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.

Not sure who all these people are giving five star reviews but our experience was definitely not…read morefive star. We all had grilled sandwiches which were basically tasteless and served lukewarm not hot. Also, we asked for one sandwich without pesto, and they didn't even get that right. Sorry guys, with that limited of a menu, you really should be doing better.

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.

I've always enjoyed people's kitchen for brunch, so I figured why not go for dinner for my…read morebirthday. The answer: 1. I had no idea who was supposed to be our server until someone apologized for 'being inattentive'. So I guess it was the bartender? 2. I was served cold prime rib. After I sent it back someone came to me to ask me to 'just let them fix this one' by reheating. I'm aware that isn't going to go well, but I was so surprised at the audacity I felt obligated. It was fine, but definitely nothing to want ever again. Overall it was an incredibly disappointing experience.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Look, you can get a giant bowl of liquor here. This is true. You can also get a lovely and amazing…read morebrunch. The biscuits are perfect. Eggs are cooked exactly to your preferences. There are no specialty coffees, but the juice is perfect. Know what you are getting into and enjoy it.

Went here and had the Queen's cinnamon French toast and the Hail Caesar salad. The French toast was…read moregood, I'd give it a 4/5 because I felt like it could've used more raspberry sauce, but overall it was tasty! The Caesar had an interesting flavor, but lacked a decent amount of Parmesan which prompted me to ask for more. This was a massive blunder. Do not ask for additional Parmesan unless you want an extra charge on your bill! As for the service, it was extremely mediocre. The atmosphere was nice but the music was a bit loud.

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.

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.

Nice lunch spot. Plenty of parking out back and clean restaurant, nice quirky atmosphere with…read moreplenty of photos and artwork. . Had a party of 13 and service was excellent. Enjoyed the Mediterranean Salad but it was a little skimpy on the gyros protein.

Second time here and I still love the place. I tried the Oh-Doh (oreo brownie cookie dough) and it…read morewas to die for and somehow not ridiculously sweet. Their pricing is fair for being unique baked goods and I love how diverse their options are. The space is cozy and perfect for those on the run or looking for somewhere to get some work done while enjoying a coffee and a treat. There's often a line to order but it moves quickly and it's worth the wait.

Very nice pastries and coffee options! Breakfast burritos are also very good. Has a lively…read moreatmosphere so can be good for studying but doesn't have a ton of outlet options.

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.

Wow, this is a little gem tucked away along the 600 block of Michigan Avenue , in Lansing…read more We started off with the bruschetta bread / goat cheese( a meal by itself) and I also had the Bristol Burger which I thought was pretty good , it came with fries and a salad. I thought the service was really good fast and friendly. The Bristol itself is very clean , quiet, they do have soft music playing in the background which I thought was pretty cool. This is something that you yourself would have to check out and decide if you like it or not, I think it's worthy of it return to check out the early brunch. I thought the food was pretty good I had the Bristol Burger with fries and it came with a salad which was unexpected,

First time in East Lansing (daughter looking at Grad Schools)…read more This was a wonderful first meal. Busy spot, but our waitress handled us & several other large parties like a pro. The chicken tenders are hands down the best I've ever had. Fries were definite top 10 as well. Great "campus" spot......will definitely be back to try more.

HopCat is ALWAYS good and it's been a few years since I've been to one. The staff at this location…read moreis great and our bartender was so friendly. I got the grilled chicken Caesar wrap and it was sooo good. The amount of dressing on it was perfect and the Parmesan crusted on the wrap was the perfect touch. You aren't experiencing HopCat if you aren't getting the crack fries aka Cosmik fries, but they'll always be crack fries to me!