We stopped in to have lunch here and were very pleasantly surprised with Cafe Rhema! You order at…read morethe front when you walk in and the food is then brought out to you. We got a sandwich and a refresher each - I got the yolks on you sandwich and it was spectacular, the bagel it was on was delicious. It's a quiet prohibition era time look and there's lots of leather, velvet and golden appliqués. I would definitely come back here.

The cafe seems far more invested in cultivating an aesthetic than delivering quality food or…read morehospitality. Service feels slow and strangely disengaged, as though customers are interrupting the ambiance simply by ordering. What should feel warm and welcoming instead comes across as performative and inattentive. The food is especially disappointing considering the prices. The sandwiches are remarkably small and underfilled, leaving you wondering whether you accidentally ordered a half portion. The salads are even worse, which is essentially a pile of arugula. For a downtown business surrounded by residents and neighboring businesses, the lack of inclusion for the community and the repeated disregard for basic city noise expectations is difficult to ignore. Ultimately, Flint has several coffee shops that provide better food, better service, and a far more genuine sense of love for the community here.

Let food or coffee here be a last resort. The breakfast burrito was bland and was hardly a burrito,…read moremore like a tiny wrap with no avocado or anything burrito like. The iced coffee was so bad I could only take one sip. This is an amazing museum though!

If there's one thing this city has in spades, it's decent places to grab a coffee. The Palette Cafe…read moreis no exception. Tucked away inside a corner near the front of the FIA, the Palette Cafe has all the makings of an all-around quality coffee spot, featuring a small, but well-rounded brunch menu, solid coffee drinks, free WI-FI, a comfortable atmosphere, and even adult beverages to boot (they serve wine). Years ago, this was a standard-issue, Starbucks-licensed coffee kiosk with some seating, designed to keep patrons of the FIint Institute of Arts happy if they wanted a coffee or a cookie in between checking out art installations. That has changed. Eventually, it came into its own and became the Palette Cafe (the name is obviously a wink to its location within the FIA, wink wink), a full-service coffee shop with a host of food, coffee drinks and more with expanded hours, its own WI-FI connection, events held on-site, and more. Today, it holds its own in a city dripping with places to get a cup of coffee. They serve coffee from the Mighty Good Coffee Company out of Ann Arbor and true to its name, it is mighty good (long gone are the days of serving Starbucks). The Cafe Americano is my go-to drink, smooth and bold at the same time with no acidic aftertaste. Weak, it is not, but it isn't overtly strong and bitter, either. It's just right. Now, that's a good cup of coffee. As for the food, there are a couple of clear winners on their brunch/lunch menu. The caprese flatbread is my favorite on their new "sandwich board" menu. It isn't slapped together in a rush or made with less than fresh ingredients. It was better than I expected it to be. The flavor, texture and presentation were all there. I had no complaints. I'd say it was at least comparable, and in some cases, much better than the caprese flatbreads that I've had elsewhere. They have a quality Mediterranean Veggie sandwich, too, piled high with appropriate fresh vegetables on artisanal bread, an optimal choice for a vegetarian like myself. My husband had a Tuscan Chicken sandwich once and gave it the thumbs up. My husband and I split the hummus appetizer, which was a decent size for two people. I liked the texture and taste of the hummus, creamy without being oily. Oily hummus is a no no, so naturally, I was relieved that it wasn't a disappointment. It was actually quite good and made for a great shareable appetizer. I would order it again. The soup of the day is always made fresh in-house daily, so remember to check that out. The soups rotate frequently, which means what you had last weekend might not be back on the menu for awhile, but it's best to check back regularly for updates. They have a nice variety of fresh baked treats to satisfy a sweet tooth, but my favorite are the sugar cookies, so soft and moist. I'm sad to admit this, but they are far and away superior to any sugar cookies that I've personally ever baked at home. I know, I should be embarrassed about acknowledging that, but who cares? Oh, and I did mention they serve wine, right? Yes, they do! There's nothing wrong with that in my book. Their WI-FI connection is decent, but it largely depends on just exactly where you're seated. Some tables get a better connection than others, so if your connection seems weak, just switch to the gallery's WI-FI and it will probably be fine. I've had to do that a couple of times and it's usually no problem, although I can see where it could be pretty frustrating. They're often open late, usually in tandem with ongoing events at the FIA. They have a "palette punch card" which entitles the bearer to a free beverage after ten purchases and FIA members always get 10% off their bill (20% on certain FIA member appreciation days).

