Restaurants in East Lansing

“We love it for all our family get togethers. The private rooms are so nice”

“BIG THANK YOU to Abby and Ashley for providing me with a wonderful birthday. Customer service by the host and waitress was outstanding as well as the food. The experience really raised my spirits and provided a most positive start to my birthday!”

“My only regret is not having come here before. The food was delicious and portions are very generous. I had their eggplant in garlic sauce but also had a chance to taste the orange chicken and Mongolian beef, which were also amazing. Service was fantastic and really fast. Highly recommend it and I will be back.”

“Great food, great service!”

“What an amazing meal. Everything we ordered was great.”

“First time here and it was great. We had the BBQ and the portions were good sized, flavors were excellent, and the cost was as expected.

We had brisket, pork belly, and the sweet marinated chicken, and the chicken was the standout. The others were good, but the chicken had that extra flavor from the marinade.

The side were really good, We especially enjoyed the sesame salad. I would like the option for a refill on veggies, but it wasn't offered to us.

The complimentary tea had a funky barley flavor that was really nice and earthy.

We will be back to try the hot pot!”

“Such a hidden gem! I ate the food here and was immediately blown away. Kind, patient, and very helpful owners. I can’t wait to come back and eat here again. Not to mention the area is beautiful, great for college students or anyone looking for a hearty meal”

“Jolly Pumpkin was so nice to accommodate a large party after a cheer competition. The service was great, and the food and beer were amazing.”

“One of my favorite bars in East Lansing. Always such a great group of people and vibe. Very clean and so is the bathroom! Food and drinks are taste great and cheap”

“This is the best cafeteria food you can get. Their vegan selections are usually pretty good, and the salads are always super fresh. You may not like everything you get, but each place has something good. It's a nice quiet place to take the kids when you don't feel like cooking. Parking sucks! Don't get a ticket. Pay attention to the signs.”

“I had a great dinner in the Bistro 43 Grand Room Bar. Andrii, the server, provided excellent service. Jeffrey, the Cook, prepared a wonderful Mediterranean Veggie Chicken Bowel. Also, the Grand Room has amazing interior design. They serve non-alcoholic beer. It an excellent—often overlooked—East Lansing dinning experience.”

“Do not miss this gem!! Visit soon. You will not regret it. So much food. Amazing full taste. I had the lamb. My colleague had the goat. We were both so impressed. The naan bread was perfect. Don't skip the bread. The setting/environment was overly simple but doesn't detract.”

“Delicious food …servers are polite! Vibrant atmosphere! It’s just part of EL!”

“Went here for a night out in the beautiful EL and was served by Ella. She went above and beyond by continually providing prompt service always with a smile on her face. Even when my close colleague was lying on the floor she continued to provide great assistance by gathering both waters and mozzarella sticks (10/10) for him. I have since chosen her as my godmother for my 2nd oldest and she has continued to provide amazing service for us all!”

“Our second time here, and the lovely ladies behind the bar are sweet and knowledgeable!!! Cooks know how to whip up an AMAZING pizza, and the burgers are 🔥 Glad we found this place!!! We WILL be back!!!♥️”

“Freshly Baked. Always delicious:)”

“Delicious food, great portions, fast service”

“Mason is the man! He provided top tier customer service: quick, nice, efficient, though still taking the time to ensure everything was right. Would highly recommend, thanks Mason!”

“I don't know where I should start but I been here for three days straight and I had been order three different dish. All of them are really good. I do recommend their curry rice dish. Second is their pork wonton noodles soup. I wish I can come back here next day to make four day stright...but unfortunately we got head back to Chicago soon.”

“It is absolutely delicious! staff is very kind”

“We had the MSU Dairy Store cart and scoops catered for our June 2025 wedding and it was a huge hit!! Everyone loved it and the planning, communication, and payment was easy and professional! I highly recommend catering from the MSU Dairy Store, Taylor is amazing!”

“Went there this evening to get some takeout--a salad and two entrees. The person who waited on us was very helpful, guiding us through the online ordering process. And the food was sensational! A great salad, and my dinner a poke bowl with raw tuna, was so delicious I had to force myself to stop eating it even though I was full. My wife's dinner was also really tasty, and now we both have leftover that we're looking forward to. I can't believe we'd never been there before--the place is less than five minutes from our house. But we will be back soon, that's for sure!”

“Amazing experience. The hubby and I thought we were just stopping for a coffee and dessert until CuCu made the experience delightful and went above and beyond. Their coffee was delicious and the caramel espresso dessert was top notch. We will definitely be back and recommend this place to everyone.”

“AWESOME, been here twice this weekend. Sunday's lunch buffet is GREAT.”

“I love coming here it’s so perfect for a study snack. I always get my chocolate sprinkle donut and a Mexican Coke and everything is always so good. Allergy friendly, queer friendly, everything friendly”

“Cute location, yummy pastries! But, if you are a big matcha fan. The matcha is unfortunately quite bad. It was a strong grey green color and tasted a bit like culinary grade matcha to me. But, the Dubai latte was superb. :)”

“Best pork katsu I have had in a LONG time! Definitely my new favorite go to place in Lansing‼️ Will definitely be back! 🤙 Thank You‼️”

“I stopped in for the first time to treat myself for my bday because one of my friends recommended this place. The owners were so nice, the store had a nice relaxing feeling and everything in the cases looked fresh, pretty & delicious. I bought a few things which included a lemon pound cake cookie and wow it has to be one of the best lemon cookies I’ve ever had! I’m glad I stopped in and recommend you stop in sometime too. I’ll definitely be back to try some more of their treats. Thank you for the great service and yummy sweets!”

“Very delicious! Like the deep taste soup”

“Family gave it a try tonight. 2 plain Koegels, 1 Detroit dog, and 1 Spartan Sizzler. We’ll definitely be back to try the Slaw Dog and the MAC Ave. Simple concept, great service and finally a really good coney dog. And they serve Faygo pop, come on what’s not to like? Great job guys!!”

“I’ve been to Swagath many times over the past few months, and it never disappoints! The food is absolutely incredible by far the best I’ve ever had and the service is always top-notch. Every visit feels like a great experience. If you haven’t been here yet, you’re truly missing out!”

“I odered pad thai take out for my husband and I today and we both agreed that it was some of the best we've had! Everything was fresh and so flavorful. We are excited to go back to try more!”

“You cannot go wrong! Fair prices for what you get, I ordered a sushi roll and it was a decent size from what you’d get anywhere else and fills you up! Tastes great and if I lived closer definitely be going there often to try more of their menu”

“I got the Glow Bowl and it was so refreshing. I’m so happy we now have Playa Bowls in the area!”

“It is such a great place to eat at, with or without kids. My entire family was super impressed and I can’t wait to go back.”

“This is a wonderful restaurant! The food is healthy, delicious, reasonably priced, and the customer service is excellent! I highly recommend dining here. :)”

“Great food and better service.”

“Fun bakery and cafe! Their Boba Tea and Coffee is really good, and their bakery has a huge selection - everything we get is so good! Lots of flavor, just the right amount of sweetness, very friendly staff 🙌 my family and kids love Koala Bakery!”

“It was absolutely delicious and the service was all you could need. Constantly pestering my friends to plan when we’ll go next”

“My first time going there was yesterday March 24th and i absolutely had to go back again today! Everyone there is so kind and sweet! ❤️ i will forever choose Foster’s to be my coffee place!”

“Tried the jalapeno popper sandwich and it was amazing!”

“Stopped by for a quick cup of coffee and was pleasantly surprised by the amazing espresso I had. I ordered the Cortado and the staff were kind enough to accommodate my modifications to the drink. The espresso was so smooth and delicious!

The staff member was so kind, wore a pleasant smile and even told me what coffee beans they were using.

Too bad I’m only visiting this place and can’t make this my daily coffee shop :)”

“Great food,service,and prices”

“The food was delicious and served promptly. The service was also very friendly. Definitely plan on going back.”

“Huge shoutout to Big Apple Bagels East Lansing! Multiple times I have ordered or placed large orders to be shared with family, volunteers and the Ronald McDonald House of Mid-Michigan - ALL the food has been delicious. The muffins moist (I know how some love that word! haha). The staff has always been very friendly, including accommodating some special requests needed for my specific deliveries. I feel they even went above and beyond on my last order (08/31) and greatly appreciate it. I will definitely be returning for future partnership!”

“Not sure about the food, but this is the best view in the city. Staff and drinks are great. Traditional 70/80/90s music. Cocktails better than the wine selection. A great place to enjoy a sunset.”

“My youngest adult kids love this Boba tea place. They say it's the best and my kids usually know what they are talking about when it comes to food and drinks. They love the man who is usually running the cash register. They tell me he is very friendly and talkative whenever they patron this place. They have also explained to me that he makes his own boba fresh each day and that's why it tastes so good! I went in for the first time today and gave it a try! I had the protein sugar free tea, it was very good!”

“Ya good little spot for 🧋 boba tea”

“My kids loved the Korean corn dogs! Def will be back. Sad you were out of the honey butter fries today cause those are incredible but still had a great lunch!”

“the smoked oolong tea syrup made a tasty whiskey tonic”

“Family run business with great food and coffee!”

“Sree Saffron is the best Indian restaurant in the area!! Every single time I visit in person or order delivery the food is AMAZING. It’s so flavorful and has SPICE. Their Gobi Manchurian has the perfect level of spice and crunch that serves to highlight and blend with the cauliflower. I also have ordered their paneer butter masala and their chicken tikka masala (spice level: medium) and have loved them. Spicy medium level is perfect for me in that it’s spicy enough for you to taste it but can still enjoy the meal (it’s not burning your lips or have a runny nose). Will definitely always come here for Indian food.”

“Dear Mitten Raised Bakery, Catering/Wedding - We worked with Katie to cater/deliver 160 cupcakes and a 8" cake for our wedding. We would 150% recommend Mitten Raised! Katie (owner) was amazing from the moment I inquired about her services (about 6 months prior) to when she delivered them with her team. We ended up getting strawberry shortcake and lemon drops in a cake cup, and shoreline and a marbled decorative cupcakes, They were all delicious and our guests are still raving about them. We also ordered a simple white cake for us to cut, and honestly it was one of my favorites - it was just the right amount of sweetness, flavor, and texture! Katie was also very responsive and sweet throughout multiple emails. I had to change the count and flavors multiple times, and she responded instantly and always in a friendly manner. We've also been into Mitten Raised for separate sweet-treat occasions, and it never disappoints! Please consider catering through Mitten Raised! We love their baked goods, professionality, and if we were to ever have a large event again - I would book them in a heartbeat.”

“This is a pretty cool bar. We've been there a few times. The atmosphere is great. They're usually so busy that the service is hit or miss. The food is tasty bar food. My only gripe is that it's not gluten allergen friendly. Their best food are burgers and all the burgers come with fries that are have bread coating. There's really no substitute. If you're looking for a cool bar, go here. If you have gluten issues, skip it. There's better options elsewhere in EL.”

“A "hole in the wall" take-out restaurant that's delicious 😋 I love all the different bubble tea options and the food is always delicious, filling and worth the price!”

“Always enjoy their pizza-I’m never disappointed.”

“Went to Sultan's for lunch and had just a fantastic meal! We both had the Chicken Shawarma Combo, and it was amazing! At the end of the meal we were treated to a delicious cardamom tea. Simply delicious! Would highly recommend Sultan's.”

“Sooooooo delicious and great service”

“Let me start off by saying my Tea was 5 stars. I am in between 3 stars and 4 stars because their prices were so high compared to others. I got a large brown sugar milk tea and had to add .75 cents for tapioca. My total was over $7 in my opinion too much. The establishment is cute and modern. They have coffee too. They are running a special on $3 iced teas. The bubble waffle looked yummy.”

“Cute new bubble tea place, the bubble tea was really good and the lids were so unique - all drinks should have these lids. The cakes are really pretty and there's arcade games, super cute place”

“Love Buddies! Food is always good, beer is cold and staff is amazing!”

