New Cafe/Wine Bar Opening In Oakland County Next Week

FERNDALE, MI — The brother and sister team behind a popular Detroit-area Mexican restaurant is opening a new cafe/wine bar in Oakland County next week.

Sandra Haro and Jose Granados, owners of Mezcal Mexican Bar and Kitchen, will open Balam Coffee and Wine at 207 E. Nine Mile Road in downtown Ferndale on March 16.

The new cafe and wine bar will offer a relaxed space where guests can enjoy specialty coffees and wine throughout the day. It will have space for roughly 30 to 35 people.

The coffee will be sourced directly from Mexico and South America. Some menu items will include:

• Mazapan, inspired by the iconic De la Rosa peanut candy.
• Chocolate Abuelita, made with Mexican hot chocolate and cinnamon
• Mexican Wedding Cake, inspired by traditional pecan cookies

They will be paired with Mexican pastries, wraps and fresh juices.

Balam will also offer a rotating selection of Latin American red and white wines, including distinctive pours such as Trivento’s White Malbec and Santa Julia’s El Zorrito Natural Orange Chardonnay.

"Our goal with Balam is to create something that feels different but familiar," Granados said. "It’s a place to slow down, enjoy great coffee or wine, and experience flavors tied to Latin American culture."

Balam Coffee and Wine will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., closing at 9 p.m. on Sundays.

Mezcal Mexican Bar and Kitchen has locations in Dearborn, Detroit and Ferndale.