend
Get the Black Bean Salad (I add Chicken and Cheese) with EXTRA SIDE OF DRESSING because it's the BEST SALAD DRESSING YOU"LL EVER HAVE! Also, go into the bathroom--they're awesome.
Best restaurant in Ferndale! Can't go wrong with the Chicken Shwarma Bowl..or anything really. Since 1981.
32 locals recommend
Anita's Kitchen
22651 Woodward Ave
32 locals recommend
Best restaurant in Ferndale! Can't go wrong with the Chicken Shwarma Bowl..or anything really. Since 1981.
Hard ice cream in unique flavors. Lots of options for different dietary needs.
17 locals recommend
Treat Dreams
22965 Woodward Ave
17 locals recommend
Hard ice cream in unique flavors. Lots of options for different dietary needs.
Custard, soft serve, yogurt...oh my! They even have free tiny cones for dogs!
The Yogurt Station
23701 Woodward Ave
Custard, soft serve, yogurt...oh my! They even have free tiny cones for dogs!
Great food, but even better, they treat their employees right.
17 locals recommend
Bobcat Bonnie’s
240 W Nine Mile Rd
17 locals recommend
Great food, but even better, they treat their employees right.
Best Thai! Dine in (they have super fun booths) or take out.
8 locals recommend
Bangkok Cafe
323 W Nine Mile Rd
8 locals recommend
Best Thai! Dine in (they have super fun booths) or take out.
Bring a book...there will probably be a line!
10 locals recommend
New York Bagel Baking
23316 Woodward Ave
10 locals recommend
Bring a book...there will probably be a line!

Shopping

And there's a flea market in the parking lot every other Saturday.
Vogue Vintage
2141 Hilton Rd
And there's a flea market in the parking lot every other Saturday.
Welcome, Witches!
6 locals recommend
Boston Tea Room
1220 Woodward Heights
6 locals recommend
Welcome, Witches!
A bunch of stuff no one needs and every one will want! Fun for all ages! Good for local merch/souvenirs.
The Rocket Candy Novelties Gifts
200 W Nine Mile Rd
A bunch of stuff no one needs and every one will want! Fun for all ages! Good for local merch/souvenirs.
Amazing selection and prices. Hip, vintage, plus size, all genders, even kids stuff. Good music, too. I never walk out empty handed!
Regeneration New-Used Clothing
23700 Woodward Ave
Amazing selection and prices. Hip, vintage, plus size, all genders, even kids stuff. Good music, too. I never walk out empty handed!
Indoor art & vintage market in the heart of downtown.
45 locals recommend
The Rust Belt Market
22801 Woodward Ave
45 locals recommend
Indoor art & vintage market in the heart of downtown.

Coffee Shops

Homemade pop tarts, what?! Right downtown.
13 locals recommend
Red Hook Cafe
220 W Nine Mile Rd
13 locals recommend
Homemade pop tarts, what?! Right downtown.
Best coffee shop! Check out the upstairs!
10 locals recommend
Drifter Coffee
770 Woodward Heights
10 locals recommend
Best coffee shop! Check out the upstairs!
Super close to house.
7 locals recommend
Chazzano Coffee Roasters
2725 E 9 Mile Rd
7 locals recommend
Super close to house.

Bars/Entertainment

Honestly, I haven't been here, but I've heard good things.
18 locals recommend
Urbanrest Brewing Company
2615 Wolcott St
18 locals recommend
Honestly, I haven't been here, but I've heard good things.
Check out a show here for a hilarious date or night out with friends!
17 locals recommend
Go Comedy! Improv Theater
261 E 9 Mile Rd
17 locals recommend
Check out a show here for a hilarious date or night out with friends!

