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The Rough Draught Coffee and Barroom in Fenton
Categories
Location on the map
Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan, US
Service options
Dine-in
Yes
Delivery
No
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Fast service
Yes
Great beer selection
Yes
Great cocktails
Yes
Great wine list
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Beer
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Food
Yes
Food at bar
Yes
Happy-hour drinks
Yes
Happy-hour food
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Wine
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
Phone: +1 810-714-3005
Site: http://roughdraughtbarroom.com/
Site: http://roughdraughtbarroom.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:4–9PM
- Tuesday:9AM–9PM
- Wednesday:9AM–9PM
- Thursday:9AM–10PM
- Friday:9AM–10PM
- Saturday:9AM–10PM
- Sunday:9AM–3PM
Comments (199)
We went here for St Patricks Day breakfast. The employees were decorated and fun outfits and a place was definitely ready for celebrations. We were surprised at how busy it was but everybody seemed to be very comfortable in an eclectic seating arrangement with Unique Style chairs and tables. We ordered what they said was one of the most popular items on the menu.It was absolutely delicious
Our server Cassandra was wonderful. The drinks were fun and creative with their flavors and names.I had the Gua sandwich which was delicious! The fries and ranch were some of the best I have ever had.
The Rough Draft is definitely the #1 spot to be if visiting Fenton. As soon as you walk in you feel warm, and welcoming energy surround you. As someone who doesnt drink often, I always get a little worried ordering drinks. Everything was made incredibly simple here though. The menu was laid out with the different spirit categories, so it was easy to find a drink based off what spirits you prefer. We came for drinks, but decided to order a hummus platter to go with it, and we were so glad we did! Probably the best hummus Ive ever had in my entire life, and that is saying a lot. Favorite drink of the night was the So Coco Cool, which was a creamy, and warm coffee with vodka, and whip cream. Every time I come to Fenton The Rough Draft wins me over.
The 2nd star was due to the burger being absolutely amazing. I went in on a Saturday evening and it was not busy. A few tables full and a half empty bar, but there were at least 5-6 bar and waitstaff working. I was worried when 2 younger female bartenders looked at me and pretended to be busy instead of greeting me. After a few minutes, the third and more mature looking one came over and was very friendly. I told her I’d never been there and showed an interest in the food and drink menu. She suggested a few things so I placed an order. Burger(The 9 3/4)was one of the best I’d had in a long time. Then it was completely downhill. After asking how the burger was, no one ever checked on me after that until it was time to pay the check. I wanted another beer but no one ever asked me. Fries were soggy but I don’t think the kitchen has a deep fryer, so almost expected it. I ordered a Togo item the same time as my burger and it didn’t come out until 10-15 minutes after I finished my burger. I noticed the three girls behind the bar either were playing on their phones, staring at a pot of coffee while it brewed, or were all talking to one male guest who came in that they all appeared to know. I don’t usually write reviews but this service was horrible and I feel the owners should know I would never feel like coming back here.
Service was great and environment good. The burger combinations are interesting to say the least but tasteful. Would recommend light on the goat cheese on the GOAT.
New York city prices with nothing special. The staff was nice the coffee was good but the food was only kind of okay. Only a few girls on the staff were allowed to talk to most customers and treated the others horribly making them stand back and do dishes and bus tables because they dont want to do it them self. Yes that is a quote being nice to customers just to turn around and be awful to new/young employees made me sick. 2 stars is being generous just another small business that took off because of hype and now has out of touch ownership that probably sees the floor once a month. Also I know Fenton is a well off area but the burgers are worth maybe $6 on the high end. Ive had better at Wendys.
Best burgers in genesee county. Service is always slow but the food is worth the wait if you have the time. We enjoy the big erve and the T Rex.
I am very willing to update this review the next time I am in Fenton and try again.Pros - nice atmosphere.Cons - for my burger bagel thing ordered medium rare got well, picture posted. The French press was very underwhelming, didnt even come with a timer and beans tasted burnt.
My wife and I go all the time and my longtime friend and I go all the time as well. The coffee is very good and I love trying their changing menu items!
We have been here a few times but nothing in the past 6 months. My wife and I decided to drop in for late lunch and glad we did. They have added graffiti to the walls, kinda cool and were not too busy. Had the homemade chips and sauce, the chips were good but the sauce was nothing to write home about, we would not get it again. Tried a chicken sandwich and it was good, my wife had the avocado bacon sandwich thing and she loved it.Worth the visit and we will be back. Lots of great options in Fenton and this one competes well.
I’m all for supporting local but $8.25 for this 16oz coffee latte is a lot. I did get an extra shot but even at Starbucks (which is expensive) I can get the 20oz latte with an extra shot for $6 and some change. There were no prices marked anywhere. When I asked the barista, he said a latte is 4.25. How I worked my way up to $8.25 by adding a single shot is beyond me.
Meh.... Snug if not crowded bar room feel with a small selection of beer and liquor. The menu is appetizers, burgers, and sandwiches. The service, at least on my short trip was mediocre. I can see stopping by for a quick bite or coffee at lunch. Maybe a beer or drink before dinner nearby, but I wouldnt spend time to eat. Its the new trendy thing on the block with a small menu youve seen everywhere else.
Friendly, attentive staff. Nice atmosphere.Really unique and good menu.
The Charlie Chaplin (turkey on grilled sourdough) was excellent but a bit messy. Service was excellent as well.
