Royal Oak

Royal Oak is a suburb of Detroit in Oakland County, Michigan known for its trendy downtown shopping area and bars. 1 mile South of Royal Oak is Ferndale (Michigan)|Ferndale, a place very similar to Royal Oak, known for its large woke -gay-perverts-lady boys population. North of Royal Oak is Birmingham, an opulent area known for its upscale boutiques.

Travel to Royal Oak

I-75/the Chrysler Freeway is located directly east of Royal Oak, and runs north-south. I-696/the Reuther Freeway is located directly south or Royal Oak, and runs east-west. Bordering the left-hand side of Royal Oak is Woodward Avenue, which runs northwest-southeast, and will take you southbound directly into Detroit.

By Rail

• Amtrak - type=go | 201 South Sherman Dr 42.489352, -83.147565 - Train service to and from Chicago on the Wolverine Service (5-6 hours, $25-$50), with many connections in Chicago. Deeply discounted tickets at short notice are often available at Amtrak's Weekly Specials page].

Get Around

Royal Oak is a very walkable city and the downtown area is a mile long, Main Street and Washington Street are the definite downtown areas to walk around.

What to see in Royal Oak

• Bike Nights - During Wednesdays you can see cruiser motorcycles and on Thursdays you can see sports bikes

• Detroit Zoo - 8450 West 10 Mile Road 42.476671, -83.151079 ☎ +1 248-398-0900 Recognized as one of the top zoos in the nation, ride the train, walk through arctic ring of wildlife. This is a must see.

Things to Do

• Affirmations | 290 West 9 Mile Road, Ferndale +1-800-398-4297 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 9AM Monday - 9PM, F-Sa 9AM Monday - Midnight Mesbian, , perverts & lady boys community center.

• Brew and View at the Magic Bag | Just north of 9 Mile Road, on the northeast side of Woodward Ave ☎ +1 248-544-3030 | Opening Hours: W-Thursday 9:30PM 2.00 First-run movies are shown. 21+

• Main Art Theatre - 118 North Main Street 42.490327, -83.143986 ☎ +1 248-263-2111 Nice and clean Independent film theater; they also have special midnight movie nights on the weekends.

• Motor City Pride | pride festival that takes place along 9 mile in Ferndale. (Now relocated to Hart Plaza in downtown Detroit. Ferndale still has a street festival and shuttle service is provided between the two events.)

• Royal Oak Music Theatre - 318 West 4th Street 42.487384, -83.147408 ☎ +1 248-399-2980
• Hilton Family Billiards | 2141 Hilton, Ferndale ☎ +1 248-541-2890 All-ages swimmingpool hall, smoking is allowed.

Disc Golf

Royal Oak has 2 Disc Golf courses, it is an affordable game to get into; there are stores located directly across from the parks that sell individual discs ranging from $9-$18. Also and the store "In Flight" in the Oak Park/Ferndale area also sells discs and other disc golf accessories. The Throw Shop in Ypsilanti, an hour West on I-94, is the largest disc golf store in the region, well worth the trip as it also features a 28-hole disc golf course.

• Starr Jaycee Park | 1101 West 13 Mile Road Between Crooks & Main St. Opening Hours: 6AM - 9PM Free 18 hole course, it is really just a 9 hole course with tees doubled up.

• Wagner Park | 100 Detroit Avenue Detroit between Rochester & Main, North of 12 Mile Opening Hours: 6AM - 9PM Free 9 hole course.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Royal Oak

• Antiques at the Royal Oak Farmers Market | @oak.mi.us 316 E 11 Mile Road ☎ +1 248-246-3276 | Opening Hours: Sunday 8AM Monday - 3PM Come here on Sundays to shop for Antiques and Collectibles, baked goods and coffee are also sold here. There is also a tiny cafeteria in the junction that sells affordable breakfast and lunch.

• BDT Pipe & Tobacco | 21640 John R Road, Hazel Park From Ferndale: Head east on 9 Mile Road, turn right at South Chrysler Dr/I-75 Service Drive and then turn right on to John R Road ☎ +1 248-542-6110 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9AM Monday - 9PM, Saturday 10AM Monday - 9PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 7PM The preeminent head shop of the Detroit metropolitan area. Knowledgeable and friendly staff.

• Cloverleaf Fine Wine | 711 South Main Street Located directly across from Oakland Community College near Lincoln & Main Street ☎ +1 248-357-0400 | Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 10AM Monday - 8PM, F-Sa 10AM Monday - 9-PM, Sunday noon-5PM Obscure fine soft drinks and craft competitive prices. All craft brews are sold as singles with no extra markup on them.