Dog Friendly

Retail, for all your pet food/supply needs. Yummy treats!
Maestros' Dog Haus
310 W Nine Mile Rd
Retail, for all your pet food/supply needs. Yummy treats!
It's a drive, but worth it for your pups! Also nice hiking trails there.
Lyon Oaks Dog Park
It's a drive, but worth it for your pups! Also nice hiking trails there.
Dog friendly restaurant!
14 locals recommend
Detroit Fleat
1820 E 9 Mile Rd
14 locals recommend
Dog friendly restaurant!
Dog friendly restaurant!
8 locals recommend
Assaggi Bistro
330 W Nine Mile Rd
8 locals recommend
Dog friendly restaurant!
Dog friendly restaurant!
13 locals recommend
Inyo Restaurant & Lounge
22871 Woodward Ave
13 locals recommend
Dog friendly restaurant!
Dog friendly restaurant!
11 locals recommend
The Emory
22700 Woodward Ave
11 locals recommend
Dog friendly restaurant!
Dog friendly restaurant!
23 locals recommend
Como's Restaurant
22812 Woodward Avenue
23 locals recommend
Dog friendly restaurant!
Dog friendly brewery!
Brooks Brewing South
22925 Woodward Avenue
Dog friendly brewery!
Dog friendly tiki bar!
PORT
116 East Troy Street
Dog friendly tiki bar!

Parks

First class skate park and more! Yes, that IS Tony Hawk in the photo. WHAT!
Geary Park
1198 Earle Blvd
First class skate park and more! Yes, that IS Tony Hawk in the photo. WHAT!
We call it Space Park, because it's very park-of-the-future! Equipment for younger and older kids.
Gainsboro Park
Gainsboro Avenue
We call it Space Park, because it's very park-of-the-future! Equipment for younger and older kids.

Outside Ferndale (Nature, Water, Family Fun, Museums, and More)

Nice hiking/cross country ski trails. Also a great Nature Center for and park with a splash pad. No dogs on these trails though. (Farmington Hills - 15 min away)
6 locals recommend
Heritage Park - Farmington Hills
24915 Farmington Rd
6 locals recommend
Nice hiking/cross country ski trails. Also a great Nature Center for and park with a splash pad. No dogs on these trails though. (Farmington Hills - 15 min away)
A lovely little slice of wild in the suburbs. Great for a mini hike, dog walk, or exploring nature with kids. (Beverley Hills - 20 min away)
Douglas Evans Nature Preserve
31845 Evergreen Rd
A lovely little slice of wild in the suburbs. Great for a mini hike, dog walk, or exploring nature with kids. (Beverley Hills - 20 min away)
All day fun on a hot day! (Madison Heights - 10 min away)
15 locals recommend
Red Oaks Waterpark
1455 E Thirteen Mile Rd
15 locals recommend
All day fun on a hot day! (Madison Heights - 10 min away)
An obvious addition. But if you haven't been in awhile, there are lots of new habitats! (Royal Oak - 5 minutes away)
197 locals recommend
Detroit Zoo
8450 W 10 Mile Rd
197 locals recommend
An obvious addition. But if you haven't been in awhile, there are lots of new habitats! (Royal Oak - 5 minutes away)
Named Best Riverwalk in US by USA Today readers! See the Joe Louis Arena, parks, historic architecture, natural areas, and Canada!
142 locals recommend
Detroit River Walk
Detroit RiverWalk
142 locals recommend
Named Best Riverwalk in US by USA Today readers! See the Joe Louis Arena, parks, historic architecture, natural areas, and Canada!
A world class collection of art and wonderful way to spend a rainy day. Pro tip: stop to have a drink or snack in the Kresge Court.
532 locals recommend
Detroit Institute of Arts
5200 Woodward Ave
532 locals recommend
A world class collection of art and wonderful way to spend a rainy day. Pro tip: stop to have a drink or snack in the Kresge Court.
An amazing African-American history museum that's also a history of Detroit.
109 locals recommend
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
315 E Warren Ave
109 locals recommend
An amazing African-American history museum that's also a history of Detroit.