Restaurants in East Lansing

“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!”

“We always stop here for our Toronto trip and this place is always packed. Great food but the service is a little lacking which is understandable because they are busy. Highly recommend their West Lake Soup and Signature vermicelli noodles”

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

“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”

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

“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”

“Great food, great service!”

“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.”

“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.”

“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!”

“We were planning to meet family at 1130am for a birthday celebration and the first to arrive learned the restaurant was open only until 12pm for brunch. The staff went to work to accommodate us anyway. The food was fantastic, the servers were friendly and professional. The restaurant manager, Karima saw to our every need! We would highly recommend giving the brunch a try. Worth every penny and we really appreciated having the extra time. Thanks for a great experience!”

“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.”

“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!!!♥️”

“Delicious food, great portions, fast service”

“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”

“I had a great experience ordering from Dave's for the first time! Eric went above and beyond to make sure my order was right and presentable. Great customer service, great atmosphere, great food. Highly recommend!!”

“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!”

“This is a beautiful place and the staff was very friendly and helpful. We had a traditional Arabic coffee, a Mufawar, and a Sabaya. Everything was perfect. The drinks are piping hot and are great for slow sipping.”

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

“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!”

“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”

“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!!”

“Excellant food and service.”

“Dude, this place was amazing! The food and service were incredible. The crab Rangoon was delicious—way better than your average Chinese restaurant stuff; they were tiny and cute. I hope they're handmade, because if so, they're amazing. And the pad see ew was so good! I have a high spice tolerance, so I'd go low-medium to medium heat if you try it, but the flavor was great. I had to stop because I was stuffed.”

“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!”

“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.”

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

“Very delicious! Like the deep taste soup”

“Great food,service,and prices”

“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.”

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

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

“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!”

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

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

“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!”

“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 :)”

“Visited twice in one day- hit both happy hours! Came back for the second because the service by Shane was spectacular! We also enjoyed the handsome manager man who looked like Paul Rudd- he even played Chinese finger trap with us on the way out- a prize we won at Pinball Pete’s…
Hope you enjoy the griffin claw googly eye we left behind ;)”

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

“Had breakfast with friends at Angela’s Cafe. The food was delicious!”

“The burgers, service, and drinks were awesome! Mary went above and beyond to make our experience truly great. Super friendly atmosphere and excellent food—exactly what you’d want in a local favorite. We’ll definitely be back!”

“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!”

“Karaoke is awesome!! Super fun vibe”

“We have been going to Sultan's for many years and the food is consistently wonderful! Our family loves it so much, we ordered off their catering menu for our son's graduation party and it was a huge hit! Highly recommend, great value for all that you get!”

“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.”

“Ya good little spot for 🧋 boba tea”

“Super rich and full of spices. Had lamb korma, saag paneer, veg samosas and garlic as well as kashmiri naan. Portions were generous and two guests had lots of leftovers.”

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

“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!”

“amazing food and awesome staff( Woodhaven, MI)”

“My boyfriend and I come to this location almost every Wednesday I come to visit him. The staff is always so nice and friendly and the place is clean 10/10 recommend”

“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!”

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

“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!”

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

“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.”

“Such good service love all their food!”

“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!”

“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.”

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

“love love their food and the waitstaff”

“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!”

“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.”

“10/10”

“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.”

“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”

“Sooooooo delicious and great service”

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

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

“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!!”

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

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

“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”

“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.”

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

“Probably among the most solid places to eat at MSU, second to Brody in terms of selection and quality. Get there early if you want a good spot because this place gets busy really quick.”

“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.”

“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 💚💚💚”

“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. ”

“Great food and better service.”

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

“I can't believe the decaf coffee you can get at starbucks. I don't know what they use but it tastes like real coffee.

Vegetarian options: We live in a small town so our Starbucks doesn't have much as far as vegan or vegetarian offerings.”

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

“Such good service love all their food!”

“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!”

“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.”

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

“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!!”

“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.”

“I had a long day that finished with a trip to the laundry mat. I was quite hungry so I decided to give Work and Roll a try. I'm glad I did! This was the best Sesame Chicken I have had in years! And having walked in and placed my order, it was cool to watch my meal being cooked even....no wonder it tastes fresh because it is! I highly recommend this place!”

“yum as always. variety of choice!”

“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!”

“I heard they had the old-fashioned Sir pizza from years ago. But it wasn't the same. Oh well, everything changes. Pizza was good, but just not what I was hoping for.”

“I used to be a regular at this place when my office was just a mile away. I probably have not eaten here in 8 to 10 years. My go to dish was always Mongolian beef. I had it again and it was still as delicious as I remembered it. I'm not wild about the rice, and did not eat much of it. The main dish did not skimp on meat, which was good.”

“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.”

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

“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!”

“great place amazing food and a amazing atmosphere”

“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”

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

“Amazing pizza!! Love it!!”