We were there on Thursday evening. The special was a draft beer and a burger from their menu for $12.00. I ordered a burger that was listed at $15.00. It was huge and spot on, the way it was cooked and toppings. I could only eat 1/2 the burger. Caitlin was our bartender. She did a great job! Highly recommend.
Ordered the Big Erve...got an over cooked, under sized, undercooked mushroom/onion burger with a store bought hamburg bun. The burger was 1/3 of the size of the previous big erve that I had ordered in the past. Oh and you forgot the chips....
Great spot for vibe , food & drinksTried the nacho libre , spicy hot & goodThe dude which is a flatbread was very good like a pizza & charlie chaplinFor drinks we tried. Me, the smoking gun,& ruff weekend . Her , berry a friend , gumdrop buttons recommend all , def try something else they wont disappoint....
I love the Unique atmosphere of this place but I am sad to only give it one star. I have tried coming in here three times now, and the food. And service has been less than subpar every time. The waitress I had was nice but she did not know the menu. I had my two-year-old son with me and waited over 20 minutes for the hippie sandwich and some toast with peanut butter. When we finally got our food, the sandwich was missing quite a few ingredients, and when I was told they were out of avocado for my son’s sandwich, I was somehow able to get guacamole on mine, but no goat cheese or chives, Not to mention an extremely dirty plate and what seem to be a half order, if not smaller of fried potatoes. I was told the cook in the back was not only knew, but extremely rude to my waitress who felt the need to tell me this. All around just a very unpleasant experience, for the amount of money they are charging for their food it is just not worth it in the least bit. I hope they are able to turn it around because I really want to be able to come here and enjoy some coffee sometime
My wife and I really enjoy coming here for breakfast. It is always very clean and the staff take good care of you. The restrooms are always clean and attended to. Today we enjoyed the new chairs and coffee mugs. Give this place a try if your on the fence. Youll love it.
Good place for breakfast. My wife had loaded hashbrowns and I had corned beef thingy. Two breakfasts, two coffees and tip, $35. Kitchen can be slow, same with the service. Mimosas and Bloody Marys available.
Unique idea, great menu but the food used to be better. The burgers got greasier about a year ago and they stopped making house-made chips. A bunch of my coworkers and myself used to order burgers regularly, but they arent as good anymore. The breakfast items are good and its a creative place still.
Great place for some coffee and vanilla chai tea latte! Relaxing atmosphere with unique seating chairs and bar as well.
Never a complain. The #9 to the service and so many other options you csnt go wrong. Drink specials, food is amazing, spectacular customer service and an atmosphere for both dsy and night. A special place in Fenton and on many hearts. Who needs a chain restaurant when you have this gem? NOT ME!!!
Overall the place is really good and I enjoy their coffee, but one of the employees working there put in whole milk while I was looking at it and when I asked her if its almond milk, she said yes. Now I could be mistaken, but she did pause and was confused for a second when I asked her about it.I think it would be helpful if they can be honest.
Great atmosphere. Perfect place for coffee or drinks. Menu offers some great items. Be sure to try the chicken quesadilla with homade guacamole. It’s in the appetizer section but is a great lunch or dinner meal.
Usually an amazing experience, todays visit was a bit sad however. Pretzel bites came out expired (mold spots), and our scapegoat Flatbread was missing an ingredient. Server seemed a bit unexperienced almost didnt receive side plates or silverware.
One of our favorite hidden gems for ESPECIALLY for brunch. This place is so underrated! Kehlani (I apologize if I misspelled her name) is one of my favorite bartenders ever. She’s so efficient, polite, thorough and accommodating. We will definitely return as always. Great food great drinks and good prices for what you get. Thank you for being awesome and being here!
Very cozy, comfortable atmosphere. The coffee and drinks were so tasty and the server very pleasant.
This place is really cool. Coffee martini is very delishes.Their food is pretty good. Had a sandwich and a pretzel and they were also very good. Love the decor!!
This place has some AMAZING burgers and they had the best friend pickles ever but they discontinued them. The drinks are really crafty and unique. And I LOVE THEIR LATTES. they have a rewards card for the coffee too.
Amazing food and cocktails! Came here for the first time tonight and I was surprised at how big the portions are! Youll definitely leave with a full stomach. The fried pickles were massive and delicious, and they didnt skimp on the sandwiches either. My only complaint is that our server didnt check on us very often, but otherwise Id highly recommend this place!
Really great place! Stopped for breakfast while traveling and wish we lived closer. The loaded hash browns are AMAZING and the coffee was delicious. The staff was really friendly, the manager stopped and talked to us for a while; very enjoyable conversation. Not a quick in and out but definitely worth it.
Food was pretty good and coffee was okay, but slow service. I could take it or leave it, to be honest.
One of the best burgers Ive ever had here. I got the Comin in hawt it was spicey and delicious. I want to go back and try the more standard burger. The prices were quite fair aswell. Definitely 5 star worthy in my book.
Awesome little place! Coffee and breakfast is to die for! Loved the Charlie Chaplin sandwich and Pink Cadillac drink. Staff is always friendly!
Really comfortable atmosphere for breakfast and coffee (which I still need to come back for) or happy hour cocktails and snacks and burgers. The Shrimpin aint easy tacos were hot fire!
