The place is one of favorites to come and grab a coffee and do homework. It’s really cozy and the music just makes it perfect. They have amazing coffee especially the bourbon barrel Carmel mocha. The lighting is perfect. This is exactly the place to be on a dark rainy day.

Having still remembered the original location back in the day, I was interested to see what the new one was like.Although it definitely has a different feel from what it used to, its still as nicer than the Mega chains. Drinks were very good and we found the pastries to be definitely above average. I notice theyve also branched into some savory lunch and breakfast items. We really enjoyed the fireplace out front on the chilly day. Also nice that they have outside seating for warmer months.

Great place! I had an iced ginger tea that was fantastic. Their ginger was strong, but not to the point that it was spicy. Incredibly refreshing.This venue has a really nice interior for large and small groups .

I love this coffee shop. It has the best tasting coffee of all of the nearby coffee shops. It has great atmosphere and tons of outdoor seating. My friends love the fresh baked cookies and I love the sandwiches. Dont pass this by if youve never been.

It is not a third wave coffee place (which is what I think when I hear the name). Cozy place to work or read with a fireplace. Lattes are good (from what I hear). The Ginger dragon is worth a trip there. Many people love this place. I wouldnt go there for a great cup of coffee but not a bad place to meet with friends or work on a laptop.

Amazing drinks, service, and fruit parfaits! I had a cold brew green coffee and it was so good mixed with the herbal blend! Comfy couches, a nice fireplace to read next to. This is a wonderful place to study and relax.

Emily and Meredith were fast, friendly, and really made me feel welcome. Great service, great coffee.

Good coffee and service. Didnt hear that my latte was ready until I walked up to the other counter a few minutes later. The barista was nice.

The atmosphere was nice and the servers were very polite. A good place to go for a meeting or to hang out with a friend.

Latte Wednesday’s ($2.50 any size) were by far the highlight of my week when I was a student. Sandwiches are delicious and pastries are made in-house. Barista’s are friendly and make the drinks as fast as they can. With great service it’s no wonder that the line can be out the door sometimes.

Good coffee nice place to hang out. Iced tea selection is good too. Sandwiches are better than most coffee shops. Comfy chairs to work and chat in. Lots of room. Staff is cwey helpful.

They have a bunch of tasty hot and cold drink options, and tend to be quick on the uptake. They definitely need more staff, the poor people working are rushing desperately to keep up (one time I was there they only had 1 person for the whole closing shift, poor kid). They do a good job with who they have, though, no worries as a customer.

A wonderful little coffee shop on Grand River in the middle of MSUs campus. Thanks coffee here is phenomenal, and the pastries are good, too. Decent prices for a coffee shop, and better brew than the Starbucks down the street.

I was good I got a ices ginger dragon and it was very good. Vibe was good. Although no barirsitra to serve and had to knock on the back. Epic

Im not a coffee buff, but this place has excellent coffee. If you ever visit, I recommend the bourbon barrel caramel mocha. 10/10

The staff are always personable and real. I love the teas and tea lattes. Zucchini and banana bread are awesome. Fresh baked cookies - the ginger molasses are a wonderful seasonal treat.

Great place for coffee and tea. Huge selection different coffees and Teas. Great sandwiches too.

I dig Espresso Royale in general, but I really like this one for studying. Its got a very chill vibe, much less hectic than the one on Grand River. Dont get me wrong, I love bustling coffee shops, but sometimes you need to dig into a book without constant distractions. The baristas really keep this place clean. Drink are tasty, of course. Parking can be a hassle, though.

There’s really not a lot of coffee options in east Lansing. I’ve been going to espresso for a couple years now regularly because the coffee is better than Starbucks and 8/10 the service is fantastic. There’s just one lady who is super rude and short with customers. She makes customers feel awkward and unwelcome. Definitely doesn’t make me want to come back.

By far my favorite coffeeshop in the Lansing area, visiting Espresso Royale has never left me disappointed or disenfranchised in any way. They have incredibly friendly staff who always manage to brighten my mornings. In addition to fantastic espresso and many hard to find coffee varieties, they also freshly bake scones, muffins, cookies, and have a nice selection of some niche candies. As icing on the cake, Espresso Royal uses the flock tag rewards card system.

Nice place to have a cup of coffee. Its really cozy in the winter and in summer they have outdoor seating.

Im sorry but if you post your hours online to be open till 11 you need to be open till 11. Got there around 1030 and closed. Will never go there or recommend to a friend. Get it together.

My favorite is their dirty chai---really great. Good spot to get work done or meet up with friends.

Good coffee, freindly staff

The cold brew is good and it is v nice in the summer.

One of my other favorite coffee shops after Starbucks!!! Fewnof my favorite items here r their lattes custom made coffee & their vegan zucchinii bread & their banana chocolate chip bread!!!!

I started coming here with a friend after Wanderers Tea House closed down. Ive tried their specialty drinks numerous times and have only had maybe 2 good drinks out of the bunch. The coffee tastes really burnt and it overpowers the entire drink. The tea isnt bad, but it doesnt seem that fresh. The pastries are pretty good, but theyre not worth how much they cost. I would have given it 1 star, but I like the outdoor patio.

Great coffee on the edge of campus in East Lansing, definitely beats the taste, atmosphere, and price of a Starbucks.

Good service. Didnt like the coffee, but Im a picky coffee drinker.

Cool coffee shop and great espresso drinks, with outdoor seating that is perfect for a nice day. Their dirty chai is some of the best Ive ever had.

