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Cafe Zinc, Midland, MI

Cafe Zinc

4.8 (973)
$31 to $50
Café
111 W Main Street, Midland, MI 48640

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
Please Note: Any OpenTable Reservations made for Café Zinc are for our indoor dining only, and are not for our Outdoor Dining Pods. To make reservations for our H Hotel Dining Pods please visit https://www.opentable.com/r/h-hotel-dining-pods-midland


The world of chemistry works on an elemental level. Now experience what happens to your world when the elements work for you. A modern, 40 seat casual dining restaurant - Café Zinc is designed and themed to represent a French bistro setting. Our French pastry Chef prepares a daily assortment of house made pastries and breads for use in the restaurant as well as retail sale.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Café, Contemporary European, Dessert
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Theo Bawar
  • Neighborhood
    Midland
  • Cross street
    Gordon
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 973 people are saying

Cafe Zinc reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Great for brunch

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Most Booked

  • Northern Michigan

    Great for brunch

  • Northern Michigan

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Northern Michigan

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Zinc offers a charming European ambiance with "excellent food and service." Known for delightful breakfasts, including "amazing quiche and eggs benedict," the restaurant is a "hidden gem." Consistent praise highlights "exceptional waitstaff" and a "lovely atmosphere," making it a "go-to place" in Midland for memorable dining experiences.

973 Reviews
  1. Kelly VIP

    Grand Rapids33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious breakfast for kids and adults. We all loved our meals. Service was lovely.
    Cafe ZincResponded today
    Thank you for the kind words Kelly! We're so happy to hear that both the kids and adults enjoyed breakfast with us. It’s wonderful to know the service made the experience even better. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  2. Luanne VIP

    Toronto16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal tonight and very good service! We will be back!
    Cafe ZincResponded today
    Thank you so much Luanne! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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  3. Scott VIP

    Pittsburgh23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a pleasant Mother's Day dinner, my family enjoyed it. That is all I will say

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  4. Lisa

    Grand Rapids1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Zinc always feels like a staycation to me. The environment and decor feels like Europe to me. It is beautiful. Food is excellent. Service is excellent.
    Cafe ZincResponded 6 days ago
    What a lovely compliment—thank you Lisa! We're so glad Café Zinc gives you that special getaway feeling. It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed the atmosphere, food, and service. We look forward to your next visit!

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  5. Phoebe VIP

    Los Angeles16 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very lovely atomosphere and food menu is upscale. The food did not come out quickly at all, which was disappointing, but overall fine food.
    Cafe ZincResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback Phoebe. We're glad you enjoyed the atmosphere and appreciated the menu, though we're sorry to hear the pacing of your meal missed the mark. We'll be sure to share your comments with the team as we continue to improve. We hope to welcome you back for an even better experience!

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  6. Bo

    Detroit1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great overall experience, Cynthia the hostess was welcoming, friendly and engaging. Kathy the server was very attentive. Thank you!
    Cafe ZincResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for the kind words Bo! We're so glad you had a great experience and that our team made you feel welcome and well cared for. We look forward to seeing you again!

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  7. Doug VIP

    Northern MI10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best place for dinner in Midland. As good as the food is the service is even better. Amy and Alyson are so friendly and provide exceptional service. My go to place when I am in the area.
    Cafe ZincResponded on May 7, 2025
    Thank you for the wonderful review Doug! We're honored to be your go-to spot in Midland. It’s fantastic to hear that you enjoyed both the dinner and the exceptional service from Amy and Alyson—they’ll be thrilled to hear your kind words. We can’t wait to welcome you back next time you’re in the area!

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  8. Gail

    Northern MI3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, breakfast at the Zinc is always a good way to start a day.
    Cafe ZincResponded on April 30, 2025
    Thank you for your kind words Gail! We're so glad you enjoyed breakfast at Zinc—it’s always a pleasure to help start your morning off right. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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  9. Debra

    Northern MI39 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was great, we were on a short timeframe and needed to leave. Our server, Luciano was great as usual and the food quality as well.
    Cafe ZincResponded on April 29, 2025
    Thank you for your kind words Debra! We're so glad everything was great during your visit, even on a tight schedule. We'll be sure to pass along your compliments to Luciano—he'll be thrilled to hear them. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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  10. Linanne

    San Francisco12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely experience - food is always on point. Latte was spot on amazing!
    Cafe ZincResponded on April 24, 2025
    Thank you so much for your amazing review Linanne! We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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FAQs

Cafe Zinc offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (989) 837-6030.

Cafe Zinc is rated 4.8 stars by 973 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United States
  3. Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
  4. Northern Michigan
  5. Midland

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Google Map for Cafe Zinc

111 W Main Street, Midland, MI 48640

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Gordon
  • Neighborhood
    Midland
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Café, Contemporary European, Dessert
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Theo Bawar
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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