What a shame, first timers and we probably are not going back. We did really enjoy our drinks and the food was good too. The burger was not cooked properly (ordered medium but got well done) but it did come out good nonetheless. I loved the smoking gun.The service quality was struggling. We were the only table in the place and I had to get up twice to ask for things. We were never asked if we enjoyed anything or felt that welcome. There was nothing going on to have problems with attention from the staff as again we were the ONLY table.Too many other places to go around here to have to deal with bad service.
Food is great but someone needs to educate the staff as too what good customer service is. They arent unfriendly, but this is the second time Ive been in for breakfast and you have to ask for everything. That is if you can even get their attention. Its almost like they dont want to look up and are preoccupied on their cell phones way too much. Please have your staff pay a little more attn to the customer. My first visit a couple of weeks ago the girl at the bar actually told a couple that were sitting at a table that when they we ready to order to come up to the bar. The problem with that is I was sitting there the whole time and most of the time she was standing at the bar looking at her cell phone. All Im saying is PLEASE, educate your staff and teach them what customer service is. At least have them act like they care. Im really wanting to like this place because the breakfast food is really good.
Good environment. Great food. Good drink selection.Update: Called ahead and asked how late they were serving food. They said 9pm. We got there 20 minutes before 9 and was told the kitchen was closed. Still love the place.
Funky little place that combines breakfast in the morning and bar in the evening. Small menu with great burgers and wonderful cocktails. Industrial vibe inside with no soft edges.
Bartenders are routinely inattentive. Good food though.
Fun, hip place to have a gourmet burger and a drink, plus they have different coffees available. The coffee is good and more importantly served in a big mug piping hot.
Super friendly staff, great food, and amazing drinks. I got the mission impizzable and it was super good! The walls have graffiti on them and its so cool and you can watch the cars outside drive by. Me and my dad love going there and lounging while looking at cars. I cant wait to go back again
Nice atmosphere and good service. Coffee and sandwiches were good. The French fries were way under cooked. Waitress said had lot of complaints about fries???? Would have bee nice to know!
Very trendy place. Very clean. Unfortunately, the day we visited, the kitchen was slow but maybe they were recovering from a rush? Food was delicious though!
Great ambience. Excellent food and drink. Friendly, attentive staff. One of our favorite lunch spots!
Probably the best burger Ive had. Food and cocktails are always good here. If youre a beer drinker, it only has a few craft beers on tap. Its more of a coffee and cocktails place. Its usually really busy and the place is really small so we tend to go on off times. They also only serve smaller dishes like sandwiches and stuff, no traditional entrees.
Took an hour to get our food. A burger, sandwich and a salad. The salad looked pretty, but the chicken on it was like shoe leather. Couldn’t even cut it with a knife. The waitress said “well... they must be busy back there. Really??? That’s an excuse for bad food. I’ll Never go back again. $15 for romaine, strawberries and dried out chicken.
Cocktails are great, the beer selection is also pretty great, the coffee is good, and the food is definitely above average. It can definitely be a little pricey if you arent careful. The location is nice, very warm and welcoming with that urban/modern lighting and touch. My only real gripe with the Rough Draught is the service. It isnt terrible by any means, but every time Ive been here I find myself wishing that my server was more attentive at times.
If you want a delicious breakfast and coffee, this is the place! We had breakfast here a year ago, and my omelette was so good, and the attendant made me a hot curious george even though its a frozen drink. Today we went and got a dozen donuts and some coffee and they were so good. The cashier was really nice too.
As far as the food is concerned, it is a higher price but it is made with quality ingredients and tastes delicious. You cant go wrong eating there. The bar always features a good selection of craft beers on tap. The waitstaff is very welcoming and friendly. They often have live music. A great place to stop in and enjoy the atmosphere.
The food here is fantastic. It is a bit expensive for my price range personally but I have never regretted any purchase. The #9 on the breakfast menu is my go to.The atmosphere here is laid back and relaxed. The waitresses, baristas and bartenders are very friendly and personal.They constantly have a rotating craft beers. I enjoy trying all the new beers that come in, at the same time it can be a bummer when you’ve found something you love and it only lasts a short time.My only complaint is that they do not have outlets at the bar so I can work. Though, it’s probably a good thing because I’d likely spend too much money and gain quite a bit of weight.
Cute little corner bar with a interesting clash of decor. I had a tequila drink that was amazing, youre my boy blue, I think was what it was called. Fairly priced and friendly wait staff. I did feel a bit odd slamming an alcoholic drink in such close tight quarters with babies and small children though.
Stopped in for breakfast for first time. It was nice, quiet and very quaint. Unique breakfasts including build your own, I had the bagel with lox and it was delicious. I hear the have excellent burgers and I was tempted to ask if I could order one for breakfast but I was embarrassed.
Served luke warm coffee, no water and no napkins. Server never came to the table to see if we needed anything. Customer service had a lot to be desired.
Breakfast/brunch here is always good. The hashes are delicious. They also have great beer/flights and craft cocktail options (available even in the morning for the nightshifters). Service is great, can get a little crowded and slow at times, but the chill vibe makes up for it.
This place is awesome. The drinks are always excellent and you can get more than your classic cocktail here (plus, their selection of beer is unmatched). The food is always delicious. Ive gone for their burgers and sandwiches, which have never disappointed with. The only reason I rate it so low is the smell. Its not overwhelming when youre there, but every time Ive been there, I smell like a barbeque pit for a week afterward. It permiates everything; your clothes, your hair, your coats. So, BEWARE. I have to spray everything down with a fabric spray after Ive visited the Rough Draught. Id visit even more often if I didnt smell so bad every time I went.