Coffee had good flavor but was weak, especially since I got an espresso. Cookie was awful, it tasted like oil and flour. They had great coffee in the past, so Im hoping this was just a bad day.

Probably the best coffee shop by campus with the closing of grand river cafe. Could use more comfortable seating than the few chairs next to the fireplace.

Great coffee and nothing beats a trip on Latte Wednesday where you can try one of their delicious lattes for a discount. Been going there multiple times a week for seven years and still look forward to it every time.

Simple place to get some work done. Good selection of drinks and basic food items. There are a lot of tables and loads of outlets.

Great coffee, very cute! Could be so relaxing...but for some reason heavy metal and really disruptive music is being played over the speakers making it extremely difficult to concentrate or relax.

Good coffee. Scone was dense (in a good way)

Great coffee, friendly baristas, and ample outdoor seating. One of my favorite EL pastimes is sitting on the Espresso Royale patio with a frozen Matcha, a #14 from No Thai, and cataloguing the obscure cars that roll by on Grand River.

My go-to hangout, most Bohemian coffee shop in town.

Love the N7 and the taste of their coffee and espresso. Prices are fair too.

Coffee is delicious and strong. The restaurant environment is very homey. The only criticism I have is the price.

Excellent coffee shop in a campus town. Indoor and outdoor seating.

Nickelback playing over the speakers really ruined the entire experience for me. I see Im not the first person to mention the crappy music in these reviews...maybe someone should take note.

My favorite coffee shop near campus for 15 years.

Good coffee and good service every time Ive visited!

This is my favorite place to go on Grand River. Would recommend the cold brew coffee

Nice place to wor and good drinks. But get a spot early. Becomes packed with students.

There was no battle royals in Espresso royals. Therefore, I could not take the victory royale

Im not sure they know what a cappuccino is but they are really nice.

A perfect independant coffee shop with a cozy atmosphere (and a patio with a fireplace!)Reasonably priced, though not cheap per se, Espresso Royale is my favorite local coffee shop for a quick pick-me-up.

Spanish Bourbon barrel latte was amazing, as well as their cold brew

A great local coffee shop with comfortable seating around a fireplace as an added treat.

Love that I can bring my own mug

Great coffee and friendly staff. Cozy atmosphere.

This was a regular date spot for us before we were married, nice atmosphere tho a hit dated now. Great steamers and tea

Strong coffee and espresso drinks at a reasonable price. Waits are short, and a great place to sit and study.

The vibe is cool. Cozy place. Inexpensive menu and awesome baristas.

The coffee is mediocre at best and the lack of air conditioning really does the whole place a disservice. It seemed like the Barista was too hot to take care of his customers.

Espresso Royale has good drinks and yummy baked goods.

Nice seating choices with an outdoor patio. Friendly staff and good drinks, although on the pricey side.

Nice staff, outdoor tables are a bit small and wobbly (dont take a date and sit at the metal tables outside 😔 or at the very least dont place coffee on those tables lol!!!!). Good coffee.

My favorite work space in East Lansing. Friendly baristas, good coffee, espresso, and tea. The healthy no-bake cookies are a hidden gem.

A constant meeting place for graduate students at MSU. They have some pretty good drinks and very nice baristas. I’ve used so many of their punch cards over the years.

Delicious and cozy! Wonderful Matcha Green Latte not sweetened!

Used to come here regularly to study and read. Only thing that bugged me is that sometimes they would be playing their music too loud. Also it can get really packed since its right across campus. But the employees were always polite and never really had an issue with my drink order.

The service is always fast friendly im there everyday☺

Cool place to have a working coffee

Always good to visit, little more pricey than most but most everything is worth it

Ive gone here a couple of times and have a few things to say. If youre looking for great atmosphere this is the place to go. They have comfortable furniture and dim lights that create a very comfy and cozy vibe. Other than that, the rest ranges from mediocre to bad. The COFFE/espresso is just a step above Starbucks and is a lot more expensive. Their customer service is also pitiful. While sometimes friendly, a lot of the time the baristas come off as insincere. In addition, a lot of the time youll have to wait 5+ minutes waiting in line because either one of the baristas is having a conversation with a friend of theirs/customer or theyre no where near the register and are off doing something else.

Staff is always nice and orders come out quickly.

I love this place because its local and the staff is friendly, but the coffee is not super great. But its a popular study spot.

I think they charge way too much for non milk alternatives. Aside from that, the atmosphere is quite nice.

Coffee place, semi-outdoor area included. Good coffee.

Great coffee. Not the typical starbucks/biggby burnt tasting garbage.

Good coffee and ambiance.

Good coffe and baked goods. Very bad internet.

Wi-fi has grown so weak recently I cant do my work and havent been able to find a main meal that isnt served with cheese.

Great coffee and study spot.

Good coffee, nice atmosphere for chatting.

Nice coffee shop with good drinks and atmosphere.

Decent coffee; but some of the help leave much to be desired- especially the ginger boy. A real cretin.

Nice place, furniture recently replaced, good coffee, daily specials.

Get the cold brew or the ginger dragon :)

Great all around coffee and baked goods.

Very good coffee.

Great spot on Grand River Ave with coffee that hits the mark.

Great, independent coffee shop right across from campus

Very good coffee.

Delicious hazelnut late and coffee

Delicious Carmeal Apple Cider

Neat little coffee shop.

Cozy fireplace and nice staff

Nice vibe, good coffee.

My fave.

! Such good Cappuccinos

Nice place but croweded

Good coffee, great service

Great place excellent coffee

Good coffee and conversation.

Amazing drinks and service!

Good study place