Downtown Deals
One of the many perks of being a college student is a college student discount (who doesn’t want to save a few dollars here and there?). Last week was the first of University Outreach’s My Flint events, Taste of Downtown. During this event, we were able to break up in to groups and explore seven of downtown Flint’s local eateries. Many of the restaurants passed out coupons and discount flyers, and by the end of the trip, I’d eaten enough food to call it dinner! So that you, too, can begin taking advantage of some of these awesome downtown deals, I’m going to give you some details on some great savings.
Stop 1: MC’s Restaurant
615 Martin Luther King Ave.
(810) 259-8414
Monday – Friday: 10am – 11pm
Saturday: 11am – 9pm
Sunday: 10am – 5pm
Located next to Flint’s Soggy Bottom Bar is MC’s Restaurant. They offer a delicious and inexpensive menu, featuring the city’s only $0.99 burger. There’s free wi-fi, they offer delivery to campus (perks if you live in the residence hall!), and great student discounts.
Stop 2: Churchill’s
340 S. Saginaw St
(810) 238-3800
Monday: 8am – 10pm
Tuesday: 8am – 11pm
Wednesday: 8am – 12am
Thursday & Friday: 8am – 2am
Saturday: 8pm – 2am
Home of Flint’s original college bar, they offer 10% off your meal with your college ID Monday through Friday from 11am to 7pm. Thursday evening is college night, and you definitely don’t want to miss live music on Fridays! Plus, they offer $1 delivery to the residence hall from 11am-2pm on weekdays. You can’t beat that!
Stop 3: Cafe Rhema
432 S Saginaw St.
(810) 342-0511
Monday – Friday: 7:30am – 10pm
Saturday & Sunday: 12pm – 10pm
In what used to be the Brown Sugar Cafe, Cafe Rhema is open 7 days a week until 10pm, serving up some pretty great specialty coffee and sandwiches. “Come for the wi-fi, stay for the coffee!”
Stop 4: The Lunch Studio
444 S Saginaw St.
(810) 424-9868
Monday – Thursday: 8am – 4pm
Friday: 8am – 7pm
Saturday: 11am – 3pm
The Lunch Studio offers a homey atmosphere and a delicious menu. You definitely want to stop in for their chili sometime, and they’re another restaurant offering free wi-fi in downtown Flint!
Stop 5: Rolls R Ready
111 East 3rd St.
(810) 234-0677
Monday – Friday: 8am – 4pm
Saturday: 9am – 11am
If you’re looking for a sweet treat, then look no further than Ms. Evelyn’s Rolls R Ready. They have the best buns in town and many other tasty treats. If you purchase any pastry, you receive a free 12oz coffee. Believe me, even if you don’t go in for the food, you’ll absolutely love Ms. Evelyn and her grandson!
Stop 6: Flint Crepe Company
555 S. Saginaw St.
(810) 336-3308
Monday – Saturday: 7am – 10pm
With a menu that changes seasonally, the Flint Crepe Company offers delicious food made with local ingredients. College students can receive 20% off their order or a free drink refill on Monday or Wednesday night.
Stop 7: Blackstone’s Pub & Grill
531 S. Saginaw St.
(810) 234-9011
Monday – Wednesday: 11am – 11pm
Thursday: 11am – 12am
Friday & Saturday: 11am – 2am
Be sure to check out the area’s only authentic Irish pub. They offer a great College ID menu Monday through Thursday from 11am-7pm. For just $7, you can have a great meal, with your choice of a cheese pizza, spinach and artichoke dip, and more!
There are a lot of other great restaurants all within walking distance of campus, too, so take some time to explore and check out what kind of delicious food the city of Flint is offering all on a college student budget!
If you’re bummed that you missed out on the first My Flint event of the year, worry not, because this Friday is the monthly Art Walk. This month only, we’ll be taking groups of students downtown to explore different art locations, like Buckham Gallery and the Greater Flint Arts Council. If you’d like to join your fellow wolverines as we explore the arts, RSVP here and join us at 6pm on the 1st floor of the University Center. I hope to see you there!
