From late-night snacks to budget-friendly eats, here are the best places to eat and drink around Michigan State University in East Lansing.
LessKoala is a boba shop based in East Lansing. This cute bakery offers a variety of teas, milk teas, and several pastries such as cheesecakes, mochi, and cupcakes.
Capo's is open all weekend through 2:30 a.m. to be your partying pal. Order a hoagie, smash burger, basket of cheese fries, and more for the ultimate nightcap. Pst — don't skip the funnel cake fries!
You can't be sad when you're eating a crêpe, that's just breakfast science. Customize your crêpe with sweet lemon and sugar filling, melty ham and Swiss cheese, and much more.
IPAs, tall boys, ales, lagers, and imports are just a few kinds of beer categories you'll find on the menu at Tin Can. In classic Michigan fashion, the bar also offers Faygo Bombs and pudding shots.
Omi Sushi is affordable and a great place to order takeout from on those busy nights. The restaurant decor is almost as chic as the plates of sushi. This is a great place to try new kinds of sushi or sashimi because the rolls are high quality and surprisingly inexpensive.
The gourmet pizza at Cottage Inn is both affordable and accessible for everyone — whether you're vegan, gluten-free, or just there for cheese bread and ranch. You can customize your pizza and even add flavors to the crust like garlic butter or sesame. Hot honey chicken pizza? Yes, please!
El Azteco is a restaurant with a large family dinner atmosphere, perfect for bringing your loud groups of friends. There's also great margaritas and indoor and outdoor seating, providing plenty of space to sit.
With delicious veggie and vegan options including falafel, mujadara, and samosas, Woody's Oasis is East Lansing’s number one choice for healthy Mediterranean food. The portions are filling and fresh and accompanied by kind service. Plus, Woody’s offers freshly-made products such as hummus for purchase with a meal or to take home for when the dining hall’s veg options are lagging.
A calzone-lover's paradise, DP Dough offers over 30 different calzone combinations on its menu, as well as the option to make your own.
Sitting just off of Grand River is Charlie Kang's, ready to serve you a warm and comforting meal. It offers a surplus of Chinese and Korean cuisine, both spicy and non-spicy. If you're on a date, you can order dinner for two, and enjoy a family-style meal of some of its most popular dishes.