We have been here three times, once for brunch, once for dinner, and once for drinks. The first visit was for brunch when two of our friends were from out of town. My wife and I came from Milwaukee and our friends are from Chicago, two very brunch-centric cities, so we have a strong sense of what we like in a brunch. And we were pleasantly surprised with the offerings here, especially given that Lansing doesn't seem to fully embrace brunch overall. The service was friendly and prompt and we all enjoyed our orders. Fast forward about 8 months and we were in a bit of a pickle due to another restaurant (Midtown) somehow losing our reservation for 15 people for our wedding rehearsal dinner. A member of the party gave Tavern & Tap a call and they immediately said they would make room for us. We arrived shortly after the call and we were seated within minutes. They made sure we had an appropriate amount of servers for the group so service was great. This was also the first my wife and I (and the rest of the party for that matter) had any of the dinner entrees. We were all very pleased at both the options available and their execution. They also had live music that night, with the performer playing/singing us a requested song for the occasion and later coming back to congratulate us. Everyone in the party was very impressed overall. The following day, our wedding reception wrapped up around 10:30pm and we still had more celebrating to do. Naturally, we thought we should continue the party at Tavern & Tap since they had been so awesome the night before. And they were yet again. Despite taking up about a third of the bar area, they made sure we had prompt service and made sure that we were enjoying the night and occasion as much as possible, which we did. Of the many places that my wife and I have dined, Tavern & Tap has been one of the rare establishments that really made sure that we had the best experience possible on more than one occasion, and we look forward to more similar experiences there. read more

Went for brunch and was ok, had steak omelet steak no flavor and overdone on my eggs which also has no flavor and some weird sauce on it. Just not that good. Maybe dinner stuff is better. read more

I really enjoyed the food at Tavern & Tap after the move. The lunch menu was very good and there were a few options that were a little bit outside of the norm, like the excellent fig & prosciutto sandwich, which came paired with a nice Israeli couscous salad. Unfortunately, it seems that the menu has changed for the worse--most of the options on the old menu were no longer there when I visited a few weeks ago, and the things that were remained were much lower quality. Some of my friends come here regularly for happy hour, and they have a regular server that is both attentive and friendly. This is not my usual experience. There are usually long waits between appearances by servers, particularly after you're finished eating. I've had to wait an absurdly long time to get my check and then to have that check picked up by the server, which is particularly grating when I've come here during a work day and need to get back to the office. Once, I arranged for a large group to come for dinner and drinks at night, and called ahead to reserve a table and explain the situation. The server mixed up drink orders, served people who had arrived much later before taking orders from people who had arrived earlier, and tried to argue with people who received wrong checks at the end. One friend ended up having to call his credit card company the next day since he was overcharged by quite a lot. It's conveniently located and the happy hour specials are good deals. I would probably limit future visits to happy hour. read more

Here's the deal: yes, the service is traditionally pretty mediocre at the tables, but the atmosphere, the food, the drink selection, and even the pricing combine to make this a Very Good Spot. As a 32-year-old in the Lansing area, this is one of the best places for happy hour, dinner, and general hanging out. They even have a tasteful amount of TVs if you want to catch some major sporting events without the sports bar vibe. I think their beer list is quite well-curated. They generally have ~15 thoughtful taps featuring limited release stuff from the big Michigan breweries (Bells, Shorts, Founders, Dark Horse, scattering of Perrin and Arcadia etc.). The pricing is reasonable during normal hours and the weekend/happy hour beer specials are excellent (used to be 4 oz tastes for $1, not sure if that deal is still on). The food is a solid four stars. They have had both chicken and waffles and hamburgers every time I've been, and they execute these dishes well. It's hard to have a transcendent hamburger, but their combo of burger and fries is on par with Hopcat in East Lansing if that means anything to you. In fact the general Hopcat comparison is pretty fair - Hopcat has more, but not necessarily better, tap options (yes there are overall better beers at Hopcat but what does show up at Tavern is as good as the 80th percentile of Hopcat). The food style is pretty close to Hopcat too. I prefer the atmosphere at Tavern, it's more intimate compared to the warehouse feel of Hopcat EL. I just went to Tavern last Wednesday with a professor visiting MSU. Six of us had different entrees and everyone was complimentary of the food and beers (the professor breeds hops in Oregon and is intimately acquainted with beer). I had the country style ribs with bacon mac 'n cheese. The ribs weren't quite as tender as pops used to make in north Florida, but the flavors were good and overall it was still a four star plate (seeing a trend in the rating here?). Anyway, I felt compelled to write a review after seeing some lukewarm ratings here. The food and beer and atmosphere are hard to beat in this area. The service needs improvement but is certainly tolerable considering the rest. I'd challenge anyone to name five better spots for going out and about with a non-undergrad crowd in the area. I'd put this place in the company of the Beer Grotto, Taps25, Zoobie's/Cosmos if you like a dash of hipster, Hopcat if you don't mind the youths, and this is certainly a notch up from Lansing Beer Company and the recently-slipping MBC (which was great for a while but 0/2 on my last couple visits). In the end, Manager of Tavern, please work on the service. It's the only thing holding you back. Everyone else, try Tavern again. It's pretty good. read more

