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    Forest Bakery

    4.5 (31 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

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    Fatima N.

    I tried the Halloween special and both items were delicious! The mummy dog was perfectly crispy and fresh and the chocolate trifle was very decadent and a decent portion size for two people. Will be back to try more!

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    Asim S.

    I've heard a lot of great things about Forest and I thought the vibe was very cutesy and homegrown. Overall I wasn't too impressed with the pastries, but I'll have to give them another try. The cookie was definitely the saving highlight.

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    Raquel T.

    Absolutely sensational! There's such a fun variety of baked goods and grocery items filling the shelves. The croissants are some of the best I've had - can't wait to try the croissant loaf!! The shop is cozy and quaint; the staff is super friendly too! Can't wait to be back for more lil treats!

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    Cherie T.

    This is a unique place, due to it only being open Thursday- Saturday. They make different items, than most typical bakeries. I highly recommend this place. Everything is fresh.

    v tasty almond croissant
    Jerome A.

    The hype is very real and yes, pls come early bc it's 2025 and Forest is still drawing long AM lines. Get the cinnamon roll if they got it. And whatever gallete-of-the-week they r slinging. They're always amazing. Now I gotta go set my alarm, leave me alone.

    Lisette H.

    Lovely spot off the main road. Pistachio croissant and tahini chocolate chip cookies are divine! Friendly staff. Parking is limited and had to drive around to find the place but it's worth it.

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    Albert T.

    I finally had a chance to revisit and this time I was able to get in before the croissants ran out. Forest Bakery, which now boasts a painted sign on the wall outside, still sells outs pretty quickly - we went just an hour after opening and they were already out of almond croissants (our top choice) and croissant loaves. That just gives us an excuse to go again in the near future! Pistachio Croissant ($7.50) - This croissant is double baked - baked once as a normal croissant, then cut in half, a rich pistachio paste added in the center, pistachio frangipane slathered on top, and finally baked again. The double baking allows an extra crisp layer to develop on the exterior and the interior to firm up more over a standard croissant. The bake time on this croissant is perfect for a double bake - I've had ones before that are so dried out on the interior they are unpleasant to eat, and others that have been doused in syrup to try to revive the croissant, but then making it way too sweet. This one, on the other hand, is right on the dot, adding a firmness and crisp without having the interior becoming totally dried out. Unlike a certain other croissant place in Metro Detroit with multiple locations, the lamination here is perfection, with the honeycomb structure that is a delight to behold. The croissant tastes fantastic too - very strong pistachio flavor with a sweetness that does not overpower. This is one of the best double baked croissants I have eaten and is the clear winner when compared to all other similar croissants around Metro Detroit. (5/5) I was already impressed with Forest Bakery and this visit only served to confirm and improve my thoughts. Admittedly, the cost of the pastries at Forest Bakery is quite high, but the quality and small-batch nature of the baked goods here justifies the pricing. I highly recommend a stop. Just be sure to get there early to have the best selection.

