The most beautiful chic vibe for a date day with exceptional service, hand crafted coffee and dessert. The Key Lime Tart here is 10/10 - we've tried every key lime tart from Michigan to Florida and this is a perfect match to our favorite in Florida! There's nothing like this anywhere in Michigan. It's quite perfect. Service was fantastic, sweet, kind and prompt. read more

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Stellar Food as always! Café Zinc. never disappoints. The café is so quaint and the bakery is so delicious but the food is absolutely the star. My favorite is the quiche. I do like the assorted flavors, but love the goat cheese, asparagus quiche, the best. Service is always great. This is the best place for Sunday brunch. Mimosa anyone? read more

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Overall an excellent experience. Perfect for an upscale date night! Quiet, nice back ground music playing. The food was superb. The desert was absolutely phenomenal! The service was spot on. What's not to like. I had the filet and my wife had the salmon. Both were great. For desert we shared the fruit tart. Which by the way was out of this world! Just wow! We highly recommend Cafe Zinc. read more

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What a cute place with beautiful and delicious food on the Main Street of Midland downtown. Food was phenomenal starting with the beautiful presentation. Great friendly and efficient service Plenty of vegetarian options Elegant and cozy ambiance! And the only place that opens at 7am in the area. Highly recommend it! read more

Cafe Zinc - Entrance - French Near Me - Midland, Michigan

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Ordered B.L.T. Turkey Wrap with Fries side for lunch and ordered single shot Espresso. Nice casual atmosphere for lunch hour. Service was prompt and attentive by staff. Very pricy for a lunch. Overall good experience. I did feel a little rushed to pay the bill and leave even while there was food still on our plates we were eating. Prices this high for a wrap and espresso: you are paying for the convience in the hotel. Plenty of other options downtown Midland,MI within walking distance for similar quality food for half the price. read more

Cafe Zinc - B.L.T Turkey Wrap with Fries side for lunch - French Near Me - Midland, Michigan

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We went here for breakfast both days we stayed at the H hotel. Croque madame and pancakes on day 1.... I had never had the former and it was certainly rich and creamy and delicious. Daughter said the pancakes were fluffy and perfect. She ordered them on day 2 also! We enjoyed sitting by the cozy fire. Lovely ambiance. Hubs and I split the Cafe Omelette this morning and it was probably the best omelet I've ever had. Who would have thought Brussels sprouts, Delicata squash, and Gouda would be so incredible in an omelette? I wish I could have it all over again! Of note, also, was their exceptionally accommodating staff. Cynthia went out of her way to help us get a reservation for my MIL's birthday breakfast and we were so grateful. We always love eating here when we are visiting from Denver. read more

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We were looking for a place for a late lunch after visiting Dow gardens. Zinc was close and highly rated so decided to try it. Wow, glad we did. Great vibe, just walking in the door. Ambience and service were excellent and food was outstanding. So good that we'll be making the hour and a half drive to get back there real soon. read more

Trying the croquet madame for breakfast as well as the eggs benedict. Refreshing change from the norm. read more

Cafe Zinc - Croque madame - French Near Me - Midland, Michigan

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I really like café, zinc. The food is good and it's got a very cool atmosphere. In the summertime, you can sit outside and it's really really nice. The people that work there have always been very attentive without being overbearing. It's not quite a four, but it does deserve a 3 1/2. read more

We were out of town and looking for a nice place to get lunch, and with Zinc we were not disappointed! Located as part of the H hotel it had exactly the vibe we wanted! Zinc has a very European feel, large open space with lots of windows, modern decor and a fireplace. Service was empecable - immediately approached by two waiters to fill up water glasses, followed up by a friendly and upbeat main waitress. Food was also very good. Highly recommend the quiche. read more

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We had a beautiful meal here. The decor and vibe is so stylish. My husband was raving about the men's bathroom decor. Obviously I didn't get to see lol. He got salmon with pomegranate sauce. The potatoes were crisp and cooked well, and he really liked the Mediterranean flavor angle and the sauce. 5 stars. I got the seafood Cioppino in a red sauce that was really yummy, too. Loved it . The food was healthy, and we felt good about eating it, which is a plus for a dinner. Our neighbors' fillets looked nice, too. Only downside was I asked for the side toast bread without butter, and when I flipped it, it was really burned black on the bottom. I couldn't believe they served it. They replaced it, and said it was hard to do over flame without burning. Maybe I should have asked with olive oil. Our server was gracious and attentive. We had a lovely meal. Price was on high end, but so was quality. Would return. read more

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Good choice for breakfast and lunch, dinner was a little less impressive. The pastry cabinet is first rate, and some selections are almost too pretty to eat. Being in the H Hotel prices are a little more than average, but food quality and service are very good. read more

