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).

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.

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

What would I do without this place? Wait, yes, I'd drive all the way to Fenton. It is THAT good…read more The pastries and breads they sell are made with love. I had a scallion baguette with gorgonzola cheese spread and it brought tears to my eyes. Yes, I scarffed down half of it in my car in the parking lot. No regrets. This stall is in the Flint Farmers Market, one of my favorite places in Flint. The atmosphere is so friendly and cultural. It brings everyone together, far and wide. I highly recommend stopping at this stall though... Go on, carb load, you know you wanna... I won't tell anyone, I swear!

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.

I love this bigby. The girls working there are great. Management needs to do better though, doesn't…read moreseem like the manager does much. Anyway, great little coffee shop, but management could be better.

This is the very first Biggby I've been to where the costumer service was TRASH. There were no…read moresmiling faces and warm welcomes like the other Biggby's I've been to. And also my latte was too sweet and it makes it hard to want to spend money with rude people, who make the drinks wrong.

Fun interior and very friendly baristas. It has been a few years since I've been to a biggby so I…read morewas somewhat overwhelmed with all the new menu options. I stuck with my usual (turkey havarti bragel) and asked for a fruity flavored tea latte. The barista suggested the rainbow tea and the flavor was spot on from what I used to order. They now have both sugar free vanilla AND sugar free Carmel so I was excited to see that. They have multiple options for someone trying to stay somewhat low carb and are happy to customize. Highly recommend this location.

the cashier made me REPEAT my order multiple times and still managed to get it wrong.read more

Laid back atmosphere, friendly employees, good coffee/tea…read more. We've stopped in a handful of times when in the cultural area (my old neighborhood) and found it to be very lovely..great atmosphere, good coffee and pastry, nice vibe, good prices, great service, decent location.. My husband and I particularly enjoyed the attentive service, the friendly dog that hangs out (it belongs to the owners, I believe), and terrific pour over coffee. Now that Flint Foster is closed and Good Beans operates on only limited boutique hours (ugh), we'll make Dorothy's more a local hangout..

Great coffee!! We like the ambiance a lot too and the spiritual message of trust in our Creatorread more