Eric’s Guidebook
Food Scene
Great food and cocktails with a relaxed, unique vibe.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The People's Kitchen
2722 E Michigan AveGreat food and cocktails with a relaxed, unique vibe.
Great little place for breakfast or lunch! These guys have come a long way since their early days as a food truck.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Good Truckin' Diner
1107 S Washington AveGreat little place for breakfast or lunch! These guys have come a long way since their early days as a food truck.
I love breakfast and they serve it here all day! All of the food is solid here, and you can order anything from the menu at any time of day. Full bar, pizza, burgers, loaded fries, and the like. Plenty of TVs for viewing the game.
Art's Pub
809 E Kalamazoo StI love breakfast and they serve it here all day! All of the food is solid here, and you can order anything from the menu at any time of day. Full bar, pizza, burgers, loaded fries, and the like. Plenty of TVs for viewing the game.
A bit more upscale dining experience with excellent cocktails and menu options. Modern minimalist atmosphere, perfect for a romantic evening out.
EnVie
210 S Washington SquareA bit more upscale dining experience with excellent cocktails and menu options. Modern minimalist atmosphere, perfect for a romantic evening out.
If you are into an exceptionally prepared steak, with plenty of options to go with it, then this is the place for you! A bit on the $$$$ pricy side but so worth it!
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bowdies Chophouse
320 E Michigan AveIf you are into an exceptionally prepared steak, with plenty of options to go with it, then this is the place for you! A bit on the $$$$ pricy side but so worth it!
Great outdoor and indoor seating. Good all-around food options here with a large tap list. Plenty of big screen TVs with 2 large bar areas. Live music on the weekends.
Nice location for a larger group gathering.
One North Kitchen & Bar
5001 West Saginaw HighwayGreat outdoor and indoor seating. Good all-around food options here with a large tap list. Plenty of big screen TVs with 2 large bar areas. Live music on the weekends.
Nice location for a larger group gathering.
Killer breakfasts here with homemade cinnamon rolls as big as your face! Another hidden gem worth considering, if you’re up on the North side of town.
Fidler's on the Grand
4805 North Grand River AvenueKiller breakfasts here with homemade cinnamon rolls as big as your face! Another hidden gem worth considering, if you’re up on the North side of town.
Solid little Mexican spot with authentic food and pastries.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pablo's Old Town Mexican Restaurant
311 E Grand River RdSolid little Mexican spot with authentic food and pastries.
Don't let the location fool you! This place is by far the best Middle Eastern/ Mediterranean food you will get in this city, and it’s right down the road! Everything is freshly made to order, right on the spot! His hummus and falafel are killer!
Siraj Bakery & Grill
1701 South Waverly RoadDon't let the location fool you! This place is by far the best Middle Eastern/ Mediterranean food you will get in this city, and it’s right down the road! Everything is freshly made to order, right on the spot! His hummus and falafel are killer!
Solid smokehouse and BBQ joint. Can't go wrong here!
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Meat BBQ
1224 Turner RdSolid smokehouse and BBQ joint. Can't go wrong here!
The name says it all! Good burgers, cocktails, and brunch on the weekends! Another Old Town favorite.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Creole Burger Bar & Southern Kitchen
1218 Turner RdThe name says it all! Good burgers, cocktails, and brunch on the weekends! Another Old Town favorite.
Sightseeing
Just down the road! Great place for a short hike or exploring wildlife with the kids.
Woldumar Nature Center
5739 Old Lansing RdJust down the road! Great place for a short hike or exploring wildlife with the kids.
Michigan's State Capital. Always fun to walk through on a tour and take in the political history and architecture.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Michigan State Capitol
100 N Capitol AveMichigan's State Capital. Always fun to walk through on a tour and take in the political history and architecture.
Great place to see the salmon when they are running and explore the historic Old Town of North Lansing.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brenke Fish Ladder
216 East Grand River AvenueGreat place to see the salmon when they are running and explore the historic Old Town of North Lansing.
You can walk or drive here…. It’s just down the road. Great place for a family picnic or walk in the woods. Nicely covered pavilion, excellently suited for large family gatherings. Take a walk along Moores River Drive for historic home views., OR cross the street for some pole fishing with the kids.
Everyone loves to bring their families here to feed the ducks and geese!
Frances Park
2701 Moores River DrYou can walk or drive here…. It’s just down the road. Great place for a family picnic or walk in the woods. Nicely covered pavilion, excellently suited for large family gatherings. Take a walk along Moores River Drive for historic home views., OR cross the street for some pole fishing with the kids.
Everyone loves to bring their families here to feed the ducks and geese!
