Alicia&#x27;s Authentic Mexican Deli

Wowza! Great food! Outstanding chicken kabob and my son had the lamb kofta which was incredible…read more Don't come for the ambiance, the food is the star attraction.

Tried this as we have seen a lot of people recommending it in a foodies group. It was just average,…read moreprices were high for what you get. We've been to other Mediterranean restaurants that offer family platters for a great price, they did not have this option.

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Sultan’s Restaurant - West Lansing

4.2(6 reviews)

2.0 mi

The food was delicious! Fresh , cooked perfectly. The…read morehummus is made in house and was soooo very delicious! What a treat , great service, wonderful food . What a Gem . We will be back !!!

Stopped into Sultans while visiting Lansing; Minnesota does not have Lebanese food like Michigan…read moredoes! Service was great. I just walked up and ordered a million grape leave, a kibbee football, hummus, tabouli and falafel. The highlights for me were the grape leaves, tabouli and little kibbee football. I wish I would have gotten two! Everything was fresh and filling. I didn't love the falafel. A bit too much cumin for me. Can't wait for another return visit.

Street Sign - looking SW towards the Lansing Mall

Sultan’s Restaurant - West Lansing - A flavorful combo of seasoned lamb-stuffed grape leaves, creamy hummus, saffron rice, fresh tabbouli, and grilled vegetables

A flavorful combo of seasoned lamb-stuffed grape leaves, creamy hummus, saffron rice, fresh tabbouli, and grilled vegetables

Sultan’s Restaurant - West Lansing - Grilled chicken shawarma wrap stuffed with juicy meat, peppers, and tomatoes, wrapped in foil and served with extra roasted veggies.

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Grilled chicken shawarma wrap stuffed with juicy meat, peppers, and tomatoes, wrapped in foil and served with extra roasted veggies.

The Rusty Mug

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It has a neighborhood bar atmosphere. We went as a group and all got different sandwiches. They…read morewere all very good and good prices.

I tried this place from a google search review. It is in a…read morestrip-mall, that worried me. But the atmosphere inside was nice. Pool table and a beer pong table. The food was good. We had the brussel sprouts that were amazingly yummy. Also had the beer cheese and pretzels that were good. Ordered burgers that were tasty, yet they were Gordons food patties..... The server was friendly, but attention was scattered. Overall she was nice and friendly. I would stop again.

History of family bar owners

Burgers, chips, house made French onion dip

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Abood's Restaurant

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Everything on the menu is carefully prepared fresh by the owner. Some very satisfying mediterranean…read morestyled entrees like Shwarma and Flaffel and some comfort food like wings and Philly Cheesesteak. Nice addition to the food scene. Looking forward to going back.

From the owner: Abood's Restaurant serves delicious Mediterranean and fried chicken dishes, slow-cooked to…read moreperfection and served with speed. Passionate about authentic cuisine made with love and care.

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Veg Head

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Food came out quick and the ambiance of the establishment was calm and relaxing…read more The tofu had a good spice, seasoning, and was very juicy and fulfilling. The fries were very standard but still decent.

My wife and I were in town for a night, and found this place on Happy Cow…read more The food was absolutely outstanding! Totally satisfying BBQ and Nashville Hot Chikn and this is from a Tennessee boy! Highly recommended!

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The Soup Spoon Cafe

4.2(952 reviews)

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Here with family visiting from California and we had to come back here to dine. It's also a great…read moretime to update my last review since it had many typos. Came on a Wednesday and it was packed but the wait went pretty quick. Inside has beautiful artwork on the walls that can be purchased. To get us started we ordered a cup of seafood chowder, cup of chicken noodle, and yes bread pudding as an appetizer, lol. The soups were great. But that bread pudding was phenomenal and the star of the show.I highly recommend it. As our main entre we ordered the wet burrito, pastrami,build your omelette with mushrooms, tomatoes, and green onions. Everything was delicious. A special thank you to our server Kecia.

Staff is really nice. Food is great too! 2nd time here and did not dissappoint. Only thing i would…read moresay is that they should mention that its sierra mist not sprite. Other than that. Its really good.

Back room

Voodoo Pasta ($20.99) - Sautéed bell peppers, onions, and shrimp in a Cajun-tarragon-sherry cream sauce over linguine.

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Babe’s Corner

4.7(35 reviews)

3.5 mi

Babes is such a delicious and unique deli and foodie gem! The owner has been very intentional in…read morewhat and how things are served, even down to the chips, which he has special delivered. The sundae's are super fun and quirky. All of the sandwiches are amazing too, but my absolute favorite summer treat is the LOBSTER ROLLS! Both the warm and the cold are fantastic. They are fairly priced and a consistently delicious! I hope Babes is around for a long time. I highly recommend supporting this locally owned establishment and can't say enough good things about them!

Awesome place to get a sandwich! Had a delicious turkey sandwich, and the portions were VERY…read moregenerous. Neat vibe and friendly staff too.

The vegan Edith and a special strawberry cheesecake Sunday (also vegan).

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Front of the building facing Michigan Ave.

