This place has a very fun atmosphere, but the service is lacking and the food could be better…read more The kitchy decor and the fun names of dishes on the menu are great. I also liked the mismatched mugs. They seemed seriously understaffed, and service was very slow. We ordered drinks, and waited long enough for someone to come back to take our food order that we were starting to wonder if they thought we were only getting drinks. There was another long wait for our food. When it arrived, it arrived in batches. One person ordered three tacos, but the order was entered wrong, so they only got one to start, and they had to wait quite a while for the other two. The food was good overall, but the portions were quite small. I did like the Bourbon Street French toast, particularly the caramel sauce. It could have used more bananas though. The fried pickles were good, as were the spicy mozzarella sticks. The steak omelet's sauce was odd. The nachos were good. The coffee and lattes were good. The regular orange juice had less juice than one poured for our toddler. Overall it was alright, but I don't know that I'd go back.

Overall the food and vibe were excellent. Very robust menu with many things we wanted to try. The…read moreMusic City Hangover was a delicious take on a hot fried chicken breakfast. The Kevin Bacon LT was one of their many varieties of avocado toast which tasted very fresh and clean. Came in on a Sunday morning in August and the wait was 20 minutes, which is normally not an issue but the restaurant was only about 75% full. Service was a little slow but did not alter our positive experience. We will definitely be coming back to try more things on the menu.

Super cute spot perfect for a mid way stop across the state. Delicious Chi I may think the best…read moreEVER. Staff was very friendly and bathrooms were clean. Thank you and we will be back!!!!

I so want to like this place, because its location on Waverly is near my house and so convenient…read morewhen I'm about to jump on the highway right there! I also really believe in supporting small businesses, local economy and diversity. However, I keep going back after being disappointed, and it doesn't get any better. The latest issue is that I had a $5 birthday coupon (which is only mediocre considering my average drink costs over $8, but OK, I know it's not Biggby). I got there the day after my birthday, which also happens to be smack in the middle of the holidays (between Xmas, Kwaanzaa and New Years Day) and was told it was NO GOOD. Unlike literally every other birthday offer that I get from this rewards program that restaurants use, it is not good for the month of your birthday, or even the week of your birthday, or even the day before and day after your birthday, but for ONE DAY only. On top of them not having one single vegan food item and also not allowing folx to post community announcements, this was the last straw for me. I will not return.

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.

Meh food. Horrible ambience. This is just a corner deli. If you work downtown and want to hang, you…read morecome here. Otherwise skiiiiiip. Service is very tired in the evening on a rainy day with hardly anyone in.

I went here with my boyfriend and was not disappointed. Really fun, artistic ambiance (I wish I had…read moremore pics!), the servers were super attentive and friendly, and THE FOOD... I got the chicken and waffles, which had orange-jalapeño syrup and ginger-maple butter. The chicken was so crispy and moist, and the waffles weren't too heavy. Their cold brew was also really good. My boyfriend got the fish tacos, and some sort of cherry soda. I can't remember exactly, but it was good. The tacos were yummy! The fish was crispy, the sauce was great... it was slightly too fishy tasting for me, but I'm picky abt that sort of thing. He liked them tho. 10/10, I have already recommended to others.

I've always enjoyed people's kitchen for brunch, so I figured why not go for dinner for my…read morebirthday. The answer: 1. I had no idea who was supposed to be our server until someone apologized for 'being inattentive'. So I guess it was the bartender? 2. I was served cold prime rib. After I sent it back someone came to me to ask me to 'just let them fix this one' by reheating. I'm aware that isn't going to go well, but I was so surprised at the audacity I felt obligated. It was fine, but definitely nothing to want ever again. Overall it was an incredibly disappointing experience.

