The ambiance was nice and colorful but they have a limited menu for lunch. Decided to get the fish tacos off of my server's recommendation. While the presentation was optimistic, the tacos had no flavor, the fish was bland, and what send me over the edge was that parts of the skin of the fish were chewy (gag). It was not a good meal -- I even got food poisoning later in the evening. In hindsight, it was January in Lansing so the fish was probably not the freshest option. I think People's Kitchen has better food options available but I would never recommend the tacos to anyone. read more

The People’s Kitchen - Fish Tacos - American Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

Wow! So much flavor for brunch! Come here for a savory meal and delicious coffee. I got the biscuits and gravy-just the right balance of gravy and meat/sausage and the buttermilk biscuits melt in your mouth. Our waitress recommended the zest orange cream with my coffee and I'm glad she did! I wanted to try more on the menu but by the end of the meal, I was stuffed. Staff is great! Clean and vibing! read more

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We've driven past this place many times over the years but never knew what it was. There's a nice mural on the side of the building, and they added patio seating during the pandemic, so we decided to give it a try. The menu is very limited, but the choices allow for a variety based on your diet. We stopped by on a Sunday around 1ish, so I guess you can call that brunch. I ordered The Plot Chickens... and my husband ordered Return of the Mac. We were both very happy with our meals. It was very good and more than enough to fill us up. The food looked simply delightful the way it was served. No extras. Just simple elegance. The interior design is industrial but functional. The silverware is wrapped in cloth napkins, which gives the place a fancy vibe. The ambience caters to a younger crowd mainly because it's a bit on the loud side. This isn't the place to hold serious conversations unless you don't mind yelling or repeating yourself. The only thing that keeps me from giving the place five stars would be the restrooms. They are located downstairs (shared with the escape rooms) and does not smell good at all. It just smelled and felt dirty. If you can dine and avoid the restrooms, then you're good. read more

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Only in Lansing would one of the best restaurants around be a creative, farm-to-table-style place with reclaimed/DIY decor and punk murals. The food is excellent and there are always several intriguing things on the seasonal menu. Cocktails and mocktails also delicious. Service has always been friendly and knowledgeable. For the price, i do kinda wish they made a more consistent effort to ethically source, but still my go-to for special occasions. read more

This place is fantastic. Great service, cool vibes, excellent food and drinks. A bit pricey, but worth it. The burger is the best I've had in awhile - the texture is perfect with the house ground steak patty. I also had the grilled caesar which I thought was really good and flavorful. Everyone raved about what they ordered - especially the morel mushrooms in the chicken dish and the perfectly cooked crispy skin on the trout. The dessert at the end - the pavlova - was really top notch. Crispy and then chewy, yummy sauce, delicious. I highly recommend this spot to anyone visiting the Lansing area. read more

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I'm from Atlanta and I visited here on a Thursday night with my boyfriend. I must say I was quite impressed. My boyfriend, who's from the area, mentioned he never been here before but heard great things about it. People's kitchen is a cute spot with a diversity of foods. The menu seems to change quite often when trying to compare dishes on the current menu with those in yelp but it was okay. I ordered the roasted chicken which was very juicy and tender, was paired with string beans, haricot, almonds, mushrooms and wedged potatoes over a bed of orange sauce. The sauce was really good, reminded me of a un-hot buffalo sauce. Sauce wasn't overbearing and paired with the dish perfectly. I ordered the Hey Girl Hey cocktail which was really fresh and flavorful. My date got Lamb Kafta he said it was delicious. He paired his lamb with a Blackberry Lemonade Cocktail and said it was "fire" aka really good. lol Ultimately a really good spot for diverse foods and crafted cocktails. Would definitely revisit. read more

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All of it is amazing. Truly great food and service and I feel pretty picky and high maintenance!

Many interesting menu items- everything we ordered was superb! Best cocktail I've ever had! A wonderful inventive culinary experience. Try it, you'll love it. read more

Walked in and it reminded of a hip taco place. Ordered the Roasted Delicata Squash salad to start. Greens were fresh and plentiful, the apple and dressing were scarce, didn't care for the bland squash. Boring salad. Ordered the Scallops next which came nicely presented but you only get 3 for $39! The purée was okay, very limited Brussels sprouts, and the burnt onion agrodolce was neither sweet or sour. Finally, we ordered the Confit Pork Belly. True it's supposed to be salty and fatty but it was way too salty and so greasy. Appreciate and will pay for the farm to table experience but for those prices I expected amazing flavors. read more

This is THE place to get brunch in Lansing (I don't make the rules). It's very accessible, and parking in the back is easy. Seating is quick, and the ambience is fun and quirky. I had a really good Irish coffee the last time I went, but the real star of the show is the food! The lemon pancakes are decadent but not too sweet and ever so fluffy. Likewise, the short rib eggs benedict is so rich and flavorful, and I left feeling full and satisfied. The meal was also not exorbitantly priced, which I greatly appreciated. They have plenty of room for larger parties, it seems, and I would definitely bring all of my friends here! read more

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My wife and I ate here Saturday for brunch. I had the Benny and the jets and she had the lemon pancakes. Both were amazing! I also had the banana bread cocktail which is a play on a rum old fashion, it was also very good. My drink order got lost somehow and when I asked about it she gave it to me on the house. That's the kind of service that will bring me back! read more

Pancakes was delicious we split as an appetizer-why not Chicken sandwich was also very good High recommendation read more

Stopped in for late breakfast before heading back up north... it was excellent! Loved the interior, great design aesthetic. Friendly staff, food came incredibly fast considering how busy they were. Worth checking out read more

I love the unusual menu and soda selection. The service is great. The decor is eclectic. The prices are just a tad high in my opinion.

