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Cafe Muse

Neighborhood: Downtown Royal Oak
317 S. Washington

Royal Oak, MI 48067
248-544-4749
http://www.myspace.com/cafemuse
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Cafe Muse
Grilled three-cheese sandwich at Cafe Muse in Royal Oak. Sliced tomatoes, fresh basil and a little honey give it added flavor and complexity. (Credit: Sylvia Rector/Detroit Free Press)
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Sometimes the best things really do come in small packages. Diamonds. iPods. That little black dress. But none of those things comes with a vanilla bean waffle, lightly crisped outside, topped with fresh blueberries and sliced strawberries, a glacier of whipped cream and drizzles of maple syrup. For that, you'll have to seek out a small place a short vibration away from the railroad tracks that slice through downtown Royal Oak. Just south of where the tracks cross Washington, you'll find Cafe Muse. It could easily be overlooked, but that would be a shame. Chef and co-owner Greg Reyner and his partner David Smith try hard to offer something special. Their muse? Take familiar foods and make them better -- but not pretentiously so. That fits the intimate setting, which seats just 27, counting seven on the street-side patio. Inside, the tidy tables are set with squat, square glass vases filled with pebbles supporting a single white Fuji mum. Large, strategically placed mirrors add airiness. The walls are a lively faux-painted mix of Tuscan orange and rose, though the decor is vaguely country French. --Kathleen O'Gorman
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Getting There

Cross Streets:
Washington and Fourth
Parking:
Metered, Nearby, and Street
Wheelchair Access:
Yes

The Basics

Hours:
7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Tue.-Sun.
Cuisine:
Pancakes and American
Meals Served:
Breakfast and Lunch
Price Range:
$$ ($9-$15)
Reservations:
Not Accepted
Dress Code:
Casual Chic
Smoking:
No
Restaurant Style:
Cafe

Features

Carryout:
Yes
Atmosphere and Personality:
Cozy, Laid Back Casual, and Trendy
Noise Level:
Quiet
Features:
Signature Dishes
Specialties:
oyster, shiitake and portobello mushroom soup
Outdoor Seating:
Yes
Seating :
27

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