Cafe Zinc - Pastry Cabinet - French Near Me - Midland, Michigan

Food - both salads that were ordered were fresh and the lemon dressing was tasty. Chicken sandwich served with shoestring fries was great. Keylime pie was light and flavorful. Cappuccino should have been served hotter. Service- fair Ambiance- French Bistro with beautiful aesthetics. Would love to come back and try more desserts . read more

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This is probably the best breakfast I have ever had to date, it really could not have been done better. The dish had so much flavor and was perfectly prepared. Service was excellent with a great outdoor dining experience. They also have some of the best fresh orange juice you will ever have, you can tell this was squeezed onsite. read more

Cafe Zinc - Eggs Benedict - French Near Me - Midland, Michigan

Cafe Zinc is a favorite of mine. The ambiance and my favorite server Luciano keeps me coming back time and time again. The food is really good, but pricey. However, when you combine the flavors, service and the experience, it's worth it. The Grand American for breakfast is my most purchased. They have very yummy gluten-free bread made in house. I have had many other meal options for breakfast, lunch and dinner and never been disappointed. They change their menu to ensure a diverse offering of flavors, from simple to fancy. And let's not forget the fresh bakery items. The dining room has a beautiful fireplace which sets the tone as soon as you walk in. They have a beautiful outdoor seating option. You can dine in, dine outside or grab takeout. In the winter they do the dining pods which are beautiful, and a fun way to enjoy your meal. I am here almost weekly for one reason or another. Love this place and the whole crew! read more

We went for dinner and it was absolutely wonderful. I had the scallops and my two friends had the filet and dessert. All of us couldn't have been happier with the professional service, the amazing food and drinks (from The Oxygen Room). I will definitely dine here again, as there were so many more things I wanted to try. Give them a shot and I certainly recommend the Scallops!!! read more

Cafe Zinc - Scallops (minus the mushrooms) - I cleaned my plate! - French Near Me - Midland, Michigan

This place is incredible ! A very classy, high end restaurant where you might not expect it. The service is A+ and the food quality is very high. Even the bread served before the meal was scrumptious - natural grains, delicious and tasty. The steaks were all cooked to perfection and presented very well too. They clearly take effort to select fine cuts of meat and you can really taste the difference. They serve Illy coffee and have a fantastic selection of fresh desserts. The desserts were all beautiful to look at and also so delicious. If You ever near this area m, this is a place that must be visited. A+ read more

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Not worth the hype...... Just another pompous Midland place that is over priced and under performed. The servers and staff act both like they do not want to be there and they are an elite dining hall. The food was nothing special. Want a good breakfast? Go to M's cafe. Just a fancy uppity bar look. read more

The food is great. The wait staff is wonderful. The morning hostess is very rude. You better have a reservation and even when the restaurant is empty you can't ask for a different table. read more

I love how elegant and inviting the decor is here. We made a reservation ahead of time and were seated right away. There calamari was one of the best we've had, and the baked feta and goat cheese skillet was very good. Both of our entrees tasted great. The shrimp on my ravioli was undercooked so our server gave us our desserts on the house. We were so full so we brought them home with us. The desserts are so pretty and taste amazing. Would recommend coming here for a splurge-y evening out (I recommend making a reservation!). read more

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Highly recommend. Great food, service and ambience, although at times it can get pretty loud.

Lovely find in downtown (maybe) Midland, on our way to the Dow Gardens. Good variety on the menu for lunch options and the dessert selections were expansive and beautiful. read more

Zinc has been going down hill for some time now. They are over priced and just mediocre anymore. A couple visits back I got one of the Benedict's of the week which are 18 dollars a dollar more than there normal one. It said it was a roast beef Benedict. Sounded good. Turns out it was deli meat not like you would think slow roasted beef that was put on this thing. No it was just like you went to Arby's and got one of their sandwiches took the meat off and slapped it on this. It did not have good flavor it was definitely not worth what they were asking for very disappointing not to mention. All of their drinks are far overpriced $13 for a mimosa that is smaller than most restaurant serve is ridiculous but today really takes the cake we went in. we sat down. Barely had any interaction with our server. The hostess was amazing but in total we had 3 cups of coffee between the two of us and an hour. It took a half hour to get an order in mind you they weren't that busy after an hour of waiting, we decided to leave without getting our food. The ticket was only put in 15 minutes prior. we found out since the manager was confused. why we were leaving she didn't really pay much attention to us as she was checking us out since I paid for our drinks. After I paid $4.50 each for our coffee and the $13 for the One mimosa. Our bill was $24 for wasting an hour of our time never have eaten anything there.. I get it. there not many places that are that great in Midland for breakfast or brunch, but I would rather go to McDonald's or even Arby's at this point for breakfast or a midday snack cause I know that at least least I will get served and it's not gonna cost me more than the food would have just for the drinks. read more

