Logistics. In shopping plaza, just east of Marsh Road along northside of Central Park Dr,…read moreconnecting to Time Square Drive, in Okemos. Vibe and First Impressions. Galley-like set up as you walk in. Breakfast diner vibes more than 'cafe and bakery'. Kitchen to your left as you walk down short corridor into cafe. Sloth-like chill attitude encouraged; the hashtag is #letshangtogether. Had fun looking at all the little sloth decor throughout. Lots of light and glass. VERY limited seating; seats about 15 (?) inside; mostly 2 tops and a 6 top. When we walked in, we were greeted warmly, permitted to sit where ever we would like, then handed menus. Turkish music playing was just a bit too loud. Hospitality. Friendly and helpful. Owner-chef seemed very happy to be there, singing and engaging with his regulars. Offerings. Basic breakfast and lunch items with Turkish and Mediterranean classics. No flavored lattes but other basic espresso drinks offered. Chai was excellent. Had the Turkish coffee because it was a Turkish joint; was REALLY good; strong. We had the Simit Platter; sesame-like NY bagel, feta chunks, and olives. All very good. See pics. Apparently they offer cooking classes, catering, and meal prep pick-up -- for ever-changing healthier, fresh, easy-prep take-out options. Of Note and Last Impressions. Lot parking. Overall, fun.

We tried a variety of dishes from here when visiting family. We got all of them for takeout for…read morelunch. The menemen was my favorite. Like scrambled eggs with tomatoes and onions. It was tasty and even better with the bread they provided. It could've been packaged in a better way because the oil dripped out everywhere by the time we got it home. Maybe a plastic container with a tight fitting lid. The mezze platter was also quite nice, especially the carrot appetizer. The bulgur patties were also flavorful. The artichoke was slightly disappointing because it didn't have any other flavor than salt and vinegar, similar to canned/bottled artichokes. The salad was fresh and the dressing was light. Overall, this was a light and tasty lunch.

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.

Had to get another round of their "Cookie Monster" and "White Russian" ice cream..so good! (I know,…read moreit's 22* outside but their ice cream is great!) The place was really busy tonight! Even though the staff was running crazy, they didn't hesitate to give everybody the same great personal attention when it was your turn. Their concept is great with a limited menu available if you're hungry, want ice cream or maybe a beer/drink while you're finishing some homework or a work project on a laptop. Be sure to check them out if you travel through South Lyon ***Disclaimer -Not to insinuate underage people drinking and doing homework. The crowd is older, maybe 3rd year college and older but definitely 21***

This place is a super nice fixture that any town would be thankful to have. The atmosphere is…read moreincredibly pleasant with a lot of comfy seating and friendly staff. But man, this sandwich I got... it moved me. It was the #2, a croissant with egg, cheese, pesto, and spinach. This sandwich alone earns this place 5 stars. Bravo. This sandwich made me redownload Yelp. Masterclass.

Convenient, clean, bright, and welcoming! Chateau has done…read morea great job with the esthetics of this place! Our barista was lovely, kind, helpful, and patient! She took an idea of a coffee and made the most delicious and nutty pistachio latte! There are plenty places to sit and gather or work solo while smelling the amazing aromas of all the coffees. Located in a plaza, there is plenty of parking. They offer sandwiches and sweet treats as well, the baklava is homemade! To date, my fav place for coffee is my kitchen but Chateau will definitely see me often!

I went on a summer day when there weren't many people there so I expected a light and friendly…read moreatmosphere. I immediately felt unwelcome by the staff. I ordered a hot drink, but an iced drink was set down in front of me and the barista mumbled something that I couldn't hear without really making eye contact, so I wasn't sure it was mine. She then looked at me with an unfriendly expression and said "that's yours". When I said I had ordered it hot, she just kind of stared at me. I felt uncomfortable, so I asked if it came in hot and all she said was "yeah" and looked around like she was annoyed at the thought of remaking one, so I said it was fine and took the iced drink. There was no apology for the mistake. Afterward, I watched her walk up to the cashier and say, "she said she ordered it hot," and they talked about it in a way that seemed like they didn't believe me which made me feel even more uncomfortable. I took my drink outside and went in a few times to get my food, napkins, and water and they were both usually gone in the back. The whole interaction felt rude and dismissive. The coffee wasn't great, it didn't taste like the flavoring at all, and the coffee beans tasted burnt. A drink plus a breakfast sandwich came out to almost $20. I won't be coming back.

Best family owned; independent coffee shop in the area. Everyone is friendly and greets you with a…read moresmile. Their coffee is great! And, so are their muffins!

The coffee was so yummy. I got their seasonal raspberry mocha and it was incredible. The people…read morebehind the counter did seem a little preoccupied when we came in and then like never said anything when done . They were overall nice though.

Very delicious sweets with a very calm ambience. I was able to study for a very long time while…read moreenjoying a delicious tea. The staff were kind and attentive. Would definitely recommend.

Still one of the best milk tea & bakery in the area. My husband tried strawberry tornado this time…read moreand he loves it. They are running promotion now with every 2 drinks you would get a free bread which they all are display on the counter. Always a special treat for us whenever we order tea & bakery from here.

Food was amazing! Little pricey, but that's because some of sales go to battered and abused…read morewoman's programs. Service was good and staff was friendly!

Place is clean , and amazing staff and good food! Most importantly it's for the best reasons to…read moresupport this business. So incredibly empowering and just all around great experience, if you don't come here you're doing yourself a disservice!!!!!!

First time here. The Turkey Brie sandwich is unbelievably good. Highly recommend. Iced oat latte is…read moregood. Quiet and clean dining area and service was quick. Just in town for a quick trip but putting this place on the list for next time I'm in town.

Oh my sweet, sweet toaste. I love this place so much. I genuinely feel maternal towards it…read more Hands-down the best coffee in East Lansing, and there's pretty much no other place you're gonna get a specialty coffee for six dollars and trust me, I've been everywhere. The pesto tomato sandwich is one of the best sandwich I've had, easily the best sandwich in East Lansing. I never reviews, but I had to find a latte that compares in Chicago, which is saying a lot. Very nice people too.