The Rusted Mic Entertainment House & Bistro

I really like the concept of serving both alcoholic and espresso drinks with live music, but it’s way over priced. The food is pricey for the portion size, but the worst was $ 12 for a single glass of wine, and it wasn’t even that great of a wine. With all of the local wineries, they need to offer better wines at more reasonable prices and more wines by the glass.

Second time there this weekend ! First time we ate here it was ok but small Portions for the price ! Second time just for some drinks 13 $ for a beer are you out of your mind 4 drinks 45 $ one Angry Orchard two Samuel Adams and one glass of wine it’s crazy too charge more then what a Six pack cost at the store ! I hate price gouging. Nice place but not that nice ! They can keep there 13 $ dollar beers ! 8(

Much more than just jazz and blues in this well designed drinkery! I found all of the friendly greetings to be sincere! What really surprised me was the owners! Wow, this is the first venue, that I performed in, that the owners actually requested me to sing a GOSPEL song as my opening act! Two #REALPEOPLE! Thanks Jamie and Brian you have a wonderful place where the coffee is actually very good!

i just found my new favorite place to have a latte, or a bite to eat. A really cute little place right in the heart of downtown Lodi. I love the cozy atmosphere, and outdoor seating. My friend and I can here one evening, after yoga class, and enjoyed a latte, along with a heart-​shaped, shortbread cookie, an early Valentine’s treat, that was really good. When I’m in Lodi again I look forward to coming back, and seeing what other «goodies» they have on their menu. It is a great addition to Lodi’s downtown, School St. area, since I only drink wine on rare occasions, and there seems to be quite a few wine bars there already. Btw, yes they also serve wine here too! All in All, is’s a great place in a nice area.

This place is a fantastic fit for the downtown area of Lodi it’s situated in. I came here with my aunt who was raving about how wonderful it was. I was really impressed with the beautiful and fancy setup of the venue! I saw they were advertising that they have evening entertainment shows and such; that’s pretty sweet! I ordered a cappuccino with almond milk and it was superb! I really could taste the quality of the coffee and it was as strong as I enjoy. I have never been to a coffee shop of anything like it! Very classy! I will definitely return when I revisit Lodi!

Excellent coffee! Went with the kids and my mother. We had 2 mochas and a happy hour plate of cheese and fruit! Great price and cute place. We will definitely go back.

WOW! A great location in Lodi! Was’t expecting much but this was a lucky find. I was looking for a café to get some work done before meeting a friend. I got there at 3pm. Happy hour from 3−6pm. I had a glass of wine and a chocolate cake for $ 8. Amazing!
Atmosphere
Comfortable, Modern, blues, rustic look, great colors, great music.
People & Service
Jaime was the owner, came and greeted me, very helpful in setting up my wi-​fi and had a good conversation. Ryan was in and out, kind, smiling, made sure I had what I needed. The server was constantly checking in asking if I needed anything.
Great service!

This is a great establishment! They have amazing coffee and serve the very best local wines. Their small plates are delish, though a little pricey. However, the atmosphere makes up for that and then some. They offer free wifi for those who need a cozy place to get caught up on work or school. The comedy shows sell out and they have open mic on Thursdays! This is a great addition to Lodi’s fabulous downtown.

Just happened by the Rusted Mic while looking for a new place to try for lunch in Lodi. My girl Cynthia and I were out estate sale shopping when the tummy’s started to rumble. I looked for a Thai place I’d remembered just off Cherokee but couldn’t find it so off to School Street in the downtown area! Seems there’s always something new happening there.
The Rusted Mic Bisto beckoned us in to sit at a table in the lovely little sidewalk café area. The sun was shining providing just the right amount of warmth in order to eat outdoors. The waitress was attentive and made some suggestions. I tried a pannini and C had the brushetta plate, we both opted for the house Chardonnay, a local winery selection.
The plate was artistically arranged with a lovely little bonus, some micro greens topped with chopped walnuts and drizzled with a house vinaigrette. All in all, it was a peaceful relaxing meal in a place well suited for catching up with a friend. I can’t wait to be there when the live music ensues!

I didn’t even know this place was in town but I’m glad I stumbled upon it. Live music/​entertainment on weekend nights is a great alternative to just watching a movie. The inside is well thought out and I like the vibe. I havn’t tried any of the food yet but my Americano was excellent and 10 times better than starbucks. The menu is on the small side and I didn’t see any type of dessert or pastry case which would help sell the café idea.

Stopped by for lunch. Had the basil chicken panini, which was good. The bacon and chicken went well together and the panini was presented well. The red pepper bisque was tasty and complimented the sandwich well. I had the turtle cheesecake for dessert, which was a little underwhelming. I expected some sort of caramel and chocolate mixed in with the cheesecake, but it was just a plain white cheesecake with chocolate drizzled on the plate.

My wife and stopped I’m for a quiet lunch at this new little downtown hideaway. So glad to find someone who serves up local wines. Shared a paninni, simple, but good. The «salad» that came with it was spring mix that was a few days old and at least should have been gone through and had the wilted and decaying items pulled out. We were only ones there, so they had time to go through it. We will be back another time to give them another try.

Loved our first visit to the Rusted Mic! A quaint little intimate place to enjoy a cocktail (and/​or food), and live music! The service is really great, the drink menu is full of local wines, and the ambiance is cozy lounge.
Stopped in for a glass of wine and to enjoy a little of the live music. We were not disappointed. Looking forward to our next visit!

Always such a great experience here. Staff is attentive and helpful! Baristas make excellent espresso drinks and make my lunch hour exceptionally cheery. One of my new favorite coffee spots in town! Looking forward to hosting some events here in the future!
Love the décor and ambience. Great place to study or have a lunch meeting.

Staff is attentive and they are able to explain menu in detail.
Food was quickly brought to me and arrived hot to my table.
Decorations are amazing. I would love to spend time here at night.
Get the soup with your meal, it is amazing!
Overall great experience and delicious food.

So many good things to say about The Mic! We held my husbands retirement party there and the food, staff, atmosphere were wonderful! I’ve been here many times and each time it’s an exemplary experience! The ambiance, the coffee, the beer & wine, and the food is a step above many places in Lodi… Give your taste buds and ear buds a treat and stop by The Mic!!!

I love this place! New and fresh! Nothing like it in Lodi! The owners have paid attention to every detail from the décor to the the entertainment all the way down to the service. The food on the menu is fun, tasty and presents well! I love the selection of craft beers and local wines! Very impressive. The atmosphere is fun, lively and comfortable. I could spend the whole evening eating, drinking and listening to the excellent choices of entertainment. Will definitely be back!

Great place! Awesome atmosphere! Love the audio and visual entertainment. The staff, service and food is top notch and just what Lodi needed.
The smoked salmon panini, is the BOMB!!!

I really like this place! So happy to see a swanky jazz lounge in Lodi! With great panini’s, desserts, and wine/​beer, you can’t go wrong! Great for after a movie in downtown!

The staff was very nice and Courteous. They have a wide verity of craft beers, and and wines. I will definitely be back, to try there coffee, and grab a bagel in the morning.