Just a stone’s throw away! Fun times on the Grand River with a riverboat ride on the Michigan Princess! Plan in advance for larger group tours and special events.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Michigan Princess Riverboat
Grand River ParkJust a stone’s throw away! Fun times on the Grand River with a riverboat ride on the Michigan Princess! Plan in advance for larger group tours and special events.
Fun with the Family
Fun little zoo with an impressive amount of animals for viewing.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Potter Park Zoo
1301 S Pennsylvania AveFun little zoo with an impressive amount of animals for viewing.
Great company that does kayak tours on the Grand River!
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
River Town Adventures
530 City Market DrGreat company that does kayak tours on the Grand River!
Fun, interactive, hands on science museum that the whole family will love!
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro de Ciencias Impression 5
200 Museum DrFun, interactive, hands on science museum that the whole family will love!
Huge indoor trampoline bounce house of madness! :) Your teenagers will love you for it! (Now Rebranded as DEFY)
Located down the road, right next to the Home Depot.
District5 Extreme Air Sports
820 S Waverly RdHuge indoor trampoline bounce house of madness! :) Your teenagers will love you for it! (Now Rebranded as DEFY)
Located down the road, right next to the Home Depot.
If you are into automotive history, this is for you. A cool auto museum celebrating the company and founder (Ransom E. Olds) of Oldsmobile.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
R.E. Olds Transportation Museum
240 Museum DrIf you are into automotive history, this is for you. A cool auto museum celebrating the company and founder (Ransom E. Olds) of Oldsmobile.
Breakout Escape Rooms Lansing
2722 East Michigan AvenueEscape rooms are a blast! if you've never tried one, you should.
All kinds of fun with the family! Laser tag course, goKart track, bowling, arcade games, and large bounce house for the kids with a nice “Vegas like” Bar area with eats and axe throwing for the adults! How can you go wrong here!
Zap Zone
5220 Mall Dr EAll kinds of fun with the family! Laser tag course, goKart track, bowling, arcade games, and large bounce house for the kids with a nice “Vegas like” Bar area with eats and axe throwing for the adults! How can you go wrong here!
Coffee Shops
Super close spot for a good cup of coffee. Comfortable environment, with a full coffee bar, pastries, and a sandwich menu.
Château Coffee Co.
1701 South Waverly RoadSuper close spot for a good cup of coffee. Comfortable environment, with a full coffee bar, pastries, and a sandwich menu.
Well done specialty coffee and donut shop.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Strange Matter Coffee
2010 E Michigan AveWell done specialty coffee and donut shop.
Foster Coffee Company
196 Albert StreetAnother excellent coffee bar option if you're in the East Lansing area.
Excellent Turkish pastries, sandwiches, and a full coffee bar. Tell Burcay and Aybars that Eric sent you! They are two of my favorite humans.
Social Sloth | Cafe & Bakery
1754 Central Park DriveExcellent Turkish pastries, sandwiches, and a full coffee bar. Tell Burcay and Aybars that Eric sent you! They are two of my favorite humans.
Bars & Breweries
Lansing Brewing Company
518 E Shiawassee StGood Food! Good Local Beer!
If you’re on the North side of town, this is a solid place for local craft beers and food. Located in the cute little town of Dewitt, just North of the Airport by 5 minutes. Say Hi to my buddy Lee, the head brewer and owner, for me. I'm sure he'll give you a tour if you ask him!
Looking Glass Brewing Co.
115 North Bridge StreetIf you’re on the North side of town, this is a solid place for local craft beers and food. Located in the cute little town of Dewitt, just North of the Airport by 5 minutes. Say Hi to my buddy Lee, the head brewer and owner, for me. I'm sure he'll give you a tour if you ask him!
Great bar atmosphere and solid specialty pizzas from Cosmos, nexdoor!
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zoobie's Old Town Tavern
1200 N Larch StGreat bar atmosphere and solid specialty pizzas from Cosmos, nexdoor!
One of the wife’s and my local watering holes! Good pub food & spirits, on the cheap. Make sure to sit out back on the enclosed deck for a brighter, sunnier experience!
Le Roy's Classic Bar & Grill
1526 S Cedar StOne of the wife’s and my local watering holes! Good pub food & spirits, on the cheap. Make sure to sit out back on the enclosed deck for a brighter, sunnier experience!
Classic old-school bar with great live bands.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Green Door Bar & Grill
2005 East Michigan AvenueClassic old-school bar with great live bands.
East Lansing Favorite! Go here for fresh, locally brewed beers, if you're over that way.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ellison Brewery and Spirits
4903 Dawn AveEast Lansing Favorite! Go here for fresh, locally brewed beers, if you're over that way.