Josephine Creperie & Bistro

06/08/06

Amazing crepes and a lovely atmosphere

by ferndaleres at Citysearch

This bistro has some of my favorite decor of any Ferndale restaurant. It's romantic, cozy, cool, and serene, with lots of great artwork, wood booths, and warm colors. The food is really great, and obviously lovingly prepared. The wild mushroom crepe is a definite standout. My only complaint is that the price of their house wine is too high. It's decent wine, but you're charged premium wine prices. It brings an otherwise reasonably priced meal to too high a total. Other than that, though, highly recommended if you like European bistro food and atmosphere.

• Pros: Warm ambience, delicious food
• Cons: High-priced wine, sometimes slow service

09/10/09

Heart in the heart of Ferndale

by jlynn611 at Citysearch

Josephine has a warm and welcoming feel. Love the food, decor and music. Not only are the crepes fantastic so is the atmosphere. The art work hanging on the walls is one of a kind. I love how the owners support not only the community of Ferndale but also local artists in the greater Detroit area.

• Pros: quality food, warm & ecletic atmosphere
• Cons: wine selection & price

09/15/08

Nice Sunday brunch!

by mariaumanskiy at Citysearch

Wonderfull! get the seat next to the window!

Eggs Josephine are good + French onion soup!:)

Bathroom a little dirty & small, but walk around the nighrborhood is fasinating....

• Pros: Food , decoration, View
• Cons: bathroom- dirty window & tiny, back

09/02/08

Neah!

by GodessVenus at Citysearch

Keep in mind that it's a "Bistro" (with capital B)!!!

This place can get loud and the music isn't always the best. Decor is so-so. Wine is over-priced with very little variety. I did a "last Wednesday" (by myself) and my bill came up to about 48 dollars. Most of the plates were cold and not very exciting. Staff is not very attentive and slow. They are mostly teenage girls and not experienced. It hardly qualifies as a "nice" French place. If you like French food you are likely to find a better place!!!!

• Pros: different
• Cons: slow, somewhat noisy, cold food

03/23/08

Cold buffet

by elamott at Citysearch

My husband and I had Easter brunch buffet Josephine's. We've been in other times where the food has been terrific, but the buffet was a disappointment. The brunch was $21.95 plus the cost of beverages. With two coffees, our bill came out to around $50. Although the presentation was great, the food was cold (even when brought straight from the kitchen to the warming trays). When I complained, it was suggested to me to make a plate to be "nuked" in the microwave. The sound of "nuked" buffet food didn't interest me in the least. I left feeling disappointed. Dinner I've had there has been fantastic, but I would not recommend making a reservation for any type of buffet here.

• Pros: Great presentation and service
• Cons: Cold food

05/16/07

Do Last Wednesdays!! ( Le dernier mercredi du mois)

by straightboy at Citysearch

Last Wednesdays is a great chance to sample this wonderful restaurant at a fixed price menu. Inventive, European and tasty. If you can't make wednesday I highly recommend the seafood crepe or the duck confit. And try a crepe for dessert.

They make their own wine which is a little inconsistent, but you are there for the wonderful food!

I highly recommend reservations for 'Last Wednesdays'. It can get packed.

03/25/06

User review by skmc

by skmc at Citysearch

We had reservations for the "Last Wednesday". Our seats were near the kitchen. Next time we will request window or somewhere else. Not because they were bad seats, just that it would have been nicer elsewhere.