MCC Culinary Arts Institute - CAI

08/13/2026

Art Walk is always a vibe!

MCC Fine Arts students will present the Summer Screen Printing Exhibition and Sale, featuring custom hand-printed artwork. Also featured will be this month's epicurean creations by the MCC Elite Culinary Club and live music from the MCC Music Department.

Cruise through Back to the Bricks, then take in the Arts @ MCC!

Friday, August 14
6:00-8:30
MCC Culinary Arts Institute; 550 S. Saginaw St. at Second

08/13/2026

Good Morning- sadly, our HVAC issue is still not resolved, so we will remain closed today and possibly tomorrow. We will update you as soon as we can. We appreciate your understanding and patience and look forward to serving you when we reopen.

08/02/2026

07/27/2026

It's the perfect weather for a Caramel Crunch Swirl Frappalatte! Come and get your fix Monday-Friday 7:30-3:00 p.m.

The star of the show! 🌟 The real magic of our Caramel Crunch Swirl Frappalatte is in the details—specifically, those buttery, chocolatey Heath toffee bits sprinkled on top of a thick swirl of caramel. It’s a texture-lover’s dream come true, crafted right in the heart of downtown Flint. Stop by the Culinary Arts Institute to experience the crunch today!

06/19/2026

We are closed today in honor of Juneteenth, but stop by the Coffee Beanery on Monday for a delicious breakfast burrito and your favorite flavored coffee! Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 7:30-3:00.

Start your morning downtown on the right foot! Before you head into work, stop by the Culinary Arts Institute and grab one of our incredible Breakfast Burritos. Packed with fluffy eggs, gooey melted cheese, hashbrowns, bell peppers, and chorizo, they are wrapped up and toasted to warm perfection. It's the ultimate breakfast on-the-go!

06/19/2026

Celebrating freedom, honoring resilience, and continuing the journey toward true equality for all. Recognizing Juneteenth! ❤️💛💚🖤

05/29/2026

Thank you to the Mott, Motown & More 2026 pre-show dinner crew!

The students at the Mott Culinary Arts Institute did an amazing job! The food was spectacular and set the perfect tone for the night.

05/07/2026

FRIDAY, MAY 15 at 5:30 PM
Pre-Show Buffet Dinner: “A Travel Back to the Vehicle City”

Before heading to the Capitol to catch the soulful sounds of Mott, Motown & More, join us at the MCC Culinary Arts Institute for a dinner that will have your taste buds swaying to the music!  Our buffet, “A Travel Back to the Vehicle City,” is a tribute to the legendary flavors of retro Flint restaurants. We’re reviving the hits, featuring PX BBQ Chicken, the Pink Garter Broiled Whitefish Bearnaise, and Country Squire Swedish Meatballs, along with other noteworthy dishes and a finale of sweet endings, including the classic Vernors Boston Cooler. 

Full Menu:
* Red Rooster Caesar Salad
* Country Squire Swedish Meatballs
* PX BBQ Chicken
* Pink Garter Broiled Whitefish Bearnaise
* Sweet Potato and Lentil Shepherd’s Pie
* Beech Tree Buttered Asparagus
* Sicily’s Ten-Foot Bread Stix
* Bill Knapp’s Celebration Chocolate Cake
* Classic Vernors Boston Cooler

Grab your dinner and show tickets today. It’s a menu that captures the rhythm of the city!

TICKETS: click the link in the bio or visit tickets.thefim.org

05/05/2026

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Come for the nachos, stay for the celebration! We’re bringing the fiesta at the Downtown Coffee Beanery with Cinco de Mayo lunch specials featuring carnitas, chicken, and carne asada.

Also, grab the perfect refresher for your afternoon at work, a mojito mocktail!

Cheers! 🍹

11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Downtown Coffee Beanery at the MCC Culinary Arts Institute
550 South Saginaw St., Flint

04/07/2026

We love a good collaboration! We’ve teamed up once again with the Kyle Kuzma Family Foundation and the Flint YMCA to empower our local teens through the Step Forward Youth Program. Reps from MCC’s Admissions, Culinary Arts, Workforce Development Youth Services & Training programs were on hand to showcase all the incredible opportunities at MCC….AND you can start while in high school.

The future starts now! Click the link in the bio for program information.