Koala Bakery & Cafe
2843 E Grand River Ave #166, Okemos, MI
Crema's Take
“Koala Bakery & Café has quietly become a beloved fixture in Okemos, drawing regulars who appreciate its genuinely calm, grounding atmosphere and thoughtfully executed drinks like their standout Peach Green Tea and specialty boba. Beyond the beverages, their house-made breads and pastries—soft, fluffy, and lovingly crafted—paired with light lunch options like their praised Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl, create the kind of comfortable third-place where you can settle in with your laptop or linger over matcha without feeling rushed.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection. A slow-sit spot, laptop-friendly. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
Koala Bakery & Café is one of those rare places that quietly becomes part of your routine before you realize how much you need it. The space feels calm, welcoming, and grounding, perfect for slowing down. My go-to comfort meal is the Black Pepper Rice Bowl with double chicken…
Me and my partner got chocolate mousse, tiramisu, and strawberry cheesecake. I don't know what was wrong, but it tasted/felt old. The flavor in the tiramisu and cheesecake was good and the mousse was rich, but mousse seemed to have lost its fluff and the cake it was on top of…
Bought the Mango Crepe Cake slice and took it home to eat, I was shocked to see that there was mold on the top while I ate a piece off. The crepes looked so good in the display and cost a lot just for me to be given a bad one. Hope I don’t get sick from the bite I ate. ✌️
Peach Green Tea is where it's at and the Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl is AMAZING! I often come here for lunch and 10/10 would recommend it to anyone that likes tea and tasty treats. The bread selection on the counter is lovely and they're so delicious and fluffy. The display case…
We love coming to Koala and getting their boba and bread. Their bread is soft and fluffy, and the boba is always well cooked, contrary to some of the other boba places in East Lansing. My favorite is the golden soy and the strawberry bread. Their house koala spice blend on their…
Crema Reviews
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