Restaurants in East Lansing

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

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

“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!”

“Great food, great service!”

“Awesome food wonderful Asian cuisine with a new Asian food experience for my family and I. Very large sharable portions and nothing was over $18.50; Most items were priced between $10-$15.The only minor mishap we had was our waiter did not speak hardly any English so our questions could not be answered about the new foods we wanted to try. Luckily the online menu shows pictures of all their dishes and we had our phones so we could google everything to understand what the dishes were. The waiter was very nice though and did his best he could and we greatly appreciated it. The food was excellent and we will definitely be back again!!!!!

Vegetarian options: You can customize many dishes to your liking to make it a vegetarian meal

Kid-friendliness: They have several pool tables to keep kids entertained while waiting on your food.”

“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”

“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.”

“First time at a Korean BBQ. The food was delicious. So much fun cooking and eating. It's great for a day with friends and a good time. We left with full stomachs and a great time.”

“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.”

“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!”

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

“Delicious food, great portions, fast service”

“Wow! Food was amazing! I had the spicy ramen and my husband had the miso ramen. We also shared the crab Rangoon. Everything was great! In addition, the atmosphere qlwas quiet and peaceful, even with almost every table occupied.”

“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!!”

“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.”

“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!!”

“My go to spot when I want a good full tummy that is satisfied with veggies and noodles lol. I love there organic juice they make daily with four flavors to choose from. I always get strawberry dragonfruit. Highly recommended. Great staff, helpful and friendly.”

“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.”

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

“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”

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

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

“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!”

“Excellant food and service.”

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

“Very delicious! Like the deep taste soup”

“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!”

“Great food and better service.”

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

“Ya good little spot for 🧋 boba tea”

“My family and I went for the first time on Valentine’s Day for lunch and we were greeted with friendly warm smiles from the employees. So many great options to choose from the menu! I got the Greek wrap and it was phenomenal, from the warm pita to the fresh veggies and the chicken was seasoned and cooked perfectly! The homemade chips were salty and fried the way I prefer them! Another reason I would recommend Grand Grillin is because they are affordable you get a loaded wrap with chips and drink for only $9.50! Great deal for the quality of the food and service! We had a great experience and will be back many more times to come!”

“Great food,service,and prices”

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

“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!”

“Everyone is always so kind! I love coming here!”

“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!”

“I recently visited the Graduate Rock Bar after work with some coworkers, and I was thoroughly impressed! The atmosphere is killer—perfect for unwinding after a long day. The rooftop view is definitely a highlight; it’s worth the trip alone. I found it amusing, though, that part of the view overlooks people’s apartments. I couldn’t help but get distracted by one person who spent half an hour cleaning his window—definitely more neurotic than I am!

As for the food and drinks, I ordered the French fries and a local MI Mule. The fries were fantastic—crispy and flavorful. The mule, while well-made, was a bit too sweet for my taste, but that’s more a reflection of my ordering choice than the bar’s offerings. I was thrilled to see white fish salad on the menu, a favorite of my wife’s, and I can’t wait to take her there to try it!

The service was outstanding—quick and friendly, which really enhanced the experience. My only suggestion would be to add some umbrellas for the outdoor seating. It was a sunny day during our visit, and a little shade would have made it even more enjoyable.

Overall, I highly recommend the Graduate Rock Bar for its great vibe, delicious fries, and fantastic service. I’m looking forward to my next visit!”

“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 :)”

“I consider this the best Indian restaurant in the area. The food is South Indian. I'd recommend anything on the menu except the brayani. It just has a very strong clove favor that is overpowering. The butter chicken is excellent and Dal Makhani is superb. Also massala Dosa was also very good.”

“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.”

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

“Karaoke is awesome!! Super fun vibe”

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

“Went in looking for Dum Sum but I think we had to request it, because the normal menu did not offer it. Still, not knowing, we ordered food off the regular menu and it was not disappointing. I ordered the combo bbq plate of Peking Duck and pork belly. The skin of the pork belly and duck was crispy perfect while the meat was juicy and succulent. My husband got the General Tso chicken, and was probably hands down the best version of this dish we have had. Definitely will want to visit again and ask for the Dim Sum menu, assuming that was what we need to do.”

“Had a few HH drinks on the patio. Good vibe/atmosphere. Wish there was more seating outside but understand why with limited space. Looking forward to trying their food next time.”

