I went here with my boyfriend and was not disappointed. Really fun, artistic ambiance (I wish I had…read moremore pics!), the servers were super attentive and friendly, and THE FOOD... I got the chicken and waffles, which had orange-jalapeño syrup and ginger-maple butter. The chicken was so crispy and moist, and the waffles weren't too heavy. Their cold brew was also really good. My boyfriend got the fish tacos, and some sort of cherry soda. I can't remember exactly, but it was good. The tacos were yummy! The fish was crispy, the sauce was great... it was slightly too fishy tasting for me, but I'm picky abt that sort of thing. He liked them tho. 10/10, I have already recommended to others.

We just stopped in around 3:15p for a happy hour beverage. And I opted for a very tasty arugula…read moresalad with pear slices, pecans and goat cheese. Got a kick out of the eclectic decor. Peewee Herman, powder puff girls, etc. Their taps could use a bit of work. Bartender had to pour off quite a bit of foam and said they all have issues. Note: restrooms are downstairs. Not accessible.

We were greeted and seated within minutes of entering. This is a unque breakfast experience nice…read moremenu, many choices to choose from. The waitress was friendly, fast, efficient. The Morning Post is a diner with a newspaper theme and it works well for a college town. Check it out for yourself.

We came here at about 10AM on a Saturday morning so as expected it was very busy! We were seated…read moreabout 25 minutes after we arrived. Took a little while for our server to come but she was very nice. After we put in our order the food came out very quick. We weren't super impressed by the food though unfortunately. I would skip the hashbrowns and get breakfast potatoes next time, the hashbrowns tasted like they were frozen before and not fully cooked /: Omlete and French toast were decent. It is also SUUUPER loud in there and it was really hard to hear each other.

Unique food creations, but completely worth the visit!! What's great about this place is that they…read moreswitch up or add things to their menu.

This place has a very fun atmosphere, but the service is lacking and the food could be better…read more The kitchy decor and the fun names of dishes on the menu are great. I also liked the mismatched mugs. They seemed seriously understaffed, and service was very slow. We ordered drinks, and waited long enough for someone to come back to take our food order that we were starting to wonder if they thought we were only getting drinks. There was another long wait for our food. When it arrived, it arrived in batches. One person ordered three tacos, but the order was entered wrong, so they only got one to start, and they had to wait quite a while for the other two. The food was good overall, but the portions were quite small. I did like the Bourbon Street French toast, particularly the caramel sauce. It could have used more bananas though. The fried pickles were good, as were the spicy mozzarella sticks. The steak omelet's sauce was odd. The nachos were good. The coffee and lattes were good. The regular orange juice had less juice than one poured for our toddler. Overall it was alright, but I don't know that I'd go back.

First time here and it was great. Staff are friendly and efficient. The food was outstanding…read more Loved the eggs benedict and the cinnamon pancake was the best! The place was clean and inviting.

Strong 4-4.5 with this place. Good breakfast! Great service from the help and generous portions…read more Inside is small and "basic." Could be spruced up a little to help elevate the experience. But very reliable breakfast and easy to hit when attending an MSU event. Highly recommend visiting.

For us this was typical diner breakfast. Although if you like the sweeter side, they had quite a…read morefew options. Quite busy on a Sunday at 11a, but we received a table for 2 after a few minute wait. Great service. Breakfast burrito was egg and ground beef. Seemed a little pricey for nothing special, but it was totally fine.

Was in E. Lansing visiting the local university and this place looked as good as any for breakfast…read moreso I went. I liked it, so I went the next day and liked it even more. It's a solid breakfast joint with decent prices and friendly staff. My first breakfast the eggs were screwed up. I ordered over medium and they came out scrambled, but they were fine. The star me was the pancakes. They're those good "malty" kind that can be hard to find nowadays because everyone has to try to be so cute with their pancakes instead of just making a good pancake. The sausage link I had was very good. It was a thicker than most sausage links and tasty. I got an omelette with ham, bacon, potatoes and cheddar and it was really good. Food all came out fast and I didn't have to wait either day I was there, one of which was a Sunday. For a basic, run of the mill ole' fashioned breakfast, this is a great place to try. Oh, they also leave the coffee urn on the table for you, so no waiting for refills!

What an amazing atmosphere and the FOOD WAS OUTSTANDING!!! The service was great and the mimosas…read morewere tasty. Highly recommended

