
Restaurants in Downtown Midland, MI
Elevated European Cuisine
Inspired by the classic cafés and bistros of Europe, Café Zinc is consistently rated as the top restaurant in Downtown Midland and the region. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner daily, and al fresco dining in season. In the mornings, pick up freshly baked in-house pastries, breads, desserts, and Illy specialty coffee to go from our takeout counter.
Hours of Operation
- Sunday – Thursday 6:30 am – 9:00 pm
- Friday & Saturday 6:30 am – 10:00 pm
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Cocktails
Entrees
Fresh fruit, berries
Smoked salmon, egg, capers, tomatoes, red onion, dill puree, semolina bread
Fresh berries, honey greek yogurt
Poached eggs, mushrooms, brandy cream, french bread, hash browns
Plain or multi-grain, served with mixed berries
Plain or multi-grain, choice of: chocolate chip, plain, or blueberry
Fresh berries, walnuts, brown sugar
Caramelized apples, maple apple reduction, chantilly cream
Toasted english muffin, canadian bacon, poached eggs, hollandaise, hash browns
Two eggs any style, hash browns, choice of breakfast meat and toast
Crispy prosciutto, capicola, salami, mozzarella, roasted red peppers, arugula, fresh herbs, hash browns, choice of toast
Wild mushrooms, gruyère, arugula, pinenuts
Poached egg, Yukon potatoes, caramelized onions, greek bechamel, heirloom tomatoes, choice of toast
Sunny side up egg, brioche, ham, gruyère, bechamel
Feature made with seasonal ingredients, crafted by our culinary team
Sides
Bread and Pastries
Soup
A classic topped with gruyère
Chef's daily creation
Hors D'oeuvres
Cucumber, onion, pimentos, confit garlic, harissa spice, grilled flatbread
Fresh thyme, rosemary, truffle aïoli
Port wine aspic, pistachios, pickled onion, cornichons, crostini
Dried fruits, pepitas, whipped goat and feta, hot honey, honey oat toast
Les Salades
Prosciutto, plums, arugula, shallots, toasted hazelnuts, fig dressing
Bourbon whipped goat cheese, beets, roasted butternut squash, toasted walnuts, baby kale, dried cranberries, cranberry vinaigrette
Bibb lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, lemon herb vinaigrette
Romaine, chicken, avocado, bleu cheese, virginia ham, applewood smoked bacon, tomato, red onions, egg, choice of dressing
Romaine hearts, parmesan, garlic croutons, classic caesar dressing
With grilled chicken 20
Les Sandwiches
Shaved beef, onions, mushrooms, swiss cheese, baguette, au jus
Blackened tilapia, roasted salsa, baja slaw, charred lime, queso fresco
Ham, gruyère, bechamel, brioche
Marinated grilled chicken, toum, pickled turnips, cornichons, tomatoes, green leaf lettuce, flour tortilla
Roma tomatoes, leaf lettuce, applewood smoked bacon, black pepper mayo, flour tortilla
Smoked gouda, red onion marmalade, bacon, arugula, brioche bun
Entrees
Roasted apple mashed potatoes, drambuie cranberries, fried baby kale, maple mustard, roasted hazelnuts
Parmesan risotto, mushrooms
Manila clams, little neck clams, garlic, leeks, white wine, grilled baguette
Brown butter, butternut squash puree, fried sage, shaved brussel sprouts
Roasted potatoes, fennel orange salad, maple mustard
Pipette pasta, tiger shrimp, parmesan reggiano, grilled baguette
Wild mushrooms, gruyère, arugula, pinenuts
Soup
A classic topped with gruyère
Chef's daily creation
Hors D'oeuvres
Cucumber, onion, pimentos, confit garlic, harissa spice, grilled flatbread
Dried fruits, pepitas, whipped goat and feta, hot honey, honey oat toast
Marinated tomatoes, cracked pepper, charred lemon, curry aïoli
White wine, garlic
Port wine aspic, pistachios, pickled onion, cornichons, crostini
Fresh thyme, rosemary, truffle aioli
Les Salades
Romaine hearts, parmesan, roasted tomatoes, anchovies, garlic focaccia crisp, classic caesar dressing
Bibb lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, lemon herb vinaigrette
Bourbon whipped goat cheese, beets, roasted butternut squash, toasted walnuts, baby kale, dried cranberries, cranberry vinaigrette
Prosciutto, plums, arugula, shallots, toasted hazelnuts, fig dressing
Entrees
Roasted apple mashed potatoes, drambuie cranberries, fried baby kale, maple mustard, roasted hazelnuts
Manila clams, little neck clams, garlic, leeks, white wine, grilled baguette
Beef and pork ragu, mirepoix, tomatoes, parmesan, pappardelle
Wild mushroom barley, port wine chicken jus, fried kale
Brown butter, butternut squash puree, fried sage, shaved brussel sprouts
Rosti potatoes, brussel sprouts, bordelaise
Roasted potatoes, fennel orange salad, maple mustard
Pancetta apple chutney, wilted spinach and kale, apple gastrique
12 oz. New York strip steak, parmigiano-reggiano frites, truffle aïoli, herb compound butter
Rutabaga, parsnips, carrots, celery, rosti potatoes
White wine risotto, jumbo lump crab, parmesan, spinach
Cocktails
Amaro averna, plantation rum, egg white, simple syrup, lime
Elijah Craig, aperol, cynar, raspberry
This wild cocktail pears well with anything, Grey Goose La Poire, St.Germain, lemon juice & white cranberry juice
Patron Silver, cappelletti, lemon, bell pepper syrup
Maker’s Mark, giffards peach, honey simple, lemon, ginger beer
Beefeater, apple cider, lemon, honey syrup, bitters, cinnamon
Makers Mark Bourbon and Disaronno are the soul of this spin off of the timeless old fashioned. Finished with black cherries and Amaro Nonino
Lairds Apple Brandy, apricot liqueur, cinnamon syrup, lemon
Bulleit Rye, Averna, Amaro Nonino, maple syrup, walnut and orange bitters
Teremana tequila, lemon, cocchi americano, pineapple, cinnamon
Amaro Nonino, Mezcal, raspberries, simple syrup, lemon
Elijah Craig, agave, lemon, Licor 43, jalapeno, grapefruit
Habanero infused vodka, passionfruit, simple