Spacious dessert and coffee shop. They make yummy sweet things and a wide variety of teas. They have comfortable well placed seating for easy conversation. read more

This coffee shop has a nice atmosphere and is a comfortable place to sit, relax, or catch up with friends. The staff was pleasant, and the space itself is inviting. Unfortunately, I wasn't impressed with the drinks. The coffee flavorings tasted inexpensive and artificial, which took away from the overall experience. I also ordered an iced tea and later found out they don't actually brew iced tea--they simply pour hot tea over ice. As a result, all of the ice melted almost immediately, leaving me with a lukewarm drink and forcing me to go back for more ice. While it's a nice place to hang out, I would probably return for the atmosphere rather than the beverages. read more

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I've come here a few times for homework and yapping with friends and i'm glad this is a coffee shop that can do both! It doesn't feel dominated by laptops but i can also focus with conversations in the background. On the note of vibes, the baristas always have the right music playing. They are all so sweet. And of course the product itself: coffee. This place does specialty coffee with creamy milk that combines perfectly with the espresso. this hot chocolate was also beautifully done. The baristas have great skills to match the delicious products. read more

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Cute coffee shop with plenty of seating though it can fill up pretty fast. Along with drinks we split a piece of cake which was delicious. read more

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Desert oasis was a good coffee shop. It was not very busy for a Sunday morning. The coffee tasted good. They did have an assortment of crepes to order. We asked about bagels and the staff person told us they don't carry bagels because they are down the street from Brueggers. The atmosphere was ok. read more

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One of my favorite coffee shops in Royal Oak! There is such a large variety of coffee options and everything is very well-priced. I love their pistachio latte, not too sweet! If you're looking for a great ambiance to either catch up with friends, play cards, or study/work, this is definitely the spot! There is plenty of seating and the front has garage doors that go up when the weather is nice and lets in a lot of fresh air. I will say the seating isn't the most comfortable, but certainly doable. The service here is great! Everyone is super friendly and welcoming. Don't skip on this spot if you're in Royal Oak! read more

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Fantastic coffee and great prices. Service is friendly, and the vibes are relaxing. One of my favorite spots! read more

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

This is my favorite coffee spot to hang out and have high quality drinks. The service is amazing, friendly staff. If you want a good treat, try one of the exotic coffees they have posted on the board. I like that they have different coffees often and you can also purchase the coffee there or online. Great place in the heart of downtown Rochester. read more

This is a fabulous coffee shop if you want gothic academia vibes, moody lighting, and chill tunes. It's spacious and has different types of seating from bar stools to couches, or tables and chairs. The service is always great: the baristas are helpful and welcoming. They'll hand you a numbered card and bring your order to your table. The cheesecake is super solid- the brownie (gluten free) is my favorite. Variations of chocolatey layers complemented by sweet and fluffy layers of caramel-y cream. Tres bien. Their house coffee is smooth, medium bodied (imo) and very drinkable. I like that it's light- sometimes if you want a few mugs or a pairing, you need a complementary background drink, not a coffee nuke. Brownie points for cute glassware! Where I think Dessert Oasis could step up their game is in their latte biz. I've tried the lavender, and for this review, the pumpkin chai latte (plus two shots of espresso- basically a dirty chai latte to jumpstart my evening.) For whatever reason, their lattes and flavorings taste a little dull to me... like slightly burnt espresso or flat espresso that flirts with the distant memory of whatever flavor you choose. I didn't get a lot of pumpkin, pumpkin spice flavor, nor chai flavor... you knew there was something there beyond the milk and espresso, but it was kind of bland and bitter? I don't believe this was a side effect of adding espresso, as their iced lavender latte I had straight up did the same thing. Maybe it's the type of espresso used? Their lattes are good, but they could be brighter and punchier. Just my taste! This is a great spot for dates, small groups, studying, working, etc. There's a parking structure within a block that doesn't charge for the first two hours. I'll be back to Dessert Oasis, it's tres chill. read more

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If you like to listen to awful music burrowing into your brain, this is the place for you. Today it was k-pop playing relentlessly through speakers that intermittently cut out with static, making horrible music even worse. It's not a relaxing environment to do work or have a meeting. Otherwise, the staff is friendly, the coffee is good, and the shop is clean. read more

There is a back entrance that is next to the parking garage and some parking spots, so you don't need to go around the block. It's a great place to catch up with a friend, work/study, or read for a while. My favorites here are the salted caramel latté (it's good hot or iced because they mix the caramel sauce with the espresso rather than just drizzling it, so it gets well incorporated) and the gluten-free brownie cheesecake. It's probably one of the best gluten-free cheesecakes you can get! There is a bussing cart and trash near where you order and pick up your food/drink. read more