Nice trendy little cafe, great location but terrible service. Took three pleads to finally get a cup of coffee...38 minutes later. Then restricted our menu at 11:50 after waiting for 40 minutes to get served. Plenty of staff just not well trained apparently. Little management training maybe? IdkLifes short and many choices nearby
Its a good spot if youre okay with paying for atmosphere. The problem is that there is better atmosphere for a few dollars more half a block away in every direction. The coffee may be phenomenal, but that wasnt what we were there for. Friendly staff, it seems like its made for first dates.
We stopped here for a caffeine pick me up between a wedding and reception. It was the best latte weve had in years - we came back on the way home for another one!It has a really modern vibe, and was a cool hang out spot both in the mid afternoon and later at night.
Don’t go on a Sunday morning.We were able to get a table right away, but waited 15 minutes for a server to greet us and take our drink orders. When they returned with our drinks, we ordered our food. We waited 45 minutes for our food to arrive, including a breakfast sandwich, a poached egg dish, and two orders of hash browns.I don’t mind waiting for food if a restaurant is busy (and, it was at the time), but I do not appreciate being ignored. After taking our orders, the server did not return to our table until our food was ready. 45 minutes with zero follow-up. No checking to see if we wanted our drinks refilled, no acknowledgement of the time we’d spent waiting. Nothing.When the food did arrive, it was dropped off in a hurry. Again, the server didn’t acknowledge our wait, nor even asked if we wanted/needed anything else. My dish ended up being cold, but I was afraid to give it up because I wasn’t sure I’d ever see it again.The unfortunate part in all this is that the food was pretty good. The service just destroyed the whole meal for us.We’re low maintenance diners, but that doesn’t mean we should be ignored.
Service was good. We ordered the Reuben- barely warm. Not grilled. Atmosphere was nice. Pricey for what we got.
When you go in the place that has a very unique eclectic look. Unfortunately the coffee is served lukewarm. The margaritas at happy hour are very expensive for what you get. Although they are good in flavor. The food menu is very interesting. The quality is about average. The wait staff leaves a lot to be desired.
Always a good selection of craft beers, food is also very good. Best burgers in the county, their beef blend is very good, try e 9 3/4 Burger. Sorry had coffee and mixed drinks. Sometimes has musicians play. The wait for food and service can be a bit long, dont go if you are in a rush.
Went to Rough Draught on a weekday afternoon for a caffeine infusion and was pleasantly surprised by how good the brew was. I stuck around and got a burger on a whim. It was freaking amazing! They make the burgers themselves and you can taste it. Even the chili was on point! Keep up the good work. Ill be swinging by here anytime Im in town!
The atmosphere was a little too hipster for me, but the coffee and food were both top notch which is the most important part anyway. I got the peanut butter cup frozen coffee and the loaded hash browns for breakfast. Both excellent!
Their food is amazing and although I dont drink, they do have a really good selection of beer. The reason I gave them for stars and set of 5, its because when I come in for a takeout order it sometimes takes an extremely long time to get my food. I would suggest calling ahead if you have at a takeout order, at least 15 minutes maybe 20. Obviously I dont expect them to be fast food, but a bagel sandwich should not take 30 minutes to prepare
Worst service ive ever had, unfriendly and even rude. Food was ridiculously over priced, we paid 10$ for litterally a handful of fries and alittle cheese. Will never go there again, the laundry is 10/10 better
Some friends brought me here for breakfast, and the menu was different. I loved the atmosphere, and the service was great. They seem to have a good selection of beers, and the coffee was delicious. Id like to go back for lunch or dinner some time!
Great food and drink menus! Love the atmosphere too. It gets loud when its busy, so if youre looking to chat, consider going at a time when its not busy. Otherwise, you will not be disappointed with the food, drink and atmosphere.
The wait times for food are atrocious. It has great food, drinks, and atmosphere, but waiting over 1hr consistently for food drives me further and further from returning each time.
I’ve addressed a couple issues privately in a message on Facebook and saw it read but never received reply. Service has gone downhill but food so good I’ve given several chances. Today the owner actually responded to a fb review and basically doesn’t care. When an establishment doesn’t care and says “we are done here” to a customer what desire for business does this reflect? It’s heartbreaking that I’m given so many chances and yet seen no improvement. You can’t blame the customer that the waitress hasn’t come to your table and expect them to come again:(
My family and I have come here quite a few times recently! The food is wonderfull and the atmosphere is very unique. I have had 5 or 6 of there sandwiches and have never been let down. The food is definitely fresh and the staff is more than helpful. I would highly recommend this restaurant / bar!
Ive been a fan since their Cafe Aroma days - and have enjoyed following them to their new digs.I see their menu as a work in progress - but can always fall back on their salads (take out or eat in). Its in my neighborhood (both work and home), and enjoy taking both clients & friends there.Besides theres a definite plus in that theyre open till midnight Thurs-Sat. As I say, theyre in my neighborhood.
