A small hometown bar with amazing food and service! We came in on a weekday for lunch so it wasn't…read moretoo busy, the staff were happy and greeted us with a smile and the food was served hot and quick! The menu is made up of great burgers and sandwiches - perfect spot for a quick lunch. I ordered the cheeseburger, it was perfectly cooked, juicy, good flavor. The fries weren't seasoned, and underneath the juicy burger left them a bit mushy and moist but overall the meal was great and I'd come back to try the Olive Burger our server recommended. We also tried the Patty Melt - it was good, but the burger was better!

Iconic spot in EL. Really great to go with family when back in town. Basics with cool inventions…read morefor the menu. People are great. College town with the ability for actual adults vibe.

HopCat is ALWAYS good and it's been a few years since I've been to one. The staff at this location…read moreis great and our bartender was so friendly. I got the grilled chicken Caesar wrap and it was sooo good. The amount of dressing on it was perfect and the Parmesan crusted on the wrap was the perfect touch. You aren't experiencing HopCat if you aren't getting the crack fries aka Cosmik fries, but they'll always be crack fries to me!

I have been to this location twice and each time, everything was more than solid! Each visit, I…read morehave been with a larger group and the service was seamless and efficient. We all enjoyed the comfortable seating and most of all, we enjoyed the food. This time around, the turkey pesto grilled cheeses were the superstar! The fries always hit. The soup was just the perfect dipper for the sandwiches lt is always hard to decide between the fries or the soup! The soup won today! The pieces are fairly reasonable here as well. We all left happy!

Came here on a Friday night just before karaoke was starting. Place was lively and got a booth. The…read moremenu was a barcode you had to scan, so tad annoying there but no biggie. For food, we got an appetizer of onion rings and they were pretty tasty and crunchy. I be got boneless bbq wings as my main and they came out super quick like 20 minutes along with the est of the food. The waiter was quick with refilling drinks. The wings were very good and worth the price in my opinion. The karaoke that night was fun, the line was super long, so we didn't do it but was fun listening to it.

If you want that college experience with some good burgers (and excellent tater tots and onion…read morerings) along with an excellent beer list - this is the place to go. You may also find karaoke with varying skill levels. Either way it is fun. The service was slow and the server forgot my drink order. Still this is the place to go.

This is a great spot in Lansing to grab something to eat after work. The drink drinks are great and…read moreyou can tell the bartender really knows what they are doing. The food comes out swiftly. They are upbeat and can accommodate large parties. This was a great after work stop.

Went with my mother and niece to celebrate her birthday lunch here. Picked a spot close to her…read moreschool and work. It's on the left side after the main doors. Ordered the crab Rangoon dip, yummy crunch, cali roll with cream cheese, pad Thai, croque monsieur (because mom has never tried it and figured it could be worth a try), gouda Mac and cheese, chicken hibachi. $89+ Sushi, American and an eclectic mix of cuisine here. The cali roll is so-so. The chicken hibachi was overcooked and not much flavor. Comes with plain rice. I asked if I could get more veggies, another staffer said yes. Never saw one more piece of veggie at all, beyond what comes with the hibachi. The croque monsieur is ok, not super flavorful, the cheese on top seems like an afterthought. The crab Rangoon dip was decent. Wontons are nicely fried. Pitas aren't too bad. The smoked Gouda is quite good, the cork screw noodles are perfect with the cheese blend. The pad that is just okay, could have used a lime and some bean sprouts. Bar feel inside. Glad they have booths, my mother feels more comfortable in them, more closed off and protective than a table and chairs in the middle of the dining area. Our waitress wasn't too bad. Did end up interacting with other staff for items. We asked one waiter with chin length hair on his left side and short or shaved on the right side to take a picture, he looked annoyed and couldn't be bothered to take a picture of my family. He only took one picture and it was bleary and far away. Glad this sour grape didn't wait on us today. Phew!

highly recommended dive bar. Love their olive burger with either their French fries, sweet potato…read moretots, or fried mushrooms.

I can remember the first time I was here back in 1992 (yes, I'm old), I don't think I ever had a…read morenon-fast burger before, but I can tell you without a doubt this burger single handedly changed the meaning of my existence. Fresh meat, flat top grill that has been well seasoned over decades (I'm assuming it's not new) of use. I think one of the reasons I've been so thrilled with the recent smash burger uprising is because they remind me so much of these style of pub burgers. Coming back 30 years later, I can't say that much has changed. The burger was still delicious, the service was still solid and if you love dive bars and old classic pubs as much as I do, the decor was solid and pleasing. You get what you see here, there is nothing fancy, but everything is great. If you love burgers (or wings which are also yummy but drumstick style) this is an absolutely underrated spot to get a basic bacon cheeseburger and fries. As you can imagine, they have a good selection of beer and liquor along with tradtional pop. Can't wait to come back and get another burger soon.

Staff were friendly. Muzzles & shrimp were super flavorful…read more I went during lunch so they weren't busy to my surprise a good bar super clean.

Good pub food served by friendly staff. Ample seating indoors and outdoors on the patio. Classics…read morelike Fish and Chips, Bavarian pretzels, and Philly Cheese Steak- all good. Great place after a golf game or just to meet friends.

I had to look this place up online because I didn't remember seeing it the last time Nate and I…read morewere in East Lansing. Apparently it's owned by the guys who own Lou & Harry's, and it opened in 2021. I guess I must have passed by without noticing it. I'm glad we stopped in because the food was really good. The menu specializes in cheesesteak hoagies and burgers, so I was excited to try a cheesesteak as we don't have a ton of options for them in Grand Rapids. We got the pazzo: Shaved ribeye steak, grilled onion, banana pepper, Jalapeno pepperjack cheese, pepperoni, and ranch marinara. You can upgrade to a combo which comes with fries and a drink, which we did. We got the cajun fries, but you can get waffle fries, ranch fries, or cheese fries. Our food was ready really quickly and it was super hot and fresh. The sandwich was big enough to split for a decent sized meal. There was quite a bit of meat and all the toppings worked well together. It was definitely greasy and pretty messy, and really salty - but I liked it. It's not something I could order regularly, but it was so tasty. The fries were fresh, thin cut, and the cajun seasoning was also really salty. If you're sensitive to salt - maybe avoid this spot. The bread of the sandwich got a little soggy, but it wasn't completely falling apart, which was good. This place is open late on the weekends and would be great for intoxicated or hungover college kids. They were doing quite a few Grubhub orders while we were there - I don't think I'd recommend this as delivery food as the sandwiches probably get pretty soggy if left to sit for too long. I'd come back and try more of the sandwiches.

Was visiting Lansing and was searching for the best rated/customer service place to have a…read morecheesesteak sandwich and I must confess that Hannah made the best sandwich I've had and she's is a true professional. She delivered phenomenal customer service and made my cheesesteak look like a masterpiece. I ordered the "Madonn'" Hannah keep doing what you're doing. Parking is really close so if you're in the area and want to have a phenomenal Cheesesteak Hoagie go check out Capo's.

I haven't been to a Jolly Pumpkin in years, and when I saw it was near the hotel I was staying at,…read moreI knew I had to go back to see if it was as good as I remember it. I was with some friends and old coworkers when dining here, so I wasn't dining alone today. I was surprised there wasn't more people here since it was happy hour, but such is life. I ended up getting a hamburger with truffle fries as an upgrade since it sounded tasty. The burger was fantastic, though I wish it was a bit bigger. Truffle fries were good and it came with a really tasty dipping sauce. Our server was good but she did disappear for a while and when she did come back, we all asked for additional beverages. The place is clean with plenty of seating inside and I'm sure outdoor seating when the weather gets nicer. I'm not a huge drinker so I know they have a good beer selection, but didn't order since I wasn't really feeling it. Overall a great experience with a great menu, would return in the future.

I've been to other Jolly Pumpkin locations and this East Lansing spot is very similar. The space is…read morequite large with an upper seating area as well. Nate and I stopped in for a quick drink and a snack while in town and were seated right away in the bar area. I think they are pretty well known for their pizza, but we just went with an order of the buffalo chicken dip, which was bubbling hot and a large portion (we had plenty of leftovers). It was quite salty, but I guess that's to be expected. The chips were fresh and crispy and I liked that they give you some crostini as well. The drink prices were wild -- I got a large (maybe 20 oz) seltzer for $3!! I couldn't believe it. Service was friendly, basketball games were on the TVs, and I liked our visit. I think we'll be back next time we're in town.

While the food can take a little while to be ready, your patience will be rewarded with…read moremouth-watering food. The egusi stew, made with ground melon seeds, is rich and comforting. The okro, which has okra, is a kind of spicy curry and the owner was kind enough to warn us as we placed the order. We ate both with the pillowy soft fufu. The veggie and chicken bowls were filled to the brim and contained jollof rice, plantains, and tart green leafy veggies with green bell pepper. Additionally the veggie bowl had refried beans and the chicken bowl had shredded chicken. Delicious and hearty bowls. Must try in the East Lansing district.

I love Nigerian food and have tried many restaurants, so I know what I like and what I don't. When…read moreI heard about a new Nigerian restaurant in East Lansing, I was excited to give it a try. When I arrived, I was the only customer. I was greeted with a simple "hello," which gave me a good first impression. The restaurant itself looks very new, with a decent amount of seating, including some lounge seating tucked away in a small hallway. There was a large TV on wheels displaying a slideshow of the menu, which was a bit unconventional but not necessarily a bad thing. At the register, I started asking the cashier a few questions to understand the menu better. The layout was different from other Nigerian restaurants I've been to, and I wasn't seeing the exact dishes I usually order. However, instead of being helpful, the cashier responded with a snarky attitude, making it feel like my questions were an inconvenience. He then suggested the Spartan Bowl, listing the ingredients, and I thought it sounded good. He mentioned needing to check if they had the drumsticks for it, then walked away. I stood there waiting for a while before assuming he had gone to prepare my order, so I sat down. About 10-15 minutes later, he returned with a box in his hand. Without a word, he rang up my order, I paid, he bagged my food, and he simply walked away. No "thank you," no "enjoy your meal," no effort to make me feel welcome--just silence. When I looked at my meal, it didn't look appetizing, but I kept an open mind. Unfortunately, the taste confirmed my concerns. The plantain was overcooked and burnt, the sauce on the chicken was unpleasant, and the chicken itself was tiny and unappealing. The only redeeming part of the meal was the jollof rice, which was just decent. I won't be returning. The poor customer service and disappointing food made for an overall bad experience. I hope they improve both their hospitality and their food quality because first impressions matter. If you're curious, I'd say try it for yourself--but as of now, I can't personally recommend it.

Ordered this for lunch last week with a few coworkers. They all got a best one, and i got a dweeb…read more Man this is everything that I needed on a slow day after a long night on weekends in college. It was filling, cheesy, ranchy, and hit the spot perfectly. If we have someone else in the area in the coming month - we will HAVE to order again.

Zero stars. My wife and I went to East Lansing to attend the baptism of our son. Afterwards we…read morewent to Conrads for lunch. They have no bathroom and no seating. Since we were out of towners we had to walk up the street to find a table. When we got back the management had towed both of our cars at a cost of $700. They were unapologetic and unhelpful in getting them back. Food was mediocre. Flee as fast as you can away from these people