Ale Mary's is one of those spots that just gets it. Super chill vibe, great energy, and when it's not freezing outside (Michigan problems ), the indoor/outdoor seating setup is perfect. It's an easy place to settle in, whether you're grabbing a drink, meeting friends, or easing into a weekend. I love that they have brunch now, and it's legit. The Dubai pancakes are a must--flavorful, indulgent, and straight-up beautiful. They also know how to properly scramble an egg, which sounds basic until you realize how many places mess that up. We eat with our eyes first, and the food here always looks as good as it tastes. The staff is consistently friendly and welcoming, which makes a big difference. Great drinks, great food, great vibes. Definitely a go-to spot in Royal Oak--and one I'm always happy to highlight as @DonnyLB on IG/TikTok. Check me out and check this place out. read more

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I went to Ale Mary's for their Christmas pop up: Jingle, and it was the most festive holiday outings I've had this season! The inside and outside was decorated head-to-toe in festive lights, ornaments, and wrapping paper. My party and I sat in their igloo outdoor seating which highlighted the festive atmosphere. The igloo seating was easy to book online on Open Table with a max seating of 6 people per igloo. The holiday drink menu for the Jingle pop up had a lot of range. I tried their Santa's Milk & Cookies holiday cocktail, which came in a festive Mrs. Claus' mug. The drink was VERY strong! I ordered the Crisper Chicken Sandwich which had a delicious pesto aioli and sun-dried tomato relish which elevated the sandwich. Yum! Between the decor, themed drinks, great food, and the fun atmosphere, this event was such a great way to kick off the holiday season. If you're thinking about checking out a holiday pop-up, Ale Mary's Jingle is absolutely worth it! read more

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So I generally only have anything to say if it is a positive thing. This will be a first for me, but it was so ridiculous that I have to share. I will generally say that I love the staff at this place, and I've always had a great rapport with them. The younger woman with the long hair who was serving me this evening was NOT it. First of all, when you order meat well done, and it comes to you almost raw, you don't immediately start attacking the person who wants to return it by defending the cook. I don't really care what the story is, people who eat meat well done do not want it raw. I practically had to send up an emergency flare to get any sort of eye contact after 25 minutes, as did the servers from another restaurant who were sitting at the bar having drinks. I shared their eye rolls. There was no one at the bar and we were virtually ignored until she felt like doing something with her free time. She proceeded to treat me like garbage after I explained to her that eating a corner of a hamburger that was bloody disgusted me and I really didn't feel like eating anymore of that food. While they did give me a refund, bravo for that, I had also ordered a mac & cheese, and that was never even put into the system. To be treated so horribly in the face of such terrible service,- like wow. I honestly give everyone the benefit for the doubt. But not when they treat me like I'm trash and I'm a member of this community and really enjoy supporting it with my patronage. -5/5. I spent $100+ on dinner with my date to go completely hungry. Thanks for the six french fries and a bite of bloody flesh. read more

It was a busy Saturday brunch time. Service was good. French onion soup was good but would like a little crust on the cheese. I did not like the dill pickle soup it was very gelatinous but it was Vegan so I should have known better. The beer cheese burger was not as great as I thought it would be and I didn't like the whole grape tomatoes. Could have used more cheese. It was only on half of the burger. read more

Ale Mary's Beer Hall - French onion soup - Sandwiches Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

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I ordered the CKN & Waffles. It was lackluster at best. I tried the CKN separately, as well as the waffles to taste the flavor. Both had no distinctive taste outside of breading/dough flavor. I then tried them together and the blandness was compounded. I was extremely hungry, but could only stomach just over one waffle and one chicken strip. The presentation was nice and Ckn was crispy. Additional seasoning could take the dish to something more than just nice presentation. read more

I ordered an All-American which included potatoes, scrambled eggs. I'm guessing that was cheese, bacon and potatoes number one. The eggs tasted like powder eggs. The potatoes had too much salt on them. The bacon was good. It was actually good. My daughter had pancakes that were dry. No butter. As for butter, about 10-12 times, never received it. So the only thing we had to put on the pancakes was syrup. I sat and waited for at least 20 minutes before I received silverware. I received my food before I received the silverware the utensils to eat with. Everyone was very friendly. The atmosphere was very good. Overall. I love my service. I like my server. She was very nice. She was very polite I guess due to them having a real big party. You know that everyone was probably needed but I don't know. Will I go back? No did I pay my bill? Yes, but maybe they can work on improvement in different areas of the restaurant. I don't know. This is just my opinion read more