The only complaint I have of this restaurant is the amount of straws at my dinner table. I was not even asked, when brought my preliminary water, if I preferred straws. I just received one. What if i had a jaw problem and I couldnt drink out of straws? Would I waste a whole plastic straw and put it into the rivers of our planet? However, the pesto sandwich was exquisite. The guacamole? Better than my own, freshly made (because they ran out). Some of my peers, when asked what beverage they desired subsequent to the appearance of straw-laden waters, asked for a Coca-Cola. When this friend of mine received his syrup-filled carbonated beverage, yet appeared another straw! This is not necessary. My feedback is a simple question: Do all your customers need a straw for every drink? Do they need a straw at all? The answer is no.
Tonight was our first time in, drinks were good, food was ok. I think it was our waiters first day? This is VERY overpriced for what you get. Not to mention the online prices are cheaper than the actual prices. False advertising? We will pass in our next date night out.
The food isnt terrible but theres way better places just down the street from here. The thing thats the worst about this place is the service. You can sit anywhere but if nobody sees you walk in then dont expect drinks or anything for 10 minutes or more. Even if someone like the bartender does see you come in, the service still takes an eternity. Dont come here looking for a quick bite to eat, youll end up being here for an hour and a half or more. The 2nd time I went our waitress forgot to bring our food after we ordered it a long while prior, then she clocked out and left. The waitress that came in after her had no idea the other one had a table because she didnt tell her, so the kitchen had to make our food again since the old ones sat for 30 minutes getting cold.
Never heard of a bar closing at 3PM on a Sunday in the Detroit Metro area during a Lion game 🤷♀️
Hands down, BEST coffee in town. Call me a clown but Im not messin around.
Taco Tuesday. Out of beef. Waitress got order wrong. Did not know beers on draft names. Did not have beer list, coffee offerings and did not offer dessert. Slow getting food. Walked out with 10.00 bill, could have been a 30.00 bill. Good way to lose profits. Wont be back.
I meet a friend here on Fridays sometimes and Ive never been disappointed coming here. The staff, food and ambience is great. The coffee is great also. They have new flavours all the time. If you go check out the number nine breakfast sandwich.
Been here 3 times. First time the service was a little slow but great good and drinks. 2nd time they messed up my drink and made it cold instead if hot. Oh well people mess up. 3rd time order was made correctly, a little slow but the barista was very personable and infill keep coming back for sure. I love the special coffee drinks like the rocking roca. I think thats what its called.
Great Service and excellent food... Breakfast fare is my favorite. Always stirs memories when they were known as Cafe Aroma. Dont forget to grab one of the best donuts around on your way out!
Great place to dine at any time of the day. Good coffee and really nice drink selection. The food menu is decently large and everything was prepared quickly and nicely for our party.
Always like the atmosphere and creative menu. Service was pretty slow today and they were pretty busy. Server was pleasant and attentive but the food was SLOW.
You havent had a burger until you have had a rough draught burger. The ambiance is amazing, the food is amazing, and the drinks are amazing. Everyone I know loves it!
Very good atmosphere small intimate Place very artsy and repurposed things all over. Decent beer selection good artist and crafts rinks fantastic type of spin on good old classic bar food done right! Try the mozzarella chips sounds crazy absolutely delicious! :-)....
Great selection of craft and seasonal beers and cocktails. For dinner I had a burger that had enough kick I wished the waitstaff brought some kleenex! Exceptional service, food a d drinks, highly recommended.
Stopped here on our way to a wedding in the area on a weekend. Saw they had coffee, food, and beer. Wife and I decided to check it out. Decent beer selection, good food, and a good place to stop in and get a coffee to go. Would go here if I had a boat on the lake and wanted to get a coffee.
Shame where its gone, it used to be a nice coffee shop, a place where families go after church, veterans and building tradesmen could get a better cup of joe then Tims place.Now higher prices, so so to I wish I wasnt here right now staff, and the parking is almost worse.Hipster with attitude, profit minded, customers? we need loyal customers?
Ust to be my son and I favorite spot to stop in town but last several times I’ve stopped in the service was very bad for example this time we spent about 12 min just ordering once ordered we waited 45 min for two breakfast sandwiches had to eventually get up and grab our own waters and silverware . When we finally had enough and asked to get going and a refund the owner spent time arguing with us vs trying to make it right . If the owner doesn’t care about the customer and experience then it’s clear as to why the staff dosent either . Hopefully they can swallow their pride and get it back together . However because of that I’d never return I like to give my hard earned money to restaurants that care about their customers and their experience and value first . A customer should never leave a place “attacked “ just make it right and move on
Ok coffee, ok enough staff but seemed annoyed with us, muffin was good. I have two children and one needs a highchair - there are no high chairs or diaper change station in restroom. I felt like I was pushed to get out quickly. Not family friendly.... my visit was Dec. 2017 so not sure if they have changed within six months.
Huge cocktail selection, including wine, coffee, and tea libation creations! Brunch/breakfast options are amazing. Slum choices for vegetarian in general but so delicious.
This place is handling everything perfectly. The food did not disappoint, in fact it was amazing. Great service as well. Thank you for a great experience RD. Would recommend 10/10.
SUCH GREAT FOOD AND DRINKS!! The ATMOSPHERE in there is ASTOUNDING!!! A very good place for just coffee, lunch or studying on your own even. Its a very nice place. I highly recommend.
