Big Apple Bagels

First time here. The Turkey Brie sandwich is unbelievably good. Highly recommend. Iced oat latte is…read moregood. Quiet and clean dining area and service was quick. Just in town for a quick trip but putting this place on the list for next time I'm in town.

Not sure who all these people are giving five star reviews but our experience was definitely not…read morefive star. We all had grilled sandwiches which were basically tasteless and served lukewarm not hot. Also, we asked for one sandwich without pesto, and they didn't even get that right. Sorry guys, with that limited of a menu, you really should be doing better.

Sea Salt Cream Tea

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Tropical Mango with a personalized touch!

The People’s Kitchen

4.1(304 reviews)

1.8 mi

Laid back decor/vibe. Pancakes are fantastic and I highly recommend the spicy Bloody Mary! Always a…read moretreat when I'm in the area.

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.

Interior

Son of a biscuit

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Harvest quiche

Square One Breakfast & Bakery

4.1(97 reviews)

2.1 mi

Your typical strip mall diner. The food looked really good, and the cinnamon roll pancakes are…read moreworth going back for. Their sausage link was weird and vinegary and sour and tasted off. Eggs were fine, potatoes were okay. The gravy was thin, floury, and could have used more sausage. Service was okay. All around okay, would only come back for the pancakes.

Food was delicious. There is nothing like going to a restaurant while traveling and the food being…read moreeverything youd hoped for. I ordered the Hot Karl which is House Blended Sausage, Egg, Cheddar Cheese, Grilled Onions, and Green Peppers- on the house made biscuit. GOOD LORD! It's something about bell pepper and onions mixed into eggs, but with that biscuit, *chefs kiss. I had the hash browns which are like McDs patties, so get two. Patrick was our waiter and he was definitely friendly and gave some good recommendations. The restaurant itself reminded me of a diner. I will def be back here if Im ever in town again, but if I dont, I highly recommend you go back for me.

The Murphy Omelette

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Biscuits and sausage gravy

The Morning Post

3.7(24 reviews)

1.4 mi

We came here at about 10AM on a Saturday morning so as expected it was very busy! We were seated…read moreabout 25 minutes after we arrived. Took a little while for our server to come but she was very nice. After we put in our order the food came out very quick. We weren't super impressed by the food though unfortunately. I would skip the hashbrowns and get breakfast potatoes next time, the hashbrowns tasted like they were frozen before and not fully cooked /: Omlete and French toast were decent. It is also SUUUPER loud in there and it was really hard to hear each other.

Needed a filling breakfast after attending a wedding and glad we stopped here. It was 2 of us for a…read moreSaturday morning and we're sat right away, around 9a I believe. From hosts to server, everyone was friendly and efficient. I had the southwest bowl with polenta cakes and then we shared some French toast. All was delicious, arrived quickly and kept us stuffed for our drive home. Cute place, not too loud. Attached to a more dark-themed dinner spot.

Dinning area at Post.

Skillet

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Exterior

For Crepe Sake

3.8(136 reviews)

0.8 mi

It was amazing highly recommend!!! Me and eight of my friends decided upon this place after our…read morechurch group and the employees knew it was our first vist so offered bottomless crepes for $40. they just kept coming!

Super sweet staff. Cute, inviting and clean interior with plenty of seating. It took a while to get…read moreour order, but nothing too terrible, plus they got pretty slammed right after we sat down. We both loved our crepes and thought they were delish. Made a great decision to come here on our visit to MSU, highly recommend.

Fresh flowers at the table and water pitcher

Cinnamon roll crepe and the egg cheese and cream cheese crepe

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Crepe bar

Beggar's Banquet

3.4(223 reviews)

0.7 mi

This humble and clearly well-loved restaurant ended up being the perfect spot for a quick brunch…read morewhile our daughter enjoyed gymnastics camp at MSU's Jenison Fieldhouse, about a 10 minute walk away. I'm so glad we found it. The food was incredible, the service was friendly and efficient, and the ambiance is quiet yet energized with the buzz of a college town. I went with the classic eggs Benedict and couldn't pass on the potato cakes and a $5 Bloody Mary. I kid you not when I say that everything was perfect - all the way down to the smoky salt rimming the glass of the Bloody Mary. My wife went with a $5 mimosa as well as a bowl with some sort of delicious egg/veggie/potato mixture and ate it before I could snap a photo. Needless to say, we were very pleased and will be sure to come back the next time we are in town!

Look, you can get a giant bowl of liquor here. This is true. You can also get a lovely and amazing…read morebrunch. The biscuits are perfect. Eggs are cooked exactly to your preferences. There are no specialty coffees, but the juice is perfect. Know what you are getting into and enjoy it.

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Social Sloth Cafe & Bakery

4.8(59 reviews)

3.8 mi

Logistics. In shopping plaza, just east of Marsh Road along northside of Central Park Dr,…read moreconnecting to Time Square Drive, in Okemos. Vibe and First Impressions. Galley-like set up as you walk in. Breakfast diner vibes more than 'cafe and bakery'. Kitchen to your left as you walk down short corridor into cafe. Sloth-like chill attitude encouraged; the hashtag is #letshangtogether. Had fun looking at all the little sloth decor throughout. Lots of light and glass. VERY limited seating; seats about 15 (?) inside; mostly 2 tops and a 6 top. When we walked in, we were greeted warmly, permitted to sit where ever we would like, then handed menus. Turkish music playing was just a bit too loud. Hospitality. Friendly and helpful. Owner-chef seemed very happy to be there, singing and engaging with his regulars. Offerings. Basic breakfast and lunch items with Turkish and Mediterranean classics. No flavored lattes but other basic espresso drinks offered. Chai was excellent. Had the Turkish coffee because it was a Turkish joint; was REALLY good; strong. We had the Simit Platter; sesame-like NY bagel, feta chunks, and olives. All very good. See pics. Apparently they offer cooking classes, catering, and meal prep pick-up -- for ever-changing healthier, fresh, easy-prep take-out options. Of Note and Last Impressions. Lot parking. Overall, fun.