Food was outstanding. I sat at the bar and service was hit or miss. Overall good atmosphere, but just be prepared it might be a long wait for the food. Hats off to the kitchen for the food to overcome the duration of wait and in and out service. The portion sizes aren't the largest, but the taste is phenomenal. My overall review is purely based off of the food quality, I travel a ton for work and enjoy a great tasting meal after a long day. read more

The People’s Kitchen - American Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

Small lunch menu, one side for every meal, but it was all so delicious! The fish and chips was my meal and it was legit! Deliciously crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. The rest of the diners also enjoyed their meals. None of us finished our potatoes so we reheated them later for a breakfast side. Yum! read more

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First time customer. Forever a favorite! Everything was amazing from the service to the food. We had the oysters and fried green tomatoes as appetizers. My husband had the lamb kofta and I had the steak burger cooked medium rare. I also drank "The Final Word" which is a gin braised drink that was delicious. Our reservation was at 6, we had our drinks, apps and food completed by 6:55pm. Highly recommend if you are in the Lansing area. My husband and I split the poached pear dessert! Yumm! read more

I love love love the atmosphere at The People's Kitchen! The food is also of amazing quality. Their plating is always fresh and vibrant! Definitely recommend! read more

The People’s Kitchen - American Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

Great food; in house chefs; unique decor; easy access from major thoroughfares; original fare and menu

Service was amazing! Alex really made our night. The food was delicious. The atmosphere was casual, but we were still able to carry on a conversation on a personal level. I would definitely go back. read more

I have done my best to support this local business the past five years - the ultra high prices, small servings, and only fair food made support a challenge. Today my wife and I made reservations for 5:30pm. We walked in and there were only three other parties dining at that time. Still, the host proceeded to sit us directly next to a four top that had six people dining at it. I asked the host if we could move one over so both my wife and I and the other party could have elbow room. He said "no - everything was reserved for tonight." I'm not sure how with the name "The People's Kitchen" and in this place, at this time, the server felt the host felt comfortable denying a reasonable request. I had been patient with the place in the past but this was not okay. My wife and I walked out and went down the road to "the Soup Spoon" which never disappoints. This particular choice to not be reasonable and accommodating will be difficult to move past. I wish this establishment well in the future. read more

I tried this place for the first time one Sunday. I went to catch brunch with a friend and i was pleasantly surprised! The ambiance was very unique and something that I've never quite seen before. There's outdoor seating with is nice on a sunny day. The food was so good!! I found myself craving their sausage gravy and biscuits for days after eating here. The biscuits were sooooo good! The breakfast menu is great and I really enjoyed myself. Our server was kind of rude in that she seemed annoyed by our order specifications. She also got annoyed that we asked for straws and then forgot the straws not once but twice. However, if given a different server I would rate this place 5 stars. Definitely recommend! read more

The People’s Kitchen - Buttermilk Biscuit & Sausage Gravy - American Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

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French Toast was "to die for."Service was friendly & attentive.its the type of place that feels good when you walk in.

I've had a mixed opinion about people's kitchen bc the service has been super slow in the past and drinks have taken forever to come out.(one time we got our food before our drinks). The portions ive had in the past were pretty small for the price as well...Also sad they got rid of their vegan options. Today I went for brunch w friends and LOVED the food! Got 3 bottles of Champaign to share with friends and the portions were huge so I wasn't upset about the price at all! Wasn't really going to come back after repeated attempts but after today I'm going to! Food was to die for and service was much better! read more

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Food, company, service all great. We were out if towners and happened onto a great meal on a holiday-yay

Delicious, fun, and worth the schmoney honey!!! Another gem where I've always been impressed. Oh, and the staff is wonderful! read more

The People’s Kitchen - Duck - American Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

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We love the People's Kitchen for a good dinner (or brunch). We had the squash tempura, the risotto, the duck, and the chicken. All were divine, service is always great. I recommend stopping by during happy hour for a cocktail or draft. I think their menu changes but last time I was there I had the lavender draft with some blue crab corn fritters. read more

This is a great place for breakfast. Alac was great waitress and helped us wonderfully. read more

