Guidebook for East Lansing
Food Scene
Here are our recommendations for dining.
Groovy Donuts
3054 E Lake Lansing RdBlondie's Barn
5640 Marsh RdThe best home cooked breakfast in the area!
Local pub with good food, reasonable drink prices. Our favorite is their Steak Bites. Historical photos of the amusement park, Lake Lansing and outdoor seating during the warmer months.
8 locals recommend
The Watershed
5965 Marsh RdLocal pub with good food, reasonable drink prices. Our favorite is their Steak Bites. Historical photos of the amusement park, Lake Lansing and outdoor seating during the warmer months.
A local favorite. Slightly more upscale, but definitely a relaxed atmosphere. Their menu always features the best seasonal, farm to table choices. Great wine and beer selections.
Dusty's Cellar
1839 W Grand River RdA local favorite. Slightly more upscale, but definitely a relaxed atmosphere. Their menu always features the best seasonal, farm to table choices. Great wine and beer selections.
Known for their deep dish, Chicago-style pizza, but they also have great salads, appetizers, pasta and burgers.
Old Chicago
1938 Grand River AveKnown for their deep dish, Chicago-style pizza, but they also have great salads, appetizers, pasta and burgers.
Anna's House - Okemos
1753 West Grand River AvenueNew! Eclectic menu for breakfast and lunch. The decor is 50's kitsch.
We especially like this place during the summer months as you can dine rooftop or downstairs with their giant open windows. Right across the street for Lake Lansing Park.
13 locals recommend
Blue Gill Grill
1591 Lake Lansing RdWe especially like this place during the summer months as you can dine rooftop or downstairs with their giant open windows. Right across the street for Lake Lansing Park.
The oldest bar/pub in the county! Really decent bar food and cold drinks. During warmer months, sit up on the roof and enjoy the view of Lake Lansing Park.
8 locals recommend
Mayfair Bar
1585 Lake Lansing RdThe oldest bar/pub in the county! Really decent bar food and cold drinks. During warmer months, sit up on the roof and enjoy the view of Lake Lansing Park.
Drinks & Nightlife
These are a few of our local favorite haunts. Nothing fancy, but good food, reasonable drink prices.
Oldest bar in Meridian Township; rooftop seating in the summer offers a great view of Lake Lansing Park. On a Friday evening, wander over to the band shell to enjoy local musicians. Great Taco Tuesday!
8 locals recommend
Mayfair Bar
1585 Lake Lansing RdOldest bar in Meridian Township; rooftop seating in the summer offers a great view of Lake Lansing Park. On a Friday evening, wander over to the band shell to enjoy local musicians. Great Taco Tuesday!
Diverse wine and beer selections and trendy cocktails. The menu is fresh and eclectic.
Dusty's Cellar
1839 W Grand River RdDiverse wine and beer selections and trendy cocktails. The menu is fresh and eclectic.
Shopping
Meridian Mall
1982 W Grand River RdVery nice, traditional mall, anchored by JC Penney and Macy's.
Great shopping, dining and entertainment! Our favorite restaurant, Bravo! is there.
41 locals recommend
Eastwood Towne Center
3003 US-127Great shopping, dining and entertainment! Our favorite restaurant, Bravo! is there.
Parks & Nature
It's close, it's got local history and there's lots to do there.
22 locals recommend
Lake Lansing Park South
1621 Pike StIt's close, it's got local history and there's lots to do there.
Patriarche Park
Lovely park with tennis courts and great picnic spots.
Essentials
Kroger
443 Mall CtEverything Else
Okemos Meijer station
Groceries, pharmacy, general shopping
Whole Foods Market
2750 E Grand River RdALDI
5165 Marsh RdReasonably-priced organic produce and "not-your-ordinary" grocery store finds.