News and Events in Flat Rock, Michigan
This weekend was a beautiful Spring weekend in Flat Rock with folks visiting HuRoc Park in the downtown area. There were people walking, biking, skate boarding, playing basketball, and fishing. Everyone just enjoying a spring weekend at the park. Here are some pictures from Saturday at HuRoc Park.
Steve the owner of Wimpy Burger has a lot of nostalgia with the iconic Flat Rock hamburger restaurant. The former M&M’s was a common stop for Steve and his parents. He dad worked at the Ford plant, their drive from Detroit to Flat Rock usually consisted of a stop at M&M’s for some sliders. Steve said when he heard the building was up for sale he jumped at the opportunity to open it back up to it former M&M glory. We think Steve hit it out the park.
Wimpy opened in March of 2015 with great success. The famous slider burger is Wimpy Burgers’ biggest seller. The locals love the slider. Steve said he has nothing but support from the community. Steve has always been an entrepreneur, he’s experienced in customer service. He has a good crew to help him. Steve’s daughter, Tiffany, has worked side by side with her dad from the beginning. Steve’s girlfriend, Kim, is always a familiar face, she’s behind the counter serving the customers. Steve has shown his dedication to Flat Rock and Flat Rock has noticed. Wimpy Burger is serving up some great food.
For that old-fashioned feel of a silver box diner-complete with burgers, hot dogs, fries & handmade milkshakes – visit Wimpy Burgers in Flat Rock!
Wimpy Burger located at 26128 Gibraltar Rd, Flat Rock, Michigan
Open 7 days a week 10am-10pm.
This Tuesday, February 19th Atwater Street Taco will have its Grand Opening. Owners Monica and Gerardo Melgarejo have been waiting and are so excited to celebrate their Grand Opening this Tuesday @ 10:30! Atwater Street Taco is located at 26425 Atwater Street near HuRoc Park and just behind the Dairy Queen off of Telegraph in Flat Rock.
Monica and Gerardo have invited everyone to join them for the ribbon cutting and the rest of the day for a TACO TUESDAY EXTRAVAGANZA!
ALL TACOS $1.00 off! $1.50 TACOS ALL DAY! ASADA, BARBACOA, CARNITAS, AL PASTOR, CHORIZO, POLLO & TINGA! $1.00 off Shrimp Tacos & Fish Tacos! You can also be entered to win a $50 dollar gift card!!!
Gerardo and Monica says “Thank you all so much for such a warm welcome to the amazing Flat Rock Community!”
See you Tuesday or anyday at Atwater Street Tacos in Flat Rock.
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Biggby Coffee in Flat Rock has only been in Flat Rock since 2016 but most everyone knows the owner, Diane Parker. Diane is either behind the counter helping customers, organizing a local event or at an event serving up Biggby Coffee. Diane has a large community presence and most people have noticed, Flat Rock Our Hometown sure has!
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Diane decided to open Biggby Coffee because she wanted to make people happy. She had a long career as a Paralegal. People don’t come to see a lawyer when they are happy, so she shifted career directions and opened a Biggby franchise. Its fair to say, Diane fulfilled her goal and then some.
Diane said her decision to open in Flat Rock has been nothing but successful. Fellow business owners never treated her as a new kid but as an equal, embraced by the City, and of course the community patronage is huge. You can see the results of all this success with Biggby’s recent addition of their drive thru.
Biggby Coffee is a wonderful place to visit, get some great coffee, enjoy a warm, super friendly staff and Diane seems to know everybody. Diane credits her success to growing up with a father and brother who own businesses. She watched all the hard work, dedication and work ethic and it’s obvious it must run in the family because Diane’s work ethic is something to envy.
Most anytime you go to an event, Biggby Coffee is there. The Taste of Flat Rock and the Easter Egg Hunt were both Flat Rock Our Hometown events organized by Diane. We asked Diane why, and she replied that she gets great joy from “putting an event together and everyone is having fun…celebrating community” is what it’s all about. Biggby Coffee and Diane are such a welcome addition to businesses in Flat Rock, she truly has brought the community together, and has made our town a “happier place”!
As if that’s not enough, she has become a member of the Flat Rock Downtown Authority.
So, if you haven’t been to Biggby Coffee, stop in, you’ll be happier for it!
Biggby Coffee is located at, 26614 Telegraph Rd, Flat Rock, MI 48134
Hours:
Monday-Friday 5 am- 9 pm
Saturday 6 am – 9 pm
Sunday 7 am – 9 pm
https://www.facebook.com/biggbycoffeeflatrockmichigan/
Doug Adkins started Adkins insurance in November of 1990. Just on the edge of the city limit, Doug began his small insurance business after working for some time at MET insurance. His drive to create his own mark lead Doug to opening his insurance agency with the intention of offering many options with many other companies. In offering more, Doug Adkins has created a unique insurance agency for the people of Flat Rock as we know it today. In 2011, Doug made the official move to Flat Rock by opening the new Adkins Insurance at the old Flat Rock theater. His presence within the Flat Rock community is visible in devoted involvement to the Flat Rock train depot and a member of Flat Rock Our Hometown Design Committee. Speaking further to his character, you’ll often see Doug plowing the sidewalks for neighboring businesses.
Doug and the Adkins Insurance Company also are a sponsor of the spring Cruzin’ Flat Rock Car Show.
Kristi is the face you will see walking into Adkins Insurance today. Kristi has been working with Doug since 2013, originally as a secretary. She then decided she would also obtain her insurance agent license in 2014, and later continued her education to obtain her Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) designation in 2018. Kristi also obtained a business degree from Henry Ford College in 2016. Kristi provides outstanding customer service, only adding to the profoundly helpful and personal nature of this Flat Rock business. This very nature is truly what defines Adkins Insurance. In working with Doug and Kristi, Adkins provides policies that feel as though they work for you and your budget. In acknowledging the importance of strong and successful small businesses in Flat Rock, it is important to consider the way Doug Adkins brings a personal feel to something so impersonal as insurance policy.
Adkins Insurance offers a wide variety of insurance;
Adkins insurance is located at 26263 Gibraltar Rd #800, Flat Rock, MI 48134
www.adkins-ins.com or https://www.facebook.com/adkinsins/
734-783-1717
Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm