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    Hanks Cuisines

    4.5 (8 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Bryan B.

    Just as the kitchen often functions as the hub of a household, so can a restaurant stand as the backbone of a neighborhood. Looking around Lansing's landscape, our region is filled with locally owned and operated eateries with importance well beyond that which is served on a plate. From a gathering place for meals, special occasions, or even a mental health check-in with a dear friend to a place to be seen, catch up on the latest news (or gossip), or find stabilizing employment; these "mom & pop" restaurants perform critical roles in fostering a sense of community. When one of these neighborhood icons closes, it leaves a social void in addition to a flavor vacuum. Such was the case on Willow St. on Lansing's Northwest corner when DeLuca's Restaurant closed in 2021. Not only did Lansing lose some of the best pizza in the area, but the neighborhood lost an icon that had housed joy and deliciousness for many decades. This was on the heels of the neighborhood's local chain dairy and convenience store closing in 2018. Lansing's Northwest, Old Oakland, and Basset Park neighborhoods were without many options to anchor their community around. Enter John Douglas and Quantel McKissic owners of Hank's Cuisine which opened in October and features soul food, breakfast, burgers, and more. The pair purchased the former dairy store and, after delays associated with the pandemic, renovated the space into a sit-down restaurant with multiple booths and tables, but the bread and butter of the operation is takeout. McKissic, who endured his own physical setback being a survivor of gun violence, and Douglas see their small business as playing a large part in the vitality and strength of the neighborhood. On one of my visits, I witnessed Mr. Douglas providing instruction and feedback to a worker that he'd taken a chance on, while also correcting a young boy who was speaking out of turn to his mother. This exhibition of leadership and civic presence is emblematic of someone who has invested more than just money into a business but also sweat equity into a community. What Hank's Cuisine represents is just as important as what it cooks up on a daily. And the food is also darn impressive. What's Good The southern flavors found at Hank's rivals any of your favorites around town. The Dirty Rice ($4.99) is packed full of savory, crumbled meat and the rice is cooked well and pairs well with any of the proteins offered on the menu- including the sauteed shrimp ($6.99/side). The Spaghetti with Texas Toast ($8.99) is a baked noodle dish with intense flavors and plenty of cheese. The massive portion was enough for multiple meals for My Much Better Half. It was the epitome of soul food spaghetti with nods to both Italian and southern essence. The Hanks Smash Burger and Fries ($11.99) add bacon ($3.30) was also very solid and the Hanks sauce, akin to a sauce found near the golden arches, marries well with the crunchy bites of the smashed flattop grilled burger. What's Really Good The breakfast options at Hank's Cuisine are served all day. Breakfast bowls, Bagel sandwiches, and steak and eggs are joined on the menu by several French Toast options including, Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Stuffed Strawberry Cheesecake. My daughter chose the Fruity Pebbles French Toast ($14.99). The platter comes with eggs and choice of meat, but the star of the show is the glazed Texas toast that's coated with flakes of Fruity Pebbles and dusted with ground up flakes. It sounds sweet because it is, as this dish is not for the faint of heart or the prediabetic. The Fried Chicken Sandwich ($11.49) is also seriously good. A thick filet is battered and fried hard to a crusty perfection. Tossed in my chosen sauce of Nashville Hot ($2.08) the sandwich hit all the right notes of sweet heat- paprika, cayenne, honey, and brown sugar. This sandwich is so very pleasing. Best Bite As good as the chicken sandwich was, this month's best bite goes to the Fried Spicy Fish and Grits ($13.99). I've been yearning for another bowl of those lush and creamy hominy grits with cheese and creole seasoning since I finished the last bowl. The three pieces of fish are battered with a nice combination of cornmeal and flour, and they pair so impeccably with the grits. Add a drizzle of the hot honey sauce and you will be planning your next visit to the Northwest side of Lansing

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    Everytime I come here my back spreads I love the food and the service everytime 10 out of 10

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    Dagwood's Tavern & Grill

    3.9
    (148 reviews)
    3.2 mi
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    I have enjoyed Dagwood's for nearly 60 years. As an MSU student, I thought it was a very "classy"…read morejoint back then: Michelob on tap and beer mugs that had a unique handle; a curve connected at the bottom with a gap of about half an inch at the top. Big time, baby!! In those 58 years, the exterior has not changed except for a patio on the back side. The men's room is really small; much like Texaz Grill in Phoenix!! No door on the toilet stall to this day. Seating area has same setup; booths and tables appear to have been replaced over those years. Dagwood's offers 10 or more draft beers today. The classic MIchelob is absent. I had ham and bean soup, cheeseburger and fries. The soup is homemade and just what I wanted. Burgers are all smash-style; cooked to order and still juicy. To me, the fries are the hit; hand-cut fresh potatoes fried to order and great! Saturday afternoon was a little spotty but they got the job done. Dagwood's is a classic college dive bar with good food cooked behind the bar for all customers to see.

    I can remember the first time I was here back in 1992 (yes, I'm old), I don't think I ever had a…read morenon-fast burger before, but I can tell you without a doubt this burger single handedly changed the meaning of my existence. Fresh meat, flat top grill that has been well seasoned over decades (I'm assuming it's not new) of use. I think one of the reasons I've been so thrilled with the recent smash burger uprising is because they remind me so much of these style of pub burgers. Coming back 30 years later, I can't say that much has changed. The burger was still delicious, the service was still solid and if you love dive bars and old classic pubs as much as I do, the decor was solid and pleasing. You get what you see here, there is nothing fancy, but everything is great. If you love burgers (or wings which are also yummy but drumstick style) this is an absolutely underrated spot to get a basic bacon cheeseburger and fries. As you can imagine, they have a good selection of beer and liquor along with tradtional pop. Can't wait to come back and get another burger soon.

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    Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

    Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

    3.2
    (253 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    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.

    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.

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    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.
    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.

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