“I used to be a regular about 10 years ago, but moved out of state. I was visiting Ann Arbor today, but drove out of my way to order from Sultan's just because I missed it that much. The best around; accept no substitutes. The hummus is the best I've ever found, and the chicken shawarma is absolutely delicious. Would rate 10/5 if Google would let me.”

“Our college friend's group of over 50 years did a private function at HopCat for homecoming. It was a great time. Food was very good and service was outstanding. Bryan and Frank were fantastic to work with. Wonderful event. thanks”

“Wonderful service and fresh everything!! They actually really cared for my gluten allergy!”

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

“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”

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

“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.”

“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.”

“I love love this place the shake are amazing and teas are also great they are always friendly and accommodating I would highly recommend them for everything you like and want in herbalife”

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

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

“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!”

“a new hidden gem in east lansing, the food is always amazing and the atmosphere at Angela’s is warm and inviting. my boyfriend and i cannot stop going back! ◡̈ i really recommend trying it out”

“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.”

“This food is amazing. Sensational. Delicious at every bite. The restaurant is small and the staff is small too, but always well worth the wait. Please, be prepared to wait! This is not a fast food joint. The owner is an awesome guy who always welcomes us back with a smile. Hope to see this business do well for a long time!”

“Such good service love all their food!”

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

“10/10”

“love love their food and the waitstaff”

“No Thai takeout NEVER disappoints. I placed an order over phone, staff was polite, both over the phone and in person. Noodles hit the spot for sure! Although I ordered both bowls medium spice, the Drunken Noodles definitely had more spice. But overall great experience, I recommend!”

“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'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!”

“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. ”

“Sooooooo delicious and great service”

“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”

“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 had the opportunity to tour the MSU warehouse and bakery a recently with the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce. It's a very impressive operation with state of the art systems and squeaky clean facilities. The bakery goods are wonderful. As a local Realtor, I will make this another one of my many recommendations for bake goods and of course the famous MSU cookies. :-)”

“A local favorite. Royal Feast is my go to pizza. I should probably branch out and try other things on the menu. I always do pickup so I can’t speak to the delivery service, but pickup is always ready within the timeframe they provide when ordering.

The staff at this location has always been friendly, helpful, and good manners. There’s another location closer to my house that I avoid going to due to the service, staff, and parking.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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 💚💚💚”

“As a student the tuna grinder was a staple. That was in 1989. Today it’s just the same. The meat is fresh, the fixings compliment the sandwich. Reminder, a grinder is served hot, eat it fresh.”

“yum as always. variety of choice!”

“First time visitor! SOOOOOO GOOD!!!!! Cannot wait to eat my way through the menu!”

“Great food and better service.”

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

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

“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.”

“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!”

“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 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!”

“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!!”

“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!”

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

“Baskin Robbins is always on my mind when I think of any celebration.Try their ice cream cakes of vanilla ice cream filling inside chocolate cake and you’ll definitely come back for it .

Parking: Parking is easily available

Kid-friendliness: Yes kids can come over anytime”

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

“This place definitely deserves a lot more publicity and love. I remember walking pass this place so many times so I decided to give it a try. Friendly staff, the orange chicken and the beef lo mein is very good! Affordable prices too! Definitely will come back 👍”

“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!”

“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!!”

“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.”

“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”

“Everyone is always so kind! I love coming here!”

“Good food and super fast as advertised! The chicken i got was labeled spicy, but i think that only applies if you’re polish or german or something… i would give it a 0.5/10 on the spicy meter… literally was sweet and sour chicken. Was GREAT… just …sweet.”

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

“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”

“great place amazing food and a amazing atmosphere”

“The food is good, I mean, it's fast food essentially so expecting anything extravagant is silly. The service I get each time however is amazing. They're always very quick and polite and they've never messed up my order.”

“for a quick bite this place is awesome. we got there 10 minutes to close and was able to sit down to eat. we had a wonderful hot meal of rueban combo and gyro combo. the server service was prompt, friendly and helpful we never did catch her name. we were in and out in roughly 30 minutes if sitting down. they have a limited menu compared to other locations but the usual suspects are available. parking is in ramp or street per usual east Lansing downtown.”

“Amazing pizza!! Love it!!”