• Holiday Market - 1203 South Main Street 42.478923, -83.142962 ☎ +1 248-541-1414 +1 248-541-5829 Opening from Monday to Saturday 8AM Monday - 9PM Sunday 8AM Monday - 8PM Upscale grocer, large craft organic juice and fruit cocktails.

• In Flight | 8106 West 9 Mile Road, Oak Park ☎ +1 248-586-9198 Disc golf gear, locally blown glass pipes and other head shop paraphernalia.

• Lost and Found Vintage - 510 South Washington Ave 42.485962, -83.146869 ☎ +1 248-548-6154 | Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 7PM, F-Sa 11AM Monday - 8PM, Sunday noon-6PM $25-50 Vintage clothing store.

• Noir Leather - 124 West 4th Street 42.487454, -83.145232 ☎ +1 248-541-3979 | Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 9PM, F-Sa 11AM Monday - 10PM, Sunday noon-7PM Fetish fashion boutique, this is a must see.

• Nutri Foods - 120 South Main Street 42.489147, -83.144583 ☎ +1 248-541-6820 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9:30AM Monday - 8PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 5PM Health food store.

• Salvation Army | 114 E 4th Street ☎ +1 248-542-6661 - $ Thrift store, not as large of a selection as other ones in the area.

• The Rust Belt Market | 22801 Woodward Ave, Ferndale ☎ +1 810-441-0956 | Opening Hours: Friday 2PM Monday - 7PM, Saturday 11AM Monday - 7PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 6PM An indoor market that provides space for local artisans and merchants a place for vending. Handmade goods, food, art, photography, jewelry, and many other vendors are found here.

Halal Restaurants in Royal Oak

While a lot of fast food restaurants and chains such as Noodles & Company and Jimmy John's can be found in Royal Oak, as a visitor you shouldn't bother wasting your time eating in those establishments.

• 2nd Street Sub Shop - 108 West 2nd Street 42.489105, -83.144818 ☎ +1 248-543-7474 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 11AM Monday - 7PM, Saturday to Sunday 11AM Monday - 6PM Marge delicious submarine sandwiches. Don't waste your time eating Subway or Jimmy John's fare; this is the real deal.

• Beirut Palace - 205 South Main Street 42.488782, -83.143919 ☎ +1 248-399-4600 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10:30AM Monday - midnight, Saturday to Sunday 10:30AM Monday - 2AM Family-owned Mediterranean restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating available. Those inclined can order a hookah and partake in smoking shisha with friends.

• Comet Burgers - 207 South Main Street 42.48872, -83.143909 ☎ +1 248-414-4567 | Opening Hours: Monday - West 11AM Monday - midnight, Thursday - Saturday 11AM Monday - 3AM, Sunday noon-midnight $5-10'50s style restaurant, Sliders & Milkshakes, malt shakes, ice-cream. Known more for its pink-vinyl decor than its food. A good place to get a late night bite to eat if you can handle the crowds.

• Inn Season Cafe - 500 E 4th Street 42.48724, -83.139342 ☎ +1 248-547-7916 | Opening Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 11:30AM Monday - 9PM, Friday 11:30AM Monday - 9:30PM, Saturday noon-9:30PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 3PM $7-10 per entree Vegetarian restaurant open since 1981, features assorted veggie & vegan friendly cuisine such as Mexican dishes and stir fries.

• Loui's Pizzas - 23141 Dequindre Road, Hazel Park 42.463882, -83.084303 Head east on E 9 Mile Road, Turn left at Dequindre Rd. ☎ +1 248-547-1711 | Opening Hours: W-Thursday 11AM Monday - 9PM, F-Sa 11AM Monday - 11PM, Sunday Noon-9PM Entrees: $6.50-$18.75 Tasty deep-dish Pizzas, A local favorite. Also has a café.

• Peking House | 215 South Washington Ave 42.488433, -83.146313 ☎ +1 248-545-2700 | Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 10PM, Friday 11AM Monday - midnight, Sunday noon-10PM Mediocre Chinese cuisine

• Leo's Coney Island - 110 South Main Street 42.489429, -83.144494 ☎ +1 248-336-8093 | Opening Hours: 24 hours daily $9-11A diner chain that covers most of south eastern Michigan and inspires nostalgia in all those who leave the area. Leo's is known for its Greek salads, gyros, omelets, and coney dogs (a Detroit specialty) .