We went for a birthday celebration! Had such a good time! The food was soooo good. I loved the orange and cranberry cake was soooo good. The wings and Brussels yummy! Great decorations for the holiday, service was top notch. Ask for Barry! Can't wait to return and make sure to order a mimosa fountain! read more

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Stopped in for the Christmas pop up with some friends. The place was nicely decorated. We had a reservation, but they stuck us in the last table by the kitchen and we kept getting bumped by people coming out with food from the kitchen area. The place was pretty cramped as well. They had a selection of holiday cocktails that were alright. The menu seemed to have a lot of options, but the food was mediocre at best. I doubt any of us would be back. I had the surf and turf Benedict. The sauce was good. The steak was overcooked and tough. One of the eggs were overcooked as well. It was very ok. read more

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It's been on my holiday bucket list to check out "Jingle" at Ale Mary's! The themed menu and decor definitely illuminates the ultimate festive atmosphere! They are definitely busy on the weekends so be prepared to wait. We ended up finding a seat at the bar where we received friendly service and our food arrived promptly and hot! I greatly enjoyed my chicken and waffles, the chicken was freshly battered and the waffles were perfectly crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. My guy enjoyed his chorizo hash but said it is VERY spicy so if you are appeased by spice, that is your thing! The playfully named holiday cocktails are served in a variety of fun glasses and we tried the "You'll shoot your eye out" which was fruity and refreshing! read more

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I came here with a group of 8 to celebrate a birthday. They were already seated when I arrived and the waitress promptly took our orders. We waited about 30 minutes for our food. I ordered the BELT sandwich and the strawberry spritz. I forgot I don't like aperol, which is in the spritz, but the strawberry flavor kind of masked the bitterness. My sandwich was soooo good, I gobbled it down. The fries it came with were decent but not my preference read more

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We came for lunch for the holiday pop up Jingle! SUPER CUTE!!! Our server was the best! Super nice, gave great suggestions and went over all the menus and specials. Santas Milk and Cookies drink was good but VERY strong. Cutest mug. My friend enjoyed their gingerbread pancakes and I LOVED the hangover fries. EXCELLENT flavor and spice! Definitely recommend. Suggest reservations even for lunch. read more

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This is a go to place when we are in town visiting friends. Has an entire vegan menu which is great, along side the non vegan menu. The service is great, we had a very accommodating waiter who checked ingredients for my allergies. The one down side is the prices, but where isn't that the case these days? They have indoor and outdoor seating, in the winter they do enclosed heated igloos. Typical bar type atmosphere otherwise, it is kid friendly. read more

Ale Mary's Beer Hall - Vegan Chocolate Strawberry Shake - Sandwiches Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

I visited here after passing by for a year and I ordered the mimosa flight which was amazing. However, I had the southern chicken and waffles and was disappointed. They gave me 3 chicken tenders to go with the waffle. The waffle was good but the chicken was lack luster. The service was ambiance of the restaurant was extremely welcoming and the server did an amazing job answering the my party's questions regarding the menu! read more

Ale Mary's Beer Hall - Mimosa Flight - Sandwiches Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

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Open late in Royal Oak, and with the space fully decked out for the Christmas season, we swung by at 9pm on a Wednesday evening and it was poppin. While the menu on their website needs updating (they don't have shrimp tacos or chicken tacos any longer, but have added many other fun options), overall the food was decent and tasty. We got the Buffalo Cauliflower- solid, delicious, and a good portion size - to start. For our meals, we got the impossible burger, the vegan Korean style "beef" burger, and the impossible chorizo nachos. All were good, but nothing really stood out to us by any means. My partner got a beer, which he really enjoyed. They have an extensive beer menu and among them, a selection of Christmas brews. I got the margarita with cranberry puree on the cocktail menu, which wasn't too sweet yet boozy and balanced. I definitely recommend the buffalo cauliflower... However, the service left a lot to be desired. Our server was consistently away for periods of time , usually wrapping silverware in the back. When I asked for the paper towels to be refilled in the men's restroom, multiple times to different staff, they were never refilled through the entirety of our visit of over an hour and a half. While we were able to get seated quickly upon arriving, I hear rumors of long wait times at other points in the week, so be ready to be patient. That said, it's still a good spot for a late evening meal in Royal Oak, so I'd definitely go back for another visit. read more

