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The Urban Cup

4.6(109)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 109 reviews (Google rating)Cafe$ Eastside / Michigan Avenue
Closed today
(517) 574-5617 Directions

Quick facts

The Urban Cup is a cafe at 2225 E Grand River Ave in Lansing, MI, open Tue–Fri from 8:30 AM. Call +1517-574-5617 for details.

Address
2225 E Grand River Ave, Lansing, MI 48912
Phone
+1517-574-5617
Hours today
Closed today
Price
$

About The Urban Cup

The Urban Cup is a cafe at 2225 E Grand River Ave in Lansing, MI, with handcrafted coffee, fresh-roasted beans, and scratch-made soups, wraps, and sandwiches. Coffee and tea are among its noted offerings, and the menu includes comfort food, healthy options, and quick bites. It serves breakfast, lunch, and dessert, with breakfast and lunch listed as popular reasons to visit. Its Google rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 109 reviews.

The setting is described as casual, cozy, and quiet, with Wi-Fi and suitability for solo dining or working on a laptop. Dogs are welcome. Customers can dine in, order takeout, or use delivery, including no-contact delivery; table service and reservations are not available. Free parking is available in a lot and on the street. The entrance, parking, and restroom are wheelchair accessible, and the cafe accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.

Known for

  • Handcrafted coffee and fresh-roasted beans
  • Scratch-made soups, wraps, and sandwiches
  • Breakfast and lunch
  • Quiet, laptop-friendly setting with Wi-Fi
  • Dog-friendly cafe

Good for

What to order

Mentioned in reviews

  • cheesecake

Google rating breakdown

110 ratings on Google. Ratings and counts are Google's, not ours.

  • 5★91
  • 4★4
  • 3★7
  • 2★4
  • 1★4

What people mention

Topics counted across Google reviews.

  • sandwiches×6
  • craft sodas×4
  • hidden gem×3
  • avocado blt×3
  • seafood chowder×3
  • coleslaw×2
  • egg bites×2
  • espresso shots×2
  • cucumber mint soda×2
  • vegetarian options×2

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What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “The owner is super nice, and they have a great variety of coffee flavors to choose from. The sandwiches are also really good. The space is a bit small, but there are lots of interesting little things to look around at. If you’re not in a…”

    — Lei Yang, October 6, 2026 · google

  • “Wish I could give it more stars. Love the place, the coffee, and the food. But 3 of the last 6 times I came, they were closed during their listed open hours.”

    — Jordan Liles, May 18, 2026 · google

  • “Wonderful owner!! Cozy cafe with the most delicious food. All homemade! Dubai cheesecake and avocado blt pictured. 100% recommend!!”

    — Rachel Garner, February 1, 2026 · google

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The Urban Cup — frequently asked

Is The Urban Cup open on Mondays?
No — The Urban Cup is closed on Mondays.
Where is The Urban Cup?
The Urban Cup is at 2225 E Grand River Ave, Lansing, MI 48912.
How expensive is The Urban Cup?
Google lists The Urban Cup in the $ price range for cafes in Lansing, MI.
What is the phone number for The Urban Cup?
You can reach The Urban Cup on +1517-574-5617.

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