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East Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan
32 cafés with a East Lansing address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring café in East Lansing, MI on TownAnswer is Koala Bakery & Cafe, with a score of 75 out of 100 (4.7 stars from 711 Google reviews). Next are Strange Matter Coffee MSU Union (75) and BIGGBY COFFEE (73). We scored 32 cafés with a East Lansing address. If review count matters most, BIGGBY COFFEE has the most Google reviews (882). For the highest star rating with 25 or more reviews, see TOASTE (4.9 stars).
Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 32 cafés with a East Lansing mailing address. 27 list a website, 31 have claimed their Google listing and 24 take online bookings.
18 belong to a business with three or more Michigan locations in our data. The other 14 have one or two.
Every business is scored by the same rules. A business cannot pay for a higher place.
The most-reviewed café in East Lansing is BIGGBY COFFEE with 882 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 4.6 stars.
Highest score first. Tap a name for its website, or Score details for the full breakdown.
The 100-point TownAnswer score. Every café here is checked on the same 5 parts: reputation (26 points), review volume (18), focus (14), profile (22) and verified owner (20). Nobody pays to rank. How we rank
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google711 reviews
Koala Bakery & Cafe is at 2843 E Grand River Ave #166, East Lansing, MI 48823. It sits about 1.5 miles southeast of central East Lansing. Google files it under "Cafe" and also Asian fusion restaurant, Bakery, Tea house. Its 4.7 stars rest on 711 reviews, which our method reads as 4.69 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google189 reviews
Strange Matter Coffee MSU Union lists its address as 49 Abbot Rd Ste 113, East Lansing, MI 48824. Its Google category is "Coffee shop". Its 4.9 stars rest on 189 reviews, which our method reads as 4.86 after the review-count adjustment.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google882 reviews
BIGGBY COFFEE is at 1429 W Saginaw St, East Lansing, MI 48823. It sits about 1.1 miles west of central East Lansing. Its Google category is "Espresso bar", with Cafe, Coffee roastery, Coffee stand as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.60. BIGGBY COFFEE has 243 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google334 reviews
You will find Foster Coffee Company at 196 Albert Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823. Its Google category is "Coffee shop". After we adjust for review count, its 4.7 stars count as 4.69.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google179 reviews
Make It Sweet is at 2650 E Grand River Ave Ste C, East Lansing, MI 48823. That is 1.9 miles east of the East Lansing city center. Its Google category is "Cafe", with Bakery as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.8 stars count as 4.77.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google388 reviews
Moka & Co is at 565 E Grand River Ave Unit 200, East Lansing, MI 48823. That is 0.4 miles southeast of the East Lansing city center. Its Google category is "Coffee shop". Its 4.7 stars rest on 388 reviews, which our method reads as 4.69 after the review-count adjustment. Moka & Co has 6 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google273 reviews
MOMO Tea lists its address as 4790 Hagadorn Rd #144, East Lansing, MI 48823. That is 1.6 miles southeast of the East Lansing city center. Its Google category is "Coffee shop", with Bubble tea store, Dessert shop, Juice shop as extra categories. Its 4.6 stars rest on 273 reviews, which our method reads as 4.59 after the review-count adjustment.
Opens before 7 AMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google243 reviews
BIGGBY COFFEE lists its address as 947 Trowbridge Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823. That is 1.3 miles southwest of the East Lansing city center. Its Google category is "Espresso bar", with Coffee stand, Coffee wholesaler, Coffee shop as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.59. BIGGBY COFFEE has 243 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google810 reviews
BIGGBY COFFEE lists its address as 300 W Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823. Its Google category is "Coffee shop", with Cafe, Coffee roastery, Coffee stand as extra categories. Its 4.4 stars rest on 810 reviews, which our method reads as 4.40 after the review-count adjustment. BIGGBY COFFEE has 243 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
★ 4.9 218 Google reviews
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google218 reviews
You will find TOASTE at 1385 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823. That is 1.1 miles east of the East Lansing city center. Google files it under "Coffee shop" and also Cafe, Dessert shop, Sandwich shop. Its 4.9 stars rest on 218 reviews, which our method reads as 4.87 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google189 reviews
Angela's Cafe is at 350 Albert Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823. Google files it under "Cafe". Its 4.6 stars rest on 189 reviews, which our method reads as 4.59 after the review-count adjustment.