Not sure why this place has gone so down hill the last couple months. Used to love coming here. Unique good food, drinks are decent, but the staff lately has ruined it for us. This isnt a review based on one visit, but more of the last 4 or 5 but heres a summary for my last trip:Busy night in fenton, other establishments were extremely busy so we ended up here for drinks and some food. Sat down and saw 3 employees working. One was right next to us, Im assuming her only job was to make coffee/carry out because she wouldnt even look up at us. Bartender came over about 5 minutes later and took our drink order, draft beer and a cocktail. When the 2nd drink was dropped off, the bartender dropped it off with her back to us so she could keep her conversation going with her coffee making coworker. I was prepared to order some food, but wasnt given the opportunity because they sat there and gossiped for about 10 minutes loud enough for us to hear their entire inappropriate conversation. About 10 minutes went by with no eye contact, no one asking how the drinks were, no one asking if we wanted to order any food. Once I raised my hand and spoke up to get their attention, we asked for our tab so we could cash out and get the heck out of there.Long story short, and yes Ive worked in the industry for 6 years, wait staff needs to do a better job, customers shouldnt feel like were waiting on them.
I been here a few times, foods always great for a tavern.
Great different beers, atmosphere was cool, service was great. Burger was okay and fries where undercooked.
Worst service ever. The people working there were not friendly at all and they never acknowledged that we were even there, literally. Lol ...we were waiting for 15 min, still not even a single person came over . Two couples who came in AFTER us were waited on and still no one came over. After another 30 mins , we finally just left . Definitely not going there ever again. Disappointed on how unprofessional the waitresses were and how rude they were acting looking at us knowing we were sitting there for so long . Don’t recommend.
This is a neat little place. I think Im the target market (Early middle age, likes microbrews, enjoyed going to arcades and coffeeshops in the 80s and 90s.)The coffee is good, but not really what Id call third wave. If you want single origin coffee brewed in a chemex at exactly 205°, this isnt the place. On the other hand, if you want a place that has Atwater beer, food, and/or coffe thats better than large national chains, give it a try.I had a french press of one of the dark roasts. I think I would have preferred the medium-dark, but I have no complaints. They also have tea and chai.
Nice place for a good cup of coffee, a cocktail, or a quick bite to eat. Their grilled cheese sandwich is amazing! Service was fast and friendly as well. Will definitely be back!
Definitely a cool atmosphere. Good staff, abd a wide variety of drinks. I was more a fan of the did than the drinks personally, would definitely go there again just for the food.
Cool atmosphere, good mixed drinks and beer selection. Food is pretty good if you are looking for a quick sandwich but the selection is limited. Coffee is the best part of this place, always expertly made.
Awesome T-rex burgers. Who would have thought peanut butter on a burger would be so good? The love the guac and chips as well. Pretty good service. I am not a drinker so I cant comment on the alcohol.
I stopped in for the first time a couple days ago and absolutely loved it! My waitress, Casey, was AMAZING! She helped me pick my food and drink- both were delicious. Highly recommend.
Really good coffee. Breakfast sandwich was delicious. Took longer than I expected, but I was there for a long meeting, so it didnt matter. Friendly staff quick with the coffee refills.
The foods great, the drinks are great, my wife and I both can come here and I can get a beer and she can get a coffee and we can be completely comfortable.I love the chairs, I love the decor I love the atmosphere and my wife loves the song thats currently playing.
Really cool spot in downtown Fenton that combines coffee and beer. They offer a bar bite menu that includes burgers, sandwiches, and chips. It features industrial decor, like a fire hydrant.We happened to play Sequence on a Saturday afternoon undisturbed. I wish there were more places like this to hang out in with friends.
Left with out getting 3 coffees and a muffin. I waited 10 minutes to order and another 20 minutes waiting for my order which never happened. They were serving people that came in 10 minutes after me. I watched 4 people walk out because of the wait. When I asked for a refund, they didnt even ask why. Poor service. Never will step foot in there again.
A friend and I originally went for coffee, but decided to have lunch after sitting and looking through the menu. There was an unreasonable wait for drinks, then we waited about an hour for food. It wasnt busy and people who arrived after us were served while we waited. We left without eating, and the staff wasnt apologetic for our wait. Very disappointing.
Great cocktails and decent beer selections. Food is good.
Excellent for breakfast. Delicious food and the coffees are large. The service was a bit slow, but still an enjoyable meal.
Stopped in for a quick beer. Had a nice selection of craft beers, and the staff was very friendly. Place was clean and will lit; lots of windows. Bit of a drive, but Id go back.
The coffee was literally so scorching hot that while my mouth was burning, I couldnt actually swallow, but I had to. When staff became aware, they did not apologize. They actually told me how they made it and it wasnt even prepared correctly. Happy Birthday to me. My tongue and the roof of my mouth are sincerely burned and I am in great pain. So if you choose to come here either skip the coffee or beware before you drink!
Funky little place. Graffiti on the walls as decor. Chairs were ripped and mismatched. Food was ok. Drinks were a bit overpriced. Bartender/server was great.
Theres definitely some tasty food here you cant go wrong with, along with an inviting and enjoyable industrial-themed ambience. Im sure youll find an alcoholic beverage you like too, but I was disappointed by the lack of variety in their draft beers and bourbons, especially for a place with a name like this.
Good breakfast and great coffee. Best coffee price around! They offer lunch too, unique sandwich selections, salad and soup. Nice variety of craft beers and drinks.
Went for breakfast. Food was ok. Slightly overpriced. Only ordered 1 item. With side of bacon. Forgot the bacon. Probably better to just go there for drinks.
