Fresh Food. Cold Drinks. Right Where Lansing Sports Happens.
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If you’re looking for a restaurant near Michigan State that actually has space for your whole group — welcome to Cleats.
Located just minutes from campus inside Hope Sports Complex, Cleats is where MSU club teams, intramurals, and student groups come to eat, hang out, and celebrate wins.
Unlike crowded campus bars, Cleats offers:
• Massive patio seating
• Fast service for groups
• Real meals (not just bar snacks)
• Free parking
• Easy access from campus
Located inside Hope Sports Complex — minutes from Michigan State — Cleats is where athletes, families, and fans refuel, relax, and celebrate together.
WHY CLEATS EXISTS
Cleats was created by a sports mom who spent years traveling for youth athletics and saw something missing — a place where families, athletes, and fans could eat real food and actually relax between games.
Today, Cleats serves:
Tournament families
Youth athletes
Adult leagues
MSU students
Local residents
All in one high-energy, welcoming space.
BUILT FOR SPORTS LIFE
Inside one of Mid-Michigan’s busiest sports complexes, Cleats serves thousands of players, families, and visitors every season — plus the public year-round.
Stop in for:
✔ Post-game meals
✔ Quick training night dinners
✔ Team celebrations
✔ Patio hangouts
✔ Event catering
LARGEST PATIO EXPERIENCE
Our outdoor patio seats 500+ guests — one of the largest gathering patios in Greater Lansing.
Fire pits. TVs. Sunset views. Game energy everywhere.
5 MINUTES FROM MSU
Skip the campus crowds.
Get real food.
Bring your whole group.
Perfect for:
Club teams
Intramurals
Study group dinners
Game watch parties
Post-practice food runs