Gripes: service is slow and a bit confused, as we had a few mixed-up orders and communication between servers wasn't very clear. They were very gracious and accepting of our complaints, though - even though it took some time to remedy them. Food: Like other reviews have mentioned, a bit overpriced. I tried the pork belly, the tacos, and some of the lettuce wraps - not necessarily extremely creative, but presented and created weell. Drinks! Drinks! Drinks! Their signature drinks are crafted from local ingredients and spirits, and after tasting quite a few, favorites = the mojito, the mule, and the old fashioned. :) They have a pretty great seasonal draft list as well. TLDR: Came for the food, stayed for the drinks. Giving it 4 stars because I come back solely for the mule and mojito. read more

Uncomfortably loud and rather on the expensive side. The appetizers are tasty. The beer selection is okay. I want to like Tavern & Tap, but I can't bring myself to recommend it. read more

A classy looking joint with a George Washington/Revolutionary Era theme? Count me in! While in Lansing on Business, I was happy to come across Tavern+Tap near the hip main street in town and was drawn in by the cool branding. Once you go inside, the atmosphere and design is reminiscent of many modern young-professional restaurants on the West and East Coasts. I arrived during the super busy hour of 7pm and the place was packed but I was able to find a seat at the bar, which is nicely tucked in between the main dining area and back dining area, so it feels intimate. My bartender was very helpful in picking a good local craft beer and even gave me a few different samples without even asking for them, which was a nice touch. The menu seems very experimental with many new twists on classics such as 'Chicken in Waffles' which I ordered. My meal came fairly quickly and dear god was it amazing. Everything was incredibly flavorful and hearty as hell. I generally try to eat healthy, but sometimes you just need some comfort food, amiright?? This definitely hit the spot and is highly recommended. If you happen to find yourself in Lansing for work or otherwise and are looking for a hip and modern joint with lots of good craft beer and quality cooking, look for the place with George Washington on the windows. read more

I'm only throwing in an extra star because their food is decent, especially for brunch. But their service is severely lacking in quality all three times I went. No matter where we were eventually seated (had to flag down a waitress/hostess each time to be seated), we were ignored for about 5-10 minutes before AGAIN flagging down a waitress for menus/drinks. Honestly, it's like they disappear into a black hole no matter how busy they are. This and Tavern 109 in Williamstown were my go-to brunch spots (sorry Golden Harvest, you're far too high maintenance for me!), but now that Creole Coffee is open I'm glad I have a different option for brunch than this restaurant. read more

Generic, basic food, brutal service for one person on a morning they aren't even half full. Don't go back, they don't care.

THIS BITCH! I visited Tavern & Tap for lunch with a group of co-workers in near the Capitol around 12:30. The meal itself was okay but the behavior of the waitress was UNACCEPTABLE! The total for the meal was $13.73 and I gave her 2 10 dollar bills. (i know using cash monies-going old school) The waitress returned with my change. She only brought back $6.00. Since I'm not math expert let's do the math. 2 x $10.00= $20.00-$13.73=$6.27....the bitch brought me $6.00! So apparently she's no math whiz either! I know it was just 27 cents and in the grand scheme of things, it's really no big deal. But the fact she had the audacity of just taking it and didn't even ask! She didn't even give me the opportunity give her the 27 cents. Her making a casual assumption was completely unacceptable and unprofessional. The waitress seems like a sneaky little thief. How many other times has she done this? How many other servers have done this? Does she think I'm stupid, well I'm not. I would have given her a bigger tip than the 27 cents but now the only thing I can do now is throw shade! Here's your tip...make sure you bring back correct CHANGE because by not doing so could CHANGE your life. Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything. -George Benard Shaw read more

