The Avenue Cafe

The Avenue Cafe We have something for everyone! A full bar with Michigan craft beers and craft cocktails.

The Bar is open from 4pm to 2pm (Mon-Sat) and Ruckus Ramen is open from 4pm to 10pm. Live music and fun events, check out our calendar for current and future shows!

BIG Sunday COMIN atcha!! We have POE'S KITCHEN slining QUESADILLAS! FRom Big Sur is playing at 7pm annnd the WFTDA ROLLE...
05/31/2026

BIG Sunday COMIN atcha!! We have POE'S KITCHEN slining QUESADILLAS! FRom Big Sur is playing at 7pm annnd the WFTDA ROLLER DERBY after party is tonight wooo doggie!! Come join in the fun fun fun 😁

♡Open Stage Drag Tonight at 9pm sign up at 8pm 21 +!!!♡☆Yummy MOCKTAIL and Cocktail specials☆Bike n SEEK happening NOW! ...
05/30/2026

♡Open Stage Drag Tonight at 9pm sign up at 8pm 21 +!!!♡
☆Yummy MOCKTAIL and Cocktail specials☆
Bike n SEEK happening NOW! what a BEAUTIFUL day to be an EASTSIDER!!

05/28/2026

🏬Bao n Thirsty Thursday🏬
Who needs NEW SHOES!? when you got Bao n Thirsty at the Ave and Ruckus Ramen!! We have Violet Your Turning Violet Cocktail with Blueberry puree, Grand Marnier, splash of coconut milk and a Hot Catfish Bao with fried catfish dusted with Fire Spice and topped with a carrot, ginger, and cilantro slaw! Both available while supplies last! Trivia at 9pm

Industry Night every damn Wednesday 30% OFF most drinks if you are a restaurant or tipped employee 😎 Jasmin Lemonade spe...
05/27/2026

Industry Night every damn Wednesday 30% OFF most drinks if you are a restaurant or tipped employee 😎 Jasmin Lemonade special tonight boozey or NA you choose xoxoxo

Hello Tuesday! We are back to normal hours today. (Bar: 4:00-2:00, Ruckus Ramen: 4:00-10:00)We have HAPPY HOUR all day, ...
05/26/2026

Hello Tuesday!
We are back to normal hours today. (Bar: 4:00-2:00, Ruckus Ramen: 4:00-10:00)

We have HAPPY HOUR all day, and SIP 'N' SHOP tonight!!

05/26/2026

The Dark Art of Michigan & The Avenue Cafe welcome you to join us for our Performance Open Stage & Dance Party!!!
⭐️FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS⭐️
Open Drag, Burlesque & Dance Party!
🏳️‍🌈Hosted by Happy Birthday and Seraphim Sin w/ DJ Secretia Noxious
Spectators and fans of DRAG & BURLESQUE:: Come out and support these killer performance artists, from First timers to Local Icons! This is a free event and we would love for you to come and show support, thanks for considering.

🏳️‍🌈Sign up is at 8pm / Showtime 9pm & 11pm
🏳️‍🌈Music must be brought on a USB or available streaming.
🏳️‍🌈We have a small space for getting ready so come dressed if you can.
🏳️‍🌈2 Shows w/ 13 MAX Performers each (not including hosts) Sign up in person. Thanks.
**In the event we have more performers than spots, be prepared to do only 1 performance. thanks.
💀Sponsored By: The Dark Art of Michigan

When: Saturday May 30th
🏳️‍🌈Sign up is at 8pm / Showtimes 9pm & 11pm
Where: The Avenue Cafe 2021 E Michigan Ave Lansing MI
21+ / FREE TO PERFORM / FREE TO ATTEND!!

05/25/2026

Happy Monday! We'll be open at 8p tonight, Karaoke starts at 9. The kitchen has the day off but the neighbors are open if you're hungry.

Address

2021 E Michigan Avenue
Lansing, MI
48912

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 2am
Tuesday 4pm - 2am
Wednesday 4pm - 2am
Thursday 4pm - 2am
Friday 4pm - 2am
Saturday 4pm - 2am
Sunday 6pm - 2am

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