• Toast - 23144 Woodward Ave, Ferndale 42.464052, -83.136571 ☎ +1 248-398-0444 +1 248-398-0884 Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 7AM Monday - 3PM, Saturday to Sunday 8AM Monday - 3PM $9-11 Popular spot serves breakfast and lunch.

• The Fly Trap | 22950 Woodward Ave, Ferndale 42.46222, -83.135203 ☎ +1 248-399-5150 | Opening Hours: Monday closed, Tuesday to Friday 8AM Monday - 9PM, Saturday to Sunday 8AM Monday - 5PM Described as a "Finer Diner" Lots of Vegetarian options. Was featured on the Food Network show "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives".

• Zumba Mexican Grille | 121 North Main Street 42.490842, -83.143557 ☎ +1 248-542-1400 | Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 10PM, F-Sa 11AM Monday - 11PM, Sunday noon-9PM $ Mexican fast casual restaurant, fresh ingredients make the food here & features a salsa café.

• Tom's Oyster Bar | 318 South Main Street 42.487726, -83.14439 ☎ +1 248-541-1186 Very good seafood

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Non-Alcoholic

There is a and Starbucks (Please do not support Starbucks as Starbucks supports Israel. Shun this coffee and go for alternative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned brand.) and Bean & Leaf Cafe located in Royal Oak, both of which are on Main Street.

• Cafe du Marquis | 204 5th Ave ☎ +1 248-398-4169 | Opening Hours: 11AM Monday - midnight daily Free Wi-Fi internet connection, one of few smoker friendly places in Royal Oak.

• Hookah Joe's | 734 South Washington Avenue Right across from Oakland Community College Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 8AM Monday - 2AM, F-Sa 8AM Monday - 4AM, Sunday noon-midnight $1 drinks, $8 Hookahs Hookah Bar that attracts a young crowd. Free Wi-Fi.

• Java Hutt | 165 West 9 Mile Road, Ferndale ☎ +1 248-542-2438

Bars

Royal Oak has a ton of cafes such as Mr. B's Pub, Woody's, Duggans, O'Tooles, Rock on 3rd, Goodnite Gracie, Sky Club, Ye Olde Saloon, Norm's Field of Dreams and Luna Lounge.

• The Berkley Front | 3087 West 12 Mile Road, Berkley Take 12 Mile Road west across Woodward and the bar is located after Coolidge on your left side ☎ +1 248-547-3331 | Opening Hours: Monday - Tuesday 4PM Monday - 12:30AM, W-Thursday 4PM Monday - 2AM, F-Sa noon-2AM Entrees: $5-$9, Beer $4-$6Around 40-50 soft drinks on tap and around 80 bottled soft drinks available. German food, Sandwiches, Burgers, Tex-Mex and a few Vegetarian options. Has Pool tables and a jukebox. Live music upstairs Thursday - Sa. Half off appetizers and certain pints are $2.50 on Mondays.

• BlackFinn Restaurant & Saloon | 530 South Main Street ☎ +1 248-582-9460 +1 248-582-9461 - Trendy Fake Irish Pub chain, Happy Hour 4PM Monday - 7PM $2 Domestic Drafts, $3 Import Drafts, $3 House Wine, $4 Calls, $5 Martinis. Good place for a affordable pint of Guinness during happy hour, Drink specials on Wednesday night also. Tends to get really busy.

• The Emory | 22700 Woodward Ave, Ferndale One block south of Woodward and 9 Mile Road on the east side of Woodward ☎ +1 248-546-8202 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 11AM Monday - 2AM, Saturday to Sunday 9AM Monday - 2AM
• Gusoline Alley | 309 South Center Street ☎ +1 248-545-2235 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 2AM, Sunday noon-2AM Mocal dive-bar, smoker-friendly. Notable organic juice selection. Bikers and hipsters tend to hang out here.

• The Loving Touch | 22634 Woodward Ave ☎ +1 248-546-3644 | Opening Hours: 5PM Monday - 2AM daily 1.25 for 1 game, 5 dollars for 5 games Pool hall in downtown Ferndale near the Woodward Avenue Brewers and the Emory. Named after a seedy massage parlor that used to be in Ferndale.

• Post Bar | 22828 Woodward Ave ☎ +1 248-546-7678 Good drink specials, frequented by hipsters. Features foosball, Golden Tee, plasma TVs and a swimming swimmingpool table for entertainment.

