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Strange Matter - MSU Union
49 Abbot Road, Ste 113, East Lansing, MI
Pickup Only
Featured Items

Matcha Latte
Matcha, simple syrup, and milk or non-dairy alternative.No espresso. Just tasty matcha.$6.00+
NOLA Iced Coffee (16oz)
Our most popular iced drink! Cold brew concentrate steeped with chicory root, combined with milk, and house-made simple syrup! Sweet, creamy, and full of caffeine.$5.75
Pumpkin Latte
House-made pumpkin sauce, with espresso and milk. (House-made sauce is just sugars, spices, and pumpkin goo!)$5.75+
Beverages
Brewed Coffee

Batch Brew (Drip)
12oz black coffee - rotating blend. Currently: Honduras COMSA Women's Lot.$2.75
Cold Brew (16oz)
16oz Cold Brew - made with our House Blend. *Image: Cold Brew with cream$5.00
NOLA Iced Coffee (16oz)
Our most popular iced drink! Cold brew concentrate steeped with chicory root, combined with milk, and house-made simple syrup! Sweet, creamy, and full of caffeine.$5.75
Espresso

Espresso
Double shot of espresso.$3.50
Cortado
4.5oz beverage - equal parts espresso and steamed milk. Milk is steamed to a less hot temp to bring out the sweetness of the milk. *Meant for immediate consumption.$4.25
Americano
Double shot of espresso in hot water. A more complex version of a black coffee.$3.50+
Cappuccino
Double shot of espresso and steamed milk.$5.00+
Latte
Double shot of espresso and steamed milk.$5.00+
Vanilla Latte
Double shot of espresso, steamed milk, with house-made vanilla syrup.$5.50+
Mocha
Double shot of espresso, steamed milk, with house-made chocolate sauce.$5.75+
Pumpkin Latte
House-made pumpkin sauce, with espresso and milk. (House-made sauce is just sugars, spices, and pumpkin goo!)$5.75+
Brown Sugar Cardamom Latte
Double shot of espresso, steamed milk, house-made Brown Sugar Cadamom syrup.$5.75+
Cinnamon Honey Latte
Double shot of espresso, steamed milk, with honey and cinnamon.$5.75+
Pistachio Latte
Double shot espresso, steamed milk, house-made pistachio syrup. Can be made vegan with oat, almond, or banana milk. *TREE NUT FREE$5.75+
Lavender Latte
Double shot of espresso, steamed milk, with a house-made lavender syrup.$5.50+
Espresso Cola
Mexican Coke + a chilled and shaken double shot of espresso. All the caffeine. All of the sugar.$6.50
Cereal Milk Latte
Fruity Pebbles cereal milk and espresso. Only available with whole milk! Your barista recommends the 8oz hot latte for this drink!OUT OF STOCK$6.50+
Not Coffee

Green Tea Latte
Sweetened tea latte with green tea base.$5.00+
Matcha Latte
Matcha, simple syrup, and milk or non-dairy alternative.No espresso. Just tasty matcha.$6.00+
Hot Chocolate
Steamed milk and chocolate sauce. Caffeine free!$4.25+
Flavored Steamer
Steamed milk and vanilla syrup. Caffeine free!$4.00+
Mexican Coca-Cola (12oz)
US Coke is made with high-fructose corn syrup and Mexican Coke is crafted with cane sugar. Glass bottle.$3.99
Mexican Sprite (12oz)
12oz glass bottleOUT OF STOCK$3.99
San Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water (16oz)
16oz plastic recyclable bottle$3.99
Dona Loose Leaf Tea

