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.

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.

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!!!

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.

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'm not from Lansing but was there for the weekend and wanted to explore some local places. Books…read morestore, cafe AND wine?! Let's go! It was pretty busy for a Sunday but not too crowded. People were browsing the books, studying or chatting with friends. The place definitely was a vibe and if I lived in the area, I would be a regular. They have something for everyone. Highly recommend

Your typical strip mall diner. The food looked really good, and the cinnamon roll pancakes are…read moreworth going back for. Their sausage link was weird and vinegary and sour and tasted off. Eggs were fine, potatoes were okay. The gravy was thin, floury, and could have used more sausage. Service was okay. All around okay, would only come back for the pancakes.

Food was delicious. There is nothing like going to a restaurant while traveling and the food being…read moreeverything youd hoped for. I ordered the Hot Karl which is House Blended Sausage, Egg, Cheddar Cheese, Grilled Onions, and Green Peppers- on the house made biscuit. GOOD LORD! It's something about bell pepper and onions mixed into eggs, but with that biscuit, *chefs kiss. I had the hash browns which are like McDs patties, so get two. Patrick was our waiter and he was definitely friendly and gave some good recommendations. The restaurant itself reminded me of a diner. I will def be back here if Im ever in town again, but if I dont, I highly recommend you go back for me.

Price wasn't bad Very nice clean joint…read more Bathrooms had a funny sign in bathroom not to even flush toilet paper not sure about that's . The coffee stayed hot for an hour. Too hot to drink but once I was able to drink it , the coffee was mild and flavorful. Interesting taste definitely not one I tasted before . Service was excellent .

Five stars for the friendly staff, quick drinks, ample of seating, and bright ambiance…read more Three stars for the beverages we ordered. The moka spice latte was pretty decent but what we thought would be a show stopper, the Dubai chocolate latte, was just too sweet. And not like a rich chocolate sweet but felt like an overload of sugar with a hint of oiliness from the chocolate. Would not recommend especially at the steep price of the drink. We also asked for hot lattes but they were lukewarm at best. I'm still curious about their chai so we might return but will pass on the espresso drinks for now. If we try them again, I would try another flavor and would also select the iced option.

This is certainly a special spot, a different sort of coffee shop. The inside is just neat with all…read morethe Edison bulbs, the greeting was warm and genuine. There are flavors I'd never had and found I thoroughly enjoyed. The staff is super helpful with any questions you might have. Do not miss out on their edible treats either!

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.

This is the place I've been waiting for. This place is a vacation destination. The waffles are…read moreincredible, particularly the liége kind for me. Kind service and a nice atmosphere. Reasonable prices. Best part is, my body felt good after eating them, which is a rare experience with carbs in the US. No sugar crash, no stomach ache, and I ate these on an empty stomach. Plus, such a nice variety of sweet and salty creations. 10/10 I would reccomend coming here to everyone.

Went to Yello Waffle for the first time on Sunday after church! Was surprised the place was not…read morepacked but maybe due to the first snow. The waffles were incredible! The place was nice and clean and had a nice coffee shop vibe. Freshly made brussel waffles and the combo leige waffles were fantastic. My husband had the bacon and egg waffle and the croquet madame waffle. I had the bistro bonanza waffle which included burrata, Avocado, arugula, and an egg with some chili oil on top. We shared the banana chocolate brussels waffle. The chef was even kind enough to give us a sample of a waffle she was trying out! Will definitely be back again soon!