Very enjoyable and great atmosphere with good food. Went with a friend for an afternoon lunch and it was very nice. I enjoy the location in the middle of town and I had visited Cafe Aroma one other time. Definitely a place to go back to!
The food was good but service is severely lacking. They were not overly busy when we were there for lunch but it took more than an hour to be served our food after placing the order. Two hours from the time we were seated to the time we were given our bill is way too long for a place like this. I dont anticipate them being in business for too long if service doesnt improve drastically.
I want to give this place a higher price rating because the drinks and food Ive had there have been good, but its SO LOUD that you cant hear people at your table. Every surface in there is reflective, so it gets very loud with only a few tables full.
First time checking this place out. Had the chicken bacon ranch salad and it was awesome. Good beer choices and fun ambience. Cant wait to visit again.
Love the coffee beverages, of course. The food has been good, but I havent had a lot. The staff is always friendly and I enjoy the ambience
Great food and live music.
Love this place for a quick, delicious breakfast. Their bagel sandwiches are our favorite. Staff is always very friendly and the atmosphere is unique and fun.
Great food and drinks! Burgers are awesome! Love the breakfast sandwiches. Little pricey- I go here to treat myself
Oh my gosh! The LITTLE ITALY drink the best ever of my life. Superb flavor & taste. Unbelievable. A+++
Great burgers in an upscale establishment. Nice staff. Just wish it wasnt so hard to hear... it can get quite loud.
Good beer. Which is of course the reason to go there. As for the food- everything was smoked on the menu, which I get because that is there thing. But it was very smokey. Some people will love it because it has a different and distinct flavor. Others will be overwhelmed by it.
Bean burger was on point. My boyfriend was “lost for words” while eating his burger and he never stops talking. Our server was super sweet too. We’ll be back!
Food and drinks are good but was a little disappointed the last time we went because the menu was smaller and the drink menu had less mixed drink options. Its a bit pricey but we will give them another try.
Great place for a drink. Specials are always original and well done. Food is a bit limited on the menu but whatever is on there is good
Delicious unique cocktails with a variety of appetizers and food.
I dont even know where to start...The service is slow and the employees are rude, it takes 15 minutes to get a coffee and bagel (and thats on a slow day), and they charge for ice. I have given this eatablishment many, many chances and all have been less than pleasant. I do not recommend this place!
Very eclectic mix of coffee, food and beer - the tap list is not huge, but the selections tend to be unique and harder to find brews. Nice place for a Sunday brunch too.
Cute place, but no prices on the coffee menu at all. When we asked the waitress she said a latte was like $1.50 and it was actually $5 when we got the bill 😒
I’m a server so I am very understanding of waiting to be greeted at a table. But 15-20 minutes of not being acknowledged is a joke. Super bummed and left for somewhere else to get service.
Sandwiches were excellent, also try the nachos! Good place for a mixed cocktail, also their beer flights are a good way to try their rotating stock!
Our weekly spot! Great place to relax and stay awhile.
Its okay. Got the pesto sandwich and it wasnt that great. Happy that I could get a side salad with it but the ranch was watered down.
I waited an hour before I could order. I order my coffee twice and never got it either time. Granted they were busy but still I was there for an hour and a half and ordered my coffe within the first 10mins I was there
Good beer selection, really nice staff and great sandwiches. Would definitely hit this place up again.
Food was alright. Server was very nice!
PBJ bacon burger, awesome!
Great food, great service and great coffee. Never been disappointed. My favorite is the number 9 on the breakfast menu
Saturday night, full house. Quick service, friendly staff, reasonable prices. Food was excellent - its in my top ten list of $10 sandwiches that are totally worth it!
Delightful staff and cozy atmosphere! Delicious drinks on tap and daily specials! Also fun food choices!
Really good food for a bar. Burgers are the best but Sunday breakfast is also innovative. Service can be slow.
Great food. Its weird though, each time we go here theres always a new staff. That makes one wonder...
Good food and atmosphere.
Comfortable space, good food, breakfast items were great, just had black house roast coffee, but very nice
What did they do?? The #9 was horrible..always ordered them in the past..since they opened..loved #9..NOW nasty why did they start using large chunks of hard cheese large chunks of jalapeño..ugh wont be going back.
Coffee - Good not great but good. Food - Sorry but not good at all. Price - High for what you get. People - The nicest people work there.
Stopped in to chat with my associate for breakfast. Great coffee drinks and my breakfast bagel sandwich was very tasty! I will be back for sure.
Our waitress dropped off our food to the table behind us. After coming back a few minutes later, she brought the food to our table and told us They didnt touch it, I promise! (even though she wasnt there and didnt ask them), then bolted before we could say anything. Gross!
The breakfast was pretty good, I had the hippie hash and was very satisfied. The coffee was better than average as well.
The bar service was good. Great drinks, but a bigger selection would be nice. Typical bar food.
Wanted to get a coffee but they don’t open up until 9 am on a fri what’s up with that who sleeps in that late
Delicious coffee, friendly staff and awesome atmosphere. Plenty of tables with comfy chairs to relax and enjoy.
Great fun place to relax and enjoy. Service was awesome.
The drinks are great and it is a cool atmosphere. The staff is quiet and lacks a little personality.
Great coffee house by day and even better gathering place w adult beverages at night! Eclectic, groovy & welcoming.