Amber Assam Black Tea
Rich black tea directly sourced from the Chota Tingrai tea estate in Assam, India.$3.50
Grayscale (Earl Grey) Tea
A blend of whole leaf Assam tea with pure bergamot and lemon oil, accented with blue cornflower.$3.50
Rising Green Green Tea
Light, citrusy and refreshing blend of whole leaf Supertwist green tea paired with lemongrass and mint. Whole Leaf Green Tea | Upper Assam, India | Chota Tingrai Estate This women-run tea estate prioritizes sustainable growing methods and the welfare of the local tea growing communities. Lemongrass | Nepal This lemongrass is sourced directly from a cooperative of farmers in the hilly terrain of eastern Nepal. This collective empowers farmers by making them not just employees, but owners through a co-operative model. It is harvested over a long growing season, handpicked and machine dried to preserve its citrus flavor. Mint | Herat and Ghor, Afghanistan Grown in the valleys of Herat and Ghor, Afghanistan by a collective of 45 small-scale farmers. This collective prioritizes fair trade initiatives, sustainable farming practices and improving the livelihoods of their local community.$3.50
Supertwist Green Tea
Green tea leaves from Chota Tingrai are steamed and then dried to give the leaves a signature ribbony look. Whole Leaf Green Tea | Upper Assam, India | Chota Tingrai Estate This women-run tea estate prioritizes sustainable growing methods and the welfare of the local tea growing communitiesOUT OF STOCK$3.50
Hari River Mint Herbal Tea
Single-origin mint sourced for its distinct flavor and freshness. It’s traditionally sun-dried to preserve the herb’s natural oils and flavors, resulting in a mint with a more intense and aromatic flavor. Mint | Herat and Ghor, Afghanistan Grown in the valleys of Herat and Ghor, Afghanistan by a collective of 45 small-scale farmers. This collective prioritizes fair trade initiatives, sustainable farming practices and improving the livelihoods of their local community.$3.50
Ruby Hibiscus Herbal Tea
A blend of hibiscus petals paired with sweet licorice root, mint and chamomile blossoms.$3.50
Chamomile Elderflower Herbal Tea
An herbal blend of chamomile blossoms with mint, fennel and dried elderflower. Chamomile | Tikapur and Bardiya districts, Nepal Hand-picked and sun-dried chamomile is sourced from Tikapur and Bardiya districts. The farmer-owned collective’s crops span over 3 hectares of land and actively supports local farmers in the region. Mint & Fennel | Herat and Ghor, Afghanistan Grown in the valleys of Herat and Ghor, Afghanistan by a collective of 45 small-scale farmers. This collective prioritizes fair trade initiatives, sustainable farming practices and improving the livelihoods of their local community.$3.50
Rose Sage Herbal Tea
An herbal bouquet of piney sage, floral rose, vibrant blue cornflower & lemongrass Sage | Oregon Regeneratively grown in southern Oregon and harvested early fall. This farm is dedicated to soil nourishment, seed saving, minimal intervention pest controls, and harvesting at peak seasonality. Lemongrass | Nepal From a collective of organic tea gardens in the foothills of Mt. Kanchenjunga, Nepal. This collective empowers farmers by making them not just employees, but owners through a co-operative model. Rose Petals | India Grown on a small farm in the state of Gujarat along India’s western coast. This family owned farm is dedicated entirely to growing roses. As the first rose farmers in the Rajkot region, they’ve received national recognition for their work.$3.50Rishi Jade Cloud - (green)
$3.25
Refreshers/Sodas

Watermelon Kiwi
a refreshing blend of ripe watermelon and zesty kiwi — sweet, crisp, and bursting with vibrant, fruity flavor.$5.25
Strawberry Acai
a bright, refreshing blend of ripe strawberries and acai — lightly sweet, gently tart, and crisp with a smooth, berry-forward flavor.$5.25
Peach Mango
a bright, refreshing blend of juicy peach and ripe mango — sweet, smooth, and crisp with a tropical, fruit-forward flavor.$5.25
Dragon Fruit Lychee
a bright, refreshing blend of exotic dragon fruit and floral lychee — sweet, subtly tart, and crisp with a delicately tropical, fruit-forward flavor.$5.25
Italian Soda
A light, bubbly Italian soda made with sparkling water and your choice of any house-made syrup, creating a crisp, refreshing drink that can be sweet, fruity, floral, or rich—perfectly tailored to your taste.$3.25
French Soda
A creamy, bubbly French soda made with sparkling water, a splash of cream, and your choice of any house-made syrup, creating a smooth, indulgent drink that’s sweet, refreshing, and customizable.$3.50
Bakery
Doughnuts

Vanilla Sprinkle (v)
Classic yeast raised vanilla sprinkle doughnut. Allergens: contains gluten.$2.50
Chocolate Sprinkle (v)
Classic yeast raised Chocolate Sprinkle Doughnut. Allergens: contains gluten.$2.50
Cinnamon Sugar (v)
Classic yeast raised Cinnamon Sugar Doughnut. Allergens: contains gluten$2.50
Cookie Bomb (v)
Vanilla glazed doughnut coated in Oreo Cookie Crumbles. Allergens: contains gluten, soy$2.50
Blueberry (v)
Yeast raised doughnut with blueberry glaze. Allergens: contains gluten$2.50
Lemon Lavender (v)
Yeast raised doughnut with lemon lavender glaze. Allergens: contains gluten$2.50
Almond Croissant Doughnut (v)
What if an almond croissant was a doughnut? 🤔$2.75
Maple Walnut Crunch (v)
brown butter glaze, candied walnut topping.$3.00
Pumpkin Cheesecake (v)
Center "well" doughnut, filled with vegan cream cheese and pumpkin spiced custard. A vanilla base glaze and a pumpkin/graham cracker crumb rim. *contains tree nuts (coconut oil)$3.25
Apple Fritter (v)
A doughnut treat mixed with granny smith apples and fried to golden perfection with a light glaze.$2.75
Spooky S'mores (v)
He's BAAAAACK!! Re-summoning the spirit of fluffy marshmallow glaze, graham cracker crumbs, and chocolate drizzle.$2.75
Cookie Butter (v)
Yeast raised doughnut with Biscoff Cookie glaze. Well style with a Biscoff Cookie whipped spread, topped with with a cookie! Allergens: contains soyOUT OF STOCK$3.25
Gluten Friendly + Vegan Cake Doughnuts
Small cake doughnuts - Made in a kitchen that uses gluten products and nut products. "gluten-friendly" not "gluten-free"$2.25+
Bakery

