Atomic Coffee
401 S Main St, Ferndale, MI
Crema's Take
“Atomic Coffee in Ferndale is an espresso-focused spot that takes their traditional and specialty drinks seriously, with reviewers consistently praising the quality of their coffee. The vibe leans cozy and laptop-friendly with comfortable seating perfect for lingering over a cup and pastry, though be aware the space has both bright and intimate corners depending on where you land. Fair warning: service can be inconsistent, and the dog-friendly policy might be more enthusiastic than some visitors prefer, but on a good day with the right barista, this is a genuinely welcoming neighborhood spot.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Always good coffee every time we come
Historically I have loved coming here, but it seems like the "dog-friendly" policy has gotten out of hand and today I was simply grossed out. I am a dog-lover, have 2 dogs myself, and enjoy taking my dog out to public places, including coffee shops, but, all 4 of my dog's paws stay on the ground in public establishments. I don't let them on the human seating. I don't let them put their paws on the table. And I don't let them eat my food out of the plates/cups/bowls. It's one thing if you want to do this in private in your home, but to do it in a public space is disgusting and unsanitary. Atomic Coffee, you need to create and enforce a better "pet friendly" policy as your coffee shop is no longer human-friendly.
The coffee is good, but the service leaves a lot to be desired. There were 4-straight times I came here to drink coffee + work, where I ordered food and they never made it until I had to come back up to the counter to remind them. They then took another 5-10 minutes and left it at the pick up spot without calling out my name or bringing it to my table. Never an apology, never a word other than "oh, we're working on it." You don't come to a coffee shop to wait 30 mins for a sandwich. Better off going to The Office or Seven Sundays!
Stopped in while wandering the area with a book and was happy to find the coffee and food was nice! I do wish there was a little more to the cozy corner since a lot of the coffee shop is bright and white, but that's subjective! Service is hit or miss, sometimes they welcome and knock it out well, but there have been times where I'd rather walk to another cafe instead. Check it out and decide for yourself!
Excellent hot drip coffee! I loved my cup so much. I came here on a rainy Tuesday afternoon and the staff were very friendly. The couches were comfy as I got to sit there and enjoy my hot cup and get some work done. I’m definitely interested in trying more coffee from this spot, and will come back again when I’m in the area :) Definitely better than a Starbucks any day.
Crema Reviews
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