“Karaoke is awesome!! Super fun vibe”

“Small place on campus. Very clean. Delicious food!! And great service. Very nice experience 👍🏻👍🏻”

“Fun college town restaurant. Great food and service. Burgers & Sandwiches were the best. If you get something that requires utensils, just know they will be plastic.”

“They were so sweet with my picky eater of a toddler. Even sliced up some cucumber for her to munch on.”

“Worked for ma bell in 1994 on M.A.C. . I live in Connecticut and eat pizza all the time. This pizza was amazing. Crisp bottom, cooked to perfection. Thanks guys ill spread the word.

Best pizza i had in Michigan. Service is class.”

“UPDATE: second visit was as great as the first! The best Subway I have ever had!

Purchased a 6 inch sub on June 4, 2024 at 9:55. By far the best sub I have ever had at Subway! Thank you for making my day!”

“Since we have been there our first time this is our go to family restaurant when we are in the East Lansing area. Taking two toddlers out to a restaurant can be a pain, even when they behave decently but Coral Gables has an environment where we can stretch out, take our time, and still get to eat. On top of that the food is delicious.”

“Staff was so polite and the food was amazing. We just love this place!! We are hoping other people realize and discover this healthy kind of food so we can get more restaurants like this and be able to eat healthier foods.”

“love their pizza!! Very accomadating to help feed a larger group.”

“Spent some time at the Old Town Blue Owl on Wednesday. What a wonderful place. The coffee was amazing, the staff was great, the atmosphere perfect. We definitely will be back!”

“Such good service love all their food!”

“Thanks to Hannah and Carter, I had such a great drink and positive experience”

“I asked for some lily pads and white water lilies as the decoration, they killed it! They even added an adorable frog on one of the lily pads! They 100% went above and beyond what I was expecting.”

“STOP SLEEPING ON THIS MAN!!! every bite takes me back on a journey to my time in Nigeria. every time!!!! Super patient too. so if you worry about anxiety or questions about new things, I promise you won't be disappointed. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 literally thankful to have his establishment here.”

“A classy family oriented restaurant. The sushi is fresh and the fish is plentiful in the rolls. Simply amazing food and great bartenders, hostesses and waiters I come here roughly 2-3x a week.”

“I've been craving takoyaki for a while and decided to try Sapporo. it was the closest I've had in town to what I learned to make in Japan. The veggie shoyu ramen also hit the spot. 10 out 10 will be back often!”

“I normally order from the Okemos location and they are wonderful. tonight I ordered from the Lansing location and was really disappointed. First they forgot one of my sides and the sides for both kids meals I ordered. Thankfully, I checked before driving 20 minutes home. Then when we got home, I had ordered two chicken quesadillas, and not only did both quesadillas lack chicken, they were burnt and too hard/ crunchy for my kids to eat.”

“Such good service love all their food!”

“Great service and great food the waitress was great to us. Went before the MSU tennis 🎾 match I would really recommend your place to eat anytime or before or after a MSU event keep up the great work. Go GREEN 💚💚💚”

“yum as always. variety of choice!”

“10/10”

“The burger and fries were good! The atmosphere and appearance overall was fantastic!”

“I got Chile Verde and it was super bland. it had no seasoning or spice at all to the point that not even smothering it in hot sauce made it appetizing. My kid's fries were soggy and cold. Service was okay but once we got our drinks they never got refilled. neither did our chips and salsa.”

“Staff was very friendly. From beginning to end I was taken care of properly even though they were very busy. I would highly recommend coming to this location. Definitely a great addition to this city. Thank you Michelle!”

“Had an amazing time when I was there Thursday night”

“Order the "The Best One"... it is definitely worth it!!! 😎💚🤍🌯🙏🏽”

“A little neighborhood coffee and pastry shop. Friendly staff. An interesting selection of pastries and a good place to get a decent coffee.”

“The food is phenomenal. My husband and I went for lunch and the owner was here making all the food. I’m a sucker for a good cheesesteak and Capo’s absolutely is hands down the best in the area.”