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You will find Lebua by ThaiThai LLC at 2830 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823. It sits about 1.5 miles southeast of central East Lansing. Its Google category is "Cafe", with Thai restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.9 stars count as 4.78.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google248 reviews
You will find BIGGBY COFFEE at 3499 E Lake Lansing Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823. It sits about 1.6 miles north of central East Lansing. Google files it under "Coffee shop" and also Cafe, Coffee roastery, Coffee stand. After we adjust for review count, its 4.4 stars count as 4.40. BIGGBY COFFEE has 243 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
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Foxtail Coffee Grand River lists its address as 431 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823. Its Google category is "Coffee shop". Its 4.6 stars rest on 98 reviews, which our method reads as 4.58 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google234 reviews
Haraz Coffee House is at 501 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823. Its Google category is "Coffee shop", with Cafe, Coffee store, Pastry shop as extra categories. Its 4.4 stars rest on 234 reviews, which our method reads as 4.40 after the review-count adjustment. Haraz Coffee House has 5 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google815 reviews
You will find For Crepe Sake at 211 M. A. C. Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823. Its Google category is "Cafe", with Breakfast restaurant, Brunch restaurant, Catering food and drink supplier as extra categories. Its 4.2 stars rest on 815 reviews, which our method reads as 4.20 after the review-count adjustment.
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You will find Château Coffee Co. at 223 M. A. C. Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823. Google files it under "Coffee shop". After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.54. Château Coffee Co. has 3 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
★ 4.3 479 Google reviews
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google479 reviews
Starbucks Coffee Company lists its address as 2731 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823. It sits about 1.7 miles southeast of central East Lansing. Its Google category is "Espresso bar", with Breakfast restaurant, Cafe, Coffee store as extra categories. Its 4.3 stars rest on 479 reviews, which our method reads as 4.30 after the review-count adjustment. Starbucks Coffee Company has 202 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
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HTea Cafe, Boba, Bakery lists its address as 515 E Grand River Ave E, East Lansing, MI 48823. It sits about 0.3 miles southeast of central East Lansing. Its Google category is "Restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.8 stars count as 4.73.
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Einstein Bros. Bagels is at 505 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823. Its Google category is "Coffee shop", with Bakery, Breakfast restaurant, Cafe as extra categories. Its 4.4 stars rest on 55 reviews, which our method reads as 4.40 after the review-count adjustment. Einstein Bros. Bagels has 9 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
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Poindexter Coffee lists its address as 133 Evergreen Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823. Its Google category is "Coffee shop". Its 4.8 stars rest on 29 reviews, which our method reads as 4.67 after the review-count adjustment.
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google109 reviews
You will find Starbucks Coffee Company at 500 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823. It sits about 0.8 miles southwest of central East Lansing. Its Google category is "Espresso bar", with Cafe, Coffee store, Coffee shop as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.3 stars count as 4.31. Starbucks Coffee Company has 202 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
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Moka & Co lists its address as 16820 Chandler Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823. It sits about 2.5 miles north of central East Lansing. Google files it under "Coffee shop". After we adjust for review count, its 4.2 stars count as 4.25. Moka & Co has 6 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
★ 4.5 53 Google reviews
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You will find Starbucks Coffee Company at 1100 Trowbridge Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823. That is 1.4 miles southwest of the East Lansing city center. Its Google category is "Coffee shop", with Breakfast restaurant, Cafe, Coffee store as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.5 stars count as 4.48. Starbucks Coffee Company has 202 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google544 reviews
Starbucks Coffee Company is at 1141 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823. That is 0.9 miles southeast of the East Lansing city center. Google files it under "Coffee shop" and also Breakfast restaurant, Cafe, Coffee store. Its 3.8 stars rest on 544 reviews, which our method reads as 3.82 after the review-count adjustment. Starbucks Coffee Company has 202 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google135 reviews
Hong's Cafe is at 3030 E Lake Lansing Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823. It sits about 1.7 miles northeast of central East Lansing. Its Google category is "Chinese restaurant". Its 4.3 stars rest on 135 reviews, which our method reads as 4.31 after the review-count adjustment.
