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Helena's Hair Salon
5.0(150)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 150 reviews (Google rating)
Barber shop
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
Helena’s Hair Salon has served Royal Oak, MI since 2005 and is located at 605 N Main St. The three-chair salon is run by owner-operator Fanar, with Helena as lead stylist. Its services include precision haircuts, color, styling, men’s barbering, brow services, and restorative treatments. The salon emphasizes consultation and personalized hair care, with dedicated time and attention for each reservation. Its Google rating is 5 stars across 150 reviews. Visits are by reservation only. Clients can book online or text the salon with the service they want, a preferred day and time, and reference photos. Children are welcome, and the salon offers beverages and has a restroom. Free on-site parking is available, along with wheelchair-accessible parking and an accessible entrance. Payment options include credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.
Rehla Coffee House
4.9(261)· Google4.9 out of 5 from 261 reviews (Google rating)
Dessert shop · $
Closed · opens 8:00 AM
Rehla Coffee House at 117 W 4th St in Royal Oak, MI centers its description on locally roasted coffee, artisanal pastries, and handcrafted treats, despite being listed in the Ice Cream Shop category. Founded by Mohamed and Salah, the small business also serves tea, desserts, comfort food, and small plates. Its listed atmosphere is casual, cozy, and quiet, with seating for dining in and options for takeout and delivery. Wi-Fi and suitability for laptop use make Rehla an option for working alone, while its listed crowd attributes include students, families, groups, and tourists. The business welcomes LGBTQ guests and identifies as a transgender safe space. Outdoor seating allows dogs, and the entrance, parking, restroom, and seating are listed as wheelchair accessible. Paid garage, lot, and street parking are available. Rehla has a Google rating of 4.9 from 261 reviews; reservations and table service are not offered.
Classic Tecknique Barbershop
5.0(59)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 59 reviews (Google rating)
Barber shop
Closed · opens 10:00 AM
Classic Tecknique Barbershop is a barber shop at 23263 Woodward Ave. Its business description emphasizes haircuts tailored to clients’ desired looks and describes a warm, friendly environment. The shop also says its barbers pursue ongoing education to stay current with haircutting trends and techniques. Its Google listing shows a 5-star rating from 59 reviews; that rating is separate from the shop’s own description of its approach to service. Appointments are required, so plan ahead rather than assuming walk-in availability. The shop welcomes children and provides services on site. Practical amenities include a free parking lot and a restroom, along with a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, and restroom. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted. These listed features provide useful planning details for Royal Oak, MI readers considering a visit.
Sidetrack Bookshop
4.9(218)· Google4.9 out of 5 from 218 reviews (Google rating)
Book store
Closed · opens 10:00 AM
Sidetrack Bookshop is an independent bookstore at 325 S Washington Ave in downtown Royal Oak, MI, serving readers across Metro Detroit. Its selection centers on new books, including new releases and staff favorites, with booksellers offering personalized recommendations. The women-owned and LGBTQ-owned small business also supports local authors and partners with schools, libraries, and community organizations. Literary programming is a regular part of the shop’s work, with frequent author talks, book launches, and community events throughout the year. Sidetrack hosts multiple book clubs, while its sister store, The Caboose: Sidetrack Bookshop for Kids, focuses on books and events for young readers. Shoppers can browse in store or use in-store and curbside pickup. The shop lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking, welcomes LGBTQ visitors, and identifies as a transgender safe space.
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 bar at 325 E 4th St in Royal Oak, MI 48067. Its Google listing carries a 4.9 rating from 214 reviews. That score provides a snapshot of customer feedback, though the supplied information does not include individual reviews or details about the drinks served. Despite the distillery name, no production methods, whiskey varieties, or tasting options are specified in the available facts. For visitors planning a stop in Royal Oak, MI, the listed practical details 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. No price level is provided, so the listing does not establish a typical spending range for a visit.
J Cutz Studio
4.9(95)· Google4.9 out of 5 from 95 reviews (Google rating)
Barber shop
Closed · opens 10:00 AM
J Cutz Studio is an appointment-based barber shop at 486 N Main St, Suite 10, in downtown Royal Oak, MI. Its services include precision haircuts, fades, beard trims, and line-ups, with both modern and classic men’s styles available. The business describes its approach as personalized to each client’s style, lifestyle, and hair goals, and its setting as clean, private, and welcoming. It serves clients throughout Metro Detroit and has a Google rating of 4.9 from 95 reviews. The Black-owned studio welcomes children and provides services on site. Appointments are required, so visitors should plan ahead rather than rely on a walk-in visit. The listed amenities include beverages and a restroom, along with a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, and restroom. Credit and debit cards are accepted.
