This is a cool little wanna be coffee shop. But they have a…read morelot to learn about customer service. I told the server at the counter that This was our first visit. No response, Then ordered two coffees a muffin and a water. The card reader was down, So I had to manually enter all the info on their screen. We were close to the counter, Shop was not busy, So they could have brought Our order over. I had get up (we are seniors) Bring everything over, Now I noticed no napkins or straw. Just saying, You must try harder

Very cute coffee shop! Been to the East Lansing location several times and this was my first visit…read moreto the Lansing location. A spontaneous muffin trip while strolling around Old Town. Got blueberry and sister got cinnamon. Very dense and yummy! Great ambiance for studying or catching up with friends. There isn't too too much seating, but found a small open table. Also PSA please return Burt the succulent :(

Drink: got the pistachio latte, I was a bit disappointed. It seemed like all I could taste was…read moremilk. Also got a candied elderberry latte... I should've not done that. Again, just milk with a slight hint of the syrup. I always like to try seasonal drinks but now that I'm old, I think I'm just gonna get regular coffee in the future. I couldn't tell you what the coffee tasted like at all. Service was fine, I read a lot of negative reviews but my barista was very nice and friendly. It definitely looked like a great place to relax at, there were quite a few tables and they were all filled. We did not get any of the baked goods; it all looked appetizing though. Next time I'm here, I'll get a cold brew.

Good strong coffee, had the brown sugar cardamom latte with oatmilk. Not too sweet which was…read moreperfect. Doughnuts: delicious! 5 stars for having gluten-free options - - and not just a token 1 item :-) Alternative milks: they have oat and almond milk. Atmosohere: Good space - people chatting but so overly loud that if you had work/school work to do, it'd just be good background noise. Good beats on music, again not being overly loud but can listen to it if you needed to.

I usually dont like to write reviews for coffee places because I find many to be very cookie…read morecutter/generic, but I had to mention this place because not only do they have great coffee (and a surprisingly good grilled cheese sandwich), but they also have a library with plenty of books and a wine rack. Those are the things that made it standout for me. Perfect place for a college town like East Lansing.

I went here frequently to work. Free WiFi, lots of power outlets, plenty of places to work, sit or…read morecatch up with friends. The coffee and matcha are fantastic, servers are friendly and accommodating. Lots of cool art and interesting books. They also host events though I've never attended one. This place has chill vibes. The bathrooms can get kind of messy, but they're otherwise pretty clean.

Super cute spot perfect for a mid way stop across the state. Delicious Chi I may think the best…read moreEVER. Staff was very friendly and bathrooms were clean. Thank you and we will be back!!!!

When this place first opened they were so good! But now, with all the expanding, it feels like…read morequality is going down fast. Husband went in the other day for a mobile order and had to wait 30 minutes passed when it showed done and guests inside were ordering and getting items while he was there. Today, I got the breakfast bagel, which I've had multiple times and they put something different on there without any warning and flavor is not great, and my drink was to have cold foam which was non existent (I just had a cold foam drink made well the other day from them so I know what it's supposed to look like). Just very inconsistent.

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.

Perfectly located across from MSU a corner store coffee shop with very clean and neat tables and…read morechairs. Music plays to add to ambience. Pastries are displayed neatly and all look delicious. Decor is gold tone and gives the place a sense of sophistication. The drinks are on the expensive side and I would imagine pastries as well. The service was friendly and answered my question. I think it's fun to try new to me drinks and try the pastries when I visit a new coffee shop, but I doubt I would be back with high prices as such I can see why students wouldn't afford to visit daily. I feel this is a once in a while type of place. But I doubt recommend for the experience.

Upscale coffee shop in downtown East Lansing. Great atmosphere with plenty of seating. Coffee and…read morepastries are great but a little on the expensive side. An iced americano was over $6. Service was quick and friendly. I will be coming back for a treat, but probably not routinely with the price.

First time here. The Turkey Brie sandwich is unbelievably good. Highly recommend. Iced oat latte is…read moregood. Quiet and clean dining area and service was quick. Just in town for a quick trip but putting this place on the list for next time I'm in town.

Oh my sweet, sweet toaste. I love this place so much. I genuinely feel maternal towards it…read more Hands-down the best coffee in East Lansing, and there's pretty much no other place you're gonna get a specialty coffee for six dollars and trust me, I've been everywhere. The pesto tomato sandwich is one of the best sandwich I've had, easily the best sandwich in East Lansing. I never reviews, but I had to find a latte that compares in Chicago, which is saying a lot. Very nice people too.

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.

Koala is on my regular rotation when I don't feel like cooking…read more I haven't ever had a bad meal. Cost is reasonable for the food served. The Boba drinks always taste great, the boba is perfect and plentiful. The chicken is served hot and fresh as are the fries - don't miss out on the Szechuan seasoning! I've eaten several of their dinners with rice and always thought the serving sizes were good as well as the flavor. My personal favorite is the purple rice burrito with chicken, eel, and shrimp. It's tasty and filling and satisfies my cravings every time. Go here! Support local!

I really liked Strange Matter. There in a good location and around a bunch of other cute shops…read more I got my standard vanilla iced latte. It was good and well balanced between espresso flavor/ milk and vanilla. Which surprisingly a lot of places get wrong. I wish I had tried a bagel but this is just a reason to go back.

I'd been to a different location of this local coffee shop before, so I was excited to stop by this…read moreone and get some breakfast the morning after Thanksgiving. The space is large with plenty of seating, and they have a wonderful food menu with bagel sandwiches and delicious potatoes. The employee taking our order was patient and polite. I got the Parkside sandwich (bacon, egg, pesto, cheese), and Nate got a Thanksgiving sandwich special. I also got an oat milk latte. They have a pastry case full of pastries and doughnuts so I'd love to try those next time. It was nice to sit and enjoy our breakfast and I loved the latte - it was one of the best I've had recently, very creamy and smooth. The parkside bagel was quite greasy, but the flavors were so savory and yummy. I loved the pesto and it had a ton of crispy bacon. I saved half for later and it was still good heated up the next day. We got a side of the curry potatoes with some bang bang sauce to dip - these were so good! Crispy on the outside and soft inside, with lots of great curry flavor. They were pretty salty but I really loved them. This is an inclusive and welcoming space and I hope they continue to do well!

Great little shop with plenty of space to meet or work. Very good coffee and friendly baristas…read more Love the vibe - soft music and comfortable environment. I will definitely be back!

They made my drinks wrong and when I asked to remake them they said they would have to charge me…read moretwice because "it would be a lot of resources" I ordered 2 drinks. I know those drinks don't cost more than $2 for them to make and they're charging me $8 and want me to pay for their mistake. Incredibly pretentious rude and arrogant. The ambiance in that place gave out of touch and inconsiderate And the coffee was absolutely terrible.