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I don't know if it was because of the holiday season demand of this place, but they bumped up the prices on the menu so much it's not an affordable little tavern/pub anymore. The pricing you see for drinks and meals here is what you would see at a nice restaurant in downtown Detroit. Not certain of the price increase is to cover staff wages and tipping not expected, but genuinely shocked. My nachos (listed as an appetizer) placed on a small plate were $18. Still a nice place but a burger and a small plate of nachos should not come out to over $40, especially at a place like this.... read more

Ale Mary's Beer Hall - $18 nachos.... - Sandwiches Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

Came here with friends for a dinner. Ordered the lobster roll with fries. Fries were good, lobster roll was alright, but the amount of food and quality was not worth the $32 price tag. I enjoy the amount of vegan options and the service was good. I'd consider coming back and trying something different. read more

Ale Mary's Beer Hall - Lobster roll with fries - Sandwiches Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

So I understand that we are in downtown Royal Oak, but $26 for some nachos insane $23 for three sliders absolutely insane. Also putting us arm length from other guest was my final straw. I will never be back to this place. Terrible overhyped place with basic bar food. read more

Service is not good, sarcastically rude waitstaff who seem bothered by the patrons. Food just okay. Chicken sandwich was dry and hard to bite into. Atmosphere is a chill vibe but our table was dirty when we were seated...I cleaned it myself. Waitress was attentive at first then disappeared then when we did finally see her she walked right past us like we didn't exist. I had to actually get out of my seat and walk up to her and ask for a refill on our drinks. She seemed generally surprised when my D.I.L. gave her a good tip at the end... almost like she felt guilty because she knows she didn't deserve it. read more

Ok. Two weeks ago this past Tuesday, I walked into Ale Mary's. I proceeded to the bar to have lunch. Unfortunately l was never greeted by anyone. I watched servers walk right past me. I watched a cook talk to what I believe was a 'manager' yet nothing. I sat at the bar for 12 minutes without an acknowledgement from anyone. I then proceeded to leave. Tonight, I wanted to stop in and give it another try. I was greeted this time, however the 'host' informed me that (while I was staring at a banquette with 14 seats available, they had no room for me. This is my world and I understand resos, but how quickly he said it, like he didn't have a hospitable bone in his body, bothered me. Then as I was leaving and basically just shaking my head at what hospitality has become, he attempted to yell from the host stand that something had amazingly "opened up." I was already out the door, but did hear his cries. I've spent the last 20+ years in Chicago and travel frequently to work with different restaurants. The lack of hospitality here makes me really worry. These are basic ideas that don't seem to resonate here. I hate to do it, but I will never step another foot in this venue, or probably even look on that direction. read more

Ale marys has tons of great vegan options. The vegan chicken hani is amazing. We also enjoyed the trash can nachos (not vegan) that was on special. We started with that and probably didn't need to get anything else. Amazing award-winning burger and great beer selection. This place is definitely a bit pricier but the food makes it worth it. Our server was very sweet and made tons of great suggestions. The restaurant is well lit featuring high tops and bar area. I love the penny wall that you see when you walk in. read more

Dalton was amazing, and took care of us immediately. He had great recommendations and the atmosphere was great! would come back again!!! read more

Ale Mary's Beer Hall - Sandwiches Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

Always so excited to go to Ale Marys, at the start with all the flashy lights and interesting sounding menu, BUT. I don't know I just leave feeling the food wasn't that good and the experience didn't live up to the hype. Then you get the bill and you're definitely like meee I think we'll give this one a hard pass next time. All the lights and the Christmas theme are fun, but get past the glits and the glamor and Ale Marys it's just another overpriced Royal oak money grab. Yelp wanted a review today it's only two stars for me. Either the food needs to get better or the prices need to come down a little bit. Think my dinner for two was over 90 bucks. read more

