Walking along E.L. streets at 8:30a on a Saturday morning, I thought I'd be the only one at the coffee 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. read more

Foster Coffee Company - Iced bourbon vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - East Lansing, Michigan

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My wife and were in need for some coffee and we decided to go here. This place is really cozy and the 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. read more

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Visited at 7 AM on a weekday right after opening. There were already several customers in the shop. Ambience was great - two baristas were working and friendly and pleasant. I ordered a 16 oz. iced coffee and a 12 oz. pour over (there were more than 4 pour over options). Drinks were provided quickly. This location has plenty of seating available and ideal for meeting others or working. read more

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I had a coffee break while moving out my daughter from MSU. I had a latte and I cannot remember have one this rich tasting and delicious. Will definitely come back. read more

Foster Coffee Company - Latte with several sips taken already. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - East Lansing, Michigan

Great Chai Tea and great service!!! Lots of nice seating. Loved the calm but busy vibe. I'd come here again. read more

I was looking for a local good coffee and this popped up on Yelp. Have to say it did not disappoint. Oatmilk cappuccino was delicious. The place is clearly a great place to hangout and work for students as well. Great coffee, highly recommend. read more

Foster Coffee Company - The coffee bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - East Lansing, Michigan

The cutest little coffee shop with delicious food and calming vibes. Baristas are really sweet and make you feel very welcome. Would recommend this shop especially over the bigger names nearby. read more

Foster Coffee Company - Breakfast biscuit with sausage and an ice white mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - East Lansing, Michigan

This is one of the only coffee shops that serves good coffee by MSU, in my opinion. Nice inside, super friendly staff and yummy coffee.

I graduated from MSU many moons ago and every time I drive through or visit East Lansing, I'm always blown away by how different it is these days. Discovering Foster Coffee Company was so cool as I think it's a great addition to the city and a great spot for locals and students alike. There are definitely hipster, Instagrammable vibes happening here. According to their website, they started with their Owosso location and utilized Madcap partnered with Grand Rapids' MadCap for training, beans, and other resources as they got started. They made an impression on me so I think they're doing something right. The employee at the counter was friendly and tried to answer my questions about their iced lattes. I got an oat vanilla iced latte as they note that they make all their syrups in house. Nate had a work call that he had to hop on and their wifi was strong. The seating options are actually comfortable, which is nice because often I find that the modern and trendy seats can be pretty uncomfortable. The couch looked nice! I also liked the upper mezzanine seating overlooking the space. There is a lot of great natural light on the main floor but less in the upper level, so you can choose if you'd like a brighter workspace or a cozier, darker area. It wasn't super busy when we were there, but I could see how sound could travel if it was more crowded. They have a limited food menu with toasts, etc. that looked pretty tasty for a light bite. I'm glad we had time to check out Foster Coffee Company and would stop by again next time we're in the area. I loved their branded merchandise, but a $50 sweatshirt was a bit steep for me. read more

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My daughter and I road tripped up here from MO for basketball camp at MSU - while she was there during the day, I ventured over to this coffee shop to read, do some computer work, and chill. The staff was so great, and the guy that took my order on day one actually remembered my name when I came back the next day! Even though the space can appear a little modern and open/airy it really feels comfy and quaint once you're here. Highly recommend the avo toast, oatmeal and the brown sugar cinnamon latte (hot) with oatmilk. Chef's kiss. read more

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Beautiful coffee shop in the heart of East Lansing and right next to Michigan State. I really enjoyed chatting with their staff and the coffee was delicious. I usually get a vanilla latte with oat milk and theirs was really good. My son had a cup of drip coffee and really enjoyed his as well. Founders has plenty of table space inside and out for meetings and getting work done. read more

Great food and service! I came in on May 9 while in town for a graduation. Ordered an oat milk latte and an avocado toast. The coffee was smooth, with pretty good latte art considering oat milk can be so hard to work with. The standout was the toast though! Highly recommend. Just one thing that could've been better: do wish that they had offered me a plate instead of a to-go container. I felt wasteful sitting in the cafe and eating out of the disposable plastic. I'd definitely return if I happen to be in East Lansing again! read more

