This place is excellent! Match the mission of helping to train and get employment for previously…read morehomeless folks or those suffering other barriers to employment with delicious food and you can count me in!! This place is by far the cleanest bakery I've ever been in. It was super bright everything was gleaming, lots of seating inside and out with plenty of parking and really cute decor. The guy who helped at the counter was super nice. They have the menu up on an electronic screen with straightforward pricing and also printed ones where you can scan the QR code and order ahead. It cost $18 for one dozen. That is so cheap compared to the other neighborhood donut places. The donuts were light and airy with plenty of filling but not overly sweet. I tried the peanut butter and jelly one which was delicious, a long John which is my usual standby, a few glazed and cinnamon, and a few other random ones and they were all delicious. I was in and out in under 5 minutes. It's right next door to the local grocer. Definitely stop in. I will be back.

What a terrific new local business enterprise/collaboration in carriage town…read more This is a super nice donut shop/bakery. The donuts are great, very fresh and tasty. They have a very nice selection of donuts. I particularly like the crawlers, cinnamon rolls, pumpkin donuts and espresso donuts. Prices are very good, downright low, in fact, and proceeds do benefit Carriage Town Ministries. They even have pretty good coffee, too. The pumpkin donut is my fave!! The location is great, and they have several tables for dine in and wifi for customers.

Stellar service! Friendly, funny, and makes good recommendations! A very simple and clean donut…read moreshop with classic flavors. I got a half dozen for less than $15! The gentleman who helped me recommended the chocolate rock. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint. It's not a super fluffy donut. It's got some density and it's covered in a glaze that flakes off as you eat it. Highly recommended!

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.

Had an excellent experience here. Ordered an Americano & the Rhema Club. Both were fantastic! The…read morestaff were friendly and polite and I really enjoyed the space.

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.

B&J Donuts is a little hidden gem! It's located inside Subway, so it can be easy to miss if you…read moredon't know it's there. The parking lot is small, but it's easy to get in and out, and they also have a drive-thru, which is a big plus. There was a great variety of donuts to choose from, and I really liked that they were lighter and fluffier than some of the other popular donut places in the area. They weren't overly heavy or greasy. The chocolate éclair had plenty of cream and lots of chocolate, the apple fritter had actual chunks of apple, and the glazed peanut donut had just the right amount of finely crushed peanuts. Customer service was great too! Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area. ($9 for 6)

Bought donuts for family coming in from out of town. Everyone loved them. The quality and sizes…read morewere a huge hit. We have a few decent choices around us but this one is worth driving farther.

What a great place! They have delicious pastries, yummy looking sandwiches, and GREAT drinks! (The…read moreDirty Sodas are SOOO GOOD!) The atmosphere is nice, and even though a bit noisy at times, the patio was so nice to sit on in the sun! If you see Keelie working, she is awesome, and has great suggestions! We even received flower seeds with our drinks! #datenight #sunshine #coffeandtea #fallevening

Café Brulee is such a great new addition to the area! It sits right at Dye and Miller Roads, with…read moreplenty of parking and easy entrances/exits from both roads. The inside is bright, spacious, modern, and incredibly clean, with plenty of tables and two spotless bathrooms. They also have picnic tables with umbrellas outside if you want to enjoy your coffee and watch the world go by. The owners are the same people behind Pesto's, which has been a neighborhood staple forever, so I already had high expectations for the quality, and Café Brûlé absolutely delivered. They serve locally roasted Fireside Coffee and have a huge coffee menu, along with sandwiches and an amazing selection of baked goods they make themselves, including croissants, cookies, cheesecakes, and more. They even sell locally made items and little crafts like earrings, which gives the place a nice community feel. Now, let's talk about the cinnamon roll cheesecake because THAT deserves its own paragraph. It was phenomenal. Seriously, one of the best desserts I've had in a very long time. The key lime cheesecake was also delicious, with the perfect balance of tart and sweet. I tried the brown butter chocolate chip cookies and molasses cookies too, and both were moist, flavorful, and tasted homemade. My caramel latte was fantastic. You could actually taste the espresso! I hate when a latte tastes like a cup of warm milk with a rumor of coffee in it. This one had plenty of coffee flavor while still being creamy and delicious. I also grabbed a sandwich to try later. I haven't eaten it yet, but if it's anything like the sandwiches at Pesto's, I'm pretty confident I'm going to be happy. The service was excellent. Everything came out quickly, and the woman helping me was incredibly friendly. She even took the time to tell me how Café Brulee got its start. Prices were very reasonable too, especially considering the quality. It's also in a convenient location near Flint and Swartz Creek and within about a mile of the dog park and walking trails, so it would be a great stop before or after a walk. Definitely worth checking out. And whatever else you order, get the cinnamon roll cheesecake. Trust me on this one.

Flint Crepe Company is a must-visit breakfast-brunch spot in downtown Flint, for more reasons than…read moreI can fit into any review. There is plenty of seating, and they open up outdoor seating when warmer weather comes. Despite how busy it gets, you will find seating opens up pretty fast. The staff are kind, quick, and knowledgeable, and prices are reasonable for the caliber of quality you get with every menu option. They also have a seasonal menu that is worth keeping an eye on as it cycles throughout the year. Every dish I've ever had from here has been a feast for all my senses. I recently got the Michigan Smoke and substituted their roasted garlic cream sauce for the BBQ sauce- it was seriously delightful!!!! I usually get their egg crepe and they also have seasonal drinks.

Such a cute little cafe! Four of us visited on a Saturday, and the place was hoppin' but not so…read morebusy that we had to wait for a table. Between the four of us, we had two savory and two sweet crepes. I had the blueberry French toast crepe, which was delicious! I also had a honey latte (hot), and it was yummy! My daughter goes to UM Flint, and this is one of her favorite spots to dine.

One of my favorite ice cream spots in the area. It is one of our go to spots. Great soft serve…read morechocolate ice cream. They are always busy but the line moves quick and service is good. I also think it has pretty fair pricing for what you get. Highly recommend for your next sweet treat.

Best ice cream shop in Genesee County. They use high quality ice cream, portions are huge & prices…read moreare great! Staff is friendly, and they move fast! They're usually pretty busy but the wait times are always minimal. Only complaint- the brownie in the sundae I got today was stale and had a bad aftertaste. Use better quality/fresher brownies.

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).