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  • Artisan Buttercream | Custom Cakes by Appointment in Royal Oak

    Artisan Buttercream | Custom Cakes by Appointment

    5.0(213)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 213 reviews (Google rating)

    Wedding bakery

    Closed · opens 11:00 AM

    Artisan Buttercream | Custom Cakes by Appointment is a custom cake studio at 801 W 11 Mile Rd #130 in Royal Oak, MI, serving Metro Detroit and Southeast Michigan. Its work centers on wedding cakes, celebration cakes, and curated dessert experiences, with each order designed for an individual client. Wedding cakes start at $800, and celebration cakes start at $200. The studio’s cakes have been featured at Planterra Conservatory, Meadow Brook Hall, The Henry Ford, and Shepherd’s Hollow. This is not a retail bakery: appointments are required, and all orders must be reserved in advance. The process includes consultation, with delivery and curbside pickup available; dine-in service is not offered. The Black-owned, women-owned small business welcomes LGBTQ customers and lists free street parking and wheelchair-accessible parking. It accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Its Google listing has a 5-star rating from 213 reviews.

  • The Great Escape Room Detroit in Royal Oak

    The Great Escape Room Detroit

    4.9(2,120)· Google4.9 out of 5 from 2120 reviews (Google rating)

    Escape room center

    Closed · opens 12:45 PM

    The Great Escape Room Detroit is a Google-listed escape room center at 301 W 4th St LL110, Royal Oak, MI 48067. Google lists it at 4.9 stars from 2,112 reviews. Google provides a phone number and a website.

  • The Wedding Shoppe Michigan in Berkley

    The Wedding Shoppe Michigan

    4.9(3,152)· Google4.9 out of 5 from 3152 reviews (Google rating)

    Bridal shop

    Closed · opens 10:00 AM

    The Wedding Shoppe Michigan is a Google-listed bridal shop at 2186 Coolidge Hwy, Berkley, MI 48072. Google lists it at 4.9 stars from 3,152 reviews. Google provides a phone number and a website.

  • Polk Penguin Conservation Center in Royal Oak

    Polk Penguin Conservation Center

    4.9(652)· Google4.9 out of 5 from 652 reviews (Google rating)

    Aquarium

    Closed · opens 10:00 AM

    Polk Penguin Conservation Center is a Google-listed aquarium at Royal Oak, MI 48067. Google lists it at 4.9 stars from 652 reviews. Google provides a phone number and a website.

  • Aqua-Tots Swim School Berkley in Berkley

    Aqua-Tots Swim School Berkley

    4.9(448)· Google4.9 out of 5 from 448 reviews (Google rating)

    Swimming school

    Closed · opens 9:00 AM

    Aqua-Tots Swim School Berkley is a Google-listed swimming school at 2485 Coolidge Hwy, Berkley, MI 48072. Google lists it at 4.9 stars from 448 reviews. Google provides a phone number and a website.

  • Jenna In White in Berkley

    Jenna In White

    4.9(1,205)· Google4.9 out of 5 from 1205 reviews (Google rating)

    Bridal shop

    Closed · opens 11:00 AM

    Jenna In White is a Google-listed bridal shop at 2685 Coolidge Hwy, Berkley, MI 48072. Google lists it at 4.9 stars from 1,205 reviews. Google provides a phone number and a website.

  • TJ's Shanghai Dumplings in Madison Heights

    TJ's Shanghai Dumplings

    4.9(264)· Google4.9 out of 5 from 264 reviews (Google rating)

    Chinese · $

    Closed today

    TJ's Shanghai Dumplings is a Chinese restaurant at 27312 John R Rd, with a casual atmosphere and counter service. It serves lunch and dinner, with dine-in and takeout options. The listed offerings include comfort food, small plates, vegetarian options, and coffee, making it an option for a quick bite as well as a sit-down meal. Lunch, dinner, and solo dining are among its noted uses. Its Google rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 264 reviews. The Asian-owned business accepts reservations and credit and debit cards. Free parking is available both in a lot and on the street, and the entrance, parking, and seating are listed as wheelchair accessible. Live music is also a listed feature, though no schedule is provided. These practical amenities accompany a straightforward choice between counter-service dining and food to take away.

