Toaste

Reviews

• Jennifer J.

  star star star star star 30 July 2026

  I've never seen desserts like these before so my friends and I went to go try it out. It was so pretty and cool to check out the desserts as well as the place. you could see it's a nice social spot as well as treated a little bit as a cafe as some students were studying there.
  I think the regular toaste was a little bit better than the honey bites but it's totally personal preference and you can't go wrong. I was intrigued by the foam coffee that they had and tried that out too.
  We told the owner that we've never been before and he was soo nice and went over what is most popular and what the different items were. I really wanted to come back during graduation time to take my family here but they were closed for a few weeks at the time.
  If you're ever in the mood for a new dessert, I'd definitely recommend!

• Josh C.

  star star star star star 14 July 2026

  TL:DR. Excellent, delicious, made-from-scratch meals, incredible desserts, and say "Hello" to Mama Choo-Choo, the sweetest and proudest mother in Michigan.
  
  The Long of it all:  Toaste has perfected the fine art of flavors.  I started off my meal with the turkey and pesto sandwich.  Every aspect of this sandwich was on point, from the panini pressed house-made bread that was grilled perfectly to a light golden crunch, to the house-made pesto with flavors so gentle and bright that it complimented every other flavor without overpowering any of them.  Each bite was a generous treat of flavors and textures, all playing in harmony.  Amazingly, even with a sandwich full of incredible flavor, not once did it's contents fall out, drip, or drizzle all over me or my plate, an experience I have never had with a panini before.
  
  Then I had their strawberry toast for dessert, and just like the panini, I was absolutely blown away by the light, fresh, amazing flavors of freshly chopped strawberries presented with a few delicious scoops of vanilla and strawberry ice cream in a bowl of incredible bread.  I have never had anything like it.  I don't know that I will ever want anything else.
  
  My visit just went on and on like this.  Anything I tried, I absolutely adored.  
  
  Two other things that you should know about this restaurant... first, it is very comfortable and inviting. The restaurant is very tastefully decorated, and it creates a very relaxed, comfortable dining experience.  Even better than finding a restaurant that feels like home, the entire restaurant was spotless.  This entire experience is clearly a labor of love, with every detail painstakingly designed, crafted and delivered.
  
  Finally, when you go, make sure you say hello to Momma Cucu (pronounced Choo-Choo), the heart of the restaurant.  You can't miss her. She is the one talking to everyone at the register, or happily delivering food to the floor, showing first timers how best to enjoy their desserts, chatting up new faces, or singing the praises of her son, the restaurant's exceptionally gifted, Michelin Star worthy chef.  I have never wanted to be adopted by someone so badly in my life.  Go see Momma Cucu, you will understand completely once you do.
  
  This is easily one of the best restaurants in Lansing, and should be a required stop for all foodies!

• Christine T.

  star star star star star 12 July 2026

  I think I went to Toaste 3x in one week. That's how good this place is.
  
  First I'll say that I had zero expectations when I first walked in, and was immediately impressed by how warm and inviting the ambiance inside is! The staff is also genuinely some of the nicest people I have ever met - they're incredibly kind, patient, and really want you to have the best experience there. My favorite thing here is the strawberry toast with the honey bites; it's so dang delicious. I love the combination of the warm toast with their ice cream! They deserve every single bit of business that comes into their store. If you ever go - I also highly recommend their sea salt tea! SO. GOOD. Toaste, I am very happily creating a hole in my wallet for you.

• Jillian W.

  star star star star star 11 July 2026

  I got the tomato basil soup and my friend got the avocado toast me both were delicious !!! Also very great costumer service and good quality food

• Tara W.

  star star star star star 11 July 2026

  I had the loveliest experience at Toaste when I was in Lansing for a work trip. Stopped in with a couple of hours to kill, and walked away wishing I had another day to go back.
  
  The vibe is immediately warm and inviting. There's a large table toward the back for bigger groups, and plenty of comfortable seating in the relatively small space. The food was delightful, too, but it was the service that impressed me most.
  
  I ordered the Pesto Grilled Cheese with a side salad, a cold brew coffee, and the Sweet Strawberry Bites for dessert. The sandwich was yummy - a good amount of fresh tomato, a great ratio of pesto, without too much thick bread getting in the way of the flavors. And the dessert! Strips of toasty sweet bread, topped with strawberry ice cream and whipped cream, and garnished with fresh strawberry slices! Simple but delicious. It IS very sweet, so the cold brew was a perfect compliment to balance it all out.
  
  Now, it took a while to get this order, and there was a bit of a mixup with another table. But I wasn't in a rush, so it mattered little. Still, both the chef and the owner came over to my table separately and apologized profusely for the delay, made sure everything was correct with my order, and that I was satisfied. They were so kind and, and the food was so tasty that the wait was worth the experience.
  
  This is one of those places you walk away from feeling like you just made new friends... and that explains the high ratings and reviews that go beyond just the food itself.