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.

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.

The food is good, price is reasonable and they are busy every time I go. I recommend this placeread more

Service was AWFUL, food is normally good but taste like soap this time. Food was sent back 2x. Even…read morethe server noted how bad the 2nd omelet was. Always had a good experience until today. Will never go back.

I frequent this place and it's consistently delicious! My go-to order is the brown sugar milk tea…read morewith tapioca pearls, always so good. Beyond the drinks, their bakery selection is fantastic. They've got sweet treats, savory pastries, breads, and buns that are all super good. They also serve regular food, including fried chicken that's cooked to order and always extremely fresh. Honestly, it's some of the best fried chicken I've ever had! The atmosphere is really cute and mostly quiet, making it a great spot to study or get work done. 10/10, love this place!

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.

The food was good, the coffee was hot and plentiful and the service was EXCELLENT. Thank you…read moreSherry! It's very clean and cheery. The owner was friendly and you can tell the place is a staple for the regulars. Highly recommend

Needed a meeting spot halfway between my house and my son's, so we gave this place a try. I'm glad…read morewe did, the food was great! Our server was very friendly and attentive. We ordered eggs Benedict and a breakfast bowl. So tasty and filling! They have a lot of options in the menu for breakfast and lunch. Can't wait to meet there again and try something different.

Wonderful and meaning full place of business... The staff is…read morefriendly and welcoming, the food is good and the atmosphere is clean and crisp. This place offers a gift shop and coffee bar if you are just in the area and need a "pick me up" or it has breakfast/lunch spot for those needing some food. There is also a nice long space to rent if needed for a party or meetings. Oh and they also offer coffee flights for those that wanna try all of the seasons flavors for next time. Stop in and see these ladies - its a great non profit organization to support and without your support non profits can't make it on their own

We were in town from Lansing and we're so glad we checked out Soar Cafe. The food was great and the…read moreservice was awesome. The mission of the business is awesome too. We'll definitely be back to try more of their food. I wish I would have taken a picture of the Chicken Caesar Wrap. It was carefully crafted and delicious! Try the pasta salad with it. You won't be disappointed.

The staff works hard, I had a very tasty avocado everything bagel, it's clean, and my iced honey…read morelatte was fantastic. I think this is one of the top coffee shops in Lansing. The syrups are house made and everything is fresh. I recommend this spot

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!!!!

We were looking for a nice coffee shop to hang out at grab a cup of coffee. We found this place on…read moregrand River. It just had a weird vibe. I'm not sure what it is. We walked in and I didn't feel comfortable being there. The service was fine. The prices were super expensive. A cup of coffee with flavor was $12.95. I end up trying the small Americano for 395. It was OK. Nothing to break about. Won't be coming back. The place itself was clean. I will say in the parking was convenient. And the location was convenient. There's a lot of tables for those who want to study here and there were people hanging out.

Convenient, clean, bright, and welcoming! Chateau has done…read morea great job with the esthetics of this place! Our barista was lovely, kind, helpful, and patient! She took an idea of a coffee and made the most delicious and nutty pistachio latte! There are plenty places to sit and gather or work solo while smelling the amazing aromas of all the coffees. Located in a plaza, there is plenty of parking. They offer sandwiches and sweet treats as well, the baklava is homemade! To date, my fav place for coffee is my kitchen but Chateau will definitely see me often!

Love the variety of drinks available. Coffee is always good. Baked goods and savory breakfast items…read moreare yummy. Friendly and personable staff.

Fay cares so much about the community. She serves delicious foods and wonderful hot and cold…read moredrinks. She works so hard to make sure everything is exactly what you ordered. The atmosphere is perfect for meetings, get togethers with friends, and a great relaxing getaway from the outside when you need time to recharge. Thank you Fay and staff for all you do.

Excellent bakery and brunch spot in the cute little town of Williamston, everything was done well…read more Good service, great Eggs Benedict and Strata as well as Chicken Salad, it may not be "cheap" by some standards but with the large portions and highest quality you should definitely check it out. And I gotta say the Chicken Sausage may be one of the best things I've eaten in a long time, I was stuffed but couldn't stop eating a little at a time because it was SO GOOD. Nice ambience and friendly service plus they were willing to help us out with a late to-go order for the Chicken Salad since we were renting a Frank Lloyd Wright house for the weekend and didn't know if we could do much cooking. We also got a couple cookies to-go and they were excellent! Strange name, but if you're remotely near Williamston check out That New Place. I still have to laugh about Google Maps trying to direct us to That New Place, but it was really good! :)

We found this quaint breakfast spot while driving through the area. The menu is inventive, fresh…read moreand tasty. Great staff constantly refilling water and checking in on you. I enjoyed the daily quiche, so fluffy and perfect. My companion had the Southwest egg scramble. The proprietors are knowledgeable and froendly. It is apparent they enjoy what they do. Fresh baked goods and a specialty cake round out a wonderful place. Bravo