Food was good as always.... Service a little slow .. Took almost 30 min to get appetizer. Dinner came a few minutes after ..
Also visit CHILL COFFEE CAFE. Its new in Flint Twp. The coffee, staff, and environment is impeccable. 3426 Beecher Rd. Down the street from McLaren Hospital.
This is the best bar I have ever been to in Fenton. Its walking distance from my sisters house and I will likely end up drinking here any time I am able to visit.
An absolutely beautiful place to drink coffee and chat. The servers are incredibly friendly and the food is always delicious!!!
Its a hip, cool, swanky, bohemian, place to hang out. They actually have different size cups of coffee.
Its ok. Ive never had coffee in a pilsner before. some of the seating was not to my comfort
Good breakfast sandwiches and nice atmosphere. I havent had the opportunity to have dinner and a beer here yet, but I will.
Good place for breakfast, and then stay for cocktails. They also have a good beer selection.
In this morning for a coffee and Bagel. Gal working the whole place all alone and rocking it out! Hope help shows up soon. That super star needs a raise!
The Rough Draught serves my very favorite cocktail- the Basilisk. Mmmm! Muy delicioso! 👍
If you like par-cooked fries and your sandwich made incorrectly this is the place for you.
Good Food!, Pleasant atmosphere in beautiful downtown Fenton. Wait staff is always friendly, and accommodating.
The drinks are very good and the food is a pleasant surprise - breakfast especially.
I have tried giving this place so many chances because I LOVED cafe aroma. But after my last experience I will not be not be returning.
Not a good experience. I used to visit here but stopped due to poor service. I tried it again today and had same issues. 15 minutes to get a bagel and it was cold. Now I am convinced I will not return.
Awesome spot! Great coffee, excellent food, and craft beers! People are great too!
A really cool place, you can have a beer, a burger, or a donut! Great staff!
Wonderful service & craft drinks
This place is a hidden gem. Amazing food and drinks and cool atmosphere
Great food and drinks 😋😋👌
Great food and always an interesting selection of rotating beers, ciders, stouts, and porters.
If I lived closer, I would visit every weekend. Great place for food, coffee, and unique craft beers.
Ive been there a few times. Its a very nice place with a wide variety of food and beer.
Burbon and coffee. Unique place with nice friendly folks working there. Welcoming to all and unisex restrooms.
Kitchen is slow but the food is fantastic. Worth the trip, Id love to come back.
Not really what Id call vegan options for a place thats trendy but the food we ate was good.
Food was fantastic and the drinks were great! I cant say the same about the service.
Total reviews rating 4.2
199 Reviews for The Rough Draught Coffee and Barroom 2023:
Review №1
2022-05-11This place has the best staff! Super friendly and helpful with dietary restrictions! We went on a day with live music and the ambience was lovely! The sweet potato waffle fries served with maple garlic aioli were to die for! The pulled pork tacos with cabbage slaw were also phenomenal, couldnt stop eating them! The many drinks we had were well crafted and beautifully presented! You can come here for a quick drink or a casual hangout and walk away satisfied every time!
Review №2
2022-06-19Such an amazing little place, found this a few days ago and I can definitely say that this place is amazing. I moved to Fenton and I didnt have a regular place to go for eating or drinking, this place had breakfast through dinner, amazing coffee, and they have a bar as well. This will definitely be a usual spot for me once I am fully in this area permanently. The wait staff are amazing, courteous, polite, they are fast, they always check on you, and they are really good with my service dog. Such a cute and amazing place that I am grateful that I found it, definitely will be a usual customer.
Review №3
2022-02-28Unfortunate how poor the service is when the food actually tastes pretty good. Typically servers and bartenders are happy to see and interact with guests but for whatever reason majority of these were not. The female bartender in particular I watched and listened as she was talking about and giving mean looks to a customer she was helping when they turned away. The owners should perhaps not hire people that dont like interacting with people. Best of luck.
Review №4
2022-06-26The drinks are phenomenal and the food is even better. Definitely worth checking out. The brunch was INCREDIBLE.
Review №5
2022-07-17Best queso Ive ever had. House made cocktails were fantastic as well
Review №6
2022-05-06Great atmosphere and service! Try the Jalepeno spread for sure!
Review №7
2019-12-03This is a cute bar/coffee shop. The hollandaise sauce is perfection. The salted caramel latte was super sweet but tasty. Service is a bit slow so if youre in a hurry just get take out. I will definitely be back!
Review №8
2022-06-18Very cool place. Chai latte and salted caramel latte were excellent. A bit high $ for two specialty coffees but well be back.
Review №9
2019-03-25Updated my review! BLTs are great as well as the chips and pickle. Drinks were good, and service was good! Sandwich selection was great, and prices werent bad for the generous portion you recieve! Check out the cool graffiti schemes. Great quick stop for drinks and lunch, or a coffee and treat.
Review №10
2021-03-23The Rough Draught Coffee and Barroom in downtown Fenton is a unique place to grab a cup of coffee ☕️ or tea 🫖 to takeaway or to sit inside the restaurant and enjoy the views and ambiance. They make great breakfasts 🍳 and bagels 🥯 and they have nice personable employees. If coffee is not appealing, beer 🍺, mixed drinks 🥤 and wine 🍷 is also available. The Royal Draught Coffe and Barroom sits on the corner on Leeroy street and is open every day of the week. Free 🆓 WiFi is available.