Received a rather intrusive coupon tucked under my car door handle this morning. Annoyed but thought I would check it out this evening. Alas, the promising coupon had so many conditions that it made it nearly impossible to use. Eventually, we ordered burgers which were simple but tasty. The restaurant was pleasant and enjoyable. Leave your coupons at home! read more

Leo's Lodge - American Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

Worst service we ever had. Took 20 min. to get drink on a night not even busy, and when we mentioned it to waitress she gets rude and mad at us. We got up and paid the bill leaving our food and drink on the table and left. Never to return here again. read more

As a Father's Day treat, our son met us here. Our server, Alake, was TERRIBLE. It was so hot outside, so we were thirsty and we had to wait a while to receive refills. I even when to the bar for tea and water refills. The bartender and two waitresses were talking over at the corner of the bar. I sat the glasses down with a thud so they would know I was there. They all looked over, then went back to finish their conversation. Finally the bartender came over to do drink refills. I had the taco salad and it did not have any flavor. The meat tasted like it came off the grill as crumbles. I was hungry so I ate it. I called the Manager, Matt, to share our bad experience. He said the next time we come in, he will take care of us. If I received bad service, why would I go back? read more

cheese bread is awesome and becky is the best server i have ever had, she is very nice and welcoming, I will be a frequent customer!

I'm going to keep this short: I used to like this place, but the food is not worth the terrible service. I'm not sure where Leo finds these waitresses. If you're going to eat GFS food, you might as well have someone attentive and friendly serve you. Sorry Leo, I've moved on. You've lost another regular. read more

Boo for the wretched chairs they make you sit in. It's "lodge" themed, which means everything looks as if it's made out of logs. Turns out, log-shaped objects make poor backrests. The food was fine, and the beer was fine, but it's not my scene. Like a redneck neighborhood bar. read more

Leo's has very good and tasty food and friendly attentive staff. I have not had a meal or dish there that I didn't like. The kitchen also stays open late at night for convenient dine on or carry-out. read more

Leo's Lodge - American Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

Came here with with a 8 coworkers for lunch and have very strict dietary restrictions so today I brought by own food to be able to sit and share a meal and I was asked to put away my food. I would totally understand if I had come with only 1-2 people but we had a large party and I thought they would have been okay with it. Unfortunately will not be coming back for lunch for the remainder of the week since I can't eat with my team! :( hope they consider that next time Simone can't eat anything on the menu and just wants to share a meal read more

I love Leo's! It's a simple place with really good food. The house soup is awesome...it's a crab/seafood pepper jack bisque. So yummy, I've never had a soup like it anywhere else. Everything else I've tried is really good and in large portions. It's also a great place to grab a drink with friends if you are looking for a chill location. The games are always on and viewable from most tables. There is also a nice patio area when the weather is warm. All around great place with great food and friendly people! read more

We really enjoyed this place. The pepper jack soup was awesome, as was the cheese bread. I probably shouldn't have ordered both, because I was pretty much stuffed by the time the burgers arrived. I got the olive burger. I ordered it cooked medium, and it was definitely well done. I was a bit bummed about that, but the burger was still juicy and tasty. Bonus points for having a grilled bun. The service was reasonably fast and certainly friendly. We'll be back!! read more

Amazing local food and service. My wife and I love this place. My wife normally finds one thing on the menu and stays with it because she doesn't want to risk having something bad. Here she has not ordered the same thing twice and each one she tried become a new favorite. The burgers are some of the best around. I especially liked the venison burger. Some of our favorites are the Rueben, the Cuban, the pulled pork, and the variety of burgers. Also on Sundays their pizza is buy one get one free. read more

Went last Wednesday for trivia. I had read a few reviews that said the service was horrible however my table's server was attentive without being overbearing, she knew the menu which was awesome being gluten free and she even split all our bills as well as a menu item between myself and a friend. Solid service. The only complaint is they didn't have a single gluten free cider. Not a one. They had Redd's cider but that's not gluten free. I'd suggest Crispin Original or Angry Orchard Crisp apple. Both can be draft as well. read more

