“Eat” listings
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Creek City Grill
This eatery serves comfort food with flair for all three meals. Adventurous foodies will be intrigued by the imaginative breakfast options like the delicious glazed doughnut cut in half, grilled, and served with ham, egg and melted cheese. You know you want it. $$ (09/2011)
6104 Miller Rd, Swartz Creek
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Chutney Bazaar
Shop Bollywood DVDs and imported goodies while munching a handmade veggie samosa at this no-frills Indian grocerturned deli. It’s perfect for a midday curry fix— especially the aloo tikki chaat (spicy peas spooned over potato cakes). $ (08/2011)
5454 Perry Rd, Grand Blanc
810-603-1499
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Churchill’s
Founded in 1980 when the University of Michigan’s Flint campus was itself just a young thing, this longtime downtown favorite calls itself the city’s original college bar. Thursdays $1 pitchers and well drinks from 9pm to midnight and Mexican Wednesdays always draw crowds of ravenous students looking for a sweet deal. $ (08/2011)
340 S Saginaw St
810-238-3800
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El Potrero
Who says great Mexican fare can’t be found in mid- Michigan? From the simple yet incredibly tasty queso blanco to the spicy hot verde pork plate, the food is south-of-theborder bliss. $$ (03/2011)
5516 Fenton Rd
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501 BAR & GRILL
Flint’s Art Deco tapas restaurant offers delicious, inventive small plates that can be paired with a huge selection of Spanish reds and whites. Try the lamb lollipop chops, mussels saganaki or a muffaletta slider. $$$ (09/2010)
500 S Saginaw St
810-410-4406
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EL CHARRITO’S RESTAURANTE
This family-owned restaurant serves hearty plates of authentic Mexican food topped with fresh veggies. Order the golden tacos (stuffed with beef or chicken and deep fried). $ (05/2010)
201 E Mill St, Davison
810-658-9308
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BLACKSTONE’S PUB & GRILL
Get a glimpse of Flint’s revitalized downtown over lunch or dinner at this new Irish-themed pub. The menu features traditional Irish fare (corned beef and cabbage, Guinness stew) as well as burgers and steaks. $$ (03/2010)
531 S Saginaw St
810-234-9011
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HOFFMAN’S DECO DELI & CAFÉ
Everything at this family-owned deli is fresh, delicious and healthy. Whether you’re a vegetarian, vegan or committed carnivore, you’ll find a breakfast or lunch made just for you. $ (01/2010)
503 Garland St
810-238-0074
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GRAND TRAVERSE PIE COMPANY
This bakery has the best pie in town (mountain berry and Grand Traverse cherry crumb are local favorites), but it also serves excellent quiches and homemade potpies. $ (12/2009)
2350 S Center Rd, Burton
810-742-9743
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STEADY EDDY'S CAFÉ
You'll find soups, salads, omelettes, deli sandwiches, vegetarian offerings, and other breakfast and lunch specialties at this marketfresh café. We double-dog-dare you to eat an entire Dagwood sandwich. $ (03/2009)
At the Flint Farmer's Market 420 E Boulevard Dr
No phone
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SAGEBRUSH CANTINA
Come hungry, because Sagebrush Cantina offers mammoth servings. Try the housemade guacamole, a yummy margarita and an enormous burrito with everything but the cocina sink inside. Bring friends and share. $ (02/2009)
15284 Fenton Rd, Fenton
810-629-3955 -
FLINT ORIGINAL CONEY ISLAND
You can't miss this popular frankfurter spot, which boasts a mural of the city and a giant vintage neon sign from 1919. Offering tasty and affordable dogs, it's a perfect lunch spot. $ (01/2009)
401 W Court St
810-768-0000
