Walking along E.L. streets at 8:30a on a Saturday morning, I thought I'd be the only one at the…read morecoffee shop. Wow, so wrong! Arrived to a bustling spot with a line almost to the door. Couple running groups, students studying, OSU women's gymnastics team, etc. Got through line quickly and order was prompt. What a great selection of the basics plus seasonal concoctions. I opted for the bourbon vanilla latte and Mediterranean avocado toast. Lots of seating options. I went with a bench upstairs. Enjoyed the whole experience.

My wife and were in need for some coffee and we decided to go here. This place is really cozy and…read morethe staff is very friendly. I really love this place as it has a ton of seating, There are two levels and students come here to study and work in groups. The have so many different drinks and food to choose from lattes, drip coffee, pour over coffee, smoothies, tea, ice cream, breakfast pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and hot chocolate to name a few. We ordered the Lavender Honey Latte and the Caramel & Vanilla Latte but the coffee was delicious. Both had the right amount of flavors, it was served with at the right temperature. It came quickly as well. Overall, we would come here again next time we are in town. Next time, I'll be sure to order the Barista Flavor of the Day.

Fun cafe that serves unique tea drinks. A full meal or pastries are other options and they're all…read moregood!

Still one of the best milk tea & bakery in the area. My husband tried strawberry tornado this time…read moreand he loves it. They are running promotion now with every 2 drinks you would get a free bread which they all are display on the counter. Always a special treat for us whenever we order tea & bakery from here.

Atmosphere is conducive to peace, working on your computer, talking with friends. Lovely. Staff are…read morecustomer service oriented. Kind. Friendly and there to serve chai tea was delicious and made to order. Great place to hangout and sip your favorite coffee or tea.

The workers when I was there this morning deserve a shoutout because they were just so extremely…read morekind and helpful! Tons of flavors and all can made into fun cold foams, yum! Ambiance is adorable, clean and perfect for working. Matcha was delicious and The bagel sandwich was good not great!

The first part of this review is aimed at Jay M down below a bit with his 2-star review and…read moretestimony about the food being Denny's quality. Fuck you Jay. This place is far superior to anything Dennys could ever hope to be. Fuck you buddy. My breakfast was FANTASTIC! The waffle was extremely delicious and well prepared, eggs fluffy, bacon crispy, and course ground salt/pepper really set it off. Fuck you Jay, and fuck Dennys. Petal pop 6 stars out of a possible 5

The food is Denny's quality. It's a new restaurant, so in a town like this it gets a lot of hype…read morewhen it opens. But that hype will die down fast. Nothing really interesting here except for meat in a pancake.

Logistics. In shopping plaza, just east of Marsh Road along northside of Central Park Dr,…read moreconnecting to Time Square Drive, in Okemos. Vibe and First Impressions. Galley-like set up as you walk in. Breakfast diner vibes more than 'cafe and bakery'. Kitchen to your left as you walk down short corridor into cafe. Sloth-like chill attitude encouraged; the hashtag is #letshangtogether. Had fun looking at all the little sloth decor throughout. Lots of light and glass. VERY limited seating; seats about 15 (?) inside; mostly 2 tops and a 6 top. When we walked in, we were greeted warmly, permitted to sit where ever we would like, then handed menus. Turkish music playing was just a bit too loud. Hospitality. Friendly and helpful. Owner-chef seemed very happy to be there, singing and engaging with his regulars. Offerings. Basic breakfast and lunch items with Turkish and Mediterranean classics. No flavored lattes but other basic espresso drinks offered. Chai was excellent. Had the Turkish coffee because it was a Turkish joint; was REALLY good; strong. We had the Simit Platter; sesame-like NY bagel, feta chunks, and olives. All very good. See pics. Apparently they offer cooking classes, catering, and meal prep pick-up -- for ever-changing healthier, fresh, easy-prep take-out options. Of Note and Last Impressions. Lot parking. Overall, fun.

We tried a variety of dishes from here when visiting family. We got all of them for takeout for…read morelunch. The menemen was my favorite. Like scrambled eggs with tomatoes and onions. It was tasty and even better with the bread they provided. It could've been packaged in a better way because the oil dripped out everywhere by the time we got it home. Maybe a plastic container with a tight fitting lid. The mezze platter was also quite nice, especially the carrot appetizer. The bulgur patties were also flavorful. The artichoke was slightly disappointing because it didn't have any other flavor than salt and vinegar, similar to canned/bottled artichokes. The salad was fresh and the dressing was light. Overall, this was a light and tasty lunch.

I got the limecello and blueberry Excellent Gelatos. Worth…read moreevery bite! Not too sweet. I think this place is a must detour for out of towners like me. Nestled in a Farmers Market that feels very local run...the market has everything....like seriously everything..they even have Korean Sprite! When in Lansing MI, detour to Gelato Store

Their website (and Yelp) say they're open till 10 PM. Drove far to get there. Arrived at 9:02 only…read moreto find out they closed at 9. Probably a good idea for a business to have the correct information on their website. They could have served me as all of the gelato was still out, but they instead showed me the sign in the cooler case displaying the correct hours. Thanks....

This place is amazing and wonderful and the food is outstanding! My husband and I enjoy coming here…read moreafter church and trying out savory waffles and sharing a dessert waffle. They have a rotating monthly menu and so many drink options. The people are all so warm and welcoming and get your food ready quickly. It has such a friendly neighborhood vibe with the shared kitchens. Looking forward to the new monthly menu next month. I got the SeoulMate Waffle and my husband got the Main Chick Waffle. We shared the monthly rotating pump-misu waffle which was a play on pumpkin tiramisu!

Hangover sandwich is amazing! Also has a rotating sandwich monthly so always something new to try!…read more The staff is friendly and accommodating!

State Grounds is the Best local coffee house to go to. If…read moreyou're looking for a comfy and cozy little coffee place this is your go-to it's great to let teens go to study in the staff is super friendly It's got a warm and inviting atmosphere the food and coffee is all house made. I used to study here in my early teen years It's great to just get away go here and get your work done.

What a lovely, unique coffee shop! There is so much character and history in this beautiful…read morebuilding, and the owner has done a wonderful job preserving this while creating a very special coffee/tea/food experience. We had the most delicious sandwich with Oolong tea and espresso. The service was warm and wonderful - the whole experience was one we will surely repeat time and time again. I can't recommend State Grounds Coffee House enough! What a joy to have this gem in Hastings :-)