A comfortable place to study
Settle in for solo work or meet your group around a large table. Foster's bright, open layout gives students and neighbors room to focus and connect.
DOWNTOWN EAST LANSING • NEAR MSU
Your East Lansing coffee shop for great coffee and community connection.
Just north of Michigan State University in downtown East Lansing, Foster Coffee is a welcoming place to meet, study, work, and slow down over coffee roasted in Michigan. House made syrups, baked goods, breads, and hand crafted breakfast and brunch items.
Find us downtown
196 Albert Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
Near MSU campus with parking in the Albert Avenue Garage.
Café hours
Monday–Friday: 7am–6pm
Saturday–Sunday: 8am–6pm
MORE THAN A COFFEE RUN
A downtown café built for the rhythm of East Lansing.
House-made syrups
Our syrups are made in-house with real ingredients you can pronounce and no additives.
Coffee roasted in Michigan
Choose espresso, brewed coffee, pour overs, teas, and seasonal drinks made with coffees roasted by Foster in Owosso.
Food and baked goods
Pair your drink with fresh food and baked goods made from scratch by Foster. Current food offerings are available through mobile ordering and baked goods in store.
We have a place for you here
Foster exists to foster community through coffee. Transformational hospitality, familiar faces, and a space designed for real human connection.
MEETINGS & PRIVATE EVENTS
Make Foster your gathering place.
Our 2,600-square-foot East Lansing café can host after-hours gatherings, and the 600-square-foot loft is available during business hours.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
East Lansing café questions
Is Foster Coffee near Michigan State University?
Yes. Foster is at 196 Albert Avenue in downtown East Lansing, just north of the MSU campus and Grand River Avenue.
Where should I park?
The Albert Avenue Garage is the closest convenient option, with additional public parking throughout downtown East Lansing.
Is Foster a good coffee shop for studying or working?
Yes. The café has an open layout, large tables, and seating suited to individual work, meetings, and group study.
Can I rent the East Lansing café for an event?
Yes. The full 2,600-square-foot café is available after hours, and the 600-square-foot loft can be rented during business hours.
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