Table & Tap

Love this place. Brought two of my dear friends here for their birthday celebrations and never failed to disappoint. That poutine is a gift from God, and the pulled pork is made from dreams.

This place has the absolute worst service ever. We have been there twice in the last week and have waited for over 30 minutes to get any service. When a waitress finally came, she was extremely rude and unpleasant. She has blonde hair and glasses. I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone that has less than four hours to spend on a dining experience that completely blows. The mac isn’t worth it. Go to the Union.

Kind of cool grungy bar. Our waiter was the worst but the food was halfway decent. Prices seemed to be high compared to the nearby places. It’s a C+ at best.

I went to table and tap for the first time last year, I absolutely loved the food and the atmosphere. My husband had never been and I’ve been bugging him to go– so this week on our day off we decided to go together. The food was really good, but we were really bothered by the fact that the bartender took a smoke break in the front of the building, right in front of customers, then came back in and started serving food. Really tacky and (honestly gross) to us. Never really one to complain, but if I owned/​managed a restaurant, I’d want to know those things so I could fix it.

I’ve been here before and the food was good, but tonite– not so much. The brisket was VERY dry and hard to cut, let alone chew. The sweet potatoes were so so. Mac and cheese was good as well as the collard greens. Maybe they were having a bad night. Service was excellent, our waiter was very nice and friendly. Took $ 7 off of my bill to compensate for the bad brisket. I would go again but I wouldn’t risk the brisket!

Can say enough about this place. Have been multiple times and each time was a hit. The food is good. Last time I went the menu had just changed and it was still really good. The mac-​n-​cheese is outstanding. The homemade sauces for the meats and fries are so delicious. They have beer AND wine on tap. The staff are the best, really friendly, engaging and knowledgeable. If you want to get away from chains, appreciate good ambience and don’t mind a slightly dim place, you have to try Table and Tap. I also bought the best ‘Hard as Flint’ shirt here. Can’t say enough about this place. It’s outstanding. The beer sampler is also a great experience, but make sure you eat first.

It’s a cool place, it’s just on the expensive side for Flint. The staff is very knowledgeable on craft beer and if you’re into the food make sure that you try the mac and cheese. There seems to be a sort of dark hipster vibe that they’re shooting for as far as atmosphere which is pretty cool. All in all, if you’re REALLY into Michigan BBQ, you’re going to be going to Slows anyways. Come here if you want to spend some time kicking back a few craft beers in Flint.

Pulled pork dish was a perfect combination with grit and collard greens. Highly recommend it. Had it with my usual ginger brew!

I really like that all the items are Michigan made here. The food was 4-​star. The service, including our waiter Courtney was outstanding. I was truly disappointed that the cook was ‘too busy’ to make the drink I ordered off the ‘Featured Cocktails’ menu called ‘Brush Alley Ice Maker’. It apparently requires heating some cider and liquor. This was just before 7pm on a Saturday night. This place was busy but not full at the time.

Only went here once for back to the bricks as part of a bar crawl, shoulder to shoulder and the waiter when he finally got to us, after half an hour of which most I watched him talking to chick’s he was serving, couldn’t hear what we were asking for even though we were practically yelling to get over the roar of the crowd, finally we just wrote down what we wanted
I think the place is popular for some reason as it was very crowded but even if I had been there on a slow day in not sure it’d get a better review given the bar tender

Table & Tap is a unique Flint bar worth trying by anybody who has a chance. Their drink and food menu, while limited, is Michigan, local only. Throughout all our visits, service has always been good, and great at the bar. Bartender Matt is always up to the task to create something new or custom make any drink you may dream of! If you go for food, think bbq, and garlic fries will round out any meal (unless you go straight to carb heaven with the Mac ‘n’ Cheese).

This is the second year that my husband and I have been to Table and Tap for my birthday. Both visits have been great! Love the pork egg rolls and the local beers! We can’t wait to go back!

I want to like Table & Tap, but sometimes it’s hard.
First, the pros: the décor is badass (personally, I love the graffiti on the wall); they have great beers; the emphasis on local sourcing (beer, but also food and liquors) is cool; some of the food (especially the mac and cheese) is great.
The cons: it’s expensive. Even when I eat something I like, I can’t justify the price I’m paying. Service is decent most of the time, but sometimes is slow even when they aren’t busy. Finally, the last time I was there I had the ribs, which were disappointing.