Stopped in for a quick lunch. I love a good Cuban never having been in Flint before I thought I…read morewould give it a try. I was not disappointed. Cuban was an excellent choice, and the pastries were a delightful treat. They recommend coming in early Because the best sweets made fresh daily will often disappear before lunchtime. They served me quickly, and the store was incredibly clean. I'll be back next time. I'm in town.

This was the worst Cuban food I've had. I'm originally from Miami and have spent time in Tampa and…read moreHavana. The cheese pastelitos were not anything good that I've ever had before. The egg breakfast was smothered in cheese and ham, which I had ordered without ham. I tried ordering in Spanish and she didn't want to hear it in my American accent. The Cuban bread was a big letdown also.

This is a really fun bookstore in Flint. I was visiting some family the area and they know my love…read moreof bookstores so they pointed me this way. Worth the stop! I really enjoyed all the artwork and the chill/cozy vibe. The ambient music was great and there were plenty of places to just sit and hang out. It seemed like a nice community space to hang out in. I got a peppermint hot chocolate from the coffee bar. It was well priced and super hot when they gave it to me. Perfect for a rainy, drizzly, chilly day. It was tasty and warmed me right up. Next time I'm in the Flint area I'll stop back in for a visit!

What a great "find" in Flint. I love used vinyl and Totem's collection is impressive. In addition,…read moreif you are looking for a particular album, Aarontold me they have a warehouse a block away with 50,000 albums in stock. I picked up four albums - all around $7 to $10. Very reasonable. My wife found some used books. We also learned they are having a four-singer night on Jan. 23 and we are planning to make it back there for that. I recommend this place.

Always great product and service…read more. This local Crust stand at the farmers market really has been one of our favorite spots at the market- terrific sourdough bread, cheese danishes and bagels.. Yes, it's pricey.. but I think on the whole, it has always been worth it.. the service is warm and prompt and they have a rewards program for frequent return customers..

Amazing food & excellent service. I highly recommend eating at this establishment. Lovely breads,…read morepies and other deserts are available for takeout.

I went to this Biggby Coffee through the drive through. It was very fast service. I tried the iced…read morescuba blast with raspberry boba. It was a super fun and tasty drink. 'Nuff said!

I recently first tried biggby coffee, I don't like coffee so I got one of their fruity energy…read moredrinks. I got the scuba. It was awesome! I loved the blueberry drink and the strawberry popping boba. I have now had that drink 3 times in the last two weeks, it is very good.

Located in Burton, Mi, we loved the mango Crème Freeze Smoothie and the hot coffee was excellent…read moreand piping hot. The everything bagel egg sandwich was delicious. They have a few tables inside to eat and drink. The service was very friendly and they have good parking. We will be back!

I've been sitting in the drive thru for twenty minutes waiting for a simple cup of coffeeof coffee,…read moreand this isn't the first time. Staff here is extremely slow and will mess up your order. This is by far the worst biggby franchise I've ever been to.

Ugh... The undercooked "raw-dough" covered breakfast…read moresandwich is reason enough to longer order their foods, but what will keep me from ever returning is the 20oz cups they claim are 24oz. Worse, they only fill the cup to the line that says 24oz, when in reality it's 18oz. 11oz after the iced is removed. Less than half. Fraud is the word that comes to mind.

Great ambiance and service…read more. Love it- the coffee drinks and pastry are top notch.. they have great lattes and coffee.. We had the cafe Americanos and Dubai chocolate cake recently.. it was so good.. The lattes are some of the best I've had- definitely worth the effort to come out here- it is a bit out of the way.. but who cares? lol.. Lovely ambiance and service is beyond reproach..

Love how popular Yemeni coffee is becoming because it's delicious! Tried this spot while in town…read moreand loved all their options. I got their chai with just a little bit of sweetener and enjoyed reading my book while I had it! The staff was friendly and the chai was nice and hot; so flavorful! The vibe in there was very cute and cozy too!