Last updated October 6, 2026 · ranked from 1,717 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 8 bakeries in and around East Lansing, MI, led by Mitten Raised, Grand Traverse Pie Company and Einstein Bros. Bagels. Together they have 1,717 Google reviews; Costco Bakery has the highest Google rating on the list at 5.0. Every place on the list is in East Lansing, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
Coffee variety, breakfast service, and a 4.5-star Google rating from 313 reviews put Mitten Raised at No. 1. At 1331 E Grand River Ave in East Lansing, MI, the bakery offers dine-in seating, takeout, and curbside pickup. Reviewers praise the Cinny Roll latte and butter beer latte, with one highlighting the extensive coffee flavor selection. Free parking and a wheelchair-accessible entrance add practical reasons to visit. It opens Wednesday through Sunday, closing at 3 p.m. each day.
Breakfast and coffee
Curbside pickup
Free parking lot
“Really cute space. The Cinny Roll latte is INCREDIBLE, and - in general - the flavor selection is extensive at Mitten Raised. There are so many options for yummy coffee!”
Sweet and savory pies anchor Grand Traverse Pie Company’s No. 2 placement, supported by a 4.5-star Google rating from 766 reviews. At 1403 E Grand River Ave in East Lansing, MI, this local chain bakery pairs its pies and desserts with classic cafe fare for breakfast through dinner. A quiet, casual setting with a fireplace gives diners a place to linger, while counter service, takeout and free parking add practical convenience. Review excerpts praise the food and desserts.
Sweet and savory pies
Cozy fireplace setting
Free parking lot
“The food and desserts are delicious, but the coffee is terrible. The guy at the register was friendly, but the ladies preparing the desserts next to the coffee machine didn’t even return my polite “good morning” greeting. How rude!”
Fresh-baked bagels and made-to-order egg sandwiches anchor Einstein Bros. Bagels’ No. 3 placement, backed by a 4.5-star Google rating from 51 reviews. At 505 E Grand River Ave in East Lansing, MI, the shop serves breakfast favorites throughout its daily 7 a.m.–3 p.m. hours. Customers can choose their bagels, shmears, eggs, meats, cheeses, and toppings. Reviewers praise friendly, professional service even during busy stretches, though one notes a wait. Dine-in, takeout, and delivery offer several ways to order.
Fresh-baked bagels
Customizable breakfast sandwiches
Daily breakfast hours
“Service was super nice, especially Darius, Brandon and Stella!”
A 6 a.m. weekday opening and a menu of bagels, muffins, sandwiches, and coffee help Big Apple Bagels earn the No. 4 spot. At 248 E Saginaw St in East Lansing, MI, this counter-service bakery has a 4.4-star Google rating from 505 reviews. One reviewer singles out the everything bagel and turkey havarti sandwich with sour cream and chive cream cheese, while others praise freshness and friendly service. Dine-in seating, takeout, in-store pickup, and free parking make it a practical breakfast stop.
Bagels and muffins
Early weekday opening
Free parking lot
“They have THE BEST everything bagel in town. I get the turkey havarti sandwich on an everything bagel with sour cream and chive cream cheese. Yum yum yum yum. The staff is awesome. Always friendly and fast.”
A 5-out-of-5 Google rating from six reviews gives Costco Bakery a positive basis for its No. 5 spot. Located at 2540 E Saginaw Hwy in East Lansing, MI, the bakery offers takeout for customers purchasing items to carry away. Practical details also support its inclusion: wheelchair-accessible parking and an accessible entrance, plus payment by credit card, debit card or NFC mobile payment. Its listed price level is 2.
A review praising items as “fresh from behind the case” gives Kroger Bakery a concrete reason for its No. 6 spot. Located at 1550 W Lake Lansing Rd in East Lansing, MI, the bakery department combines a quick stop with broader supermarket shopping. Its Google rating is 4.8 out of 5 across four reviews. Takeout, delivery, and in-store pickup offer several ways to order, while wheelchair-accessible parking and an accessible entrance add practical convenience.
Freshness praised
In-store pickup
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
“The items are fresh from behind the case and as expected”
Sweet and savory soft pretzels give Auntie Anne’s at 103 E Grand River Ave in East Lansing, MI a focused reason to stop. Its range of toppings and dips, lowest listed price tier, and 4.2-star Google rating from 71 reviews support its No. 7 spot. One reviewer praised a corporate catering order, while another noted cleanliness and friendly staff. The counter opens at 8 a.m. daily and stays open until 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, adding a late-night option.
Sweet and savory
Lowest price tier
Late weekend hours
“To slow on take out orders the order was took 20 minutes before I got there and they said 7 minutes more for 2 pretzels that way to long”
Daily bread baking, custom cake options and consistent hours earn Meijer Bakery the No. 8 spot. Located at 1350 W Lake Lansing Rd in East Lansing, MI, it offers cookies, cakes, pies and artisanal breads baked fresh daily. Custom cakes can feature birthday or holiday designs and licensed characters from movies, toys and television. The bakery opens from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day, with in-store shopping, curbside pickup and delivery available.
Ratings and review counts shown are Google ratings, displayed with attribution.
How we ranked this list
Each bakery is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the East Lansing category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
Which bakeries in East Lansing, MI have the highest Google ratings?
Costco Bakery has 5 stars from 6 reviews, Meijer Bakery has 5 stars from 1 review, and Kroger Bakery has 4.8 stars from 4 reviews. Grand Traverse Pie Company, Mitten Raised, and Einstein Bros. Bagels each have 4.5 stars, with 766, 313, and 51 reviews respectively.
Where can I get bagels early in East Lansing, MI?
Big Apple Bagels at 248 E Saginaw St opens at 6 a.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. on weekends. Einstein Bros. Bagels at 505 E Grand River Ave opens at 7 a.m. every day. Both serve bagels, breakfast fare, and coffee.
Where can I get bakery treats late at night in East Lansing, MI?
Insomnia Cookies at 603 E Grand River Ave closes at 3 a.m. on Thursday through Saturday nights and 1 a.m. on all other nights. It offers warm cookies, ice cream, takeout, and delivery. Auntie Anne’s at 103 E Grand River Ave closes at 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights and 10 p.m. the rest of the week.
Which bakeries in East Lansing, MI offer delivery or pickup?
Grand Traverse Pie Company, Insomnia Cookies, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Kroger Bakery, and Meijer Bakery offer delivery. Big Apple Bagels and Mitten Raised offer in-store pickup and takeout rather than delivery. Mitten Raised and Meijer Bakery also offer curbside pickup.
Where can I order a custom cake in East Lansing, MI?
Meijer Bakery at 1350 W Lake Lansing Rd offers custom cakes with birthday, holiday, and licensed-character designs. It is open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, and its phone number is +1 517-333-3053.
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