I had no idea this place existed, but they've definitely got the sauce. The environment is so visually appealing and comfortable, the food is delicious, and the drink menu looked amazing. It's a little pricy, but it's a place to go if you're willing to spend a little more. Also, they have a brunch menu that I didn't get to check out, but sounds amazing. I would highly recommend if you're in the Lansing area! read more

We visited Lansing again for a dance convention and returned here for dinner. My husband and mother in law ordered the fish and chips again, and weren't disappointed! I sampled the fries with some tartar sauce, very yummy. I had the carnivore salad, suggested by the waitress. It's very good with the balsamic dressing and the steak was seasoned well. Fresh spring mix salad with egg, bacon, cheese, red onion, and croutons. We ordered blackened chicken tacos to go for my daughter, and they were also tasty. I would like to try the guacamole or some of the tapas next time. Our waitress was very nice and service was prompt. I had to grab another server for water because she was busy getting a bottle of wine for another table. I love the music that they play, makes me want to go dancing! It's loud so not the best place if you want to have a lengthy conversation. I like the wooden, rustic decor and set up of the restaurant, it's a bit dark and hard for my over 40 eyes to read the menu but there are candles on the tables! It was a great visit and happy that they were open late to grab dinner. Kitchen closes at 10pm though! read more

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Great selection of beer and ale. The food is where this place really shines. Awesome sandwiches for lunch. Fast and friendly service makes this spot a winner while downtown Lansing. You are only steps from the Capital for a great history tour. My server Kristiiiiiii made this bust very pleasant. read more

Went today with friends for brunch today . It was great! Salmon Benedict Eggs Benedict, Waffle and chicken, sausage gravy . It was all great and e everyone loved their meals. We also hit their bloody Mary bar and it was spot on. We will definitely be back. read more

This restaurant is in a really good location and they have an outdoor area that is nice in the summertime. Their drink prices are average to above average, they have a few decent craft beers on tap all the time. I'll give them only two stars because of their food service. I was seem to have some type a problem when I eat there. For example one time they under cooked salmon. Last time I went there our server seem to get lost for a long time. Their portions are very small, and overpriced. Having said all this I still prefer them over there neighbor Tropo. Not sure why there are no decent restaurants in downtown that Lansing. read more

My job has me traveling the country a lot. As a New Yorker, I've been to Lansing three times in the last two years. And each time I've been here I've made it a point to go to this bar. They have great food, delicious drinks, and a fun staff. This place should definitely be in your top three choices if you're looking for a good time in downtown Lansing. Ask for Zach... he'll make you some awesome drinks. read more

First visit. Downtown restaurant bar. First impression, adult lounge. With low lights, dark wood, contemporary decor, black and white accents-I felt like an extra in an Hour Detroit Mag ad. This place turns Young Adult Sexy into a mood and experience. The occasion, a friends birthday, found a perfect place to be great. Our waitress was attentive and patient. We all had separate checks and she handled it well. I appreciate her tending to the needs of at least 20 people and not losing a few marbles after we had a few. The bars crowd was on a spectrum of age, dress, drinks and entertainment. They have several flat screens throughout, all tuned to a game, I only noticed one but I am a toddler to football schedules. The music was tepid. I am not sure how the playlist was chosen but it was a Your Anniversary Party type of mix. Someone mentioned a DJ but I feel like DJ's make restaurant/bars even more crowd ambiguous and cheesy. Just have better playlists. The menu is matte laminated and the smartest idea ever. A lot of swankier night life places want to pass a water wrinkled and food stained paper menu. T&T's menu still maintained a clean look, the printing theme, the sections all easy to read and clear. I was not able to get Black Label or Bookers but drank Red Label. I hope on my return I'll find my other favorites. Our party was able to order several Lavender Collins, John Collins, Pickle Backs and shots so I have confidence in their bar menu. More visits will tell. Guac and chip opinions were lukewarm, no one complained. It was crisp and fresh tasting to me. The chips were crispy, not too salty or oily. I ordered pork belly with fancy trappings, it was good but nothing spectacular, it was saved by the sauce. I'll return for the eats. read more

Brunch was great, and the drinks were as well. Prices are more than reasonable. Not too busy on Sunday mornings. My fiancé and myself enjoyed our dishes here. The chicken and waffles were yummy. read more