“One of my fave Starbucks in the MSU area because there's space to relax and it doesn't feel as corporate or uptight. The baristas are interesting and helpful and service pretty darn quick. I do coffee as opposed to fancy drinks, so I'm always relieved when coffee is strong and really good.”

“We went to Raising Cane's frequently when we lived in Las Vegas, and haven't had it since moving back to Michigan 11 years ago... it took me right back! so good! We will be back!!”

“I can't eat at tropical cafe due to food allergies
So that makes a reward system kind of sucky for me
But their smoothies are always amazing and their service is always great

My only complaint about this location is the parking
The line to starbucks really makes parking extra difficult in this location
Especially handicap”

“the garlic parmesan knots are literally straight fire. lowkey they did a sloppy job with cutting the pizza, cause it kept getting ruined and stuck together in the middle but other than that it was fine”

“Their food truck came to our subdivision and was awesome all around! We get a lot of food trucks and this stands out as one of the best! Got the bowl, walking taco, and regular tacos and all of them were great. If you have the chance you have to try!”

“Theresa, as always, is phenomenal at everything she does... from customer service to handling things efficiently in everyway possible. From front to back she rocks it in handling business. Always a pleasure to walk into DWC when shes there!”

“Best papaya salad in Lansing area. I’ve tried quite a few. And the seafood broth for Pho is delicious. Everything we’ve eaten is wonderful. My go to Vietnamese restaurant.”

“It's was our first time dining here. The staff are extremely welcoming. We ordered Kim bap, beef short ribs, and sweet n sour pork. Every bite was delicious. The entrees came with bean sprouts, potato salad, kim chi, and fish cakes. Well worth the price!! My daughter, and I can't wait to go back!”

“I've loved Sir Pizza ever since I was a lil girl! My whole family has really. There was even a point when my mother worked there; at the Kalamazoo Street location. Years later, my older brother worked there, Waverly Rs location. Eventually, I did too! Twice actually! When I was a minor, I hung flyers for the Lake Lansing location. I was a delivery driver for the location on South Cedar...waaaay later. Anyways, I 💜 Sir Pizza! They never disappoint! Staff is always friendly and accommodating. And...the atmosphere is vibin!”

“Great place! Food is incredibly fresh and tastes amazing!”

“Food was great! Service great can't wait to go back.”

“Very friendly staff. Place is nice & cozy but small w/limited parking. So I wouldn't plan on staying too long.?

Parking: It's 10-12 spots shared by 3 businesses”

“During my wonton soup addiction, this place is my absolute goto. The owner remembers his customers, and every detail of their orders. The atmosphere and service makes each visit feel like your visiting family. Thank you for perfect soup, every single time!”

“Best in town! So glad we have you over here. 👍👍”

“Great food and better service.”

“This place was great when I attended Michigan state, I ate here a lot and even worked here. I was on campus a few days ago so I thought I would give it a try.

It was OK but I think the food quality did go down somewhat.”

“Decent food, good atmosphere. Very affordable prices for students and still decent for visitors. Weird encounter today though. Walked up to en empty line, server dude just looked at me from far without saying anything, so I was like okay I guess it’s self serve? Went to grab the plate myself and dude gave me the longest “noooooooo” ever. Still got my food though so can’t complain.”

“2 non-dairy milk options. They were out of vanilla the day I was there, but was offered other steps. My latte was too milky and didn't taste enough like coffee. Bf's mocha was good. Excellent customer service. Allegro coffee”

“The Starbucks on the MSU campus is a fantastic spot for students, faculty, and visitors alike! The atmosphere is always welcoming and busy. I happen to be a visitor but the staff here are incredibly friendly and efficient, even during busy hours.
As a local Realtor, I think Starbucks a great place to take a break from my busy schedule. Next time you’re on Campus, check it out. It’s between the MSU Spirit Shop and MSU Store, for a quick snack or a new MSU shirt. ”

“Amazing food & the people who work here are so sweet!! We will definitely be coming back! 🩷”

“As someone from the metro Detroit area, they’re simply isn’t a Baskin that is as large and has such a variety like this one in East Lansing. I was really impressed with the amount of seating area and the cleanliness inside the store during my first visit.”

