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.

My fiancée and I wanted Italian food but didn't feel like driving far, so living less than a mile…read morefrom downtown Flint I checked Yelp and Google and found Sauce Italian American Kitchen inside the Hilton. It wasn't busy when we arrived on a Monday evening, but what we ended up experiencing was honestly amazing. We sat down and asked for wine recommendations, and our server James immediately stood out as knowledgeable and genuinely passionate about what he was serving. He recommended the Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon. We were not expecting much because the last few bottles we ordered at other restaurants were just okay, but this recommendation was absolutely on point. The wine was excellent and exactly the kind of red we enjoy. My fiancée wanted burrata. I usually don't care for it but agreed, and what came out was a seared burrata with sauce that was rich, warm, and seriously delicious. That was the beginning of a great night. James brought us bread with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and spices, and we loved it. I think it was sourdough but I'm not an expert, I just know we kept eating it. For entrées, my fiancée chose the lasagna and I went with the chicken marsala. The timing was perfect, everything arrived hot and fresh just as we finished the appetizer and our first glass of wine. The chicken marsala was incredible. The seasoning was perfect, the sauce coated the spaghetti beautifully, and the mushrooms tasted fresh and flavorful. Easy 10 out of 10 for me. My fiancée loved the lasagna too and said it tasted homemade in the best way, exactly what she wanted after a long day working at the hospital. We also had the chance to meet the chef behind the food, Chef Khalilah, and she was wonderful to talk to. You can tell she puts real passion into what she does, and it shows in every bite. For dessert, my fiancée went with her classic tiramisu to end the night. I wanted an affogato even though it wasn't on the menu, and James said he had espresso and vanilla ice cream and would figure it out. He absolutely came through. Total hero moment. Honestly, this place deserves recognition. Great food, excellent service, and a warm, welcoming vibe. People don't always think of Flint as a destination for a great dinner, but they're missing out. Sauce Italian American Kitchen delivered an awesome experience from start to finish. Huge kudos to James, Chef Khalilah, and the whole team. We'll definitely be back.

This evening I ordered the following from DoorDash:…read more * Pasta Verdura (x1) * Side Caesar (x2) I very clearly stated to NOT place my cold salads on top of hot pasta in the bag. I have to state this because they always do this. When my order was delivered I received the Verdura and one House Salad, not my two Caesar Salads. In addition, the House Salad was on top of the hot pasta and was therefore hot as well. Furthermore, the pasta was swimming in sauce. I called the restaurant and spoke with a gentleman. I believe his name was James. I explained the errors to him. He did not apologize at all. In fact, he told me that I either did not enter the note appropriately, or it did not come through on their end. He said that he bagged up my order. He also said nothing about the salad screwups. I told him that putting cold salads on top of hot pasta is their common practice with my orders, he said nothing. I told him that I was bringing this to his attention so that they could improve this practice. Once again, no response. I said to him that not putting cold salads on top of hot pasta should be common sense. He replied with, "I'm not going to have this discussion with you. You can take it up with DoorDash. Well, I am going to take it up with DoorDash and Sauce just lost a frequent and loyal customer. If he bagged up my order he obviously did not check to ensure the order was accurate. His attitude sucked: no apology and blaming the customer. Disgraceful! P.S. No salad dressing with the House Salad.

They have a huge menu. We've been here twice. The food is pretty good. Have tried breakfast and…read morelunch items for now.

This place was popping at 11am on a Sunday. The food was delicious, I had the Hill road breakfast…read moreburrito, very good and the prices were fair. The staff is very friendly and attentive. I didn't realize how big this place is, I would definitely come back again.

This place was much better than I expected! Actually I can't wait to go back. There is plenty of…read moreparking it's near the highway and located at the intersection of two main roads. The waitress was super friendly as was the lady who cashed us out. They have daily specials written on the sign when you first walk in there's plenty of seating mostly Booth style like an old school diner with really cool old photos up on all of the walls and an old legit style jukebox behind the counter. The menu is really good it's full it offers lots of different choices for people of all ages. I got the bacon cheeseburger with french fries and a shake. The shake was absolutely delicious I could go back for just that. It was super thick not overly sweet. It came in a cool metal cup with an actual metal spoon I mean who even gives metal spoon these days. The bacon cheeseburger had crispy edges crispy bacon a fresh tomato and a soft pillowy bun. French fries were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I also had some fried pickles with ranch dressing. The fried pickles were nice because the batter was really thin often times the batter's so thick you can't even taste the pickle this was not the case. I was absolutely thrilled with all of my food it was tasty, it was fresh and hot, the place was clean, and the service was friendly I would go back any day and I would recommend them to anyone.

Wonderful.Chicken Dumpling Soup. Service was great also…read more Looked around at the other customers and all foods looked great also.

Beautiful atmosphere. Where else would you see pinball machines! Wine was a stingy pour but the…read morestroganoff was good.

Great drinks. Nice ambiance. Friendly staff. Good appetizers. Nice outdoor area and they have golf…read moresimmies!

The building looking like a old dinner was the best. The grill behind the counter for all to see …read more Burgers and onion rings were excellent. Highly recommended for a stop by.

The diner looks like a legit dining car. The server was friendly and was quick to come to the…read moretable. We wanted a different burger and whoa, did we get one. The dining car was novel. We will go return.

I am always paying way too much for lemonade, and this lemonade is also way to expensive, but we…read morelove expensive lemonade and always buy it because it is delicious. This place has delicious lemonade! I loved their cute little glass barrel decanters of flavors. You can get the flavors in the decanter, or you can spruce it up with other flavors and fresh fruit. (although the fruit was about $3 extra). They also put the adorable flower in the cup and fun colorful straws. The kids each got a different flavor, both very tasty and fresh. We are big into lemonades in this household. The people working here were nice and let us try the flavor first. We were just here to walk around the then get a drink to go, but looking at the menu I would love to come back and try their sandwiches. I love a good club, and theirs looks amazing. I always wanted to eat around the farmer's market, but we are slow to do so, so I would love to come back and do a sit down here in the future. It was adorable and seemed to busy which is a good sign.

Hands down one of my favorite places to have a great breakfast or lunch! Prices are affordable,…read moreportions are large and the food is fast and delicious. They always have an amazing selection of chili and soups, plus handcrafted coffees, homemade lemonade and pie!! A must try at the Flint Farmers market!

I look forward to stopping in here every time I'm home visiting. The donuts are so fresh and…read moredelicious! I loveeeee the Nutty and I had no idea it was a Michigan thing until I moved away! The people there a nice and although there is always a line, they move quickly. The parking lot is nice size and easy to get in and out. I wish I could pack some up for my plane ride lol.

I lived in Flint for about a year and there were a few staples I miss all the freaking time. I…read moredream of the chocolate moon rock as it is like an amazing fritter texture, but had cherries throughout. The coconut creme donut was absolutely the best donut I've ever had, which is saying a LOT! The people working are always friendly and the line moves efficiently. Very simple donut shop vibe and no where to sit but you can just go in your car and eat it like an animal because they're THAT good. A must have! Unfortunately I will likely not be back to flint but if I do, Donnas is my first spot.