A group of 4 of us were there on Saturday. I'll just write my personal observations. It was my first time there and I will likely return. I have a few complaints though. Service was good. Ambiance was a little loud. We asked for the music to be turned down a little but I don't think they did that. The music wasn't really to my liking, but I can let that go. I ordered an Irish coffee -- it was good, but did not include whipped cream on top, which is what I think of with an Irish coffee. Serving it in a clear glass mug would be nice too. It was really just coffee, in a mug, with a shot of Irish whiskey. The whipped cream would have made it a little special. $9.00. The Smoked Salmon Tartine was delicious -- nice presentation too ($17.00). I ordered a side of "house smoked bacon" for $5.00 -- it was literally 2 slices and tasted like nothing special. So that was disappointing. I'd return -- but would be choosy about my sides. Just an entree and regular coffee. read more

Wonderful food and service. The staff is wonderful. Everything on the breakfast menu was yummy! Will be going back for sure! read more

Been here multiple times and have never been disappointed. Food and service In addition to the food the Irish coffee has a great kick to start your day! read more

My first time here and let me say, I couldn't even wait to dig in my food to take a picture. So, pardon my half eaten potatoes! I have been wanting to try this place for awhile and I was not disappointed. The breakfast potatoes were so dreamy, highly recommend them. The staff was very kind, and they were very accommodating for our large brunch party! Prices were decent as well. Definitely will be returning!!!! read more

The People’s Kitchen - Biscuit, eggs, potatoes - American Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

Amazing dinner we had here. This place looks so unassuming from the outside but the environment on the inside is bright and lively and fun and the food is delicious. We had a party of four and a reservation and our table was ready when we arrived. We were in our own little room in a way and it was kind of nice and private. Our server was very young and a little inexperienced but super friendly and did a good job. Our table tried the black bean fritters as an appetizer and although this was a small portion and maybe not enough for a table to share, the fritters were amazing. For entrees we tried the burger, the scallops, the pork shank and the cauliflower. All were amazing with plates licked clean. We each had a few cocktails and the cocktails were well balanced but nothing extraordinary. The menu is not extensive but everything is good and the menu changes often so you can always try new things. I already want to go back and I would love to try brunch sometime too. read more

Overall, liked the ambiance as it had flair, making it feel different than other traditional breakfast spots. Service was efficient... we were immediately greeted and seated, and after our orders were placed, the food was delivered in the expected timeframe. I ordered the pancakes and enjoyed the lemony twist to the flavor. read more

Had a lovely evening and meal at People's Kitchen. Adam was our server and delightful. The food was beautiful and tasty. The ambiance was casual cool. The fjord trout was unbelievably good!! It was such a great combo of flavors, the fish was cooked perfectly, oh my!! Truly one of the best entrées I've had. Yeah. Yeah. read more

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The place is tucked away in E Lansing and I would say it was pricey for the small menu. Food tasted great just small portions. I was there with a friend having Sunday brunch and we had a wonderful time but they had a hard time catering to food allergies. The have not updated their google page so depending on how you search for the menu online it could be dated. Service was a little slow, but that's due to it being a busy Sunday morning. It was a colorful upscale bar/brunch spot which was fun to be in. read more

The People’s Kitchen - American Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

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Stopped here for brunch on a Saturday at 9AM and there was no wait. Our server was very friendly as was the host. Lots of options for vegan/ vegetarians on the menu, or you can br very indulgent. I tried the vegan poutine which was interesting since I love (non vegan) cheese... if you hadn't told me it was vegan cheese I probably wouldn't have known tbh. I also got a side of candied bacon which was greasy goodness. I left extremely full! read more

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The very best thing about our visit March 10 was the staff, very friendly and professional. The worst thing was a toss-up between the unbelievable noise level, and the food. I was also told they had good vegetarian options, but, no, and vegans should definitely avoid it. It is a very emphatically meatist. The scalloped "dauphinoise" potatoes I had were mealy and vaguely rancid tasting, and the coffee was beyond awful. The noise level was as bad as places in New York, impossible to carry on a conversation; if you like that sort of thing, this is a good place for you. The decor was sort of hippie-informal, it looks great. Too bad about the food. read more

Came here for brunch and was definitely impressed. The staff were all super nice and we received great service. Warning- portions are huge here! I got the Quiche Latifa which was very flavorful and had fluffy eggs too. My friend got the french toast which is made with Challah bread- he gave it the seal of approval as well. My cold brew coffee also came in tiki glass which was a fun touch. I will definitely be coming back to try other lunch and dinner menu items. read more

Fantastic date spot with extremely good food. Vibe wise, this is the hottest place in town. The intentionality between decor, service, and menu was sincerely appreciated and came across in a very genuine way. Would highly recommend getting a reservation, especially for a Friday night. Cocktails were definitely on point - I liked that the server had tried all of them and new what to recommend, especially with what we were planning on eating. (Sorry my review is a few months late) My partner and I had the roast chicken and the gnocchi - outstanding. The gnocchi in particular was so delicious and perfect for a cold weekend in winter. We started with the black bean fritters which were good, but looked a little funky. Totally didnt affect just how delicious they were though. Food A+, service A+, whole evening, A++. read more