I've found Williamston's Grand River nee "Main St." to be endearing and active every time…read more I've visited, which because of my daughter's athletics has been a lot recently. Shops, eateries, and public parks make the space walkable and consumer friendly. The Sun Theatre, an old school façade movie theatre brings entertainment to the community and Williamston Theatre, with its local thespian scene, is a fine attraction for those looking for in-person comedy, romance, or thriller stories. This vibe is equal parts nostalgic and familiar. Like a Hallmark Channel holiday special in living color. Such is the vibe that this month's review, That New Place, exhibits and revels in. From the lunch counter seating options to the tables organized by the ceramic miniatures that occupy them to the deli case filled with delectable pastries, this place is simultaneously fresh and reminiscent of prior eras. The staff welcome you in unison and usher you out the door with similar hospitality and well wishes for your return. If you go on the weekend, prepare to wait because it has become a popular destination for the bedroom community and surrounding locales alike. Opened in 2023, by delightful and warm owners Carrie Ballou and Ray Priebe, in the location of a former bakery, the tradition of scratch baked goods serves as a foundation for breakfast and brunch flavors from morning to midday. The dine-in or take-home options are in abundance, and the daily specials are sure to have something for everyone. What's Good I visited That New Place on a Friday afternoon with one of my very best friends who was in town from Atlanta as she was home visiting family. It was busy and the owner expressed her apologies for the delay in the delicious Blueberry Peach Crumble Cake ($8) arriving to our table. She was so sincere that I couldn't help but offer grace. The cake was scrumptious and light but could have been heated just a touch warmer. My bestie ordered the Mixed Greens Salad with Mojito Chicken ($15). The tender cuts of chicken thighs were sweet from the orange-based marinade, and the lemon vinaigrette offered a citrusy bite of sour. The only drawback was the mixed greens were nearly all spinach. I had the same protein on the Mojito Chicken Sandwich ($15) which is served open face atop garlic toast with a spread of hot honey ranch and topped with house made Coleslaw. This sandwich was a hit. All of the components complimented each other in terms of flavor and texture. What's Really Good My first visit was mid-week, and I sat at the counter. At first, it seemed like I was the only one who didn't know anyone as conversations between staff and guests were boisterous and gleeful. Then I realized, that was just the culture of That New Place- no one leaves a stranger. I ordered a la cart Two Eggs ($4), Chicken Breakfast Sausage ($5), Pork-Bo ssam ($6), Hot Potatoes ($5). Every bite was a triumph over the previous. The eggs were fluffy and cheesy. The chicken sausage was flavorful, savory and cooked with the right amount of crisp when you bit into them. The Pork-Bo ssam was awesome. Shredded pork shoulder prepared in a traditional Korean fashion with notes of ginger, star anise, garlic, and onion, and black tea. It's not the first thing you think about when breakfast is of mine, but maybe it should be. Still, the potatoes were even better- slathered with the same hot honey ranch that cuddled the open sammy above. Crispy outside and tender inside, but that dressing will have me trying to recreate it in my own kitchen soon enough. Sweet and spiced with red pepper flakes, garlic, onion, and fresh herbs. You're going to want to give these a try. Best Bite The pastries. Period. They are worth braving the construction induced detour in and around town to arrive back on Grand River. I mentioned the Crumble Cake before, but on my prior visit, I ordered two Scones ($5/two) and wish I had the courage to take some home. The first was a Candied Ginger Peach which was soft and sweet in all the ways you want for breakfast. The Blueberry Thyme scone was also soft, but the savory thyme played so perfectly with the fruit that it could be starring on a stage in town as the crowd chants "Encore". Bravo

We definitely will be back to enjoy this place, it is small but so well run, great food and…read moreservice. Can't wait to try some other things on the menu.

Interesting menu - Solid 4 Prompt, friendly service - Solid…read more5 Atmosphere- Solid 5 Overall would give a 4.5. Nice little stop close to East Lansing.

Wow! All of the Stars!…read more Tavern 109 in Williamston is such a cool spot. It used to be a bank, and is now a quaint exposed brick, retro ambiance restaurant. I felt like I was in a movie with Johnny Depp playing John Dillinger, or that Al Capone was going to race down Main Street leaning out the window letting his "typewriter" lose, with a black and white cop car screaming up behind him. It just puts you in a different period. And the food! My goodness. We ordered the Hot Honey Chicken Pizza, Jalapeño Artichoke Dip and my wife got a side of the Ginger Carrot Bisque. Phenomenal, all of it. I don't know what I enjoyed the most. The pizza was a perfect 10" size, with incredible flavor and crunchy crust. They certainly do not skimp on toppings. The artichoke dip was insanely good! The naan bread was baked to perfection and sprinkled with a perfect amount of salt to complement the dip. The soup was a good as it sounds too! Service was top notch. We were seated immediately (around 9pm) and our waitress was very helpful. She made sure our drinks were topped off and kept us up to speed on the status of our food. We will absolutely be back and we will be recommending Tavern 109 to all of our family & friends.

Wonderful food, beautiful quiet farmhouse with the best service ever. The only think better is when…read morethe riverside patio is open Five Star

The view is beautiful here on the patio overlooking the river. The service was very good. The food…read morewas pretty average and not worth the price. We started with some stuffed mushrooms which were so bland. For our entrees we had the chicken pot pie and spinach and mushroom lasagna. Everything was cooked very well in the pot pie. The chicken was very tender and the vegetables were cooked perfect. It just lacked flavor. No taste to it. The lasagna really didn't have much seasoning or taste either.