Let me start out by saying the food was delicious and blew our expectations away. The service was fine. Nothing to rave about. But the prices seemed high to me for what you were given. We got a Chef Salad, The Bruschetta and The Lobster Rolls. The salad seemed more of a side salad in size kind of bland even with the dressing. For that price, we could go down the street for something doubled that size. The Bruschetta was perfect. It was a great portion to share and the truffle flavor was great but not overpowering. The Lobster Rolls sliders were delicious. But, the bread was not toasted and sort of got soggy. Plus, there was a lot more bun than lobster on the sandwich. The service was fine. Our waitress kept walking in circles, kept nagging us to buy more but we just ignored her and tried to enjoy our meal. read more

Absolutely incredible dining experience. The food was spectacular and the service was just as good. All of the staff was super friendly, and Inari and Alexis were especially amazing. This place also has the best hashbrowns I have ever had. 10/10 recommend and would eat here again. read more

Good food. Staff was nice but very slow. Not in a rush to do anything. It's a shame, the experience would significantly better. No one working the door, so you seat yourself, but then it takes 10+ minutes to be noticed and greeted. 10+ minutes for refills on water, 10+ minutes to pickup the credit card, etc. Food was great as usual! Just need the staff to get hustling. read more

YOU HAVE TO ORDER THE FISH TACOS! Such a cute restaurant in a easy access location! I've always had a positive experience with the staff as well read more

Food was good. Beer was good, but limited selection. Would give more stars but they charge a 3.5% fee for using a credit/debit card... it's 2018... read more

Waited 45 minutes for our food. Only seen our server once. Took 20 minutes for our drinks which were obviously watered down. Food came out cold and half the order was wrong. This place has the worst service, food and prices for what you get is a joke. Go to old town or reo town for food and drinks. read more

We came during a pretty busy brunch, the food was perfect so the cooks definitely know how to handle the rush! But the wait staff helping us seemed stressed out, and showed us her annoyance. When the bill came, she immediately admitted she didn't know if she split it correctly and to please let us know if anything looked wrong. We were charged an extra drink, and my meal was charged more than what was on the menu. I ordered egg whites which added $2. This wouldn't have been an issue except that nowhere did the menu state the added charge. A manager came to the table and basically told me she was new, and didn't know how to handle this, but since I ate it, she couldn't change the bill and I should have known egg whites cost more. The situation at the end of our meal was not handled great, and it brought our awesome brunch down to a not-so-pleasant experience. They ended up removing one drink from my bill to try and compensate for the added charge and extra drink that I never ordered. The manager needs a lot more training, and the menu definitely needs updated. read more

Driving through Lansing and wanted brunch. After several online searches, this one popped up. I'm so glad we stopped. They have a great selection of brunch items. $3 mimosas and $5 Bloody Mary bar. The portions are big, we should have split a meal. I ordered the chorizo hash and my BF ordered the loaded veggie waffle. Both were excellent. Great flavor and somewhat unique dishes. We would definitely stop here again. read more

If your not paying cash, expect to pay more. They charge you a 3.5% charge EXTRA to use a card. It's 2018, haven't seen a service charge on credit cards since 1995 especially in a restaurant in a metro area in a Big10 town?! read more

Once again, as per my potential downtown Lansing eating experiences, I was TOTALLY excited to try the food for brunch in this swanky-looking place at the corner of Michigan and Washington. There was a lot of waiting... We waited to be seated. We waited to be acknowledged by the server (she was rare to see, but lovely...). We waited for water. We waited for coffee. We waited to place an order. We waited for water. We waited for coffee. We waited for food. We waited for food. We waited for food. We waited for food. We waited for water. We waited for coffee. We waited for the check. We didn't wait to leave. The food was mediocre at best - the menu descriptions are not clear about the presentation of the food...I was disappointed that the "shredded potatoes" were INSIDE the omelet I ordered (if I'd known that, I would've ordered something else...). The omelet itself was underwhelming - don't believe any "wild mushroom" hype - white buttons AT BEST! Save yourself the $11.95 and make what you want at home! The only part of this experience that was not about waiting was using the restroom: that was SO QUICK and the bathrooms were clean! Just beautiful! We will not be back. read more

The worst place ever.. we came to Lansing for the first time and was told to come here. I ordered the crispy bacon cheese burger and the bacon was limp and the burger didn't have any cheese on it and it was raw in the middle. So I ordered the French dip and I only recieved the sandwich which the menu says it comes with pickles and slaw.... my husband ordered the same sandwich and he got sweet potato chips.. again no pickles or slaw. The manager was the one who handled the take backs and the new meals yet he didnt see that the meal we ordered wasn't right? Dont waste ur time or money. read more