I was out visiting a friend in the Flint area the other day, and she was very excited to have me come and check out Table & Tap.
After walking in, I could see why she was excited for me to come and check it out. The beer selection was fantastic, including breweries all across Michigan. and their food was very. very tasty!
She introduced me to pulled pork egg rolls, and even though they sounded bizarre, they were very tasty to enjoy as we caught up and chatted about the old days.
For our main course, I ended up getting the smokehouse chicken sandwich, and it automatically came with some paramesan garlic fries. Tasty… tasty… tasty!
She said that there are a hadnful of other places like this around the newly developed Flint area, and I told her that when I’m back in town for another meeting, that I’d be glad to check some out. But for Table & Tap… the service, the food, and the selection… will make it a little hard for me to not want to come back to.
Great job!

Great service ask for Lazarus, good man. Steer towards the garlic fries and yard bird! You won’t regret it. Pulled pork was decent but somewhat dry, like the corn bread :(decent but spicy sauce and an decent variation of beers on tap!

The service is deplorable. Staff standing around playing on their cell phones and chit chatting with one another instead of tending to there clientele. Our dinning experience took over an hour for two cold sandwiches and French fries. Very urban and chic’ décor with prices to match. See attached photo of $ 32.00 dinner bill for cold and bad food. Mac and cheese was rubbery, one small mini corn bread muffin in a side order. We waited 15 minutes for waiter to pick up our check and cash us out but he NEVER returned for it, finally left money on table and walked out. This kind of horrible service when there were only a few tables of people in the restaurant.

This small place is a gem in a city that often gets a bad rep. Downtown Flint can boast about good food and beverages, and this place is a big reason why.
First off, the place isn’t that big. If you come in during the evening with a group of 6 or more, you might be screwed because no tables will be available. We had a group of 8 that showed up around 5:30 p.m. and we were the first ones in there that day. But about an hour later, the place was full and people were entering and immediately leaving because there was nowhere to sit.
The service was excellent. We had a waiter (whose name I can’t recall) and he was totally on the ball with everything. He memorized beer orders off the top of his head, he suggested food items and even gave everyone sheets of paper for beer flights. He was prompt and kept checking up on us. An «A» for service.
As for the beers, they are excellent. There are a lot of IPAs here (which are my favorite) but they also had porters, stouts and other ales. That day Oddside had a tap takeover and I enjoyed the «Paranoia» IPA — I highly recommend it. The beers are averagely priced as well, FYI. Also, some people in our group ordered Moscow Mules and enjoyed them, too.
The menu is a great size and all the items come as part of a newspaper layout. There’s a blurb about Table & Tap on the cover (like a lead article) and the menu items make up the inside of the paper. It’s pretty neat. The menu items are listed in big lettering with photos, and it includes prices and different meal options.
The garlic fries are a must, very good. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich and it’s served on artisan bread that was real good and fresh. I really enjoyed my food and it was a perfect complement to my beers. The SO got mac ‘n cheese and she loved it. I tried it and confirmed it: good stuff!
The titanium tabletops and small but trendy atmosphere surely requires a visit. Eat some fries, drink some good beers and enjoy yourself.

A nice place to grab a drink with friends after work. Overall, the drinks selection is rather nice, with an emphasis on bourbon cocktails and a rotating selection of taps.
However, it’s sometimes quite loud and rather uncomfortable. There definitely isn’t a whole lot of space and it’s rather cramped and difficult to hear any conversation at your table. It’s a tiny space, so leg room is limited and not a luxury afforded to many, especially if it’s busy. Even though the space is small, it’s very cute and chic, giving off a friendly vibe that says, «stay awhile, enjoy a cocktail.»
The menu options are rather limited as well– not much to offer in the way of selections for vegetarians or people with a gluten allergy. It’s all pretty much comfort food/​BBQ with a twist. The garlic fries were pretty tasty, but the side dish of mac & cheese was just okay. Sigh. Nonetheless, they have some really nice beers on tap and their bourbon drinks are pretty impressive. If you like IPA’s, this is the place to get them. In my opinion, it’s the beer menu that really sets Table & Tap apart.
Still, the prices are very reasonable and the servers are usually friendly and outgoing. Oh, and they have a really nice little outdoor patio area as well, which is great during spring and summer months. As a bar, it’s impressive. As a restaurant, the jury’s still out on that one…

