Hobies Cafe and Pub

About

Hobies is a family owned cafe style restaurant and pub that is a great place to come before MSU sporting events and for lunch or dinner

Story

Hobies is an “honest to goodness” family owned and ran East Lansing tradition. It was established by Ernie St. Pierre fifty years ago in Trowbridge Plaza at the corner of Harrison and Trowbridge roads in East Lansing and it remains in that same location today.

Hobies has been providing delicious soups, sandwiches, wraps and salads to nearly three generations of MSU students, faculty and staff and it has not changed much since it first opened its doors in 1962. Hobies is unique and unpretentious. It is not a trendy chain.

You will immediately feel at home when you walk on the brick floors and through the stained glassed entry way. The beautiful stained glass in the walk way along and brick flooring were taken from one of the most significant structures in Lansing’s history. On February 25th, 1971 the beautiful and imposing, Plymouth Congregational Church, which was the most beautiful part of the Lansing downtown skyline was destroyed by a horrific fire. (You can read more about the fire in the article posted in the restaurant). In homage, the stained glass and remnants of the brick were brought into the restaurant. More recently, some of the tables and a wall are made from the old MSU Breslin Center basketball floor. The ceiling bears quaint graffiti from years of patronage.

Hobies also has a variety of beer and wine. We also play as many sporting events as possible and you can definitely catch any Spartan, Red Wings, Lions or Tigers game on anytime! The amazing food, including those same famous soups, warm atmosphere and friendly staff will make Hobies a tradition for you.