We tried a variety of dishes from here when visiting family. We got all of them for takeout for…read morelunch. The menemen was my favorite. Like scrambled eggs with tomatoes and onions. It was tasty and even better with the bread they provided. It could've been packaged in a better way because the oil dripped out everywhere by the time we got it home. Maybe a plastic container with a tight fitting lid. The mezze platter was also quite nice, especially the carrot appetizer. The bulgur patties were also flavorful. The artichoke was slightly disappointing because it didn't have any other flavor than salt and vinegar, similar to canned/bottled artichokes. The salad was fresh and the dressing was light. Overall, this was a light and tasty lunch.

Salmon Canapes

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The Soup Spoon Cafe

4.2(955 reviews)

2.6 mi

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.

Always drive by but never stopped here for lunch. Took my employee out one day and we stopped here…read more Place was busy for lunch. Big dining areas as there were multiple rooms. Kitchen was small but busy and efficient. Looked at the menu and the thing that struck me was the price point. They were a bit higher than I would have expected but with the amount of patrons and the trained staff in the kitchen I was excited. We ordered a couple soups and sandwiches and shared. Soup came out fast but it was not as hot as I would want. I don't need soup to burn your mouth, but I don't want it a bit warmer than lukewarm only. The sandwich's came out. Nothing fancy. Not overly stuffed. Everything tasted great but nothing memorable. For the price point there are other places we can go. I might have had an odd day. I will give it another try. 2.8/5

Back room

Voodoo Pasta ($20.99) - Sautéed bell peppers, onions, and shrimp in a Cajun-tarragon-sherry cream sauce over linguine.

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Mitten Raised

4.4(89 reviews)

1.4 mi

Absolutely love it! The ambiance is cozy and the staff are very friendly. I had muffins with coffee…read morewhich were both good.

Second time here and I still love the place. I tried the Oh-Doh (oreo brownie cookie dough) and it…read morewas to die for and somehow not ridiculously sweet. Their pricing is fair for being unique baked goods and I love how diverse their options are. The space is cozy and perfect for those on the run or looking for somewhere to get some work done while enjoying a coffee and a treat. There's often a line to order but it moves quickly and it's worth the wait.

Sandwich cookies

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Donuts !

Batter Up Bistro

4.2(85 reviews)

3.3 mi

Batter Up Bistro in Lansing was a great find. I had the pear spiced margarita, which was…read moreexcellent--great flavor with just the right amount of spice--and paired it with the spicy BLT sandwich. The sandwich had a nice kick and was absolutely worth ordering again. I also had the opportunity to meet the owner, which made the experience even better. You can tell there's a lot of pride behind this place. Great atmosphere, friendly people, and the kind of spot where you can grab a good meal and a drink and actually hang out for a while. Definitely a 5-star stop in Lansing. I'll be back the next time I'm in town.

Met up some friends in the middle of MI and they picked out this restaurant on a whim. Beautiful…read moreand homey spot. Very clean and everyone who worked there was so kind and eager to help with our table of 8. The chef/owner came out to chat about our friends adorable baby and gush about her new grandson. very precious interaction. The menu has OPTIONS and literally everything our party had looked amazing. I got the bed head BLT and the bacon was so thicc I want it every day of my life. The bread was hearty and a little more toasted than preferred, but better that than soggy. I think the crusty bread just made it harder to eat. (But we made it work HA! So yummy) the potatoes had so much flavor, rosemary which I loved but some of the kids in the party did not care for. My partner got the breakfast nook and it was pretty simple and tasty. The fruit and yogurt bowl was a hit and looked incredibly fresh. The naan plate also got good reviews. We would go back if we're ever randomly in Lansing again. Plus we love to support a woman owned business!

Seating area

Tiramisu and Lemon Cake. I highly recommend the lemon cake if you like any sort of lemon pastry- it was divine.

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Margot S.

274

7 years ago

Decent bagels--definitely the best ones you'll find in the area (although Barry's Bagels in Ann Arbor wins by a long shot). They pile on the cream cheese, which is great. They don't have WiFi though, which seems nuts in 2019. I'm a law student and I'd love to be able to come here in the mornings before class and get a bagel and coffee and do some work, but bc they don't have WiFi I often pass BAB up for Starbucks instead. read more

Minkyung S.

11 years ago

I love breakfast and been looking for a nearby breakfast and finally tried it out! They display cream cheese almost like they would at an ice cream store. It was pretty neat and the food was good as well! read more

Ivy M.

2 years ago

AMAZING ESTABLISHMENT!!! they treat you like family here, and the bagel sandwiches are JAM PACKED. have never been disappointed here! i love you Big Apple Bagels!!! read more

Socorro G.

7 years ago

Bagels and coffee always consistently good. And service is friendly. Nice place to sit down and take a break from the day.

Knight Y.

11 years ago

Nice place for bagels. Staff friendly but it will be nice if its a little faster when taking orders .

Renee W.

5 years ago

Love this place. They always get my order right and the food is so good and affordable.

Rachael W.

16 years ago

Favorite bagel: Fresh everything with Jalepeno Cheddar Cream Cheese.

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