These Are the 5 Best Coffee Shops in Lansing, According to Reviews

Like many, my day is fueled by caffeine. And at this point, it's a necessary part of the day to make sure I can actually stay awake through work and home life.

If you too find yourself in need of a daily java fix, let me say: hi friend!

And when making a pot of coffee at home gets a bit old or maybe you just want to treat yourself, that's where a coffee shop comes into play.

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I make it a point to spend my money locally whenever I can, which is why I love that the greater Lansing area has so many phenomenal, locally owned coffee shops.

But, which ones are the best?

That's the question that I sought to answer. So, I did the research and here's how things shook out...

The 5 Highest-Rated Local Coffee Shops in Lansing

I analyzed the reviews for the five highest-rated locally owned coffee shops, and here's where they stand:

5. The Brew Cafe - 610 N Creyts Rd, Lansing

4.75 stars out of 298 reviews - Located below a tattoo shop, this coffee shop makes some great standards and seasonal drinks. They even have specialties like the Bantha Milk Latte, named after the infamous "blue milk" from Star Wars.

4. Hooked - 3142 E Michigan Ave, Lansing

4.75 stars out of 379 reviews - Hooked isn't your average coffee shop; it's also a huge bookstore, a cafe, and a host to plenty of events. They specialize in fun, seasonal coffees and cocktails, like pictured above.

3. The 517 Coffee Company - 6030 S Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Lansing

4.9 stars out of 120 reviews - 517 Coffee Company is a cute coffee shop that also roasts its own coffee beans and serves up all kinds of house-made goodies, like freshly baked bread.

2. The Willow Where Our Roots Began - 719 Brookside Dr, Lansing

4.95 stars out of 73 reviews - This cafe serves a combination of offerings. In addition to coffee and tea, they make things like fresh-made hummus, charcuterie boards, baklava, and more.

1. The Hob Nob - 120 W Ottawa St, Lansing

4.95 stars out of 82 reviews - This indie coffee shop sources coffee from Michigan roasters and features an array of tea and baked goods as well.