I am kinda surprised by the previous reviews of Leo's. I love the place! The staff is great. They are all very friendly and more than happy to make great suggestions. I have never had bad service here, even when there is a line out the door. The menu is much better than just your typical bar fare. The pizza is really good, and the cheese bread is sinful. Everyone also raves about their burgers and crab soup...yes, crab soup at the bar! I have also had their veggie rollup and it was delicious. Veg grilled to perfection with a little cheese and spices and yumaroo, I'm sold. The beer selection is decent as well. There is usually a few MI selections which is always nice to see. They have 32oz beers that are like 5 dollars. Yes, a beer mug requiring 2 hands to hold will only set you back a 5-spot! Rock on. Their night'y specials are always good for trying something new and enjoying yourself for a reasonable price. The "lodge" decor is a little tacky, but kinda adds a fun "ooooh, look at that" factor to conversation. Head over to Leo's and have a good time, just be advised, you might have a hard time finding somewhere to park! read more

An average beer list coupled with strange animals all over the place make for a decent "dive bar" night out. Unlike most dives though, they keep Leo's pretty clean and the food is on par with my expectations. The broccoli cheese bites are pretty freakin' unreal. The venison burger has never come out cooked properly for me, though once you send it back, it usually is par for the course. Mostly though, the appetizers hit the spot and with a pool table in back, you can't go wrong. read more

I've eaten and gotten sloshed here several times since the initial review. Good times! The wait staff is usually attentive. The food is good (above average pub fare). The prices are average (about what you would expect for a local watering hole). They are usually busy during sporting events (though they only have a few TVs). They are kid friendly during the day but after dinner they are not, so yes the menu is good for the family during the day. (Same menu after 7ish, just no one under 18 allowed). They do have a pool table. They earned a star based on good experiences and consistency. read more

The Good: I've lived right around the corner from Leo's for about a year now, and it quickly became my go-to place to eat with friends in town or even just when I wanted to go out somewhere. It's a local chain, with two other locations in the area (I've only been the one on Jolly in Lansing). It looks like a log cabin on the inside, with deer heads and moose heads on the walls. While you think this would encourage more of a rough, out-doorsy type crowd, I've seen people of all walks of life there. The food has never disappointed me, and is priced fairly with pretty big portions. I've lived in the Lansing area for the past 5 years, and I will say that Leo's has the best burger I've had around here. Not to mention, they have a "Buy 1 Large Pizza, Get 1 Large Pizza Free" deal every Sunday. The Bad: The service is hit or miss. I've had really, really good service there but also really, really bad service there. From the looks of previous reviews, this seems to a be a current problem. All in all, check it out if you haven't already. Very cool local place with good food and relaxed atmosphere. read more

Bar food, but reasonably good for bar food ;-) The spousal unit and I had a late lunch at Leo's today. I had a burger and the wife had the special, which was fish and chips. I ordered my burger medium well and it came well done, but that's not a biggie - and the deep fryer for the fish could have been a little hotter but the french fries were real potatoes and that was pretty cool. There were about six sandwiches on the menu that caught my eye, service was friendly if a little disorganized and as I mentioned the food was above average for bar food. Leo's is close to my house and I can easily see it being somewhere we'd eat fairly regularly but would I drive across town to eat there? No. All in all I liked the place. read more

Tried today for the first time. It's not in my neighborhood, so I never sought it out. I tried an olive burger, and hoped it would not be dripping in mayo. She asked me how I wanted the burger cooked - which is a plus, in my opinion. I said medium. The order came out correct, promptly, and fairly quickly. The burger was very large! The meat was cooked medium-rare but that was okay, it was hot and juicy. Excellent olive stuff, not "sauce" because the olives were chopped big, not minced. Very little mayo or whatever to bind it together. Most excellent. Also tasty fries, very good. Service was fast, efficient and friendly. Sorry to read reviews that were disappointed with service. I am a stickler for excellent customer service and am sort of picky, and I had absolutely NO complaints whatsoever. Lodge/log cabin theme, taxidermy is present. TVs, all tuned to the same channel, no sound or captions. Background music was classic rock but not heavy metal, and not too loud. The fireplace was not lit - after all, it is mid-July. But there's one present and it must be nice in the winter. I will be sure to check it out. My burger, fries, and diet coke all came to $11.91, which includes the tax. I was VERY HAPPY with Leo's Lodge, and will definitely return. read more