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters - Gluten-free brownie cheesecake - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

Nice coffee shop, people and unique selections of coffee. I found through a search for Ethiopian Coffee and I was pleasantly surprised to find it locally. The ladies at the counter were very knowledgeable about brewing methods, pour-overs, drip, brewing tricks, etc. Parking is conveniently located on the street and parking lots behind the coffee shop. It's a very chill coffee shop with a nice and cozy vibe. read more

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Always great chill environment and solid coffee. Drinks are always a ten even if not coffee

Great spot in downtown Royal Oak. The space is open and fresh. The staff are enthusiastic and delightful. The alternate espresso roast to me is a solid 9.0/10, floral and unique. read more

Not very inviting - dull and cold atmosphere! Employees lack any kind of positive attitude towards customer. Man bun barista was constantly digging in his ear while making my coffee. Coffee is overpriced and just okay. Never again! read more

I loved this coffee shop! There's a ton of seating for people of all types (people who want to work & people who want to read). I ordered the 12oz iced white chocolate mocha and I loved it! I spent a few hours reading and did end up putting my headphones in because I felt the music was too loud for my taste, but that's a personal preference). I will def come back again :-) read more

I ordered an iced latte with soy. I wanted to like it because the place looks like a hipster coffee joint with pour over setups etc. I was a little disappointed in my order. The latte had a very oily mouthfeel. This usually is a problem with the bean roasting process. My husband got the hot brewed coffee which was fine. Came here on a Sunday morning so it wasn't crowded. People were on there laptops working. The space is spread out and would be a great place to work. The staff is friendly. Young college type guys working the coffee stations. Overall disappointed w the coffee but gave it 4 stars for the ambience and service. I will try this place again and give it another review. Hopefully it was just a fluke. read more

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters - 16oz iced latte with soy -- too oily tasting - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

AMAZING place. The staff's always so warm and friendly. The place has such a laid-back and safe feeling. It's one of the larger open floor plans and I love that it's not cramped but cozy. Oh yeah, the coffee and cheesecakes are delicious too! lol They know how to make their coffee. I had a coffee from down the street and it gave me a headache and no boost. I walked straight into this shop and their coffee fixed the actual bad taste in my mouth and my headache went away. Can I rate this place more than 5 stars? read more

The coffee was good! I got one of their novelty pour overs. The caffeine was very strong so unless you're a consistent coffee drinker, I wouldn't recommend drinking more than one. The ambiance was laid back and more modern. It seems like a very good place to get work done and have good coffee. There is a decent amount of seating and tables. There is a bit of a line because there's was only around 2 barista working. read more

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Great coffee, friendly staff and a great atmosphere! Stopped in here a few times on my way home from work for that "end of the day pick-me-up" of energy. They have really good non-corporate coffee. Which to me, means that it's very unique and is full of flavor. No sugar or creamer needed. I've even had some of the cold brews and they are very top of the line. The atmosphere in this coffee shop is really "homey". It looks like they have a set up for live music in here, maybe not though because I've never caught any of it when I've stopped in, but I've seen a lot of people working on things on their laptops or reading. That's always a good thing to have for a coffee shop. This place is near one of the main parking structures in downtown Royal Oak, so parking isn't too much an issue. If you're lucky, you can find a meter out front or around the corner too! read more

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Great coffee and amazing cheesecake! Got an affogato and it was super smooth and delicious. Compared to other coffee shops the prices here are much more reasonable. The vibe is nice, they definitely need more outlets, gets super loud on the weekends so I'd be careful if you're trying to get work done. read more

I've biked by this cafe many times, and finally stopped in for a study session. It is a big space with a lot of seating, and there was great music playing. It also seems like they host a lot of community events which is great. Not the warmest welcome when we got to the counter, but everyone has their off days. I ordered the Versailles Mocha, which sounded super appealing. There were also many gorgeous desserts that I hope to try the next time I stop in! The latte art was gorgeous, but I did not taste a lot, or any, of the spices that the mocha suggested. Either way, it was still a great drink. This is definitely a place I'd stop by again to get some work done! read more

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I enjoyed a Mocha and croissant during my visit to Dessert Oasis in Royal Oak, MI. The coffee is robust and the Mocha had raisin/date flavor notes. The croissant was soft and flakes as it should be. Three stars for food and drink. During my visit, there was just a single employee working. The young lady did a great job considering the customer load and number of orders to fill. Because of her, I gave Dessert Oasis a fourth star. read more

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They hands down make the best coffee drinks I've ever had. Worth every penny!! The service is already great.