Foster Coffee Company - Avocado toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - East Lansing, Michigan

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One of the best coffee shops in East Lansing. It is located in a great spot downtown and is such a nice spot to check out especially in the summer. My go-to has always been an Americano but their Barista Picks are worth checking out every week. The baristas are super cool and bring a lot to their vision of foster community in their coffee shop. My barista Bryan just started but is super nice and serves with a smile and a great conversation. Definitely a place worth checking out this summer. Great place to catch up with a buddy as well as a great place to cram on homework or read a book read more

Always friendly staff, great drinks and food choices, environment is relatively quiet, no loud music blasting! Overall a great place I like to bring my parents to. Thanks! read more

The biggest scam. The food was awful. It was equivalent to something you would get at a gas station for a dollar. We ordered the wrap and it was nothing like what was advertised. It was a frozen sausage patty premade egg and slice of cheese heated in a tortilla that it didn't even fill. We also got the green smoothie which just tasted like sour yogurt. read more

Foster Coffee Company - Classic Wrap - Coffee & Tea Near Me - East Lansing, Michigan

The coffee was good. I had regular drip coffee hot and my teen had a St Elizabeth's iced. The young lady was nice and guided my teen towards her drink....sort of. Cute space for sure with Merch. read more

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Foster Coffee has great coffee, great service, great ambiance! Keep up the good work.

Super friendly staff, comfortable spaces and great food and drinks! What more could you ask for??

Excellent coffee -- though I would not recommend the food or baked goods. We tried the coffee cake muffin and looked amazing and was pretty dry and tasted like too much baking soda. Also tried the avocado toast and it was fine, but tasted like mashed avo with tomatoes on top. No salt or seasoning. BUT the coffee is very good and on a nice rainy day it is so pleasant to sit and enjoy their giant windows and natural light. I also loved the music they played and the aesthetic. read more

The excitment when you search for a local coffee shop while in Lansing and what do I see? FOSTER COFFEE!! Their Owosso (largest) and Flint locations serve amazing coffee, incredible service and that local coffee shop feel. East Lansing? The same experience you expect from any Foster Coffee location. I did deduct one star as parking is a bit tricky, but doable. There is a parking garage "around the corner" for those traveling by car. Well worth that walk ! read more

Grabbed an iced coffee at Fosters today while perusing the East Lansing Art Festival and enjoyed it. I was hoping for a cold brew but since they didn't offer cold brew, the iced coffee was the next best thing. It looks like this is a great spot for college students as there are a few booths with outlets under them for charging electronics, as well as a number of tables and chairs. The prices here are more than reasonable and the baristas were friendly and polite. Nice to have another coffee option in the heart of East Lansing. read more

Foster Coffee Company - Coffee & Tea Near Me - East Lansing, Michigan

Really lovely place to go for a great cup of coffee and a quick breakfast on the go or sit down. Highly recommend getting the St. Elizabeth while it's in season. Quick service as well, and a nice outdoor seating area. read more

A good spot to drink some coffee and chill! The staff are friendly and the space is very hip. Price was reasonable too.

Waited for 35 minutes for two coffees and they were not made correctly. There was not enough staff to serve the demand on a Saturday morning. read more

Fun coffee spot in the heart of East Lansing. You'll find a ton of students studying here which makes the experience very loud if you're looking to concentrate. I recommend using this coffee shop for socializing and group work if you don't mind a loud atmosphere. The coffee and lattes are delicious and beautiful made (see attached picture) however, I wasn't a big fan of their matcha. It was grainy/gritty and not my favorite; I'm a avid matcha drinker. Prices are a bit high for a college town coffee shop but that's to be expected with how places like this are today. I love the loft area upstairs, adds as fun flair to the location read more

Foster Coffee Company - cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - East Lansing, Michigan

I've loved this coffee shop since I first arrived in EL, the welcoming, friendly staff, and delicious coffee has me coming back consistently. I recommend this spot to anybody who wants a tasty, friendly staff, and a good environment! read more

The location and the interior was nice. The staff was friendly and attentive. But the product... I ordered a simple black coffee. It tasted sour. I really wanted some coffee in the morning so I decided to bear with it and even got a refill. I had them add cream to my refill, but that didn't help mask the sourness. 3 stars for the experience and I'm going to assume it was just a bad batch that day. read more

Try the Miel Latte. Enough honey and cinnamon to taste the flavor without over peeing the coffee taste. Tasty!

