Goldfish Tea

detroit's specialty coffee scene has been building real momentum over the last decade, moving well past the chain-or-diner binary that defined it for so long. royal oak fits into that story in its own way, and goldfish tea on south washington avenue is a good reason to pay attention to it. the regulars here are unusually loyal, the kind of loyalty that doesn't come from convenience alone. if you're spending time in this part of metro detroit, it's worth knowing that this place sits in a neighborhood with actual foot traffic and a coffee culture that takes itself seriously without being precious about it. come for the tea selection, stay longer than you planned, and leave via south washington on a weekday morning when the street is still quiet.