The Fern is a delightfully cozy coffee shop, true to its name with a variety of plants surrounding the shop. It was sweet to see a few independent merchants selling their jewelry and other accessories, making it feel like a proper community spot. If you like sweet, dessert-like drinks, this spot is for you. The strawberry matcha was a nice treat, a bit too much milk for my liking, but refreshing nonetheless. What truly stood out was the service. There was only one barista behind the counter, but she was a sweetheart, juggling a brief rush of customers with grace. read more

I needed to answer some emails and get myself together. I like Fern because it's off the beaten path. Parking was easy. Like me there were other people who had set up shop to get some work done too. It's a green zen space. My matcha was made iced but I wanted hot. They remade it no attitude. I'll be back read more

The Fern - Peaceful space and good jams - Tea Rooms Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

Teresa the manager was so rude to me when I was trying to tell her about the good service I received, totally unprofessional and I am certainly not coming back. #disappointing read more

Think it used to be a wine or spirit bar before. Still has the large curved bar to order and pickup your orders. The wicker chairs look a bit weather and the cushions are quite filthy. We sat on the pleather leather couch for a bit while we waited for our drinks. Think it might be good to tack down the rug in the front entry as well as the main cafe area, the ends are curled up and could be a tripping hazard for someone. Ordered a 16 ounce PB&J latte iced with oat milk and a 13 ounce mango with tajin. Theresa recommended the PB&J as iced since the PB gets a bit funky as a hot drink. $16.96 The mango juice tastes quite syrupy to me, super sweet, not naturally mango sweet. The Tajin is fine. Drink wasn't good, not tolerable, would not get it ever again. At least my husband enjoyed his drink some. My husband enjoyed his uniquely different PB&J, said the jelly settled at the bottom comes up periodically read more

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Back again to try the summer drinks! I must say, the banana pudding latte was a 10/10, so much better than I could've even imagined. Things they could do to improve: a baby changing station would be so nice. As well as earlier hours. They are definitely busy enough to open up early in the morning, which is always a plus for a place that serves caffeine! I can't wait to come back for the Cinnamon Toast Crunch latte, hopefully they add a baby changing station read more

The Fern - Tea Rooms Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

If you like a fun coffee drink, this is definitely a place to try! They appear to have many different seasonal specials. When I went, I tried their seasonal banana pudding latte. I ordered it less sweet and it was still pretty sweet so I would recommend ordering less sweet if you don't love your coffee drinks too sugary. This coffee shop is very active on Instagram (and does a great job on social media!) so you are able to see a lot of their seasonal specialty coffee drinks if you like to check them out in advance! I would say this is more of a "coffee drinks" coffee shop (different latte flavor options, seasonal specialty drinks, etc.) as opposed to more of a specialty coffee/artisanal coffee (more basic drinks, more focused on the coffee selection) type of shop. Unfortunately, I prefer dairy milk (they only carry non-dairy options, I believe oat or almond milk were the options). For that reason, I probably won't be returning. However, if you are okay with non-dairy milk alternatives and like a fun coffee drink, I would definitely recommend trying this spot as they definitely bring a lot of creativity to their menu and the staff is very kind! read more

The banana foster latte, which was one of their specials, was one of the best tasting lattes I've ever had! It was the perfect mix of sweet with a hint of saltiness. The cinnamon toast crunch latte was also delicious and lived up to its name. The space is so cute. I love all the greenery & boho vibes. It would be a peaceful place to work/study. They have a nice patio space too. read more

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The short: Highly recommend this cozy cafe tucked away on fourth street! The service and drinks were both great! The long: My friends and I went on a cafe crawl and this was our first stop! Also, the Fern was the winner of our rankings! 8 of us sat for an hour and it was cozy, comfy, and easy to hang out there! The drinks were all hits and so were the food items! :) read more

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This place was so great! Their latte and tea selection was very extensive. I also love the fun seasonal drinks they have. Everyone was very friendly and service was quick. Also, it is so cute inside! I wish I lived closer! read more

I LOVE The Fern! Everything I've had there is delicious and the staff is very friendly. It's always super cozy in there with plenty of seating. They have a small business Saturday on certain weekends with local vendors and are very community oriented. One of my favorite cafes! read more

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First time visiting The Fern today. The service was great, staff was friendly. It's a cute place, with a projector playing shows but I will say it was hard to focus because the music was so loud. But the real disappointment was the drinks. We ordered a Michigan cherry iced matcha and a vanilla hot matcha. My boyfriend wanted a cappuccino and we were surprised to find out that a coffee shop can't make cappuccinos. The drinks we got were so overloaded with syrups and sweeteners that we weren't able to finish them. The cherry matcha was as like drinking straight cherry syrup. And it was $10. Had really high hopes but likely will not be returning. read more

Never in my life have I tasted a "BANANA LEMONADE" that tasted THAT fresh. (I am slightly joking, I should have known that such a weird drink would have such a preposterous taste, but I gave it to a homeless man so I don't regret buying it.) Cashier gave my girlfriend a compliment on her hair which was very nice, and she got a matcha with some type of white syrup in it. I believe it was French vanilla. Very very tasty, reminds me of mackinaw. One thing I loved was the inside, which was like a mini movie theatre. It was playing this 90s high-school movie, couldn't remember the name but it doesn't matter since we got there when it ended. Overall, I feel unfair giving this less than a 4 because I KNEW what I was getting myself into ordering a Banana Lemonade. read more

Matcha was yum. Parking is a bit annoying because it s downtown. WiFi kept going out. Sweetest staff and lots of seating !