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You will find Panera Bread at 651 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI 48824. It sits about 0.8 miles southeast of central East Lansing. Its Google category is "Bakery", with Cafe, Breakfast restaurant, Caterer as extra categories. Its 4.1 stars rest on 42 reviews, which our method reads as 4.18 after the review-count adjustment. Panera Bread has 47 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Claimed on Google
Abundance Café is at 800 Abbot Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823. That is 0.4 miles north of the East Lansing city center. Google files it under "Food producer". After we adjust for review count, its 5.0 stars count as 4.58.
★ 4.4 21 Google reviews
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Starbucks Coffee Company is at 2900 Hannah Blvd, East Lansing, MI 48823. That is 1.7 miles southeast of the East Lansing city center. Its Google category is "Espresso bar", with Cafe, Coffee store, Coffee shop as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.4 stars count as 4.41. Starbucks Coffee Company has 202 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Opens before 7 AMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google
You will find Starbucks Coffee Company at 1350 W Lake Lansing Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823. It sits about 2.0 miles northwest of central East Lansing. Google files it under "Espresso bar" and also Cafe, Coffee store, Coffee shop. After we adjust for review count, its 3.4 stars count as 3.55. Starbucks Coffee Company has 202 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
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Great Lakes Coffee is at 2750 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823. It sits about 1.6 miles east of central East Lansing. Its Google category is "Coffee shop". After we adjust for review count, its 4.5 stars count as 4.42. Great Lakes Coffee has 6 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
★ 3.0 17 Google reviews
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Starbucks Coffee Company lists its address as 366 W Circle Dr, East Lansing, MI 48824. It sits about 0.4 miles south of central East Lansing. Google files it under "Espresso bar" and also Cafe, Coffee store, Coffee shop. Its 3.0 stars rest on 17 reviews, which our method reads as 3.66 after the review-count adjustment. Starbucks Coffee Company has 202 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
| # | Business | Score | Grade | Rating | Reviews | Street |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Koala Bakery & Cafe | 75 | B+ | 4.7 | 711 | 2843 E Grand River Ave #166 |
| 2 | Strange Matter Coffee MSU Union | 75 | B+ | 4.9 | 189 | 49 Abbot Rd Ste 113 |
| 3 | BIGGBY COFFEE | 73 | B | 4.6 | 882 | 1429 W Saginaw St |
| 4 | Foster Coffee Company | 73 | B | 4.7 | 334 | 196 Albert Ave |
| 5 | Make It Sweet | 73 | B | 4.8 | 179 | 2650 E Grand River Ave Ste C |
| 6 | Moka & Co | 71 | B | 4.7 | 388 | 565 E Grand River Ave Unit 200 |
| 7 | MOMO Tea | 71 | B | 4.6 | 273 | 4790 Hagadorn Rd #144 |
| 8 | BIGGBY COFFEE | 71 | B | 4.6 | 243 | 947 Trowbridge Rd |
| 9 | BIGGBY COFFEE | 70 | B | 4.4 | 810 | 300 W Grand River Ave |
| 10 | TOASTE | 70 | B | 4.9 | 218 | 1385 E Grand River Ave |
| 11 | Angela's Cafe | 70 | B | 4.6 | 189 | 350 Albert Ave |
| 12 | Lebua by ThaiThai LLC | 69 | B- | 4.9 | 45 | 2830 E Grand River Ave |
| 13 | BIGGBY COFFEE | 68 | B- | 4.4 | 248 | 3499 E Lake Lansing Rd |
| 14 | Foxtail Coffee Grand River | 68 | B- | 4.6 | 98 | 431 E Grand River Ave |
| 15 | Haraz Coffee House | 67 | B- | 4.4 | 234 | 501 E Grand River Ave |
| 16 | For Crepe Sake | 66 | B- | 4.2 | 815 | 211 M. A. C. Ave |
| 17 | Château Coffee Co. | 64 | C+ | 4.6 | 35 | 223 M. A. C. Ave |
| 18 | Starbucks Coffee Company | 63 | C+ | 4.3 | 479 | 2731 E Grand River Ave |
| 19 | HTea Cafe, Boba, Bakery | 63 | C+ | 4.8 | 68 | 515 E Grand River Ave E |
| 20 | Einstein Bros. Bagels | 63 | C+ | 4.4 | 55 | 505 E Grand River Ave |