Sidecar Slider Bar - Lansing

4.0(70 reviews)

3.6 mi

What i had here was amazing and I would definitely come again and get something else. First the…read morefact that you can get any burger substituted with a veggie burger which was awesome. I went with the Get Him to the Greek and ut was amazing i would definitely get it again. The parmesan fries were good i would get them again but would think about a different side also. The drink was recommended by the bartender and it was amazing perfect for spring time.

Prices are too high for a little tiny burger and only a handful of fries! What a rip off!read more

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Burgers and sides

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Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

3.2(255 reviews)

2.6 mi

I realize that it has been decades since visiting Cheddars. I will not wait that long for the next…read moretime. The place is conveniently located on Saginaw HWY along with a lot of other eateries. There is lots of parking. The restaurant has some mileage to it as it is a bit dated, but I liked it. We enjoyed the big booths and large table. Lucky it was large because we ordered more than a few things. To start, we ordered the onion rings and the fried cheese for our appetizers. They were both quite good, but my favorite was the onion rings fried to perfection. Light and crunchy and just a great bite. We also ordered what Cheddars calls the painkiller. It is a large tasty drink that is sort of a combination of a piña colada Meets a Mai Thai. The meals included the Key West chicken and it comes with rice and two sides. It has a kick to it and it's really flavorful and tender. We also ordered the sirloin and the hand breaded chicken tenders. Both were quite delicious and I love the crunch on the chicken tenders. The sides were also really nice and they included the sweet carrots and the broccoli cheese casserole along with crispy fries. This was quite a meal and it filled us up in a very happy way. We ate up and we left very happy and full with the idea of returning here soon. I don't live around here but when I visit this area, I will definitely stop here again.

DATE & TIME OF VISIT: April 2026. They were not too busy (there was no wait line)…read more CLEANLINESS: Unfortunately the last few times we have come the cleanliness has been lacking. Floors everywhere were extremely dirty, bathrooms dirty, and when I peaked inside the kitchen (while walking by) so filthy (to be honest, we considered leaving before even ordering anything!). HOSTESS & SERVER: The hostesses were fine, not rude but not friendly either. Our server (male with dark hair) was very nice, he at times gave off a vibe of being new. The service is still very SLOW, so plan to be sitting awhile waiting to order, get food, etc. FOOD: This is what we ordered.... Cheddars Trio Sampler -- 3 Choices were: Chicken Tenders, Wisconsin Cheese Bites, and Queso Fries. Taste: Chicken tenders were good, cheese bites were very good (greasy though), queso fries were alright. Size: average. Price: $12.49 Cheddars Trio Sampler -- 3 Choices were: Chicken Tenders, Chips & Queso w/meat, and Queso Fries. Taste: Chicken tenders were good, chips were good, queso with meat was fine, queso fries were alright. Size: average. Price: $12.49 Monte Cristo -- Taste: it was alright but found it was too sweet and got sickening to eat after the first piece. Size: average. Price: $11.99 Baby Back Ribs -- Taste: very dry. Overall flavor was alright but we had a hard time getting past how dry and tough they were. Greens beans were not very good. Mashed potatoes were good. Size: average. Price: $16.49 OVERALL THOUGHTS: Server was very kind but service in general is slow. Cleanliness has definitely been lacking and I honestly would hate to see what happens in the kitchen!! WOULD I RETURN? Probably not, mostly due to the state of cleanliness the whole establishment was in.

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Our Santa Fe Spinach Dip is prepared with creamy cheese, topped with sour cream & served with freshly fried tortilla chips & a side of salsa

Our Santa Fe Spinach Dip is prepared with creamy cheese, topped with sour cream & served with freshly fried tortilla chips & a side of salsa

Our Honey Butter Croissants are baked to a golden brown and drizzled with house-made honey butter.

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Strawberry Texas Frozen Swirl: Frozen Texas Margarita swirled with strawberries.

Crack Chicken

3.2(9 reviews)

2.2 mi

The absolute best tasting fried chicken! That seasoning is da bomb!!! The service is A-1 -- just…read moregreat energy!! The ambiance is a cool vibe and I loved the products for sale and oh yeah bought to boxes of Crack Chicken Seasonings to bring home to Cali!! I will be back when I visit my daughter in Lansing!

I wanted to stop and see what the hype was about. Well, it's your typical fish fry place you find…read morein the hood with the usual fried chicken, fish,okra, hush puppies.... I got the chicken wings and fried okra. I placed my order and waited 15 minutes to receive it. The chicken was fresh, hot and fried to perfection. The "crack season" which is lemon pepper seasoning is what primarily gives its flavor. The chicken itself had no flavor, so I wouldn't advised getting it without the crack seasoning. They put just the right amount on there, not too much or too little . Some places can go overboard due to the popularity of the season but that wasn't the case here. The okra was really good. They have a small section to purchase some ethics food items and a display full of desserts to choose from. You can even buy the crack seasoning as well. It's not dine in so you get your order to go but they do have a few chairs for waiting.

Waiting area

Fried Chicken Wings

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6 years ago

Closest place to work, good food and service!!

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