Fly Trap Restaurant

Don't let the name fool you! This charming little gem in Ferndale is not to be missed!! The restaurant is small and quaint, (it is a diner) so you may have a wait. The turnover is pretty quick and the service is great. Don't leave and don't let the lines (on the weekends out the door) make you even think of leaving--it is so worth the wait!!! I love everything on the menu...the Huevos Rancheros are to die for..it's a large portion, so be prepared to take a doggy bag! The potatoes are exceptional! The salmon burger is extremely good, moist and a little spicy with great flavor. My husband hates salmon, but loved this burger!! The Mac N' Cheese is so creamy and delicious, you can't stop eating, even though it's a large portion. Don't forget to try the fried rice--it is spicy and so packed full of flavor and again a large portion. You will have to take some home, because the next day, it's even better reheated! Don't miss the daily specials on the chalkboard. Every meal I have ever had, even the meatloaf, would put your favorite grandmother's best cooking to shame! Don't miss the jam for your toast--homemade and so wonderful! The Fly Trap is like eating at a five star gourmet restaurant without the big bill. I have NEVER sent anyone to eat there without returning to me with a rave review. YUM! YUM! YUM! more

I stopped by the Fly Trap in Ferndale on Dec 12, 2008 at around 3p.m. Parking was easy in a metered lot around the back of the restaurant. My visit was on a Saturday afternoon so parking was free and there was plenty of space available in the lot. Pros: Excellent Food, Free weekend parking, Good service Cons: Needs an expansion Very Small (50 people max) more

Best sandwich I have had in years. Great bread, wonderful seasoning on the chicken, and the fries were perfect. I was visiting Michigan for work and now I can't wait to go back! Great food, thanks! Pros: wonderful food Cons: slow more

There can be a wait for breakfast - so I usually go at night. This is one of those places you go to when you want something, but are not sure what just so long as it's GOOD - period. The menu is creative and everything is great. The green eggs and ham are wonderful. The potatoes are awesome. The salmon burger is tasty. They have a decent Pho. The mac-n-cheese is wonderful. The mushroom pasta is yummy. Try it all. The menu is small, but I've never not found something to eat that I did not enjoy 100%. Pros: Everything is good and fresh and flavorful, something for everyone Cons: menu is small, but varied more

This little place is always crowded on weekend mornings, and understandably so - those fried potatoes that come with most of the breakfast dishes (and can be ordered as a side) ARE SO GOOD. They are the most garlicky things I've ever had. Roasted garlic gloves can sometimes be spotted amongst the potatoes. SO GOOD. I think they do breakfast best, although the lunch and dinner menus are pretty good. Almost always great, is the special. It changes daily, but repeats weekly - yummy. Pros: They never give you the boot, even when the joint's jumpin. Cons: They never give anyone else the boot, so the wait is a pain. more

The Fly Trap lives up to it's motto - it's truly a finer diner! The food is way more creative and way more delicious than your standard diner. Service is attentive, and the atmosphere is hip. The prices ... are a little more than I like to pay for diner cuisine, but since it's pretty much all made in-house, I can't complain too much! more

This is the best breakfast in town. Try the huevos rancheros. FUN FUN FUN and amazing food. all home made. Great specials Cons: takes awhile, but it's worth it more