“we had the best server ever! she was absolutely phenomenal and she was cracking jokes with us the whole time! thank you brandey”

“One of my favorite MSU dining halls. They may not have so many options like Brody, but they stand out for uniqueness. Tandoori kitchen at Akers provided tasty South Asian dishes. However, after covid-19, food options were limited because of staff shortage. I don't know what the current condition is. Nonetheless, I hope to visit this if I am in town again.”

“I’m visiting from out of town. In Seattle we have Starbucks on every corner, literally… so I’ve been to a good share of Starbucks locations. This one is, by far, one of the best I’ve been to. Order was prompt and perfect, but what really stands out is the welcoming, friendly service from everyone at this location. And, the indoor and outdoor seating available makes this a great choice if you are in the area. I will definitely stop by every time I’m in East Landing”

“The atmosphere is great for studying and the baristas are absolutely fantastic. I want to like this place, but my drink always seems to have some sort of problem, which should not be the case since my drink was nearly $9. The boba is often too hard, drinks are overly sweet, drink options are limited, and the drink consistency is too thick and smoothie-like. Might be good for some people, but I'd rather go to a place like Möge Tea.

Dietary restrictions: The kiosks clearly explain what is inside the drink and what other options are available.

Parking: Small paid parking lot with approximately 15 spaces. Tends to be mostly full, with a few spots avaliable.

Wheelchair accessibility: Lacks an automatic opening door and the bathroom door is quite heavy, but should be accessible otherwise.”

“You really gotta try it!! This is one of my favorite restaurants in the US; every time I order, I got those juicy meat balls, ribs, and pork belly; you haven’t experienced bliss before, wait until they melt in your mouth.

They come in big portions at reasonable prices, the re are only two person working in the shop, but what they deliver is not something to dismiss.

I haven’t tried the English menu so I can’t really comment on that, but my friends like the rice noodles, fried rice, and sweet & sour chicken.”

“great place amazing food and a amazing atmosphere”

“Thanks to Hannah and Carter, I had such a great drink and positive experience”

“Heubert, Noah, and Will are the three baristas that helped me out tonight with a little “promo confusion,” but their kindness and friendliness really turned my day around. Also, my drink was perfect. Per usual. Thank you guys again!!”

“Erica and Isabella truly went the extra mile to provide me and my friends a great experince. If I could call Mr. Panera right now I would tell him to promote them both to managers!”

“Amazing pizza!! Love it!!”

“omg I love this place. having a rough day? order something from them I don't care what. your mouth and stomach will become one with happiness. I recommend the lamb gyro it's is literally a mouthasm..... legit AF. thank you for being in the world.”

“First time here, discovered them while doordashin and the fries looked so good...They tasted even better than the looked!!! 😍”

“Definitely the most fun and welcoming bar in EL! The food and drinks are always priced well and great! I am the president of a student org and Mandi has always been very friendly and accommodating to our needs. Landshark will always be our first choice for events and nights out!”

“Love Traverse City location! Always great drinks, yummy food and even better service.”

“Well today for the first time since 2017 when we started ordering, our order had a mistake. We have ordered pizza every Friday night for the last 8 years. They accidentally gave us two deluxes instead of one deluxe and one pepperoni. So really the mistake was in our favor. It just amazes me that we could order that many times without having a single mistake from this place. The people are always nice, the food's always good and fast. Best place around.”

“I am a chef who came in with my wife... critiquing this place doesn't exactly sit right with me, because they have done an overall fantastic job...so let's start there..first off the music played that day was absolute perfection for the time, and number of people inside. The person taking care of us went out of her way to make me something not offered on the menu. The decor was warm and clean...I was wondering how it would be if they were really busy...about those issues though...having water already on the table is ok, but put it in a decanter you can't see the minerals through, shot glasses are not glasses..and she gave me ice cold syrup for the waffle I ordered.....other than that FANTASTIC...my wife and I enjoyed being there and WILL RETURN”