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I've gone to Ale Mary's a couple times and this visit I found myself being more observant. While dining, I was informed that they recently had a viral shake on TikTok. However, I was not expecting the intensity of the crowds. I have a couple cons during this visit the first of which, if you are a wheelchair user or use a walker or cane it's gonna be incredibly intense to navigate through this restaurant. It is very tight and packed. My only recommendation would be to check out their outdoor seating of course if the weather is viable. I felt as though the staff was Overworked so we waited an extended amount of time just to get drinks. That's nothing to the staff, I can tell that they were working tirelessly to try to get all these tables under control. Now, although the drink was viral, there was no milkshakes to be found. We were informed by our waitress that the vegan milkshakes were completely out of stock as they didn't have the ice cream needed. I found myself being envious as I walked past the Adjacent taco establishment as someone was eating a delicious milkshake. Overall, my guest truly enjoyed their chicken, Caesar salad and my vegan burrito was quite delicious. In fact, I questioned if it was real meat. It does have a little bit of a kick to it fair warning. The lavender mocktail didn't have a strong lavender taste, which I would've enjoyed to have and so if they're doing, I suggest finding a lavender farmer in Michigan and getting that lavender simple syrup to really push that taste. Overall, I'm not sure if I'll be returning for in person dining. I probably opt for a takeout as the establishment is just so crowded and packed, and it left me and my guest pretty overwhelmed. read more

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Ale Mary's has some serious personality--and their fried pickles? Transcendent. I'm talking out-of-body, crunchy-meets-sublime goodness. These things deserve their own shrine. The burger was solid--nothing mind-blowing, but clearly fresh and made with care. Fries were crispy, the cheese melted like a dream, and everything came together nicely. Service? Meh. Nothing to rave about, but also nothing that would keep me from coming back. The vibe makes up for it--great spot to kick back, have a drink, and soak in the chill downtown energy. Pro tip: start with those pickles. Then thank me later. Don't share either. Bad things happen when people share their pickles. read more

Ale Mary's Beer Hall - Sandwiches Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

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Christmas pop up each year is fun and festive. Some special menu items and cocktails. Very busy. It is best to have a reservation at this time of year. Igloos to rent outside. Christmas cocktails range around $17 . Very good service and people obviously having a good time. read more

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We were in the area for a Sunday Funday and of course.... Brunch! I was surprised to realize I haven't been here before. How is that possible? We enjoyed this charming spot. it's a small spot but delightfully decorated. They had plenty of drink choices and both a vegan and non vegan menu. We opted for the surf and Turf Benny and the beer cheese burger. Both were delicious. I was worried the crab meat would be too fishy. But it was so delicious! The steak was perfectly cooked. The English muffin was the proper density. The burger was messy but absolutely yum!!! We enjoyed a few cocktails and then moved on. Our servers knew the menu well and were able to make recommendations. I loved it here. I would absolutely come back! read more

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A great casual place to catch up with friends. For drinks, I got the shrek cocktail which was okay. It's obviously a beer place and the friend I went with said the beer was good! For dinner, I got the crispier crispy chicken sandwich which while definitely crispy, had a breading to chicken ratio that was too much. Several bites were just bites of crisp with no chicken, which was disappointing and the flavor was a little bland. I got that with a side of the buffalo cauliflower which was really good flavor wise but could have been a little crispier for my taste. Definitely recommend the cauliflower though. read more

Have been here several times in the last few years. Bad Yelper for just now submitting a review. I've been as a twosome and large party with reservations. Food and drink options are very good. They have an entire vegan menu with plant based options from shrimp apps to Hani sandwiches. The most varied omni and vegan options around I think. They have incredible vegan shakes. I have been craving the Cookie Monster and indulged this evening. The size is manageable for one person or you can share if you're feeling generous. Jazz has served us the most as we like to sit at the bar. She's super cool, knowledgeable and fun. Table dining is good too. Do try to make reservations because this space is intimate. Keep up the good work Ale Mary's! We'll be back again. read more

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I've only been to Ale Mary's a few times, but the service is always friendly. We stopped in for a few drinks during their holiday Jingle Pop up most recently and while there were no tables available, we were able to immediately sit at the bar. We weren't getting food, so thus worked out for us perfectly. The holiday cocktail menu was varied, which was great for me because there are a few spirits I don't drink. I chose to stick to just one cocktail but sample some of their beer menu because it's always top notch. I don't like dark/winter beers so I was very happy to see some hoppy options available. Thank you to whoever chooses he beer menu! Please always have less malt forward options on the fall and winter menus. :) I can't speak for the food here, but if you're a beer lover, come for the varied menu. read more

