Z Chef's Cafe

Great place to eat if you don't have a lot of time but don't want fast food! There is a fancier restaurant on the first floor, but we didn't want to waste too much time so we went to Z Chef's Café which is downstairs. It is set up kind of like a cafeteria where you get your tray and order food as you slide it along the food-serving counter. We always have to accommodate our numerous allergies (milk, eggs, peanuts, and tree nuts) and there were options for everyone! Rotisserie chicken was delicious and they were able to make a side of veggies without butter. It felt like a home-made meal and the staff was very friendly and attentive. When we were there you were just supposed to leave your trays on the table and the staff would clean it up. Would definitely come back next time we're in this

Such accommodating people and great service. We came to try the chicken. It was really good. Lightly breaded, moist and gently seasoned. The sides were delicious; cranberry relish, Spaetzle, baked apples and bread pudding! We took our order to go.

If you don't have the time or the appetite for the full all-you-care-to-eat experience in the main restaurant at Zehnder's, then you should consider dining at Z Chef's Cafe. Exact same chicken; exact same sides; all the wonderful tastes of a Zehnder's Chicken dinner without it being too much. The mashed potatoes are like eating a cloud & the seasoning in the stuffing is divine. The chicken -- well, it's wonderful Zehnder's chicken. You too can be a part of eating the annual 900,000 pounds of chicken, 640 tons of cabbage, 180,000 pounds of mashed potatoes, 130,000 pounds of assorted vegetables, 40 tons of locally grown squash, 17,800 pounds of Michigan-roasted coffee, 26,000 gallons of ice cream, and 150,000 loaves of bread at Zehnder's!! Refillable drinks at the soda fountain.

We frequent Z's Cafe. But our last two visits have us thinking something has changed with management and not in a good way. Portions are smaller to the point it feels like you are being cheated. Today the steam tables seemed to be either off or not working and the food was room temperature. My wife ordered the Plowman's dinner and told the man who served it that it didn't have enough chicken on it. He told her the portion was correct and if he added more there would be an upcharge. Because we went three times this week (my wife gets on a kick lol) and she got the same thing each time, she and I both know that the portion wasn't correct today. I got the chicken with gravy sandwich and the story was the same... An insulting portion for the price and cold on top of it. So needless to say it w

We eat here whenever we visit Frankenmuth exclusively. The food is amazing. The staff is polite but swamped. They have several stores and a bakery next door so you can slip right into shopping after a meal. We I have 8 and 12 year old daughters and it cost $91 for a family of 4 to eat. Extremely expensive considering you don’t have anyone waiting on you. My suggestion would be get more value from the experience. Maybe more greetings when you arrive or leave. Something to tie in being a patron. They do have wonderful programs for member rewards so check that out.