23 Best American Restaurants in Lansing

“Our server, Sarae, was so good! Fast, efficient, and FUN! She took great care of us and we will definitely ask for her next time! Thanks, Sarae!!!“

“The People’s Kitchen is my favorite restaurant in Lansing. The chef is phenomenal! There is a variety of delicious entrees for everyone.“

“I haven't been to Leo's in quite some time. Cheese bread and bacon blue cheese burger were on point. Our server, Reagen, was fantastic. 5 stars!“

“We asked for ranch and never got it. Also no refills on drinks or asking how things were“

“Great food Supporting local business and local employees They work very hard to serve everyone Fabulous food“

“great place, great food.“

“I worked at 1 out in Muskegon. Heigit was fire for no reason. And I worked at the one and lancet Michigan and I was fired for no reason but what I will tell you. Was they eat a bunch of free food and won't give you free food as a employee, but after a while, they free loan off of it morning, you in a way and kept lying in a sand that was paying for it? And I know when you work at some place like that. You can't buy that kind of food 3 and 4 times a week. Salama little smarter than a surveillance to ever peep out. But they're not professional people coming to work smelling like dodo. N a miners“

“I've been having breakfast at this place for more than a year now and it's the best place ever. The food is really good, the portions are more than enough, and the people are very nice and friendly!
I honestly recommend the skillets and pancakes!“

“Wow ? This place is always great! I love that they know my name and serve up great food even when I'm being a little picky or demanding. The servers are the absolute best! Thank You Dan's! Best place for breakfast ? in Lansing!“

“EDIT: My review won't change, as I am only commenting on my experience at this location/on this day/at this time, however, I would like to make note of the labor disputes. Owners need to pay their workers a fair wage, treat them like the human beings they are instead of tools for profit. After the settlement, I hope the future is bright for the employees at every location and that they receive the respect they deserve. Consider stopping by for lunch, and tip your server well; a fat tip is always a way to support the people, not the company.

ORIGINAL: My friend and I came in at 4pm. Sammy was incredibly kind and quick to greet us. We were seated right away. The train car is a severely overlooked highlight. I've seen some complaints that it is too tiny, to which I say: you have never been in a train. Tables are close together but I would not describe it as close enough to share food with the other patrons--some of you are bitter and overdramatic.

The service was incredible. Sammy was attentive, quick to take our drink order, quick to get our app order in, and let us rest to decide. She has a natural sense of when to approach the table, providing friendly service without overwhelming patrons. She was incredible, and really sweet!

The food was insane, in the best way. The everything pretzel bites came out fresh and hot, and we savored every bite. The provided dips complimented the savory flavor of the pretzels very well. I ordered the mac and cheese large plate, which was reasonably priced for the amount I got. It was rich and creamy, but not overbearing--which I greatly appreciate in a mac and cheese. My friend got the grilled cheese (apple, gouda, honey sriracha, and bacon on sourdough), he described it as a well balanced flavor explosion. Although he enjoys grilled chicken sandwiches with mayo and cheese (?), based on his description: "it's tart and sweet with the apple, smoky with the bacon, rich from the cheese, but rounded out by the tangy sourdough," I feel I can trust him this once.

If you're skeptical because of bad reviews, ignore that mess and give this place a try. Order what sounds new and fun and you won't regret it. (We didn't get drinks this time around but I recommend Blake's Cider Mill Donut Cider!)

Reasonably priced and gay; 5 stars.“

“I have had a lot of breakfast sandwiches across these United States and I think these are perhaps the best.“

“I grabbed lunch from here today for the first time. All staff I encountered and the owner were super nice, there was a nice selection of hot food and snacks, the prices were reasonable, and the portions were generous. I will definitely be back again. Hopefully, I can leave early enough to stop in for breakfast before work one of these days!“

“Five star server!“

“This was my mom’s favorite spot.❤️🙏 It’s a nice place to get the family together to eat breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The host always greets me right away to get me seated. I love that they have a wide variety of pescatarian and vegetarian options. The bar is nice also!“

“Great food and the staff very friendly.“

“very good food and service!! polite kind attentive ✌️😋“

“I love ours! Honestly the food is always great and so is the staff. The curbside pickup is so easy and all the food is tasty and nice! I always love going here!“

“The tastiest burgers in the area! LOVE THIS PLACE!“

“Best fish dinner with malt vinegar in town! Love the batter. Very mild cod. Super delicious. For $10.00 you can't beat it! I drive across town for this dinner. I wish they would open another location on the south side. I would never cook again!“

“Great lounge with a discount for paying in cash. Good beer selection and surprisingly amazing lunch sandwiches. Def try the Italian sub and the Prime Rib dip“

“The blueberry rhubarb margarita caught my attention, so we stopped in for dinner. The seafood risotto and the beef short rib were wonderful. My wife and I highly recommend this restaurant.“

“Great Service!! Great Menu!!“

“The food is always great and the workers are fabulous“