I'll admit I have patronized other coffee places in the area nearby, but this coffee shop has to be my favorite for it's actual coffee. I have only tried one drink- the honey cinnamon latte (hot, not iced) with oat milk and it is fantastic! I don't love super sweet coffee drinks at all, and prefer less sweetness and this one fit the bill/ pleasantly surprised me with how smooth it tasted! Tip: try this latte or the Fools gold! Superb! There is a very cool vibe at this location and hip/good music playing- it does feel a bit industrial versus cozy / chic, but can suit you if that is the mood you are in. I know previous reviewers said it isn't as "cozy" but I personally don't need to feel I am sitting at Central Perk, and like the ambiance at this location even though it may come off as a bit "cool". The main reason I would not give this place five stars is their "large" cup is laughable for their hot drinks and for the price you pay. If the owner is reading this can you please make a larger cup size/ offer a size up? The biggest size they offer I think is truly a 12 oz or maybe 16 oz at the biggest, and in my opinion is not large enough for the price you pay, despite the superb taste. However if you're in the mood to splurge on a tasty, unique hand crafted coffee beverage then this place wins with the most creative yet great tasting coffee lattes/beverages in the city of Royal Oak in my opinion. Lastly I was here the other day and realized the bathrooms don't have locks? It just seems like they could keep up a bit more with the aesthetics here and offering more tasty snacks, unless I didn't look hard enough. All I saw were cheesecakes in front of me on the day I went. My last suggestion: can dessert oasis make keurig cups? I'm not sure if that's an oxymoron, but it's a bit of a hike to get here, but worth it, lol! read more

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Came here after a crappy dinner elsewhere looking for some great coffee, tasty dessert, and a chill place to chat--we found all three. This place is a gem and I'm definitely hoping to stop by again soon! The Oreo cheesecake was everything cheesecake is supposed to be: rich, but not overly sweet; just the right kind of dense (like my prom date--badacha!). The coffee had a depth of flavor that was amazing, well roasted with no hint of bitterness. Go to this place! read more

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I've always enjoyed the atmosphere and food at this cafe, but I wanted to bring up a concern regarding the comfort of the space. Recently, I've noticed that the cafe has been less pleasant due to an unpleasant smell, likely caused by some homeless individuals who frequent the area. While I understand that homelessness is a complex issue, it has made the environment uncomfortable and difficult to enjoy my time here. I try to support small businesses but it is getting out of hand. I believe it would greatly improve the experience for all customers if there were steps taken to address this issue--perhaps additional cleaning, or considering options to maintain a comfortable and welcoming space for everyone. I'm sure other patrons would appreciate any efforts to maintain the great vibe the cafe usually has. read more

The perfect combination of coffee shop ambiance, excellent coffee/espresso drinks, and an amazing dessert selection (especially if you're into cheesecake). The live music makes you want to dig in for a couple of hours and just relax. read more

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters - Caramel Cappuccino - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

A perfect coffee shop to drop in to along main street. Tasty drinks and baked goods for you to select from. Drinks are delivered to your table if you dine in. Has a great atmosphere that feels less chaotic and corporate than Starbucks. Only thing, in the evenings seating can get crowded so be aware you might have to hunt for a table. read more

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters - Hot Chocolate - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

What we have here is one of the areas best craft coffee shops with a wide, diverse selection. The design sets it apart from all others. Pictures don't do it justice. The fact that they offer a wonderful product doesn't hurt, either. Just like Norm to Cheers, I immediately felt embraced on my very first visit. Everyone is so kind. Like a small extended family. They have heavenly cheesecake that tastes great. I'm not sure it was worth $5 a slice, but it was pretty damn good. Chris wants me to mention the banana Nutella is to die for. Due to allergies, I cannot concur. You can trust her. I can tell you I debated on a second piece of Tiramisu cheesecake (it was that addicting). My nephew, Dhani, only does gluten-free. He really loved the gf brownie cheesecake. For what it's worth, the Michigan Cherry herbal tea was a bit hit in our party. The waitstaff was super nice and helpful. Considering the huge crowd, it was a shock that someone (I assume a manager) came over to check on us. That was nice. If you're looking to satisfy a sweet tooth after dark, you should check them out. 9/20 read more