Good service, good coffee; nice sit down amenities. Coffee was well priced and a large menu of drinks. Breakfast foods (bagel & avocado toast) were okay. read more

Visited here a few times now they have it down pretty well. They seem busier than they really are though?? There was 3 people ahead of me and maybe 1-2 waiting and it took 8-9 mins to get my drink. I definitely had more than enough time to wait so I was in no rush however the baristas here are super chatty. Friendly for sure but seem to not be so concerned about speed? Again not sure I have only been a few times but this seems to be my experience so far. I wouldn't come here in a rush I dont think read more

I have loved coming here for years. However, lately it has been mildly disappointing overall. While the coffee is usually pretty good, the baristas have been unusually slow at times and not very interested or interactive with the customer, even when it is slow at the time. It's a place I have always really liked coming to because of the atmosphere. Sadly that seems to be changing. Hopefully it is just a temporary situation. read more

Foster Coffee Company is a very open and lighthearted space. The people who work there really seem to revel in the experience of making coffee, and they produce wonderful product. My favorite thing to order is a simple iced vanilla latte! read more

Perfect study spot with cool vibes, great coffee, and even nicer people. The service here is amazing, very personable and friendly everytime. I love the menu options they have and how it switches up frequently. I love the presentation of drinks especially the hot teas and the cute bottles they come in. The atmosphere here is perfect for studying because it is so new, clean, and aesthetically pleasing. This location is almost as good as the Owasso location but not quite. My only major con (sad) is that it does get super crowded and it is almost impossible to find a table unless you go on a weekday morning. So if you are looking to study make sure you get there early to fight for table, you won't be disappointed. read more

I wanted to like foster, but unfortunately I've tried it multiple times and every time my coffee comes out tasting sour! I am a daily coffee drinker and used to be a barista myself and have never had espresso that has tasted sour before trying Foster's. I've gotten a few drinks from here and none have hit the mark for me when compared to other options on MSU's campus. I researched the issue and sour tasting espresso could be due to a few brewing mistakes, so hopefully foster's is able to turn around the problem in the future. I do like the ambience, location, menu, and seating options at foster, however I wish the quality of the espresso shots improve for the future. read more

Stopped in for the first time this past weekend right at 9am as the store opened. The staff was incredibly friendly and so kind. I was presented with the menu right away and their covid procedures are top notch! I felt really safe in there. My latte was perfect and the ambiance is so minimalistic and chic. read more

Excellent coffee, great customer service. I don't know what they are doing with their water, double reverse something with extra mineral added.... I don't have to understand it to know that it makes a difference. Best option in the area! read more

Loved everything about it. Good music. Great coffee. Friendly staff. Can be a little hard to find parking tho.

Beautiful store and pleasant workers. The upstairs space is very cool. The brown sugar latte was amazing! read more

Foster Coffee Company - Store Front - Coffee & Tea Near Me - East Lansing, Michigan

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This is my favorite coffee in east Lansing hands down. They have an amazing set up inside with many places to study/chill. There's also an upstairs area that's a little more private and quiet and I really love doing my work up there. The general vibe is amazing! Every barista is so friendly and the drinks are always good- the consistency here is on point. I don't recommend going during peak times if you're looking for a super quick coffee run, but even so, it's worth the wait. I love trying out the seasonal menu and you cannot go wrong with any of their lattes or smoothies. Check it out! It's the best. read more

Nice minimalist environment. Decent place to get work done, but limited access to outlets as you need to get one of the few tables along the edge of the place. Additionally, I didn't think the coffee was that great. So, overall fine, but not a must stop. read more