Top 5 Specialty Food in Oakland County

3063 Baldwin Rd, Orion Twp, MI 48359, United States

“Dang! This place is AMAZING 😍 We came in for a late brunch today. The service was fast and friendly. The stuffed French toast is rich, and tender. The Florentine Benedict is a delight! Their hollandaise sauce is so well balanced. The house potatoes are seasoned well and crispy. Watching the staff work was amazing too. The cooks were clearly having fun with what they were doing, and no one stops moving. Wow. Neurodivergent heads up: as with many diners, it's very loud inside. Ear plugs helped. The lighting is not fluorescent, and is a nice relaxing level.”

708 W Big Beaver Rd Suite 6, Troy, MI 48084, United States

“The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill has devious food! I would highly recommend stopping by for your next lunch or if your in the area. The Troy location is always spotless, food comes out quickly and is always fresh! Perfect place to enjoy excellent Greek dishes!”

6580 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48322, United States

“So Soora is the kind of place that would satisfy the cravings of locals among the targeted ethnicity, but not much else. You know, the "local Korean place". All the dishes we've got (egg jjim, galbitang, oyster pajeon, soondae, bibim mul naengmyeon and kimchi intestines) were quite casually tasty, at a comfortable price, and definitely very Korean. That being said, none of them impressed in any meaningful way, and if you're used to Korean cuisine, then everything was pretty much as expected. C-tier it is. The banchan might feel a bit "Americanized" as per my friend's sentiment (seriously, tomato...), but let's be honest. This is Detroit, and if a place is about to go "full Korean", none of y'all are even gonna eat it. All of the chili-based dishes (kimchi, bibim mul naengmyeon, etc.) had their spiciness toned down quite a bit from "Korean hot" as well, but the flavor was still there. The naengmyeon broth was also a little bit sweet. Aside from that, perhaps the only things worth talking about food-wise are how the oyster pajeon didn't actually have much oyster in it, but you won't notice it just casually dining because of how savory the pancake itself is. The honeycomb tripe was also boiled a bit too hard for my liking and had too much of a chew. I also found the restaurant quite cute, despite the initial threatening aura upon arriving at the scene. TL;DR Korean in Detroit. Come if authenticity is what you seek.”

3775 Rochester Rd, Troy, MI 48083, United States

“Had plenty of seating but it was the holiday season when I went. The calamari was great. My wife's salad was pretty good, however my pasta needed a little more salt/pepper, which was already provided on the table. Overall though, a pleasant experience and I would bring my friends here given the chance.”

1380 W Auburn Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309, United States

“Very Good Taste! You will notice the difference between the packaged Ice-cream and the ice-creams, shakes, flurries, sundaes served here!”

681 E 8 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220, United States

“I stopped in really quickly during my lunch hour. The location was easy to spot. You can park in the front and on the side. I met the owner and she was very nice. She also had a lot of cake flavors that caught my attention so I'll definitely be back when I need a treat. I grabbed a photo of the brownie cheesecake and it looks delicious. I was fortunate to be able to choose a different flavor and I picked the strawberry cheesecake as I love strawberry. It was absolutely divine. It was the right amount of strawberry and sweetness, perfectly balanced and creamy with a delicious crust. Thank you to Yelp and Kitty’s Cheesecakes & More for this Sweet on Yelp experience!”

30941 Dequindre Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071, United States

“We have been ordering Chinese cakes from this bakery ever since we found out about this gem. This bakery does a wonderful job and uses fresh fruit on all their cakes. They are very generous with their fruits and the cakes are the perfect amount of sweetness. The price is also fair. I highly recommend this bakery for those who are looking for a trusted store to fulfill their cake orders.”

5365 Crooks Rd, Troy, MI 48098, United States

“Food was amazing, we got the Chicken Paitan and Black Tonkotsu Ramen with added spice. All of the noodle dishes were delightful, the pork in the tonkatsu was by far a favorite, my wife is not a fan of pork but was surprised how much she loved it in the dish. They are accommodating of allergies and everything was fresh and flavorful. We also had Snow Maiden Sake also quite good. On a second visit we had the Black tonkotsu Ramen again and the Udon Set and were very pleased.”

31110 Haggerty Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48331, United States

“Hands down one of the best brunch spots we have been to in Michigan! Large portions and everything tasted really well. Quite a robust menu so definitely coming back! The Lox Benedict and omelette were on point. The croissant french toast was definitely the highlight of the meal and had us licking our plates! Cons: Blueberry biscuits were quite tarty and a bit dry. I would recommend they serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Didn’t care much for the coffees. We got a cappuccino and americano.”

1699 Crooks Rd Ste 200, Troy, MI 48084, United States

“This place has nice atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious food and drinks! I love grabbing a hot drink and enjoying it here along with a piece of cake! Mango was delicious, but strawberry 🍓 was even better! I love trying all the new items on their menu and never been disappointed! Will definitely be coming back for more”

3630 Rochester Rd, Troy, MI 48083, United States

“This place is absolutely incredible! One of the hidden gems 💎 of the whole state of Michigan! Sushi 🍱 are just different in here! All ingredients are so fresh and top quality and prepared so good that absolutely everything tastes so delicious 🤤 You should try mixing their house salad with seaweed salad with their homemade ginger 🫚 dressing! The ambience inside is so authentic and cozy! It’s a small but so comfortable place! There’s always plenty of parking available! Watch the hours because they do close for lunch till 5 pm! it’s a perfect spot for a dinner!”