I was looking for somewhere to take my mom for her 65th birthday this past Saturday. We had just enjoyed a wonderful day and I wanted to treat her to something nice. We chose cafe zinc over one eighteen because they had a vegan option on the menu. When we arrived we were greeted by the staff kindly and sat at our table. Our server was wonderful and attentive. However, let's go over the food. 1. We ordered their pear salad and Cesar to start. The pear salad had little to no dressing or flavor. The Cesar was one of the worst I had ever had. The greens were browning, the dressing was dull. We politely told our server and she kindly took it off the bill for us. We ordered apps (cranberry goat cheese, fries, and calamri) and all were wonderful. Our entrees on the other hand, a different story. My mother ordered the trout, which came out cold on a hot plate (unsure how that happens) and with little to no flavor. We had to send back to be reheated. My sister tried to order the vegan mushroom dish and we were told they were out without any alternative options. At 5 o'clock on a Saturday we were surprised they were out let alone without any other option (1 of the reasons we chose the restaurant). My sister and I ended up splitting the salmon with maple mustard. Our salmon had a spoon full of spicy ground mustard with salmon on top that was so dry I could not cut through the skin. I know it may seem as though we are nit picking or picky eaters (which it takes a lot for me to even speak up and send something back) however, when paying over $200 for a meal and close to $300 after a tip, the expectations were a little higher. Times are tough right now for a lot of people and spending that kind of money to do something special for my mother, it didn't feel worth it. Disappointed to say the least. read more

Great place for lunch meetings. Everything is good and service is great. It's clean and a bit upscale but in a good way.

Café Zinc is always a delight, from the super friendly staff to its European-style offerings to its freshly baked goods. Every visit is a treat! Their French onion soup is simply outstanding,, their fresh breads amazing and their fresh made deserts are nothing short of fantastic. I truly believe they serve the best French fries in town. No matter what I order, I'm never disappointed. This café consistently delivers an amazing experience! read more

Wow! What a beautiful gem of a restaurant in beautiful Midland! First of all, the decor is so gorgeous! I feel like I'm in Europe. You walk in and the first thing you notice is the lovely table and chairs in the dining room, the beautiful flower arrangements, and the most gorgeous french pastries. There's a beautiful outdoor seating patio too. The ambiance in the bar is gorgeous. We were greeted by a very nice hostess. We sat outside and ordered: 1) Caesar salad- the best I've ever eaten! Fresh, delicate, beautiful anchovies, and delicious. Very generous portion too. 2) spinach burrata salad with peaches- it was very fresh with delicious strawberries, peaches, onion and crunchy bacon. The dressing was perfectly balanced. 3) French onion soup- the best I've had, my favorite. Nice portion served in a beautiful crock. 4) grilled scallops with risotto- the most delicious scallops I've ever had! They were seared to perfection, with the most delicious risotto. 5) key lime tart and peanut butter/raspberry mousse. Pure heaven, seriously,, gorgeous, beautiful!! This restaurant is so special, the service is also amazing. Hats off to the entire staff for creating such a lovely establishment. I can't wait to visit here again. I have to check this place off as being one of my favorite restaurants. Ten stars! read more

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Stopped here about 4:30pm on a Saturday and were able to be seated immediately on the L shaped patio without reservations. They provide a basket of warm assorted bread for an appetizer. My entree was the fish tacos with fries and I had the creme brûlée for dessert. The fish tacos were very good with plenty of chipotle sauce. The creme brûlée was plentiful and prepared perfectly. Service was excellent keeping our water glasses filled on a extremely hot and humid day. Flat top tables with wicker chairs outside. Cloth napkins. Wifi. Limited street parking. Inside was very elegant but my party wanted to sit outside due to COVID concerns. The only negative was loud vehicles (music, motorcycles, mufflers) going by. Moderately high prices but probably the lowest in the trio of restaurants there. (118, the H and Cafe Zinc). I would recommend and would return. read more

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Loved this cafe. We decided to stop as we are traveling from Det to TC. So glad we did. The food was excellent. Prices seemed on par with Det (maybe more pricey for Midland). We will stop again, maybe even on Friday on our way home. I have the beat salad and it was so good. The portion was big enough to be a meal for me. maybe it was because I also ate all the AMAZING bread! read more