Tania's Pizza
4.8(919)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 919 reviews (Google rating)
Pizza · $
Closed · opens 10:00 AM
Tania's Pizza is a basic takeout spot at 3204 Crooks Rd in Royal Oak, MI, serving stuffed and regular pizzas since 1987. The menu also includes slices, subs and salads, with vegetarian and vegan offerings available. Beer, wine and liquor are listed among its drinks. Lunch and dinner are both popular times for the business, which offers counter service rather than table service and is noted for fast service. The atmosphere is described as casual and quiet, and the spot is popular with students. Takeout, delivery and no-contact delivery are available, along with catering. Free parking is available in a lot and on the street; the entrance and parking include wheelchair-accessible features. Credit cards, debit cards and mobile NFC payments are accepted. For those checking customer feedback, Tania's Pizza has a Google rating of 4.8 from 919 reviews.
Uncle Andy's Pizza
4.8(493)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 493 reviews (Google rating)
Pizza · $
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
Uncle Andy's Pizza is a simple strip-mall shop at 28957 Woodward Ave, specializing in Chicago-style pizzas, with grinders and wings also on the menu. The casual, counter-service business serves lunch and dinner, both listed among its popular uses. Its offerings include comfort food, vegetarian options and dessert, and it has a Google rating of 4.8 from 493 reviews. Takeout, delivery and no-contact delivery are available, along with catering. Service is at the counter rather than at the table. Free parking is available in a lot and on the street, and the entrance and designated parking are wheelchair accessible. The listing does not indicate wheelchair-accessible seating or a restroom. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted. These service and access details are worth considering when choosing between picking up an order, visiting the shop or arranging delivery.
Parlor Thirteen
4.9(40)· Google4.9 out of 5 from 40 reviews (Google rating)
Barber shop
Closed · opens 10:00 AM
Parlor Thirteen is a barbershop at 405 S Washington Ave, Suite 112, in Royal Oak, MI. It offers on-site services and requires appointments, so visitors should arrange a time before going rather than plan on a walk-in visit. Payment is cash only, another practical detail to account for ahead of an appointment. Its Google listing has a 4.9 rating based on 40 reviews; the supplied information does not identify particular services or prices. The shop welcomes LGBTQ customers and children. Listed accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible parking, and a wheelchair-accessible restroom. Restroom facilities also include a unisex restroom. For anyone considering an appointment in Royal Oak, MI, these are the clearest documented details about the setting: on-site barber services, an appointment requirement, cash-only payment, and access features covering the entrance, parking, and restroom.
Sands
4.8(146)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 146 reviews (Google rating)
Barber shop
Closed · opens 8:00 AM
Sands is a family-owned barber shop at 945 N Main St in Royal Oak, MI. Established in 1944, the business describes its approach as the barber way of cutting hair, with fades, tapers, and flat tops among its specialties. Its stated range also includes women’s haircuts. On Google, Sands has a 4.8 rating based on 146 reviews, offering a review-based point of reference alongside its long history. The shop accepts walk-ins and welcomes children, details worth noting for anyone planning a haircut without an appointment or bringing a child. Services are provided on site, and payment options include credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Listed accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom, and seating. A restroom is available as well. Together, these practical details outline what visitors can expect when arranging a visit to this Main Street barber shop in Royal Oak, MI.
Oak Diner
4.7(1,256)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 1256 reviews (Google rating)
Breakfast · $
Closed · opens 8:00 AM
Oak Diner is a tiny, no-frills American restaurant at 1400 N Campbell Rd #1525 in Royal Oak, MI. Classic fare includes burgers and omelets, with comfort food, healthy options, coffee, and desserts also among its offerings. The diner serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner in a casual, cozy setting, with both counter and table service. It is popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and is listed as suitable for solo dining. Its Google rating is 4.7 stars from 1,256 reviews. Families are welcome, with high chairs and a children’s menu available. Customers can dine in, order takeout, or use delivery, though the restaurant does not accept reservations. Wheelchair-accessible parking, an accessible entrance, seating, and a restroom are listed. Parking options include free street parking as well as free and paid lots. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted.
Michigan By The Bottle Tasting Room-Royal Oak
4.7(332)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 332 reviews (Google rating)
Wine bar · $$
Closed · opens 12:00 PM
Michigan By The Bottle Tasting Room in Royal Oak, MI is a wine bar at 29932 Woodward Ave specializing in local wines. The spacious tasting room serves area-sourced cheeses and charcuterie, with food available at the bar and table service for seated guests. Its listed atmosphere is casual, cozy and hip, and it is suitable for groups. Outside food is also allowed. Live music, live performances and trivia nights are among the listed features, alongside fast service and a notable wine selection. The business has a 4.7 Google rating from 332 reviews. Free lot and street parking are available, and the entrance, parking and restroom are wheelchair accessible. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Service is dine-in only, with no takeout or delivery, and the tasting room does not accept reservations.