Welcome to Sweet Oak Cafe

Sweet Oak Cafe is more than just a great place to grab breakfast or lunch – it’s a showcase of the culinary creativity simmering at Oakland Community College.  

Rooted in Royal Oak’s rich food and arts culture, we are open to the general public as well as OCC students and staff. Located inside the Culinary Studies Institute Building on OCC’s Royal Oak campus, stop in and enjoy an ever-changing selection of grab-and-go breakfast and lunch items, all inspired and prepared at OCC!  

 

On the Menu

Our menu changes with the seasons, but you’ll regularly find fresh choices like:

• Grab-and-go breakfast sandwiches  
• Baked goods, pastries, and ready-to-bake items
• Fresh soups and salads
• Tasty lunch sandwiches
• Hot coffee and refreshing drinks

Be sure to stop in regularly to view our weekly specials!

 

Pop-Up Bakery

Purchase freshly baked goods from our bakery counter inside Sweet Oak Cafe. Our student-run bakery has a variety of beautiful breads, pies, Danish pastries, cookies and more.

The bakery is open from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. on the following dates: 

• October 22
• October 29
• November 5
• November 12
• November 19

Don't forget to join us for evening bake sales from 5-7 p.m. on the following dates:

• December 5

 

Location and Hours

Sweet Oak Cafe is located on the first floor inside the Culinary Studies Institute building on OCC’s Royal Oak campus. Whether you're between classes, working nearby, or exploring Royal Oak, we’d love to serve you!  

Hours of operation:  
7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Monday – Thursday during the academic year)