Insomnia Cookies

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!

Top 9 drinks- we tried half of them. All were great

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Toaste

4.9(159 reviews)

0.7 mi

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.

Sea Salt Cream Tea

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Make It Sweet

4.9(23 reviews)

1.5 mi

Reservations: No need! Just walk in :)…read more Ambiance: It is a nice dessert place and there is limited seating but many people grab and go. There still is a spot to study and chit chat. Service: Pretty good! Food $-$$: They have a good range of desserts and sweet drinks. The macaroon was pretty good, I would just try everything and see haha. Audience: Solo Trip [X] Family Friendly [X] Friends [X] Date Spot [X] Recommendations/tips: Overall pretty good spot!

Been coming here religiously for the croffles! If you dont know what they are, theyre basically a…read morecroffle pressed in a waffle shape. They are sooo delicious and I believe make it sweet is the only bakery that has them in this area! They change their menu every week and the croffles are only available on Saturday so I would check their instagram for updates. Always a great experience when I come and the tarts are delicious as well!

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Mitten Raised

4.4(89 reviews)

0.6 mi

Second time here and I still love the place. I tried the Oh-Doh (oreo brownie cookie dough) and it…read morewas to die for and somehow not ridiculously sweet. Their pricing is fair for being unique baked goods and I love how diverse their options are. The space is cozy and perfect for those on the run or looking for somewhere to get some work done while enjoying a coffee and a treat. There's often a line to order but it moves quickly and it's worth the wait.

Absolutely love it! The ambiance is cozy and the staff are very friendly. I had muffins with coffee…read morewhich were both good.

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Donuts !

Koala Tea & Coffee

4.5(10 reviews)

0.3 mi

Visiting the area and I had a milk tea with boba. It was well made. The boba was the right…read moreconsistency and the sweetness was appropriate. It's what you would expect from a milk tea, which is what I want. The guy working there was nice. The drink was made fast. It's a cool place. Bakery items. Crepes. I'll visit again before I leave.

Worker was not super friendly and slightly rude When he…read moreforgot one of our drinks which can happen I stated to him that he missed one and he came off very offended and said look at your receipt that's what you told me Also did not have coffee that day

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Tasty Twist

4.2(74 reviews)

0.4 mi

THE East Lansing ice cream spot! I've been here many times over a number of years and it's great…read moreevery time. Despite the popularity and amount of business they get, the staff are always quick with preparing your order. They have a large variety of options: soft serve, michigan made ice cream, twisters, and slushees. They also do a soft serve flavor of the week! The staff are always friendly and helpful. There's limited seating outside and inside but there's business nearby that has seating outside. A must go if you're in East Lansing!

Such a great option for a quick and inexpensive treat. So many delicious options both as soft serve…read more(coconut soft serve?! So good!) and hand scooped. Staff were helpful and friendly when we asked for recommendations and there were a couple nice benches to eat outside. Would pick this vs Coldstone any day.

Coconut softserve with sprinkles!

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Chapelure

4.0(137 reviews)

1.2 mi

Perfectly made coffee served with perfect pastries. What…read moreelse could one want. Open the door and step into our local European cafe. (Agree it needs a remodeling, but the coffee ands pastries keep us all coming back)

Wow! Hidden Gem! What a great surprise... just had an ok breakfast at another spot nearby and…read morewanted a cup of coffee and something sweet and this place was PERFECT!!! I ordered a Chocolate Almond Danish and Custard filled Danish with my coffee. Everything was perfect and tasted amazing. The service was quick and polite. The place was hidden in a random strip mall. Thank god I randomly found it. I will 100% be back!!!

Walnut cake exterior view

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MSU Dairy Store

4.6(263 reviews)

0.7 mi

The ice cream was tremendous. The people were very friendly. Would 10/10 recommend to anybody…read morevisiting the area.

A colleague of mine who attended Michigan State highly recommended this ice cream parlor due to the…read morefact I came to the area with my family. I'm not much of an ice cream person, but I definitely wanted to satisfy my sweet tooth even though the weather wasn't cooperating on this particular day. When I got here the line was really long, which is to be expected because of how popular it is. Thankfully the crowd moved smoothly and was able to place my order after about 15 or 20 minutes. We got the Spartan Swirl, Blueberry Pie, Cookie Jar and Chocolate. I thought everything was delicious, and my kids enjoyed their perspective ice creams so that was a plus. The place also sells frozen meat and random merchandise, which I guess makes sense since beef comes from cattle which also produce milk. Overall I like the place, but I think they're a bit overrated in that I probably would have been happy going anywhere else for ice cream and be just as satisfied. I'm sure it's more appealing to those who attended the school and created memories of coming here during their years as students.

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Loves Kitchen

5.0(1 review)

4.1 mi

The desserts are to die for. Many gluten free options. I will definitely be returning for round…read moretwo. It's a new shop and I hope to see them around for years to come. Sorry I don't have pictures, we ate them to quickly

From the owner: Love's Kitchen: A Happy Palate Makes a Happy Person!read more

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Space Helmet Lollipops

Sugar Shack

3.4(88 reviews)

1.7 mi

This was my first time coming to Sugar Shack as I was craving sometime sweet. There are so many…read moredessert options and the cupcakes are huge! Everything has amazing flavor and every bite is delicious. My husband said that the cookies are cooked perfectly and every bite is crunchy on the outside and warm and gooey on the inside. We are definitely coming back again!

Guy running it is a douche and the cupcakes are mid. Go to Bake N Cakes for better food and service.read more

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Muhammad H.

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12 years ago

This places makes horrible cookies that suck. I will open up meth cookies and dominate the market.

Michele D.

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11 years ago

They are always ready with anything you need within minutes. Their cookie cakes are a huge hit!

jc m.

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17 years ago

try the macadamia's-amazing!

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The ice cream was tremendous. The people were very friendly. Would 10/10 recommend to anybody…read morevisiting the area.

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I love the drive-thru option, the staff is friendly, and servings are generous. Thank you for…read morehaving both Dole Whip and Flavor Burst.

My husband and I love this little ice cream spot! They only serve soft serve, which is perfectly…read morefine for that afternoon sweet tooth. They give a generous amount of ice cream in each serving -- a small twist would be a medium at any other place. The staff is almost always local teens, who are friendly, hardworking, and just saving up for something (car, college, dog, etc). My husband orders their more unique creations -- typically anything with peanut butter and he's never been disappointed! A great little place to go on a hot summer day!

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