Pleasant staff and nice atmosphere. I am wondering if they…read morehave a new chef. I usually order the brisket tacos and this last time (Sat. 5/23) they were by far the best I have had there. The meat was cooked perfectly and there was so much meat in them. The beans and rice were perfectly seasoned. Delicious! We also got the pretzel and bruschetta appetizers. YUM!

Wednesday night meet up with friends. Here is what we liked:…read more* immediate seating and greeted warmly by the hostess. * Carrot cake big enough to share and good. * Service was friendly. * Beer served nice and cold. * Michigan salad was a good size with plenty of toppings What could of been better: * The Z old fashioned was just syrup. Wouldn't order again. * Service was friendly but lacking attentiveness. *Ordered chicken for the salad and in came in a separate cardboard cup and was barley lukewarm. *Carrot cake was sol cold it was bordering closer to frozen. Overall, nice night with friends. Good ambiance and the meal was ok.

Straight forward breakfast stuffs with good service and kind folks. A regular place to take the…read morekiddo for a pile of tasty food.

Well, it was our first time visiting the cafe, arrived 1pm on Sunday, the cafe was 1/3 empty on…read morearrival, ordered for the two of us at 1:10pm and then we were promptly forgotten, forgotten twice it seems, in fact. There are only what(?) 10 small table in the place, lol. They finally whipped up our two small plates at 1:50pm after serving a large party of six who arrived and ordered 15 minutes after us and were served 10 minutes before. Might not want to come here if you are hungry. The cook can make good food real fast, once they get the order. Sad face.

Very unique spot. Was not busy on a Saturday night. Ordered the Spag's Special. Discovered that…read moretheir pizza is the best in the Lansing area. Clean and service was solid.

After the graveside service for POW James W Swartz on 05/03/25 at Summit Cemetery, we went to…read moreSpag's for lunch, reminiscing and catching up. I personally think it had been about 35 years since I'd seen anybody there. To be honest, not being from the area (I live in Troy, MI) when told where we were going to a Bar & Grill called Spag's I didn't know what to think. Well, it was perfect! We had our own room and were not rushed to leave after finishing lunch. The service was great, as was the food. The tables were consistently cleared, waitstaff very attentive; if you wanted to order a drink from the bar they didn't take long to get. We had plenty of room. There were rectangle tables along the wall so that all the memorabilia could be nicely displayed. I also liked that there were 8 seats at round tables. I don't like when places cram 10 seats. Not related to the restaurant, I'd like to add a bit more of why we were all gathered together. There were 4 generations of family from 3 different states. Jim had one surviving niece and was an Uncle of various generations to the rest of us. After 82 years, James W. Swartz remains were finally identified and returned home to be laid to rest with his parents. His parents never gave up hope that one day he would be identified and come home. He was only 18 when he signed up to serve. At that time WW2 had not begun. Jim was a prisoner of war at the Cabanatun Japanese POW Camp In 1942. He survived the unimaginable , inhumane & cruel 66 mile "Bataan Death March" in April of '42 to the Japanese POW camp. Unfortunately, his hand was cut during the march and because he received no medical care it became gangrene which was probably the major cause of his death. He passed away September '42 and was buried in mass grave # 434 with no type of identification attached. When the grave was exhumed in 1949, Jim's remains were classified nonrecoverable. Over the years the remains were moved to other sites, but still unidentifiable. Finally in November 2024 his family was told they identified his remains and he would be brought back home in April or May 2025. In closing, I'd like to thank Spag's for being so considerate to all of us at the luncheon. Your kindness was greatly appreciated. If I'm ever in the area again, I will definitely stop in. If I know of someone that will be near there, I will recommend they stop in. Thank you, Trish Willey

Great donuts and really nice flavor combos. Was going through the area and took a chance glade I…read moredid.

AMAZING! Service and quality . The lady who was working the counter was super sweet to my son and I…read more. Officially found our new donut spot! come here!

James Ave Catering did an outstanding job providing lunch for our conference this past weekend! We…read moreordered the James Special, which included an assortment of deli, roll‑up, and specialty sandwiches, fresh salads, homemade desserts, assorted sodas, and all the paper goods--everything was absolutely delicious. The presentation was beautiful and exceeded our expectations. They handmade the menu and place‑card labels, brought a potted flower arrangement for decoration, and even provided plastic tablecloths for the buffet setup. Every detail was thoughtful and made the lunch feel special. Colleen was wonderful to work with, and both she and Ebony took such great care of us. Our guests couldn't stop raving about the food! I would definitely recommend James Ave Catering to anyone needing catering in the Williamston area. Truly exceptional service and amazing food!

I have used James Avenue Catering several times, once for my husband's graduation and again for a…read morefamily Christmas party! Such a beautiful set up and AMAZING customer service! Colleen is easy to work with and has wonderful ideas! Then, there's the food- oh yum! We still get compliments from friends and family! Thank you for being my family's #1 for our catering needs!

I went to this subway the other day and had the nicest young lady named Samantha help me choosing…read moremy sub, I've never had someone be so respectful and kind while working in a fast food restaurant. Every time I go there I will always leave her a good tip because she has always had a good conversation with me while making my food.

It was delicious and one of the best Subways I've been to. The sandwich artists are great and the…read moremanager Nicole is really amazing and makes great sandwiches!!!

i would go all the time. seriously, knew my name & my drink lol. i like to switch it up to see if i…read moreever find a new favorite. & if i do so, I only enjoy Tammy making it. not sure why, but whenever she makes my drink it's sweet & to my liking. i stopped going all the time due to the slacking of my drink. doesn't taste good anymore..

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