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I recently tried the beer cheese burger, which has some serious hype--it was voted one of the top 25 burgers in America by Men's Journal. I'll admit, it was a great burger. I even loved the aioli sauce. The beer cheese was rich and flavorful, the patty was juicy, and it definitely hit the spot. But... top 25? I don't know. To be fair, I haven't tried the official "top 25 burgers" to compare, but I've had a few that I think could give it a run for its money. My friend tried the macaroni burger, which looked absolutely indulgent--like something you order when you're ready to embrace a full-on food coma. Picture this: a burger patty sandwiched between two fried mac and cheese buns. It was basically a heart attack waiting to happen, but you've got to respect the creativity. We went during Christmas time, and the decorations were lovely--cozy, festive vibes all around. It made the meal feel a little extra special. read more

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We had a 5:15 reservation and arrived at 5:00 there were a handful of 4tops open and didn't get sat until 5:20. We were told there was a time on the table (no problem) and didn't have a waitress come until 20 min later. We had to walk up to the bar to get our cocktails and had our appetizers come out cold and were the same time as the meal. Warm beer in a can. Music so loud in the bathroom with the door blocked with a pile of coats it was a fire hazard. TikTok completed overhyped this place. It sucks. Kids crying in the window seats. Horrible. read more

Ale Mary's Beer Hall - Very tiny you will bump into everyone. - Sandwiches Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

Overall a solid experience. Good beer, relatively quick service. Food is a little expensive for what you get, but nothing too crazy though. Unfortunately, there is misleading information as far as the beercheese burger. The claim is that it is top 25 in the nation. That is not the case. I would argue top 2500. They put a whole grape tomato into my burger and it heavily upset me. That tomato split my patty in half. Choking hazard warning needed for the beercheese burger. The bartender that goes by the name of amy, who has a silly haircut.. asked me if I was done eating my fries very shortly after I ate my burger. I'm a grown man. Silly question, silly haircut. My lady got a yummy brisket grilled cheese that satisfied her tummy. Although, she is very gassy now, from said grilled cheese... Which she only ate half of. read more

Absolutely incredible spot, a must-stop every time I'm in town. They offer both vegan and non-vegan menus, and everything I've tried has been excellent. Their vegan milkshake is honestly the best I've ever had. Highly recommend! read more

Ale Mary's Beer Hall - Sandwiches Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

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Prices!!! Ridiculous. Coney Island chili dog $16.50 ?!! '(0n menu) Specialty drinks' $19.00. Theme is 'A Christmas Story': big deal . Our bill: one Jack Daniels, 9.00 , a Bardstown bourbon, 16.00 , cup of soup 10.00 and beer cheese dip: $16.50: $54.59. Plus tip. Verdict: Don't waste your money! read more

Well I was so excited to try this place and I have to say I would not go back took 35 min to get our first round of drinks so after he brought our drinks I said we have a show to catch can we place our order now He took our order But then literally brought our appetizers and dinner on the same tray food was ok but way overpriced for the portion sizes And the fact that you feel like your at a local dive bar Blaring music in the run down bathroom no thanks ‍ read more

Restaurant can crowded quick! I recommend making reservations. The space also can be very loud. So save important discussions for another place. :)Have never been disappointed by the food or service. I tried a dish off their features menu, crispy chicken bites, it was delicious. read more

I have been a vegetarian for 6 years, have searched far and wide for the best vegetarian chicken sandwich -- I ask reddit every time I go to a new city, and have tried plenty living in California for the past two years -- undoubtedly, hands down, the best game chicken sandwich I've had was here. I come to Ale Mary's every time I'm in the area. If you're veg/veg curious you HAVE to come try this, you'll be blown away by the flavors and textures. read more

Everything was AAAAAMAZING!! Barry was great, fun & entertaining. We will definitely be back. Thank you Barry PS the carrot is actually 10 LAYERS!!! read more

First off, the server Barry was so sweet and friendly. He really tied In the entire experience. He is accommodating, careful, and considerate. The decor is nice, booths are comfy. The food is great from start to finish. I walked out with a huge smile on my face. read more

Ale Mary's never misses! Every time I come and try something new, it's amazing. Barry has been our waiter a few times and he's great, always checking in and ensuring we're satisfied. I bring all of my out-of-town friends to Ale Mary's because of the amazing food and staff. read more