| 21 | Poindexter Coffee | 63 | C+ | 4.8 | 29 | 133 Evergreen Ave |
| 22 | Starbucks Coffee Company | 61 | C+ | 4.3 | 109 | 500 S Harrison Rd |
| 23 | Moka & Co | 61 | C+ | 4.2 | 53 | 16820 Chandler Rd |
| 24 | Starbucks Coffee Company | 60 | C+ | 4.5 | 53 | 1100 Trowbridge Rd |
| 25 | Starbucks Coffee Company | 59 | C | 3.8 | 544 | 1141 E Grand River Ave |
| 26 | Hong's Cafe | 57 | C | 4.3 | 135 | 3030 E Lake Lansing Rd |
| 27 | Panera Bread | 55 | C | 4.1 | 42 | 651 N Shaw Ln |
| 28 | Abundance Café | 50 | C | 5.0 | 6 | 800 Abbot Rd |
| 29 | Starbucks Coffee Company | 49 | C- | 4.4 | 21 | 2900 Hannah Blvd |
| 30 | Starbucks Coffee Company | 47 | C- | 3.4 | 87 | 1350 W Lake Lansing Rd |
| 31 | Great Lakes Coffee | 41 | C- | 4.5 | 2 | 2750 E Grand River Ave |
| 32 | Starbucks Coffee Company | 31 | C- | 3.0 | 17 | 366 W Circle Dr |
East Lansing has 43,304 residents on 10.0 square miles of land, about 4,320 people per square mile (ACS 2024 5-year estimates, Census Gazetteer).
The median household income is $44,219 and the median age is 21.1. These figures describe the town. They do not show who visits any business on this page.
Our October 2026 data has 32 cafés with a East Lansing mailing address: 7.4 per 10,000 residents. A mailing city can differ from the city limits, so treat the ratio as a guide.
Ask for the roast date on retail beans. Fresh beans taste best within a few weeks of roasting.
If you plan to work, check the seats, the power outlets and the Wi-Fi rules. Some cafés limit laptops at busy times.
Check the hours before you go. Many independent cafés close in the afternoon.
County health departments inspect food service in Michigan. You can ask the county for a café's latest inspection report.
Chains are scored by the same rules as independent shops. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
| City | Distance | Cafés and Coffee Shops | Top score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okemos | 4.0 mi southeast | 12 | 77 |
| Lansing | 4.2 mi west | 52 | 76 |
| Haslett | 4.5 mi east | 2 | 68 |
| Bath Township | 6.6 mi northeast | 1 | 71 |
| Holt | 7.0 mi south | 5 | 71 |
| DeWitt | 8.7 mi northwest | 7 | 71 |
| Dimondale | 10.2 mi southwest | 1 | 68 |
| Williamston | 10.8 mi east | 3 | 68 |
Personal Injury Attorneys 12Water Damage Restoration Companies 6Mold Remediation Companies 5Mold Inspection and Testing Companies 1Plumbers 9Roofers 5HVAC Companies 6Electricians 5Dentists 33Med Spas 16Pilates and Fitness Studios 23Photographers 16Coffee Cart Vendors and Mobile Coffee Bars 20Restaurants 48Real Estate Brokerages 70Dance Studios 10Everything in East LansingCafés and Coffee Shops in Ingham County
Our October 2026 data lists 32 cafés with a East Lansing mailing address. 32 have a Google rating and are scored. A business can be missing, so treat the count as a floor.
Koala Bakery & Cafe has the highest TownAnswer score in East Lansing: 75 out of 100, from 4.7 stars and 711 Google reviews. Scores change when listings change.
Reputation (26 points) is the Google rating adjusted for how many reviews it rests on. Review volume adds up to 18, how closely the business matches the trade up to 14, profile facts such as website, phone, hours, photos and a claimed listing up to 22, and a profile the owner verified with TownAnswer adds 20.
No. Every business is scored by the same rules, and no payment changes a score or a place on a list.
Nearby city pages: Okemos (4.0 miles), Lansing (4.2 miles), Haslett (4.5 miles), Bath Township (6.6 miles).
Is there a roast date on the beans? Are there seats and Wi-Fi if you plan to work? Do the hours fit your morning?
East Lansing is in Ingham County. See every café in the county on the Ingham County page.
We refresh the data from Google Maps and change the date on the page only when the data changes. This version uses data read in October 2026.
TownAnswer ranks local businesses by one published method. Businesses cannot pay to change their rank. Ratings and review counts come from Google Maps, read in October 2026. Details change, so confirm hours, prices and licences with each business. How we rank.