    Forest Bakery Oak Park!!!!! Praise GOD! Have you been??? Have you been to the quaintest, most precious, culinary delightful bakery in...the entire world? (Ok, maybe not the entire world, but I can say, from my world perspective, this is true). Ok, I am so excited to share my Experience.. I tried to go to one of the bakeries in Oak Park, that I have not gone to in years, but when I got there, it was closed (when it is supposed to be open on Saturday). Not giving up, I still wanted a sweet treat to drink with coffee. "Where can I go?" PAPA (GOD) popped into my mind, the new bakery I had heard about and then saw a couple of weeks ago, a line out the door, the day before Thanksgiving. (HE brought the memory to the forefront of my mind after I asked.) "Ahh, Yes! I wanted to try them out." It is so tiny, literally, I think the width of the store front might be 15ft wide. When you approach, the air is scented with sugary butter, notes of fresh cofffee, cinnamon, and spices I can't describe. Before I walked in, I knew by the aroma, that whatever is inside, will be delicious. The storefront is adorable, adorned with local artisan products, bakery logo apparel, quality coffee, and local farm products (like cheese, eggs, and spinach) you can purchase. I walk in, about an hour and a half after opening, and over 70% of the bakery case has already been cleared out. I expressed to one of the owners, that I have never been there and asked what to try. (I knew she was an owner because of the confidence and love for what she is doing in her eyes). She was kind, and humbly smiled, shrugged her shoulders while examining the case, she was unable to give a recommendation. I immediately understood the non-verbal communication, she was being truthful and couldn't make a recommendation because she knows, everything here, is a good choice. I chose an apple butter almond vanilla custard danish and a slice of poppy lemon bread. Was blessed with slice of pumpkin loaf. She nodded her head with approval. (kinda like, yeah, that's gonna be delicious-you will be back). Sidenote: I am not enough into the bakery scene quite yet for me to haphazardly spend $7.50 each for my entire family. I pondered the danish price and the aestecic told me it was not a decision I needed to ponder too long for just myself. But to purchase more, before trying or receiving a strong personal reference, is too risky of investment for all of us. (This is why I am telling you in advance, forshawdowing-so you go in with knowing it will be delicious-buy wisely). My plan: I would try something today and another day, when the family is all together, I could bring them back if, the Forest Bakery had my stamp of approval. Also my plan: With the best of intentions of just tasting it, and saving the rest of it, to when I get home, I began to drive. I had the pre-meditative thought of sitting down with the relaxing cup of drip coffee I purchased, and I took a bite. "Wow! This is exquisite!" (I don't know what I was expecting, something tasty or good would have been sufficient). But the crispiness, the delicate layers of buttery goodness, the clear distinct vanilla flavors burst through-Oh I don't even know if I will make it door to door to my house, which is only 5 minutes away. I had clearly mistook this bakery as a local neighborhood bakery, instead of a portal to premiere bakery in France. While trying to savor the flavors, the fruit explosions of the apple butter, I devoured the entire good within minutes from the bakery to my home. I immediately realized I had made a mistake. Turn around! Get the entire family a danish, this experience is too good for only myself. How could I go back home raving and not have a morsel to share? I quickly drove back. I, and the two customers who walked in before me, were too late for the heavenly sent apple butter custard danishes. Within minutes, they had sold out. Hats off to you. So proud of you all for making your dream come true. We all get it. We will be here early. We can't all go to France, but you should go, get to Forrest Bakery, and try one of their phenomenal baked goods. Then you too, can have an experience like I have now just had. Go check them out on Instagram. My family and I will go over Christmas Break, when I am available when the bakery first opens. I will bare the cold. Well done, Humna, Jo, Kyle, and crew. Thanks to you, we get to experience culinary excellence from flavors around the world, on our side of the world. Let me know what you try when you go. GOD Bless You and Enjoy!

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    Your chocolate croissant only had a drop of chocolate and expensive. Could of put more chocolate. Disappointed!

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    Love their stuff! Good pastries and good service. Their cardamom bun and pistachio croissant is amazing!

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    Excellent food! The cookies were incredible. My husband loved the tomato soup. I highly recommend.

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    Amazing chocolate croissant! So happy to have this beautiful bakery in the neighborhood.

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    4.8(64 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    Really cool menu. Food is fresh, well prepared and a good value…read more The staff was very friendly and helpful. As the menu has a lot of options, I had lots of questions and the nice guy taking my order was really nice and patient. I really enjoyed the quesadilla and grilled sausage. I couldn't eat my sandwich so I took it with me after finishing the other food eating in. The sandwich was on point and tasty! The Halloween season decorations were fun but the lighting is a definite ambience killer. Place was clean but the partially lit bare fluorescent tube lighting needs replacement. That won't stop me from going back though. A few more tables or a couple booths along the wall would make it more inviting, but that's not what I go to a restaurant for, it's the food. The food and the nice people here are worth the trip.

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    2.8 mi
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    Women-owned & operated
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    I'd been invited to a house music night. Upon walking in, I almost thought we were in the wrong…read moreplace! Upon entry, we saw a quaint restaurant. Then someone politely said y'all must be looking for downstairs. Sure were! As it turned out, we were escorted downstairs to what people refer to as the Vinyl Room. The vinyl turntables that night were replaced with computerized ones. The vibe was unsurpassed and the drinks were tasty. I'll be back when I need the good time again.

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    4.7(50 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    We went here because I was given a gift card and had a great time! I made reservations for 3:00 the…read moresame day, but there was no need, because if the weird time of day. Our server was so kind and helpful with my husband's odd allergy. They made sure he knew exactly what he was eating. Our soup and salad were very delicious, but very small portions. We both had the kids grilled cheese and then shared a browned butter chocolate chip cookie. The setting is cute and a little quirky. It's not very close to home, so I don't think I'll be back. I did enjoy my lunch and I really liked how it was very clear that the food was fresh and homemade.

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    4.4(230 reviews)
    5.5 mi
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    Wonderful, quaint restaurant located in Madison Heights in a small plaza. They had a great variety…read moreof fresh noodles and small plates, the service was lovely and their team was very attentive. It's a great stop on cold day, and I definitely recommend the beef stir fry! We ordered the hand pulled beef noodle, beef stir fry hand made noodles and the pork chive dumplings

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