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.

Very delicious sweets with a very calm ambience. I was able to study for a very long time while…read moreenjoying a delicious tea. The staff were kind and attentive. Would definitely recommend.

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

Me and my buddies LOVE to come to fernando's in the morning as often as we can. The food is…read moreamazing. The staff is wonderful. The huge CAFE sign in the store really adds to the ambiance. I love this place, it is my favorite breakfast spot in all of michigan. Thank you Fernando for being you.

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!!!

Walking along E.L. streets at 8:30a on a Saturday morning, I thought I'd be the only one at the…read morecoffee shop. Wow, so wrong! Arrived to a bustling spot with a line almost to the door. Couple running groups, students studying, OSU women's gymnastics team, etc. Got through line quickly and order was prompt. What a great selection of the basics plus seasonal concoctions. I opted for the bourbon vanilla latte and Mediterranean avocado toast. Lots of seating options. I went with a bench upstairs. Enjoyed the whole experience.

My wife and were in need for some coffee and we decided to go here. This place is really cozy and…read morethe staff is very friendly. I really love this place as it has a ton of seating, There are two levels and students come here to study and work in groups. The have so many different drinks and food to choose from lattes, drip coffee, pour over coffee, smoothies, tea, ice cream, breakfast pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and hot chocolate to name a few. We ordered the Lavender Honey Latte and the Caramel & Vanilla Latte but the coffee was delicious. Both had the right amount of flavors, it was served with at the right temperature. It came quickly as well. Overall, we would come here again next time we are in town. Next time, I'll be sure to order the Barista Flavor of the Day.

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!

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!

Well who can say no to a fresh waffle? This place is a very nice surprise. They have both sweet and…read moresavory waffles. I tried both and was not disappointed. The dark salted chocolate is a Belgian waffle but not your typical "we just used pancake mix to make your waffle". It was amazingly crunchy, sweet and satisfying. Also ordered the protein coffee and it wasn't so hot it would strip the tastebuds off my tongue but a very sensible "hot" coffee. You order at a kiosk and it's nice that they have a picture of every offering on the wall. Service is good. At least to me, place isn't very whimsical as I found the place very plain. Yes, I saw one round elven door but had no idea there were others. It's nice that they had toys and a table for the little ones but placement could have been better or more separated out since toys are between a regular table and the kids table. I assume if more children showed up it would be a bit challenging to be the table so very close to the toys. That said, sit away from the toys and make sure to order one of their delicious offerings!

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.