This is a great place!! We are usually here once a week due my daughter's schedule for a class. I've got to say that I, personally, love their burgers. It isn't easy to find a great burger (AND FRIED!), but Leo's nailed it. I am supposed to be gluten-free so when I decide to comply, I head straight for the chicken strips. Even though they are gluten-free, they are great. I mean, they aren't going to be your crispers at a popular food chain, but considering they are gluten-free, I'd even eat them if I weren't gluten-free. Servers also not only know who we are, but remember what we drink and that I do tend to be gluten-free! Awesome customer service! read more

Cozy. 5 stars for the cheese bread. 4.5 for the rest if the menu. A must go to when I'm in Lansing. Ate there the other night .....it was still as yummy as ever. read more

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It is unfortunate that Leo's has seen fit to increase the spices in their meat. I used to love their burgers and steaks but they are now putting so much spice on their meat that it is not edible. If you go there, order the meat without spices put on. You will enjoy your meal then because their meat is very good without the extra spices. read more

I had my wife phone in a takeout order while I drove to Leo's. Halfway there, she called & told me that after being on hold for 10 minutes, they hung up on her. I told her not to bother calling back, that I'd place the order once I got there. All well & good. I got there, placed the order, was told it would be 30 minutes. Again, no problem. So, I sat down at a small table to wait. The hostess then came over & told me the bartender said I could not sit at that table because it was reserved. I was then taken to ANOTHER table, also with a "reserved" sign on it. It was 10 feet from the first table, which as I write this, is STILL vacant. And no, this was not a social distancing issue. It was an issue of the bartender being a jerk. Once I get this pizza & I'm out of here, I will NEVER be back. I'll be going to Klavon's or Buddie's in the future. Better pizza, MUCH friendlier service. read more

Pretty meh. Went for the first time and had the Cajun Pasta with chicken added in. It was incredibly salty! The waitress was busy chatting with a couple of other tables to check on us. I ended up taking most of it home to mix with more pasta to alleviate the saltiness. Also tried the fried pickles and they were okay. The breading could have been crispier because it was getting soggy within a couple of minutes of it being brought out. It was also a little too salty. read more

Real calm place, interior was done in a hunting lodge motif. It was pretty cool actually. Staff was very friendly and the place was very clean. I did enjoy the food also! Reasonable priced and good portions. Plus they have beer! I would definitely come here again if I'm in the area. read more

Leo's has great bar food and a fun atmosphere. The service has always been really good. If you are averse to hunting or seeing taxidermied animals, avoid.... They have excellent pizza and very good sandwiches. read more

Food is consistently deli ships every time I have been here. Staff is friendly and servings are huge. Try the pepper jack crab soup. read more

Leo's Lodge - American Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

The food was good. I ordered a French dip with fries. The sandwich was delicious but the au jus tasted like watered down soy sauce. Not good. It's what kept me from giving five stars. My waitress Liz deserved 10 stars. She was competent, thoughtful, and engaging. I enjoyed her. read more

I've only been here once and it was just last week, so I can't comment on a deterioration in service like the former posts. All I know is that when my coworker and I rolled in for lunch, everything exceeded my expectations. Sure, the decor is a little tacky. Why you have moose heads on the walls of a restaurant in an area that has no moose is beyond me. But besides the taxidermy, I liked the feel. Rustic, wooded, but super clean. I also kind of like the weird chairs. I think they're comfy. The menu has a lot of choices and the venison burger - yes, venison burger at a bar - far exceeded my expectations. A half pound of meat on a buttered and grilled roll, smothered in cheese and sauteed onions, all for about $8.50. Good deal. And I appreciated the appetizer choices, like baked potato (which was delish) and steamed veggies. The beer list is subpar, but not everywhere can afford to be adventurous in their tap selection. The service for lunch was average. It certainly wasn't spectacular, but I left with no complaints. read more

My regular hangout. Great beer specials, nice staff, and good food selections. Highly recommended if in the area, worth at least going once, won't be disappointed read more

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Food was mediocre. I ordered seafood Mac and cheese for lunch. It wasn't very busy when we got there and sat down. Our order took about 40 minutes though. Waitress was nowhere to be found. Seafood Mac was not good. It looked like they prepared Mac and cheese threw some imitation crab on top then put shredded cheese on and baked it. There was so much crab that it was overwhelming. The Mac and cheese would have been ok by itself possibly as a side. It just wasn't worth the wait or money. read more

I've been coming here for years and this was my first time trying the pepper jack soup. Can i say it was everything