What's Good This is the kind of place I generally root for…read more Locally owned, attention to ambience and identity, a focused menu that doesn't try to do too much, and an effort to make you feel welcomed. Batter Up Bistro reminds me of several places I've visited in New Orleans with a jazz trio playing ragtime as I enjoyed brunch and maybe a midday Hurricane cocktail. The interior is rustic chic while still being warm and inviting and I really enjoyed the beverages I ordered. The Apple Crisp Latte ($8) I ordered for my breakfast visit was hot and made me feel even more cozy. Apple simple syrup paired with house coffee blend and oat milk with notes of cinnamon was very pleasing to the palette without been blown away by apple flavor. The Baron ($15) was a pre-dinner cocktail with whiskey, ginger beer & liquor, almond bitters, and a hickory smoked finish. It was strong, but not breathtaking, a well-balanced flavor profile. What's Really Good Dinner service was suitable even if a bit slow, especially given the few diners that were also in attendance that evening. The bar tender was also waiting tables and while he was capable and hospitable, he clearly had too much on his plate running the front of house solo. I started with the Sea Scallop appetizer ($17). Three substantial scallops with a dill forward dusting sit atop a lovely, creamy parsnip puree. The puree was slightly sweet and the microgreens that were likely intended more as a garnish offered a nice textural note. The scallops were cooked uneven if I'm being honest where only one out of the three had a desirable brown crust and the other two were grayer. Dinner went up several notches with the Pan-seared Salmon ($32) which I ordered blackened. The fish was tender and flaky, and the blackened seasoning was right on target. The salmon paired quite well with the roasted Brussels sprouts, which themselves had a lovely char, and the wild rice. I also appreciated the accompanying blackberries which offered a touch of sweetness without compromising earthiness. Best Bite My first visit was a bit lonely as I was the only patron dining on a Thursday mid-morning. Perhaps the previous day's snowfall had scared others away, but I was itching to get out and about finding the breakfast selections a respite from winter's doldrums. I ordered the Eggs Benny ($20) with perfectly poached eggs atop their delightful house baked toast which was dense enough to hold up the thinly sliced ham, eggs, microgreens, and herbaceous hollandaise sauce. The sauce was rich and creamy with a pleasant punch of lemon and dill. The dish is served with garlic and herbed red skin breakfast potatoes and they were a hit. Also, a star was the side of thick cut bacon ($8) which was smokey and a perfect medium cook. Chef Cari came out to express her gratitude for my visit, which only made me wish more folks had joined me that day.

I've read a lot about this place and finally had a morning to try it. Thursday late morning and…read morethere were only a couple people there with plenty of seating options. I say at the counter and ordered the biscuit mountain and wasn't disappointed. The gravy was different than what I've eaten before, but still tasty. Eggs were perfectly cooked to order. The bacon was thick sliced and perfect. Big fluffy biscuits and seasoned potatoes rounded out the plate. Everything was excellent from service to food. I was able to watch orders being prepared from my seat. The French toast looked amazing. There seemed to be lots of orders of various types of French toast that day. Definitely a hidden gem. If you're concerned about long wait times at the beginning of the week, make a plan to stop in for breakfast or lunch on a Thursday. Go here! Eat good food!! Support local!

This place always delivers.. the food is so good. Its not a place to just go eat... its a mf'ing…read more whole experience!!! Can't wait to go back

Local diner with a local crowd. Decked out in Michigan State and Detroit sports decor. Service was…read morefast and friendly. Food didn't blow my socks off, but it was good for the price point. Greek omelette came with lamb which was a cool twist on a breakfast staple. Overall would come back for a quick and easy breakfast.

Food is great. Service is speedy. It's a great local diner spot with a neighborhood feel.read more

Here with family visiting from California and we had to come back here to dine. It's also a great…read moretime to update my last review since it had many typos. Came on a Wednesday and it was packed but the wait went pretty quick. Inside has beautiful artwork on the walls that can be purchased. To get us started we ordered a cup of seafood chowder, cup of chicken noodle, and yes bread pudding as an appetizer, lol. The soups were great. But that bread pudding was phenomenal and the star of the show.I highly recommend it. As our main entre we ordered the wet burrito, pastrami,build your omelette with mushrooms, tomatoes, and green onions. Everything was delicious. A special thank you to our server Kecia.

Meh food. Horrible ambience. This is just a corner deli. If you work downtown and want to hang, you…read morecome here. Otherwise skiiiiiip. Service is very tired in the evening on a rainy day with hardly anyone in.

Been here two times now. Food is delicious!! Staff is very pleasant and friendly. Nice selection of…read moreboth sweet and savory crepes. They also have a selection of Belgian waffles. Food can take a while especially during busy times but worth the wait in my opinion. Not a lot of seating and I wish the chairs were a bit more comfortable. I would give this place 5 stars, the only thing that is holding me back is that it is pretty pricey. For 2 crepes, one Americano coffee, and a 15% tip it was $44. Price point is rather high, but as an occasional treat, well worth the visit.

Great spot right off campus and across Grand River Ave. It doesn't look like much from the…read moreoutside, but you walk in and find yourself in a cozy coffee shop like setting (yes they have coffee) but coffee is not the main attraction. Their Crêpes are the exquisite I mean they all look the same from the outside, but man those are some quality Crêpes. I had the pesto (Tuscany chicken) and that thing filled me up. I wasn't thrilled with the price, but with the price comes a huge portion that makes it worth it. Plus the side of fruit was a great touch. My wife and I enjoyed our meal and yes they are so big we couldn't finish, so who doesn't love leftovers. The service was great and patient as I figured out what I could eat with my diet and came and checked on us too, sweet, thoughtful and kind is a great way to describe the service. This is a winner and hope it stays in town for a long time. Give it a go, you'll enjoy your visit.