Parking ramp across street, 515 S Lafayette Ave #514, Royal Oak, MI 48067, United States

“This is the best vegan-friendly Thai food place I've been to so far!!! The prices are ridiculously low for the taste and the amount. Everything was so delicious I was scraping the plates and bowls and drank every last drop of my soup.all the soup bases are vegan which is SO hard to find nowadays and almost the entire menu can be made vegan friendly. They have rolled table clothes and glasses at every table and the atmosphere was magical. I can't wait to go back I'm actually thinking of going today (the very next day)😂 For spice level I would recommend getting a level lower than you get at other places. BUT if you live and breathe spicy food like I do then this place is perfect just as it is! One more tip; the chive pancakes were delicious, especially with the sauce, but they were a bit too oily fried. After letting them sit for some time it wasn't as oily but I'm going to order them steamed next time. They also have soy and coconut milk substitutes for their drinks!!”

134 W Huron St, Milford, MI 48381, United States

“I've been there only once before. Unfortunately I do not remember what I had last time. The look and taste of the food was great. I truly did like it. My only complaint is the butter on my pizza crust. It almost smelled bad and a overwhelming smell of "bad restaurant" . The presentation and taste of everything else was exceptional. It was only that butter. The 2 guys that helped me were fantastic. I still will stop again(when I have time) 1/24/24 at about 11:30. Great job guys.”

4480 Orion Rd, Rochester, MI 48306, United States

“We came on a Sunday afternoon around 1pm and this place was very busy. Lots of parking was available thought as it's a big lot. Donuts and Cider were very good they do have a lot of different menu options for lunch and even ice cream. Overall a good place to go if your looking for Cider and dounts.”

215 E 4th St, Royal Oak, MI 48067, United States

“Never will I eat or go here again. The food was honestly the worst I've ever eaten. You'd think a wood oven pizza and nachos would be easy and worth it. Nope, nachos were basic, and i paid $5 extra for chicken. If there was a quarter cup of chunked chicken, im exaggerating. The pizza was horrible. Burnt, greasy, non melted cheese. Hubby ate it because we paid for it, and we were hungry. Service was horrible, place was dirty. Bathroom floors were sticky....grosss! Either new management or iwners dont care. Just shovel in the money. It is a beer garden after all... probably dont come here for the food, which is a good idea! Picture tells it all. Royal oak is very cool, with waaaay better restaurants.”

960 N Lapeer Rd, Oxford, MI 48371, United States

“Always a great experience. Recently tried the cannoli pie! New favorite! Was a hit with my pie loving 85 year old dad and nephew this past thanksgiving! My dad walks into my house for thanksgiving and says ‘did you get those award winning pies for us this year ? What flavors?””

4409 Interpark Dr, Auburn Hills, MI 48326, United States

“Thai Rose Restaurant in Auburn Hills, Michigan is undoubtedly one of the best dining experiences I've had in the state. Prices are incredibly fair, offering authentic Thai dishes that tantalizes the taste buds. I ordered the yellow curry beef and basil vegetable fried rice. Man…. Was I impressed: so delicious, they offer you a good amount, their vegetables are plenty full and diced, and they offer you a hot and sour soup. One standout is their iced coffee, a true gem in the menu. Priced at just $2.50 for a large size, it easily claims the title as one of the best iced coffee I've ever had. Taste similar to HK style ying yang milk tea/coffee! Thai Rose Restaurant is great establishment, and I wholeheartedly recommend it. 5/5”

449 W 14 Mile Rd, Clawson, MI 48017, United States

“I'm very disappointed with omakase. We tried the Nami, and there were only two pieces that I liked, not two dishes. First, the soup was bland. The second one was the steamed octopus with daikon, which wasn't good at all. The smashed tuna with egg yolk wasn't mixed well, so my dish was really salty, and my companion's dish was tasteless. A major problem that I had with all the dishes was that there was water from the vegetable that ruined the taste of the fish. It is a common sense that you remove most of the water from the vegetable when you pair it with raw fish. I understand that is how you keep them fresh, but you don't have to add that water to the dish. There was a pond of water from all the vegetables in the middle of the plate. Towards the end, I could taste other vegetables on a piece of nigiri where that vegetable wasn't paired with. Also, do not wipe the plate with the towel you use to clean the knife and the cutting board while creating all the dishes. If there is dust or any other residue, just clean it with a dry paper towel or get a different plate, please. For the deep fried shrimp head, I recommend removing the intestines because it is a bitter cold liquid that pops and makes a mess everywhere. I can go on about the other dishes, but I am tired of typing. The two pieces that I liked were sea urchin and the tuna liver nigiri. It was one of the worst restaurants that I have ever tried. I was so excited to try this place, and all it left me was disappointments.”

3958 Rochester Rd, Troy, MI 48083, United States

“The spicy turkey (#16) is awesome! I’ve never had anything like the Santa Fe bread and it was phenomenal. Highly recommend!”

2999 E Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI 48083, United States

“I had the pleasure of visiting Farhat Sweets in Troy and it was an absolute delight! The moment I stepped in, I was greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere. The selection of sweets they offer is truly impressive, and each treat is a testament to their dedication to quality and craftsmanship. The flavors and textures of the sweets were simply exquisite. From the delicate layers of their pastries to the rich and satisfying taste of their traditional sweets, every bite was a delightful journey for the taste buds. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, helping me navigate through their wide range of offerings. What truly stood out was not just the incredible taste, but also the attention to detail in the presentation. The sweets were beautifully arranged, showcasing the artistry that goes into their creations. It's evident that the team at Farhat Sweets takes great pride in their work. Whether you're a fan of classic sweets or looking to try something new and exciting, Farhat Sweets is a must-visit. I left with a box of assorted treats, and they were a hit with my family and friends. If you're in Troy and have a sweet tooth, make sure to indulge in the wonderful offerings at Farhat Sweets! 4 stars because prices seems to be higher than competitors.”