Breakfast choices for Berkley, MI range from customizable bagel sandwiches to counter-service diners and sit-down brunches. This guide covers Einstein Bros. Bagels at 27365 Woodward Ave in Berkley, MI and breakfast spots in Royal Oak, with clear differences in hours, service, and Google ratings.
For an early pickup, the Berkley, MI Einstein Bros. opens at 6 a.m. daily, offers a drive-through, and holds 4.2 stars from 744 reviews. O.W.L., at 27302 Woodward Ave #0927 in Royal Oak, pairs Mexican-American comfort food with counter service and a 4.5-star rating from 3,386 reviews—the largest review count in this selection. It operates around the clock Monday through Saturday, with Sunday hours of 7 a.m.–11 p.m.
Crispelli’s Bakery has the highest Google rating here, at 4.7 stars from 722 reviews. Monty’s Grill follows at 4.6 from 317, serving breakfast plates in a small diner with counter seating. First Watch offers health-minded breakfast and brunch, vegan and vegetarian options, and daily hours of 7 a.m.–2:30 p.m. For a reservation-friendly meal, Café Muse recommends brunch reservations, while Pronto! Diner combines weekend 9 a.m. openings with outdoor seating and a children’s menu.
4.5(3,386)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 3386 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 11:00 PM
O.W.L. is a breakfast spot and late-night diner at 27302 Woodward Ave #0927 in Royal Oak, serving creative takes on Mexican-American comfort food. Its industrial-chic setting is described as casual, cozy, and hip. Breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert are available, with small plates, quick bites, and vegan and vegetarian options among the offerings. Coffee is a noted feature, and there is a bar on site. The business has a 4.5 Google rating from 3,386 reviews.
Dining is counter service rather than table service, and reservations are not accepted. Customers can dine in, order takeout, or use delivery, including no-contact delivery. O.W.L. is listed as suitable for solo dining and popular with students and tourists. Dogs are allowed outside. Wheelchair-accessible parking, an entrance, seating, and a restroom are listed, along with both free and paid street and lot parking. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted.
3.6(3,378)· Google3.6 out of 5 from 3378 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 10:00 PM
IHOP at 29202 Woodward Ave in Royal Oak is a breakfast option outside Berkley, MI. The long-standing chain serves a wide variety of pancakes alongside American breakfast and diner fare. This location offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert, with coffee, comfort food, small plates, and vegetarian options among its listed offerings. It has a casual atmosphere and is popular for breakfast and solo dining. Its Google rating is 3.6 stars from 3,378 reviews.
Dine-in, takeout, delivery, and curbside pickup are available, along with catering and counter service. Families have access to a children’s menu and high chairs, and the location also welcomes groups. Wheelchair-accessible features include the entrance, parking, seating, and restroom. Wi-Fi is available, and credit and debit cards are accepted. Listed parking options include free street parking and both free and paid parking lots. Reservations are not accepted.
4.4(1,232)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 1232 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 2:30 PM
First Watch is a breakfast, brunch and lunch cafe chain at 30955 Woodward Ave., Suite 405, Royal Oak, MI 48073. For readers of this Berkley, MI guide, note that the listed address is in Royal Oak rather than Berkley, MI. Its health-minded menu includes omelets, salads and soups, with vegan, vegetarian and organic options also listed. Coffee, cocktails, comfort food and small plates round out the offerings. The atmosphere is described as casual, and breakfast and solo dining are among its listed strengths.
Families have access to a children’s menu, high chairs and changing tables, while groups are also welcome. Dining options include indoor and outdoor seating, takeout and delivery. The entrance, parking, restroom and seating are listed as wheelchair accessible. Fast service is a noted feature, but a wait is usual and reservations are not accepted. The business has a 4.4 Google rating from 1,232 reviews.
4.6(317)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 317 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 3:00 PM
Monty's Grill is a breakfast spot at 28300 Woodward Ave, serving diner fare that ranges from breakfast plates to burgers. Its small, time-tested space includes counter seating, with a casual, cozy atmosphere. Breakfast and coffee are particular points of emphasis, though the dining options also cover brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert. Comfort food, vegetarian options, and organic offerings are listed, and the restaurant is suited to solo dining and quick bites.
Dine-in and takeout are available, with both counter and table service; delivery is not offered. Families are welcome, and a children's menu is available. Practical features include free lot and street parking, plus wheelchair-accessible entry, parking, seating, and a restroom. Monty's Grill accepts reservations, credit and debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Its Google rating is 4.6 from 317 reviews.
