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.

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.

Great cocktails and decent beer selections. Food is good.

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.

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.

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.

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!!

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!

The 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.

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!

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!!!

Awesome little place! Coffee and breakfast is to die for! Loved the Charlie Chaplin sandwich and Pink Cadillac drink. Staff is always friendly!

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.

This 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!

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.

Service was good. We ordered the Reuben- barely warm. Not grilled. Atmosphere was nice. Pricey for what we got.

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.

Great fun place to relax and enjoy. Service was awesome.

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.

Oh my gosh! The LITTLE ITALY drink the best ever of my life. Superb flavor & taste. Unbelievable. A+++

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.

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 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

Updated 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.

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.

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.

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

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

Great friendly place. Great service

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.

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!

If you like par-cooked fries and your sandwich made incorrectly this is the place for you.

Great place for some coffee and vanilla chai tea latte! Relaxing atmosphere with unique seating chairs and bar as well.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Great different beers, atmosphere was cool, service was great. Burger was okay and fries where undercooked.

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

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.

Fries cold. Burger way overdone. Good drinks

Food was pretty good and coffee was okay, but slow service. I could take it or leave it, to be honest.

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.

Great food and drinks 😋😋👌

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....

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.

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.

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!

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.

Nice place, good drinks, unique atmosphere

This place is a hidden gem. Amazing food and drinks and cool atmosphere

Cool spot for a little meetup with friends ☕👍

Great little place

Delicious unique cocktails with a variety of appetizers and food.

Poor service, small pprtions

Had breakfast and enjoyed the food.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Wonderful service & craft drinks

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.

Excellent for breakfast. Delicious food and the coffees are large. The service was a bit slow, but still an enjoyable meal.

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

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.

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.

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.

Good coffee!

Great burgers in an upscale establishment. Nice staff. Just wish it wasnt so hard to hear... it can get quite loud.

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.

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.

Huge cocktail selection, including wine, coffee, and tea libation creations! Brunch/breakfast options are amazing. Slum choices for vegetarian in general but so delicious.

Great drinks!

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

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.

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 breakfast! Youre all I avo wanted!

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.

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!

Great food and drinks! Burgers are awesome! Love the breakfast sandwiches. Little pricey- I go here to treat myself

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Great coffee house by day and even better gathering place w adult beverages at night! Eclectic, groovy & welcoming.

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!