Foster Coffee Company

Coffee Shops in East Lansing, Michigan

4.7 (334)

Category	Coffee Shops
Address	196 Albert Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
Street	Albert Avenue
Area	East Lansing, Michigan
Phone	(517) 679-0303
Google rating	4.7 (334)
Source	Google Maps and public records · listed Oct 16, 2026

Hours

Monday	7 am–6 pm
Tuesday	7 am–6 pm
Wednesday	7 am–6 pm
Thursday	7 am–6 pm
Friday	7 am–6 pm
Saturday	8 am–6 pm
Sunday	8 am–6 pm

About Foster Coffee Company

Foster Coffee Co is a multi-cafe, coffee roaster, and baking company featuring specialty coffees, amazing lattes, and tasteful baked goods with the purpose to foster community.

Foster Coffee Company is a coffee shop in East Lansing, Michigan. It is listed at 196 Albert Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823, which places it among the local businesses of East Lansing that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by.

The business lists hours on 7 days of the week. Typical hours are 7 am–6 pm. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. The listed phone number is (517) 679-0303. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. Its website is fostercoffee.co, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

Customers rate it 4.7 out of 5 on Google across 334 reviews.

How Foster Coffee Company compares with other coffee shops in East Lansing

It has the second-most Google reviews (334) of the 9 coffee shops listed in East Lansing.
Among the 9 coffee shops in East Lansing with at least 20 reviews, only 2 are rated higher than its 4.7.
It usually closes at 6 PM, earlier than 5 of the 8 coffee shops in East Lansing that publish their hours, so check the time before a late visit.
Nearest other coffee shops: Château Coffee Co. (0.0 mi), Strange Matter Coffee MSU Union (0.1 mi), Poindexter Coffee (0.1 mi)

Before you go

Ask about allergens when you order: US food law names nine major allergens (milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy and sesame), and kitchens can tell you which dishes contain them.
Restaurant inspection results are kept by the city or county health department; many publish them online or post the latest grade at the door.
For table service a tip of 15–20% is customary; at counter-service places tipping is optional.

Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Harry DeVoe 2 months ago

Cute cafe with friendly baristas who made me an excellent latte. I thought the breakfast sandwich was a bit underwhelming for the price tag. Would definitely get another latte there but will skip the sando next time.

Veyka Sythan 2 months ago

Every drink from this coffee shop has been delicious. Not only are the traditional drinks great, but the seasonal creations are unique and delicious as well. The wait time can be a little long some times but it's well worth it! Staff are friendly and welcoming.

K 3 months ago

Typically full of people there studying the Bible and worshiping Jesus which is honestly super weird. However, there's no better place for a proper espresso/coffee/ not overly done latte flavors in downtown east lansing and as a bonus, plenty of seats to get work done if you need to lock in for a few hours. I wish they had better tasting baked goods, but for my own good, it is probably for the best. Some of their sandwiches are delicious, but for the price, the portions are quite small. I hope they can get more glassware so I am not always sitting in the coffee shop sipping on a disposable coffee cup.

Grant Fifield a year ago

Stopped in for a latte on a rainy day during Art Festival. I had their honey lavender latte. It was very good and tasted as I expected. It was nice that there were tables both below and above. Worth trying.

Mario Bledsoe 3 years ago

Food: 5/5 (great tea and sweets!) Service: 5/5 (great and hardworking staff 💪) Atmosphere: 5/5 (Foster was the place to be!) Foster Coffee Company is a great place to get beverages, meet friends, study, etc. Located in Lansing, Michigan, this place is awesome! As this was my first time, I really enjoyed all Foster Coffee Company had to offer. The food is great! The apple bread and turmeric/ginger tea was a hit! I had my tea iced, and I enjoyed every sip. The punkin latte was amazing as well. The service was nice! There were really great staff who smiled! A smile goes so far. I enjoyed seeing how hardworking the staff worked and how well they explained the menu. So awesome! The atmosphere was lit! 🔥 You would have thought this was a club for college students to study! It was a beautiful atmosphere, and it felt good holding conversations in this coffee house. I loved, loved, loved the vibe! Foster Coffee Company has some great items! Without a doubt, I had a great experience there. Also, knowing the syrups and everything were made by them, I felt great spending money on great products.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Foster Coffee Company located?

Foster Coffee Company is at 196 Albert Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823, in East Lansing, Michigan. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Foster Coffee Company?

Foster Coffee Company is listed as a coffee shop.

What are the hours of Foster Coffee Company?

Published hours are Monday: 7 am–6 pm; Tuesday: 7 am–6 pm; Wednesday: 7 am–6 pm; Thursday: 7 am–6 pm; Friday: 7 am–6 pm; Saturday: 8 am–6 pm; Sunday: 8 am–6 pm. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is Foster Coffee Company open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 8 am–6 pm.

What is the phone number of Foster Coffee Company?

You can call Foster Coffee Company at (517) 679-0303.

How is Foster Coffee Company rated on Google?

Foster Coffee Company has a Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 334 reviews.

Does Foster Coffee Company have a website?

Yes, the website of Foster Coffee Company is fostercoffee.co (linked on this page).