  • Motor City Gas Whiskey Distillery in Royal Oak

    Motor City Gas Whiskey Distillery

    4.9(214)· Google4.9 out of 5 from 214 reviews (Google rating)

    Distillery

    Closed · opens 2:00 PM

    Motor City Gas Whiskey Distillery is listed as a cocktail bar at 325 E 4th St in Royal Oak, MI 48067. Its Google listing carries a 4.9 rating from 214 reviews, giving readers both the score and the number of reviews behind it. The supplied information identifies the business and its location but does not include a drink menu or price range, so specific cocktails, whiskey selections, and costs are not detailed here. For visitors planning a stop in Royal Oak, MI, the listed practical features include paid parking in a lot and paid street parking. A wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking are also noted. Credit and debit cards are accepted. These details provide a starting point for planning arrival, access, and payment at the E 4th St address.

  • Joshua Gold Custom Clothier in Royal Oak

    Joshua Gold Custom Clothier

    5.0(98)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 98 reviews (Google rating)

    Men's clothing store

    Closed today

    Joshua Gold Custom Clothier is a homegrown custom menswear brand with a downtown showroom at 206 W 6th St in Royal Oak, MI. The small business focuses on men's clothing and wardrobe guidance, drawing on more than a decade of building wardrobes for clients. Its stated approach connects clothing with a client's personal brand, making wardrobe development a central part of the business. It holds a 5-star Google rating from 98 reviews. Appointments are required, and clients can arrange to meet at the showroom, at home or at their office by contacting the business. The showroom has a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible parking and a restroom. Paid garage, lot and street parking are listed among its parking options. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Onsite services are available, but delivery is not offered.

  • The Nar Grill in Madison Heights

    The Nar Grill

    5.0(65)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 65 reviews (Google rating)

    Mediterranean · $

    Closed · opens 10:00 AM

    The Nar Grill is a Mediterranean restaurant at 601 W 12 Mile Rd in Madison Heights, MI. Its menu features signature bowls, freshly made wraps, and handcrafted specialties that the restaurant describes as rooted in traditional Mediterranean recipes. Offerings include vegan and vegetarian options, organic selections, comfort food, and late-night food. Lunch and dinner are available, and the business also offers catering for events. Service is centered on takeout and delivery, including no-contact delivery; dine-in service is not listed as available. The restaurant welcomes families and children and is listed as suitable for solo diners. Practical features include free lot and street parking, onsite parking, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, and wheelchair-accessible parking. Credit and debit cards are accepted. The Nar Grill has a Google rating of 5 out of 5 from 65 reviews.

  • KAL's in Royal Oak

    KAL's

    4.9(173)· Google4.9 out of 5 from 173 reviews (Google rating)

    Mediterranean · $

    Closed · opens 11:00 AM

    KAL's is a Mediterranean restaurant at 316 E 11 Mile Rd in Royal Oak, MI, describing its focus as Mediterranean fusion and catering. The casual, hip setting has counter service rather than table service, with indoor seating and an outdoor seating option. It serves brunch, lunch and dinner, and is listed as popular for lunch, dinner and solo dining. Offerings include small plates, a salad bar, coffee, and vegan and vegetarian options. Takeout and delivery are also available. For groups and families, KAL's accepts reservations, has a private dining room and offers a children's menu. It welcomes families, students and LGBTQ guests, and is listed as a transgender safe space. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, seating and restroom. Both free and paid parking lots are listed. KAL's holds a Google rating of 4.9 from 173 reviews.

  • Benefit Cosmetics BrowBar in Royal Oak

    Benefit Cosmetics BrowBar

    5.0(87)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 87 reviews (Google rating)

    Waxing hair removal service

    Closed · opens 11:00 AM

    Benefit Cosmetics BrowBar is a beauty supply business located inside Ulta Beauty at 27844 Woodward Ave in Royal Oak, MI. It is part of a chain retailer whose offerings include makeup and skincare, with some locations featuring kiosks and Brow Bars. This location lists onsite services and recommends making an appointment. Its Google listing has a 5-star rating from 87 reviews, though the supplied information does not identify particular services or products discussed by reviewers. For visitors planning a stop at the Royal Oak, MI location, listed accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom. A restroom is also available as a general amenity. The business accepts checks, credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments. The supplied listing does not include pricing or a detailed service menu, so it provides more information about access, payment and appointment planning than about specific treatments.

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