When I pulled up I thought «what a cool place». They have a patio area out front and the heaters look like torches. I walk inside still encouraged by the atmosphere… other than its empty. I step up to the bar and choose my seat from one of ten. The bartender belts out «can I help you?» She has the personality of a bouncer, not a bartender.
I asked if they had any Octoberfest beers on tap and she said «That’s not until next week» #HUH…I had to ask for a beer list and a menu. They have a large number of taps but not a broad selection of breweries. I didn’t see much I felt adventurous enough to try so I got a Founders Dirty Bastard.
The menu is focused on BBQ so I ordered the ribs with slaw and garlic fries. They don’t smother the ribs in sauce which is how I prefer them. It shows confidence in your BBQ skills. I thought I was getting a slab of ribs but I got 5 bones. It was plenty for me but still a surprise. They had decent flavor and perfect texture. Not tough and not mushy. The slaw tasted like it was made to order! Nice crunch on the cabbage and just the right amount of sauce. The fries were a greasy mess and tasted a little dated.
Now time for the bill. The bouncer asked if she could get me anything else. I said I was ready to cash out and laid my card on the bar. Next thing I now she dumps an iPad in front of me and walks away. Cool points on the technology were lost on the delivery. Never a thank you, no standard «Have a good night»…nothing. I always leave at least 20% of the TAXED Bill. She got five bucks on a $ 30 check and I felt generous.
Becca should not be dealing with customers. She isn’t cut out for it. I read a lot of reviews about bad service. I bet she was working.

Finally paid a visit to T&T last weekend and I have yet to stop raving about it to everyone I know.
To address the issue that is causing most of the docked stars: yes, the service is pretty slow. It’s not unreasonably slow (at least not during my visit), but I think the bartender was new and a little unsure of herself. Also, like the Flint Crêpe Company, they use an iPad to handle the bills, and I think it takes a little extra time ringing up everything (for whatever reason, seems like it’d be easier?). None of these things bothered me, though, because 1) this business is still new and bound to have some hold ups, and 2) it was a lazy Saturday afternoon, I got nothin’ but time.
Okay. The food. THE FOOD. The pork egg rolls came out first, and the slightly-​thicker-​than-​normal roll was a perfect compliment to the flavorful filling that had just a bit of kick to it. Paired with the dipping sauce, YEAH, delicious. Appy #2: pulled pork bruschetta. Sweet bbq sauce harmonizing with caramelized onions and tender meat, all dancing happily in my mouth. Another win. Then the bartender recommended the garlic fries. Super crispy, with subtle garlic flavor in each bite, shredded parm and two options for dipping (bbq and white onion sauce). T&T is now ³⁄₃. Their commitment to using local, quality ingredients is really evident in all of their dishes. Well done, T&T, well done.
The drinks. THE DRINKS! All Michigan, all available for flight tasting. We sampled about 14 different beers, and I was really impressed with the quality and selection of flavors. Also, you can get growlers here of any beer on tap! Uhh, hell yeah!
Possibly useful info: parking is downtown, so it’s street parking or usually the big lot farther down Saginaw has its gates open after 6 and on weekends. Also, they do have veggie options! (Important when dining with vegetarian friends). The chili is vegan-​friendly and the mac’n’cheese is sans meat.
In sum: Delicious. Awesome. Local. I’m going back this week for more!
UPDATE: really surprised that no one has compared this Mac’n’cheese to The Union/​The Woodshop in Clarkston. VERY similar, and equally stupid delicious. IT IS SO GOOD. Also had the chili, which I loved every bite of (it’s vegan-​friendly to start, so huuuuge awesome veggies, but can add sour cream + cheese for a veg meal, and/​or add any kind of meat for a more hearty bowl). One of the best meals I’ve had in Flint in years. I’m in love.