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.

What a wonderful place. We come shopping here at least twice a year and are as big a fan, if that…read morecan be said, of CHRISTmas as was Wally and Irene. Managed to walk out this trip at only $1100 which is amazing as they had some excellent things which had been marked down. The people here are super amazing people and ever so helpful. We cannot imagine a world without Bronner's. Thank you for continuing the great legacy of this awesome place. Oh and PS. Please be sure to visit the Silent Night chapel!

Great place to walk around!! I definitely would get lost without my husband…read more But for being the biggest Christmas store in the nation, their ornaments were disappointing. We wanted to find a good Michigan ornament but the best one was crazy expensive ($40)!! And all the other ones were so plain or had glitter (I hate glitter. It gets everywhere and sticks everywhere). The employee was friendly to me and I needed to rinse my pump parts in the restroom and they were closing but she let me in really quick (I really appreciated that)!

The best coffee shop around Flushing! Their special drinks are always so creative and the staff is…read morealways super friendly! Super cute exterior and interior. They have fun little games you can play inside while you wait and a counter with barstools facing out a window that is a nice place to get some work done. I would highly recommend!!

AMAZING! Best craft coffee in Genesee county. I believe they use Fireside coffee. Super friendly…read moreand decently priced! My weekly go-to.

One of the best coffee places I have been to! The food is so fresh and tasty without feeling…read moreunhealthy. The coffee is high quality from the espresso to the milk to the flavors. And the people are so kind and knowledgeable about all of the products. I also found out they do catering and will be taking them up on that! This is a place that feels like home the moment you walk in and sit down for a cup of coffee. Way better than any other coffee chain.

Very friendly and welcoming feel when you walk in the doors, the Turkish bagel is really good along…read morewith the cold brew coffee. Very fun/ artsy decor

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.

Broccoli cheddar soup was hot and delicious. My sandwich was one of the specialties and it was so…read moregood! Service was friendly. It's a cute little place we always visit in holly!

Admittedly, I haven't tried a lot of items here. I typically get a soup and their beef & aged…read morecheddar sandwich. The sandwich is DELICIOUS, but sadly small for the price. Soups are pretty good (not as good as Holly Cafe). Their chai tea is also amazing. One of the best I've had. Definitely one of the places I have on my rotation!

Stop in while taking a stroll downtown. They had a season latte menu so got the cherry vanilla iced…read morewith almond milk. It was good. Not the best latte I've ever had, but I was disappointed in it either. The service was good. I HATE that at checkout the kiosk asks if you want to tip. I think people have forgotten why the tipping process was created. Anyway.... Very cozy place. They sell some local goods such as candles, jewelry, and homemade cards (made by a 10 year old). Check it out!

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!

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).

One of those great small town breakfast cafes.... a favorite spot for Saturday morning... good…read morefood, great service, the best coffee

It was okay. Server was friendly. French toast was not special, I can make those myself easily…read more Hash brown was an okay. Bacon was dried and fall apart when bite.

Took a quick pit stop after seeing the large Open 24×7 sign. Unfortunately, when we arrived around…read more7:15, only the drive-through was open. The door signage stated the store closes at 7 while the drive-through stays open until 8, which directly conflicted with the prominent 24×7 sign out front. I needed hot coffee for the drive, but it wasn't hot and only just okay. Combined with the misleading signage, this visit was disappointing.

We find ourselves on the road in mid-Michigan about to house hunt when the urge for Tim's overtakes…read moreus. Conveniently located off I-75, right down W. Vienna rd. A perfect start to a Saturday! Weather was perfect so we hit the drive-thru and ate in the parking lot. They need more Saturday morning help. I think there's only one guy in there. Everything was up to company standards. I ordered an Angel Creme donut and the kid actually knew what I meant. "Yes sir, except we call them Vanilla Cream!" I'm impressed! Great coffee. Great donuts. Excellent service. Well done! BACKGROUND: If you're new to the world of Tim Horton's, Tim's is currently Canada's largest "quick service restaurant chain". The bake shops are Canadian in origin but can be found in about a dozen states in the Eastern/Midwestern U.S. They are also represented in a few foreign countries such as Ireland, The Philippines, Qatar and even China. Yes, they are best known for coffee and donuts but offer quite a bit more. A small selection of breakfast/lunch sandwiches, soups, paninis and wraps. Baked goods include donuts, cookies, muffins and Timbits, their signature bite sized donut holes. STEVEN E. weighs in: It's a matter of apples and oranges with me. Visit a Tim's and you'll understand it's a totally different animal than a krispy creme or a duncan donuts. I review TH locations by comparing them to other TH locations and TH standards. 10/20