Sooo many new cafes, so little time. The Fern was a manual find, discovered while Googling the RO area for new coffee spot to try. Lo and behold, The Fern was found. It was a quite a vibe inside! Plenty of plants and greenery. Guess I should've known by the name lol! With plenty of of open floor seating, a well appointed bar, a garage style door that opens to a patio for warmer days, and The Notebook being projected onto a retractable screen, I can see The Fern being a destination! The best part was their seasonal Elvis latte, of which I failed to capture the ingredients of. I do remember peanut butter and marshmallow fluff, so I'm assuming there's banana flavoring as well. Either way, it was extremely tasty! Pricing was typical coffee shop nowadays. Man, inflation is a snitch! The owner, who also was my barista, was welcoming and informative. I could see myself hanging here, especially once the temps pop up and their patio opens! read more

The Fern - the real Pusha T - Tea Rooms Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

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Just went here after playing pickleball. I love the the coffee is off the main downtown royal oak area with plenty of street parking. The design and decor itself is so cute with the green paint on the outside and cute design on the inside. I got the Gingerbread Chai Latte with Quad shots and my drink came out delicious . The chai actually taste like chai. The service was also quick. read more

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The vibe here is comfy and cool, and the people are great. I just can't understand how a tea house doesn't have quality plain tea. Why is it so difficult to find a place that has variety of teas without all the added floral/herbal/fruity flavors? And like a coffee house, they use water that is far too hot for a green tea. read more

Very cozy little spot for coffee in Downtown Royal Oak. Loved the iced banana latte. Would certainly come back.

Staff is always very kind, drinks are always very yummy! My current favorite is the Michigan cherry mocha - it's almost sour from the cherry! Many teas to try. Inside of the shop is comfy - lots of seating options as well as an outdoor patio. The Royal Oak-ians on Yelp seem very crotchety about some almond milk and sugar - this place is great for a treat! Don't let them convince you otherwise ;-) read more

Wasn't sure if I was going to like anything because they don't have dairy and in the past I've never really liked my coffee with anything other than. I was pleasantly surprised with this drink, it actually kinda blew me away at how delicious it was. I like the variety of teas they have. I'll have to come back and try some. I'm not sure about the prices though, they seem kinda high. I would probably go more often if it were priced a little lower. I'll definitely be back. Good vibes. read more

The Fern - The Haze - Tea Rooms Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

Overpriced. Staff needs to be friendlier. I paid $8 for a SMALL and probably worst matcha I've ever had. It was basically hot water. The staff looked lost or shocked when I asked them for sugar packets. Said they didn't have any. They didn't bother to let me know there was a bucket of sugar. It was awkward. This is more expensive than Starbucks. read more

Total vibe. Got this bomb drink (LOVE IN A CUP) tbh idk what's in it but it's refreshing not too sweet. Perfect for a summer day. Great open study place with friendly staff! Dog friendly! Just wish they had sandwiches or salads. read more

The Fern - Tea Rooms Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

Omg these coffee drinks are SO AMAZING! Unique and delicious- so many great drinks to choose from! Let's also talk about how the hospitality and customer service is 10/10, you must go here! Oh and can't forget about the zen yet fun ambiance, such a cute aesthetic! Thank you I love it here! read more

The Fern - Banana pudding latte and the hazy latte ! - Tea Rooms Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

This is such a great spot to work or catch up with a friend. There's lots of room, tables and parking. The drink menu is extensive but the people working were very helpful with giving guidance and recommendations. I had a peach tea which was quite sweet and tasty. I will definitely be back to try their matcha soon. read more

The Fern - Peach tea - Tea Rooms Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

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I got the banana bread herbal tea with oat milk and it was wonderful, it really smelled like banana bread! The ambiance and music is really calming and the barista was super nice and helpful as well! Great spot to study or work at with free wifi, I recommend checking it out! read more

The Fern - Hot tea latte - Tea Rooms Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

It's so pretty in here! Perfect place to come to study or read. The coffee is very good and you can also make modifications. I will definitely be back. read more

The Fern - salted caramel latte w/ oat milk. - Tea Rooms Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

This is a cool little spot located off the main strip in Royal Oak. The variety of tea selection and latte floorings was very impressive. The service was amazing and she even suggested a certain combo of flavoring - vanilla and hazelnut - that was amazing. The place is fully decorated with trees and is dog friendly. Definitely a place to take it easy and read or study. read more

The Fern - Two lattes - Tea Rooms Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

The Fern is so cute! They have lots of drink options and tons of seating. The barista was so nice and went through the menu with me. Students get 20% off too, which is great! I'll definitely come back here to study or drop in for a coffee. read more

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I was looking for a quiet place to work for a while and this was perfect on a Friday! Indoor and outdoor seating and beautiful decor. The lemonade is yummy too! read more

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Place has good vibes but doesn't have milk. Only oat and almond milk. Wouldn't go if you want actual milk.