Pumpkin Scone (v)
OUT OF STOCK$3.50
Blueberry Scone (v)
Vegan Blueberry Scone, filled with blueberries and topped with a lemon drizzle. Allergens: Contains glutenOUT OF STOCK$3.50
Coffee Cake Scone (v)
OUT OF STOCK$2.99Orange Cranberry "poptart"
OUT OF STOCK$3.25
Pumpkin "poptart" (v)
Pumpkin vibes in "poptart" form.OUT OF STOCK$3.99
Cinnamon Roll (v)
Vegan Cinnamon Rolls!$3.75
Chocolate Chip Cookie (v)
Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie!OUT OF STOCK$2.50
Double Chocolate Cookie (v+gf)
Double Chocolate, vegan and gluten friendly!OUT OF STOCK$2.50
Snickerdoodle Cookie (v+gf)
gluten friendly/veganOUT OF STOCK$2.50
Lemon Loaf Slice (v)
OUT OF STOCK$2.99
Halloween Specials

Spiced Vanilla Eyeballs Doughnut (v)
Spiced vanilla ring with chocolate and vanilla eyeballsOUT OF STOCK$2.75
Brains Doughnut (v)
black cocoa filling, and raspberry nogginOUT OF STOCK$3.25
Witches Brew Doughnut (v)
apple pie filled w/ caramel glaze and drizzleOUT OF STOCK$3.25
Zombie Frank Doughnut (v)
just a vanilla guy.OUT OF STOCK$2.75
Beans
Strange Matter Beans

Strange Matter Blend
A seasonal blend of exceptional coffees sourced from Latin American and East Africa. Together these coffees are sweet, balanced, and full-bodied, which make for an excellent, crowd-pleasing espresso or brewed coffee. Tasting Notes: Dark Chocolate, Toasted Marshmallow, Candied Orange, Praline$18.00
Starship Espresso Blend
Tasting Notes: Strawberry, Milk Chocolate, Brown Sugar Our house espresso that shines best in milk drinks, from a cortado to flavored lattes. As a batch brew or pour-over, Starship has a mild sweetness and balanced cup with a brown sugar finish.$18.00
Rwanda Kawa Yacu Natural
Origin: Karongi District, Western Province Certification: Women's Lot Process: Natural Tasting Notes: jam, strawberry, raspberry$18.00
Colombia Santa Barbara
Origin: Antioquia, Colombia – Single Farm Estate Process: Washed Tasting Notes: brown sugar, vanilla, gala apple More Info: Santa Barbara Estate is located in the southwest growing region of Antioquia. Don Pedro Echavarria established the estate almost three decades ago with the vision of producing a superior quality Colombian Coffee. This vision is proudly shared by all in the Santa Barbara Estate family. Santa Barbara Estate is one of the few completely integrated coffee farms in Colombia, which ensures traceability and close quality control from the cherry on the tree until the moment that the coffee arrives at your roastery.$20.00
Stumptown Coffee

Holler Mountain Blend
Tasting Notes: Citrus, caramel, berry jam • Recommended Brewing Methods: Espresso and drip • Certifications: Organic Features certified organic, seasonally rotating coffees from Central and South America, East Africa, and Indonesia. This popular organic offering flourishes as a versatile blend designed to perform well in a variety of brew methods. From its inception, we built this blend to produce a dynamic, yet integrated organic espresso option that fulfills a desire for a lighter bodied and vibrant complement to our Hair Bender blend.$20.00
Hair Bender Espresso Blend
Tasting Notes: Dark chocolate, caramel, cherry, citrus A complex blend featuring meticulously selected coffees from all three of the major growing regions; Central and South America, East Africa and Indonesia. Hair Bender is constructed with several goals in mind - namely floral aromatics of jasmine and lavender, ripe fruit notes of cherry or citrus, a caramel-like body and a lingering, sweet dark chocolate finish. The blend was originally crafted to be brewed as espresso but also shines in a variety of brew methods.$19.00
Merchandise
Mugs+Stickers+Pins
Froggin' Donuts Sticker
$3.00Small Frog Sticker
$3.00Bro Doughnuts Sticker
$3.00
SMC Circle Logo Sticker
vinyl sticker, waterproof, great for vehicles, laptops, water bottles, etc.$3.00
Single & Ready to Mingle Sticker
vinyl sticker, waterproof, great for vehicles, laptops, water bottles, etc.$3.00Enamel Pin Cat/Doughnut Box
$8.00

Italian Soda
$3.25
A light, bubbly Italian soda made with sparkling water and your choice of any house-made syrup, creating a crisp, refreshing drink that can be sweet, fruity, floral, or rich—perfectly tailored to your taste.
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Strange Matter Coffee Locations and Ordering Hours
Strange Matter - Downtown
Closed • Opens Monday at 7AM
Strange Matter - Eastside
Closed • Opens Monday at 7AM
Strange Matter - MSU Union
Open now • Closes at 7:45PM