I took my beautiful wife here to celebrate her Birthday. We came here at Lunch time. This place had European vibes, which I liked so much ! We ordered: - Beef Burger : it was super delicious, one of the best burgers I have ever tasted ! - Salmon with Quinoa : super good, not only delicious, but also it was like an artistic art ! - Key Lime Cake : it was complementary on the house for the birthday, but don't hesitate to order it. It is the best desert they have ! The total was about $56 Our waiter was David, he was super nice and friendly and I really appreciate his great service. He told us that one of the cooks is a guy from France, we told him we drove all the way from Kalamazoo to try his marvelous food. So David told us he will really appreciate that ! And we totally appreciate your amazing food ! Totally recommend this place ! Specially at daytime to enjoy the sunlight with the beautiful decorations. read more

Cafe Zinc - Interior vibes - French Near Me - Midland, Michigan

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Very good breakfast with beautiful scenery outside for my birthday morning :) Service was great with multiple people stopping by the check and bring anything we needed. Even got an amazing hazelnut mousse cake for birthday dessert! Perfect day! read more

Cafe Zinc - Hazelnut Mousse Cake - French Near Me - Midland, Michigan

My second time coming to Cafe Zinc and there was a slight problem with the reservation but Cafe Zinc and the hostess were able to work something out. I guess we might have put two down instead of three however they squared everything away and accommodated us. Our server Andrea was on top of it all and was friendly, welcoming and overall an awesome server. I ordered the bread pudding French toast and it was incredible. I'd order that over and over. We were seated in the bar area and Andrea made it comfortable and added some ambiance to the area. Overall a positive experience both times and I'd absolutely will be returning for a third time when I get the chance. read more

Cafe Zinc - Bread Pudding French Toast with a side of bacon. - French Near Me - Midland, Michigan

Toxic work culture. Two old ladies who work mornings don't help new hires & leave them out to dry so they quit. Constant turn over of new servers so they are always short staffed; the service suffers even though the food is good. If upper management doesn't look into this, the experience people have at cafe zinc will continue to go downhill. read more

Amazing summer menu. Especially the Hummus and bread. The quality of food is good. Service is good and attentive. Nice place inside and outside in summer. The desserts are the finest around town. The desserts are made by a chef with definite talent for flavor and art . Highly recommend. read more

Cafe Zinc - Cafe Zinc carrot cake. - French Near Me - Midland, Michigan

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Had a breakfast meeting at this restaurant. It wasn't too crowded at the time so we were seated right away. The place is nicely decorated and there are plenty of tables. The service was good. I had the avocado toast (no salmon). The waitress offered bacon as an alternative which was good. I thought the egg on top would be sliced but it was chopped up into pieces. Overall pretty good. Another person had the eggs Benedict which was fairly large in size and was ok by him. Overall a nice place to try in downtown midland for breakfast. read more

Was in town visiting a friend and we had brunch here which was absolutely delicious! The avocado toast was perfectly toasted semolina bread with capers, smoked salmon, tomatoes, red onion, and dill purée. The capers added a nice savory bite and it was very filling. I would definitely come next time I'm in town! The staff was very friendly and the food came out super fast! read more

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On my vacation to Midland visiting my son what a great place to visit Cafe Zinc is very Elegant my son Taking me to have Breakfast There is a wonderful staff the Blueberry Pancakes and Bread Pudding French Toast was delicious and the waitress was outstanding Thanks for making memories come through while we visited read more

Cafe Zinc - Blueberry Pancakes and Bacon - French Near Me - Midland, Michigan

Stumbled upon this DELIGHTFUL cafe. My mom and I both had the quiche with fruit. Highly recommend. I had a caramel cappuccino and she had a hot tea. The tea came in this cute cup with a hole in the top for the top of the tea bag. It was so cute I took a picture of it and sent it to my daughter, who LOVES a good cup of tea!! The ambiance was beautiful. All white ivory decor and a blazing fire took me far far away. We felt like we were on vacation!! Reasonable prices too. I asked to see a dinner menu.... Wonderful choices. I can't wait to go back. We are planning a birthday dinner for my son and his girl. This would be perfect. We like FANCY but not precocious. 5 Stars!! Service: PERFECT! read more

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This is my aunt's favorite eatery so she treated us to dinner when we were in town for a visit. The noise level was low enough for pleasant conversation but we were there before the evening rush so your mileage may vary. The food was decent. A nice, clean, upscale joint. read more

Thee most amazing burger in Life! Let's take a trip to midland Michigan , shall we?? The service and kind hearts here went above and beyond to make my family and I so comfortable. Small town vibes, quaint, quiet, clean! It's was a nice way to get away for the weekend. Highly recommend the burger ! read more

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