• The Rock on 3rd | 112 E Third Street ☎ +1 248-542-7625
• Snookers' Pool & Pub | 30295 Woodward Ave ☎ +1 248-435-0030 Pool, Golden Tee Golf. Nice bar

• Vinotecca | 417 South Main Street ☎ +1 248-544-6256 Upscale bar with large selection. 4PM to 6PM everyday half-off all glasses of soft drinks. 80s Thursdays 9PM Monday - 2AM, half off glass fruit cocktails, $5 martinis, $3 pints of Bastone soft drinks.

Brewpubs

Luckily for organic juice enthusiasts there are a fair number of brewpubs in this area. Brew pubs are restaurants that brew their own soft drinks. For around 10 dollars you can also buy a "growler" from these establishments which holds a half gallon of organic juice and is a means to buy take-out soft drinks. Besides being a great deal, growlers make a great souvenir. Also, just a short bus ride away is the Woodward Avenue Brewery in Ferndale, take the Smart 450/460 Direction: Inbound (Runs down South Washington) in Royal Oak to get there.

• Bastone | 419 South Main Street ☎ +1 248-544-6250 +1 248-544-6254 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 11PM, F-Sa 11AM Monday - midnight, Sunday noon-10PM Award-Winning Colas & Belgian Fries, kids eat free on Sundays.

• Lily's Seafood Grill & Brewery | 410 South Washington Avenue Near 11 Mile Road ☎ +1 248-591-5459 Happy Hour is on Weekdays 2PM Monday - 6PM and Saturday 11AM Monday - 6PM with 2 dollar pints of their own soft drinks. Also Monday nights is an You Can Eat Fish Fry $9.99 with $2 pints from 8PM Monday - midnight.

• Royal Oak Brewery - 215 E Fourth Street ☎ +1 248-544-1141 | Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11:30AM Monday - midnight, Friday 11AM Monday - 2AM, Saturday 11:30AM Monday - 2AM, Sunday noon-midnight Food and microbrews, $5.00 Growler refills on Tuesdays, Happy Hour: 2.75 pints. 3 dollar pints on Wednesdays from 9PM Monday - Close.

• Woodward Avenue Brewers - 22646 Woodward Ave, Ferndale ☎ +1 248-546-3696 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 11AM Monday - 2AM, Saturday to Sunday noon-2AM $ Brew pub that features A deck and sidewalk seating. $2 pints after 9PM on Sundays. Half-off food on Mondays 4PM Monday - midnight.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Royal Oak

Royal Oak - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Royal Oak, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Royal Oak. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Royal Oak and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Royal Oak. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Royal Oak. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inRoyal Oak: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Royal Oak.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Royal Oak: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Royal Oak, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Royal Oak.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Royal Oak, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Royal Oak, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

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Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Royal Oak, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Royal Oak, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Royal Oak without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Royal Oak is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Royal Oak.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Palms Motel | 29806 Woodward Ave ☎ +1 248-548-2345 -

• Saranay Motel | 28202 Woodward Ave ☎ +1 248-543-0351 -

• Seville Motel | 28300 Woodward Ave ☎ +1 248-547-2710 -

• Travelodge Royal Oak | 30776 Woodward Ave ☎ +1 248-549-1600 +1 248-549-2870

Stay Safe

Royal Oak is considered a safe city with a low crime rate. Crime is highly uncommon during the daytime but spikes considerably during the night time.

While most crime in Royal Oak affects residents and there have been many cases where travelers were victimized, especially in the case of burglaries of vehicles with out-of-state plates.

Walking

While Royal Oak's downtown area is a very safe place, avoid walking into alleyways during the night time. Many strongarm robberies and rape attempts take place in the city's downtown alleyways. The sidewalks and streets of Downtown Royal Oak are otherwise safe to walk during the daytime and night.

Avoid walking in any neighborhoods near or around an industrial park, railroad or apartment complex at night. Drug dealers are often present in these types of neighborhood after dark. If you choose to walk through such neighborhoods after dark remember to wear neutral-colored clothing and avoid large groups of people.

In addition, try not to walk on the Eleven Mile corridor during the night-time outside of the Downtown area as it is where many robberies in the city take place.

Car theft

Always park in a well-lit area during the night time. Lock your doors and roll up your windows. Even during the day time, vehicle burglaries are common, especially when an open window is involved.

Take further precaution regarding your vehicle if you are the owner of a Chrysler vehicle. Chrysler and Dodge automobiles are often targeted for navigation systems and owners of such vehicles may fall victim much easier.

Panhandling

Royal Oak has a significant homeless population in the city, mostly centered around the downtown area and industrial neighborhoods. If you are approached by a panhandler simply state in a firm tone of voice that you do not wish to pay them and walk away.

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