Woman owned small business. Extremely kind service with beyond delicious drink options. Atmosphere is perfect for work/study, reading, relaxing and chatting with a friend. Easy walk to the center of downtown RO. Dog friendly, so I can stop in when taking my pup for a walk. The owner even has treats for pups when they visit. You won't be able to find a better tea/coffee shop! read more

The Fern - a dog sniffing a cup of coffee - Tea Rooms Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

Loving this new comfy tea shop in Royal Oak! The first time I tried The Fern was during Arts Beats and Eats. They were a new vendor and their shop wasn't even opened yet. I had their electric lemonade which was so tasty! It's lemon tea paired with lemonade and blue punch and it was so refreshing and delicious so I couldn't wait to check out their shop! It was the perfect refreshing drink on the hot summer day. The tea shop is located in a cozy space across from Motor City Gas. The Fern has a menu with brightly colored iced teas with more than twenty flavors. All of the iced teas are made with organic green tea and I love that all of the teas are made with sugar-free flavors. It's so nice to find a refreshing, tasty, zero calorie, sugar-free treat! You can also customize and create your own iced tea by picking your tea and flavor that you would like to add for your drink. The Fern also has several flavors of hot organic tea. The last time I stopped in, I had the orange rooibos hot tea which was a rooibos tea with orange peel and root, and blackberry leaves. You can add your own sugar, honey, or agave to any of the teas. Teas are $6 for a regular and $8 for a large and the regular is a great size. I've stopped in a few times for iced tea after shopping Royal Oak's farmer's market in the summer and enjoyed my iced tea while reading a book and I recently stopped in for an event held by my girl's walking group where they showed one of all time my favorite movies, Clueless! What a fun, adorable event?! They encouraged everyone to get cozy, and to bring in blankets, pillows and air mattresses and projected the movie. The Fern has cozy hanging chairs, tables and booths. They had popcorn for purchase for $4. The aroma of fresh popped popcorn was delightful. They also had a fortune teller for the event who did tarot readings for around $30. The tarot card reader is also coming back in January for another event. I can't wait to come back in for another movie night event. The owner Theresa is so friendly and helpful. If you stop in and post your tea pic on Instagram or social media, they'll give you a $1 off your drink. I'll definitely be back soon to check out more yummy hot and iced teas! read more

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My fiancé and I found The Fern at Taco Fest downtown this summer and haven't been to another tea/coffee spot since. I have tried hot and cold lattes and tea and have loved everything I've ordered. The owner Theresa is so friendly every time we go in and always has another incredible recommendation for us. Seriously, try the dark chocolate pistachio latte. Plus the shop vibes are so cute with plants and disco balls and the projector and the playlists are always on point. Definitely check her out :) read more

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This place is excellent all around. I've now been a few times and I'm always pleasantly surprised by how delicious my drink is. I've had a dirty chai and their banana foster latte. I'd recommend the banana foster latte iced with oat milk- it's absolutely perfect. Love the ambiance and the staff is so kind (even when I ask a million questions). This is the kind of place to take friends/family when they're in town. read more

Delicious hot tea but pretty expensive. Around $8 for my large. Weird. I tried a sample of their iced tea and they have a large variety of flavors, but everything is sweetened. They don't have an unsweetened options, so they are obviously mixes of some type that aren't in house blends because they can't "unsweeten" them. Even with the sweetness they were pretty good, even though I prefer mine without. Nice location, relaxing inside, even with awful Royal Oak parking. read more

The Fern is hands down the best coffee shop in Royal Oak. Theresa is a great owner and barista who has crafted a diverse and delicious menu. The shop itself is setup phenomenally too. My favorite part about The Fern is that their coffee beans are fresh and small batch roasted. This means their won't be much if any oils in the coffee beans / grounds so your stomach won't be in shambles afterwards. Be sure to ask the barista about it when you go in if you're curious to learn more! Recommendation: Salted Caramel & Banana Latte read more

The Fern is a must have. Theresa the owner has carefully curated the tea and latte menu where she custom builds tea bags with the proper amount of tea, features tasty new items all the time, and is just a real down to earth business owner doing it all! The teas are diabetic friendly and still taste sweet and amazing, and the coffee is the only one I've ever had that didn't upset my whole digestive tract. If you are worried about the price...maybe you should try something like making your own dollar store teabags at home... read more

Attended a function there and enjoyed the pleasant atmosphere and accommodating staff. The location was centrally located and easy to get to. We had to work a bit to find parking but, it was worth it. read more

My favorite place! Tea is so tasty and owner is the nicest person ever. 100/10 would recommend

Customer service is terrible and the drinks are worse. Nothing tastes natural, fresh, or healthy.

Very disappointed. If you're looking for a coffee shop that has no real milk, music that makes you want to curl up in a ball and cry and baristas that look annoyed you are there, then I guess this is the place for you. read more