I cannot give an honest review of the food because the service was so terrible that I wasn't even able to order. Me and my African American friend sat ourself, just as the sign at the door says. We waited for 5 minutes for menus or a greeting of some kind while a waitress walked over to our area, looked at us and walked away. This didn't phase us at first but it was when she came over again, glared at us and continued busying herself cleaning spotless tables that we got the message and both left. Would not recommend this place unless you're hosting a nice klan brunch. read more

go here with a group of friends for food. It just needs to have a little more brightness during the day. So that my only down fall. Plus good food. read more

We visited this restaurant on a recent trip through the area, wanting a break from the usual chain fare. It was the lunch hour on a weekday and the place was fairly busy. We were told to seat ourselves and greeted by a server within minutes. The we ordered soft drinks and the day's specials were shared with us (mostly "Mexican food" options on this date.) We selected the beef nachos for our entre and opted to share this special. Arrival of the meal seemed to lake a little longer than average, but it was likely a result of the busy lunch hour. The nachos were nothing notable...beef was bland and flavorless, chips stale, and the cheese was nothing special either. Probably not something we'd order again. We're going to give them a try again in the future to maybe sample the more popular items on the menu, but beware to stay away from nachos if they are on special unless you like them bland/flavorless. read more

We are not from the Lansing area, but when we do go there, we stop in for lunch. The first time we didn't know what to expect but were very well pleased with both the food and service. since then we've been back several times. We usually have the burgers, olive burger or bacon blue cheese, they are cooked the way you like. Both are big, and excellent and the sweet potato fries are a great side. But the Pepper Jack Crab soup is to die for!!! love it!! Nice, outdoorsy, fishing, hunting theme. read more

The good: Leo's Lodge used to be a really decent place to grab some decent bar food, their pizzas and burgers are typically really good and priced moderately well. The decor is typical of a lodge type eatery and there is plenty of parking. The DJ trivia they used to have was very fun. The bad: Service!! Or shall I say the lack thereof? Nine time out of ten the waitstaff seems to be too distant to care about your needs. The last time we went there we were handed our pizza with no silverware or plates. It appeared to be quite bothersome when we asked for some so we could eat, by the time we got them the pizza was cold! The server also didn't like the way I ordered my margarita so she chose to question me rudely about it. The final straw was when she brought the bill to our table, we had been seated with some people that we didn't know and she had included their bill with ours, when we asked if it could be separated we were surprised on the reaction by the waitress. She rolled her eyes at us and charged off. Needles to say she barely earned the dollar tip we left. Since then, they have dropped the DJ trivia that was every Wednesday and Sunday, which we attended religiously. I assumed that the poor service was driving everyone to go elsewhere because it seemed every night that we went there was less and less people going. Everything has went downhill immensely in the last few months. It's too bad since the awful service and the odd drop of trivia. I'll say that this once treasured gem in Lansing has lost its value. I won't be going back! read more

Leos at one time was a great place to eat. We used to go to Leo's Lodge for DJ TRIVIA until they pulled the plug. First of all, the service is BAD I mean if you are a person that likes Good service don't go to Leo's Lodge! The staff always seems to be pissed off. Or in better words pissed they have to work. Like I said, we used to go there for DJ TRIVIA but the staff would get a attitude with triva players and on top of that started charging us a 18% gratuity off the bat then would give crappy service. I guess they fired the trivia people because they tried to help them bring more people in. Sad huh. So we will never go back to a place where the servers are pissed to serve you! I give them 1 star for the fact the food is good!! read more

Really good food , great drink specials, and a cool atmosphere. One of my favorite places in Lansing.

I actually like this place. It is just a local watering hole, but sometimes, that's what you're looking for. Granted, I've only sat in the "no smoking" section the two times I've been there so I haven't seen too much of the place (and some would wonder what there is to see) But it's got a certain...hmm...charm. There are stuffed rodents and antlers hanging around the walls, and coming from LA, it was a hoot. It's kind of fun to see the range of folks from Lansing here, too. Last time I was here, these two guys were having dinner in their cowboy hats and boots. It was like a scene from days gone by. That being said, this place doesn't pretend to be what it isn't. It's a local dig; it's got a little personality and is comfortable being what it is. The food is tasty, beer is cheap, and apparently the pizza is pretty good, too. read more