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It kind of smelled in here, especially when you go back to the bathrooms. They have very good dessert options though and a nice chai tea! Just not sure if I'll be back to study here. read more

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I come to Dessert Oasis almost weekly. It's a great place to study, catch up with friends, go on a date, or listen to live music. The staff is super friendly and the drinks are well-made. Typically I get an iced mocha, but I tried the Versailles latte the other day and fell in love. They also have a range of desserts - I've only tried a crêpe and a chocolate chip cookie, but they were both good! During the day the crowd sometimes picks up but I have never had an issue getting a spot to sit. If you are looking to study in somewhat of a quiet area, make sure to check online if they are hosting a live music session that night just in case. Additionally, this is one of my favorite spots to study downtown in Royal Oak because of the large parking garage behind. You get two hours of free parking, and each hour after is only $.75. Also, if you want to sip your drink outside, there is a park (the Star Dream Fountain) close by. read more

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They have awesome coffee and all of their baked goods are delicious! It's a great spot to hang and get some work done or just grab a treat!

Great place to get some good coffee or in my case oat milk chai latte! I love it extra hot and they nailed it this time. Service was fast and friendly! Atmosphere is great - not too crowded and lots of cozy seats. There is a stage and open mic so you can enjoy live music or performances occasionally. read more

Little hipster coffee shop in downtown royal oak. Lots of parking options near the shop and it's in walkable distance to many other shops. The ambiance is cozy and relaxing. The service is wonderful. The workers are very knowledgeable and give good recommendations. They roast their own coffee in house and have house flavors as well to make this place even more authentic. The drinks are reasonably priced for how tasty the coffees are. They are also known for their desserts and pastries. Both are so delicious. This is also a good place to hold a meeting with a coworker, or go on a first little coffee date, even do homework or answer emails. Some days they offer open mic. Overall, this is a new go to spot. Will be back. read more

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I've been in MI from the DC area since 2020 trying to find coffee that could sit at a similar bar to DC and coffee shops around the country. I've been so disappointed even by the boutique style shops like "Red Hook" who does dessert well, but coffee just okay, or "The Proving Grounds" which is all around okay. But finally this place does a perfect pull of espresso, great milk foam that holds the crema perfectly, great latte art (an added bonus), gobs of space, and most importantly a fantastic team. Just thank you! So excited to come here again and again. read more

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I went to pick up an order and everything was delicious and the attendant was friendly.

I'm rating a little higher than I want because I ordered hot chocolate and not coffee. It was late and I didn't want caffeine. Cute coffee shop with a nice vibe. There was a line which I didn't understand. One staff taking orders, one making coffee, and the other just kind of hovering. Not sure if that's how it was supposed to be. Just seems the hovering person could have been more helpful. I got a slice of Oreo cheesecake and a hot chocolate. The drink wasn't hot enough. It was warm. Not the temp a typical hot chocolate is at. I love that it was made from scratch. Reminded me of my grandma making it for us as kids. Cheesecake was good if it were just a dense Oreo cream pie. It was rich and dense, but didn't have the typical cheesecake tang. It was slightly over cooked at the edges. The staff was super friendly and welcoming. They didn't rush you to pick a menu item. Place was clean. I will give it another try. read more

My mom and I usually go to the Rochester location, but decided to come to the RO one today since we were in the area. This coffee shop is definitely more spread out and more of the "study and do work" kind of vibe. The interior is nice, clean, and spacious. Seems like a lot of people were there chatting and getting work done. My mom got a mocha and I got the "Colombia Finca Mi Fortuna" pour over. Here are our thoughts: * Mocha (3/5) - My mom thought it tasted more like hot chocolate than mocha since she could not pick out any coffee flavor whatsoever. The espresso must be nonexistent or extremely light. The drink wasn't too sweet (which my mom preferred), but that meant there wasn't very strong chocolate flavor and the overall drink was overpowered by milk. Not a horrible drink, but this is definitely not a coffee drink. * "Colombia Finca Mi Fortuna" pour over (5/5) - $7 for a pour over is pretty steep but these are limited edition beans with "red grape, lemon curd, and caramel" tasting notes. I really like these flavors and it made an incredible pour over. With every sip, a fruity explosion came before a nice caramel after taste that lingers in your mouth. I loved it. Not sure if I would splurge on a pour over like this every visit, but it's definitely a nice treat. I would recommend this to those who love a fruity pour over. read more

Very cool spot with a great spattering of options. Have been several times and always walked away happy. The cheesecake was lovely when I had it, and the coffee was just as good. Will come again. read more