What's Good This is the kind of place I generally root for…read more Locally owned, attention to ambience and identity, a focused menu that doesn't try to do too much, and an effort to make you feel welcomed. Batter Up Bistro reminds me of several places I've visited in New Orleans with a jazz trio playing ragtime as I enjoyed brunch and maybe a midday Hurricane cocktail. The interior is rustic chic while still being warm and inviting and I really enjoyed the beverages I ordered. The Apple Crisp Latte ($8) I ordered for my breakfast visit was hot and made me feel even more cozy. Apple simple syrup paired with house coffee blend and oat milk with notes of cinnamon was very pleasing to the palette without been blown away by apple flavor. The Baron ($15) was a pre-dinner cocktail with whiskey, ginger beer & liquor, almond bitters, and a hickory smoked finish. It was strong, but not breathtaking, a well-balanced flavor profile. What's Really Good Dinner service was suitable even if a bit slow, especially given the few diners that were also in attendance that evening. The bar tender was also waiting tables and while he was capable and hospitable, he clearly had too much on his plate running the front of house solo. I started with the Sea Scallop appetizer ($17). Three substantial scallops with a dill forward dusting sit atop a lovely, creamy parsnip puree. The puree was slightly sweet and the microgreens that were likely intended more as a garnish offered a nice textural note. The scallops were cooked uneven if I'm being honest where only one out of the three had a desirable brown crust and the other two were grayer. Dinner went up several notches with the Pan-seared Salmon ($32) which I ordered blackened. The fish was tender and flaky, and the blackened seasoning was right on target. The salmon paired quite well with the roasted Brussels sprouts, which themselves had a lovely char, and the wild rice. I also appreciated the accompanying blackberries which offered a touch of sweetness without compromising earthiness. Best Bite My first visit was a bit lonely as I was the only patron dining on a Thursday mid-morning. Perhaps the previous day's snowfall had scared others away, but I was itching to get out and about finding the breakfast selections a respite from winter's doldrums. I ordered the Eggs Benny ($20) with perfectly poached eggs atop their delightful house baked toast which was dense enough to hold up the thinly sliced ham, eggs, microgreens, and herbaceous hollandaise sauce. The sauce was rich and creamy with a pleasant punch of lemon and dill. The dish is served with garlic and herbed red skin breakfast potatoes and they were a hit. Also, a star was the side of thick cut bacon ($8) which was smokey and a perfect medium cook. Chef Cari came out to express her gratitude for my visit, which only made me wish more folks had joined me that day.

Wow, this is a little gem tucked away along the 600 block of Michigan Avenue , in Lansing…read more We started off with the bruschetta bread / goat cheese( a meal by itself) and I also had the Bristol Burger which I thought was pretty good , it came with fries and a salad. I thought the service was really good fast and friendly. The Bristol itself is very clean , quiet, they do have soft music playing in the background which I thought was pretty cool. This is something that you yourself would have to check out and decide if you like it or not, I think it's worthy of it return to check out the early brunch. I thought the food was pretty good I had the Bristol Burger with fries and it came with a salad which was unexpected,

I ordered the chicken swarma platter to go with one baked bread and two garlic sauces. The chicken…read moreand rice were tasty. The salad and hummus were good but portions were very small. But the platter was economical and gave a taste of everything. Next time I'll try the meat pie, fattosh salad and side of hummous. Bread is not included so you have to order separately but one piece is large. Will return when I'm in Lansing.

Food is exemplary. I like the way they take recipes that you think you know and add a different…read moretwist. It's amazing

Still the best breakfast place in the Lansing area…read more Great food, great coffee, great service. Several great lunch options as well. Philly (sandwich or omelette) are my go to. Olive burgers are my second. No better place in the area.

If you're looking for a coney dog in a diner setting, this is the place to go!…read more I've been coming to Dimitri's ever since the place was located in downtown Lansing. The servers are nice and friendly, the tables are clean, and the service is quick. I love this place!

I've read a lot about this place and finally had a morning to try it. Thursday late morning and…read morethere were only a couple people there with plenty of seating options. I say at the counter and ordered the biscuit mountain and wasn't disappointed. The gravy was different than what I've eaten before, but still tasty. Eggs were perfectly cooked to order. The bacon was thick sliced and perfect. Big fluffy biscuits and seasoned potatoes rounded out the plate. Everything was excellent from service to food. I was able to watch orders being prepared from my seat. The French toast looked amazing. There seemed to be lots of orders of various types of French toast that day. Definitely a hidden gem. If you're concerned about long wait times at the beginning of the week, make a plan to stop in for breakfast or lunch on a Thursday. Go here! Eat good food!! Support local!

The staff here are very friendly. They accept VENMO OR CASH, so be mindful of that when going…read more The wait time varies, but supposedly it's anywhere between 30 min - 1 hour. They don't have a lot of seating, but the inside of the restaurant is very artsy and a unique sight, to say the least. Food was OK, I think you should get something SWEET or the biscuits and gravy for something savory.

What a find! I can't believe I didn't know about this place. Definitely will go back. I had the…read morebest Rubin sandwich. Turkey w/sauerkraut. It was real roasted turkey, not deli! And Tasha, our waitress, was super patient with our questions.

Food was excellent, affordable, and staff was great. I enjoy small portions, and their menu…read moreincluded a "mini" breakfast (one egg, meat, potatoes, toast) which was the PERFECT portion and price for my appetite.

Good service, really clean, and so delicious. Middle management is rocking it here. India was great.read more

We stopped at this Waffle House location on our drive home from Washington DC. Waffle House was on…read moremy roadside diner list for years and visiting was a no brainer. It was breakfast on a weekday and the resto was slow. The interior has this retro/blue collar style which I really dig. We were easily seated with no wait. Our waitress, although kind, was green at her job and forgot a number of things. I ordered a plate of souped-up hash browns with cheese and steak. I added jalapeno for kick with a side of scrambled egg and the meal was a definite hit. Ben ordered the All-Star Special breakfast that came with their signature waffle. We both left with satisfied tummies and most of all, the cost was easy on the pocket. There is ample lot parking and you can take your leftovers to go.