Great place for a drink and dinner! I would make a trip downtown to see the capitol and have a drink at Tavern and Tap

Not great service, but the food is what keeps me coming back. I swear, you can't go wrong with a single item on the menu. It's all THAT good! read more

Tavern & Tap - Chicken and waffles - New American Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

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Still serving up great food and service. I even branched out the last couple times we visited, reflections below: Chorizo hash with a couple fried eggs on top. This was the perfect size breakfast, not too small and not too large. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the hash was delicious, nothing like the hash I remember from my youth. Chorizo was tasty and not overpowering. Brisket French Dip is freaking awesome. It was hard to abandon the burgers, but they got this sandwich right. Not too salty, nice bun and sauce. The Au jus, i didn't even need. Shrimp and grits (bacon wrapped): First, I don't even like grits. Don't hate them, but they are often uninspired. These were delicious and cheesey. The shrimp was cooked well and the bacon remained quite crispy wrapped around the little guy. It was a great combination every bite and I would definitely order again. Buffalo bites - The appetizers are half off from 3-7. It doesn't get much better than that. The buffalo bites are meaty and scrumptious and perfect for dipping. No brainer! Oh, please post the brunch and lunch menus on line. read more

Food is far overpriced. Seating is awkward. Food portions are small. Drinks are weak. Could of made a better food in my own know kitchen.

Saturday 9 pm. Busy, noisy but fun. Mixed age group as well. Looks clean. Beer was not good and flat. They took it of the tab. Cocktail was good. Food was tasty and the right size portion. The staff were young and up to speed. Service was good. read more

This is probably my favorite place in downtown Lansing. It has a great location, good patio with a lovely view of the capitol, and nice decor. I've been in for dinner, late night drinks, and brunch, and enjoyed each experience. Brunch and drinks were probably better than dinner. Service is usually pretty good. They serve beer in some metal cup things on the patio which apparently makes the beer taste like metal (so I've been told by my fellow drinkers), so you might want to ask for a glass. Cool place worth checking out. read more

I've been sitting at a table in the bar for 25 minutes being ignored by the clearly annoyed bartender - Zach - after asking for a menu at 9:45 pm. Hey owner - are u aware that your employee doesn't like to work and increase revenue? He seems to have lots of friends at the bar with whom he likes to talk and laugh with but the rest of us seem pretty extraneous. This is the type of experience that makes you wonder how a place remains in business. A sign that says "Fuck Off" would convey the same message but with less emphasis. read more

Great service! The tavern burger is great. Hand pressed. Homemade fresh! Generous quantities! 3-6pm happy hour a bonus read more

Tavern & Tap - New American Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

This is a very nice restaurant and bar. We enjoy the décor very much,has a very open feeling. The manager is very much in tune with his customers, always pleasant. The wait staff are friendly and seem happy, know the menu, good suggestions. Happy hour is 10:00 am to 3:00 pm every weekend, and during the week 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. They do get busy on the weekends. Love the Bloody Mary's. read more

Tavern & Tap - Happy hour - New American Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

Server was nice. Had a great patio area with a primo view of the capital building. The inside looked like a great bar lounge hangout. Great beer and drink choices, their grapefruit martini was a knockout. I'm going to dream about it for months to come. I had a Superman shot too and that was made to perfection. Their dinner Menu especially looked great, I didn't get a chance to try any food when I went. read more

We really liked the food here! We came in a few weekends ago for Brunch since our hotel was close by. I got the Chicken and Waffles, my husband the Chorizo Hash and my son had the Pancake plate. The chicken was tender and well seasoned, and you could smell the waffles being made from the hallway. My husband wanted the Chorizo to be more spicy but it was quickly fixed by the waitress suggesting Sriracha for a bit more spice. My son liked his pancakes as well. Our waitress, Marty was super friendly answered all of our questions about the menu, and suggested other things to do in town, but that's not what impressed me about her. There was a family at another table with a small girl and her parents were using sign language with her, when it was time for her to order Marty kneeled down and started signing with her without her parents. The girl looked happy and started signing back. It was the first time I've seen someone at work signing. It was pretty cool to see. Cheers for Marty and Tavern and we will definitely stop back in when we're back in town this fall! read more