The best cafes in Lansing

5 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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BIGGBY COFFEE

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Cheery regional coffeehouse chain serving specialty drinks, smoothies & baked goods.

6333 W St Joe Hwy

“Cheery regional coffeehouse chain serving specialty drinks, smoothies & baked goods.”

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Barnes & Noble

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Bookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.

5132 W Saginaw Hwy

“Bookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.”

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BIGGBY COFFEE

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Cheery regional coffeehouse chain serving specialty drinks, smoothies & baked goods.

536 Elmwood Dr

“Cheery regional coffeehouse chain serving specialty drinks, smoothies & baked goods.”

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BIGGBY COFFEE

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Cheery regional coffeehouse chain serving specialty drinks, smoothies & baked goods.

2002 W Saginaw St

“Cheery regional coffeehouse chain serving specialty drinks, smoothies & baked goods.”

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MOMO Tea

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Craving something cold and a little extra? MOMO Tea nails the spectrum from floral osmanthus or genmaicha milk tea to fruit-forward slushes…

4790 Hagadorn Rd #144 (East Lansing)

“Craving something cold and a little extra? MOMO Tea nails the spectrum from floral osmanthus or genmaicha milk tea to fruit-forward slushes like kumquat-lemon or pineapple-passion, plus creamy brown sugar boba milk and a black grape yogurt smoothie that sneaks in 15g of protein.”

From the Lansing newsletter, August 8, 2026

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