Zoup! is one of my colleagues' favorite lunch spots, so I think I'll be coming here pretty often. I…read moredefinitely understand why, they have a fun selection of sandwiches, salads, and soups. The soup selection (unsurprisingly enough) is definitely the most interesting, and they have six soups that rotate daily, which I love, since I hate getting the same old unless it's the ultimate comfort food. They also let you sample soups, which I don't think I've ever experienced, but I'm such a fan. I've sampled the tomato bisque so far, which is solid, and actually had orders of the lobster bisque and the New England clam chowder. The soups come with an order of bread - French or multigrain - and all the soups I've had are good. I probably won't dream of these soups (or any of their other foods) but that's okay. I've also had their chicken toscana sandwich, which was good. Seems like all their food has a good threshold of quality, and the value is pretty fair. I've also tried the cranberry almond sonoma salad - a half salad is a healthy portion, and I like their ability to mix and match soups, salads, and sandwiches for a nice variety. Zoup! knows its model and is doing it well. I also like that they have the nutritional value of all their foods online, and in person, which is helpful for anyone who wants to be more health-conscious.

Eat there often as it is near my business. Good selection of soups and sandwiches. Current I am…read morehooked on the Flatz...pizza like without all the crust.

Babes is such a delicious and unique deli and foodie gem! The owner has been very intentional in…read morewhat and how things are served, even down to the chips, which he has special delivered. The sundae's are super fun and quirky. All of the sandwiches are amazing too, but my absolute favorite summer treat is the LOBSTER ROLLS! Both the warm and the cold are fantastic. They are fairly priced and a consistently delicious! I hope Babes is around for a long time. I highly recommend supporting this locally owned establishment and can't say enough good things about them!

One thing that I miss being vegan is a good deli sandwich. You can find hummus and veggie…read moresandwiches often, but Babe's has nailed it. I'm so glad I don't live in the area, because I would be there all the time! Parking can be a little challenging on the street, but I've always gotten lucky. I dream about Babe's!

Their garlic chicken is absolutely top-tier! that's the only thing that I order from this place and…read moreit is so delicious every time; sometimes I go spicy, but I really like medium. I do love their market on the other side of the restaurant. The children and I get lots of healthy snacks there as well as the fruit shaped ice cream! Which I consider considered gatekeeping because they always seem to be out when we go.

I was a regular patron until I moved away. The food is simply amazing, some of the best I've had,…read moreand I miss it terribly.

Swung by for a cold brew on my way to get a bagel before work and there was one person in front of…read moreme. By the time I placed my order, I realized I wasn't going to have time to grab that bagel so I decided to try some egg bites and they were ok. Nothing fancy. Prices were fair and location is convenient. They have flavored soda creations on their menu that looked pretty good and I'll probably swing by to grab one to try in the future.

Food is consistently good and fresh. Service slow and food handlers don't wear gloves while preppingread more

Recently, a family member told me about this fantastic Farm Market in Lansing. As many times I have…read morebeen in the Lansing and East Lansing area, I had not heard of Horrocks. Gosh, I didn't know what I was missing. This is a true IYKYK! Once you have visited Horrocks, you will return for life. This is a magnificent, rustic, unique, expansive establishment that offers a cornucopia of items. From floral, to meats, cheeses, wine, speciality items, fruits, snacks, vegetables, hard-to-find items and more. There is so much more! Things that stood out even though I loved everything about this place: -the vast selection of canisters of olive oils -the vast array of different varieties of balsamic vinegars (amazing!) -house made items in every area -house made popcorn with so many flavors, so fresh. -the many, many homemade soups: probably around 20 different kinds and delicious. -a ramen bar, what? -bakery -pizzeria -exotic fruits and vegetables and regulars ones too -the wine bar: sip while you shop. -house-made sausages and cheeses -house-made jams, jellies, local honey -extensive variety of spices, herbs, flour and grains - great service, very helpful. This is a must try and truly a destination. I cannot wait to shop and browse here again!

Go to Horrock's, PLEASE!! Grocery store lovers (surely others exist?), I implore you to visit this…read moreheaven of a store. Picture a massive Costco sized store, but instead of big brand bulk items, it's local delicious specialty food items. You can find interesting things here. I recommend you set aside two hours to explore. I'm serious. They have a bar that also includes non-alcoholic beverages and the shopping carts include a cup holder. Where to start though? Fruits, vegetables, soup bar, cheese galore, huge candy bar with Michigan fudge... Lots of frozen meats and vegetable packs, a chilled dairy room, fresh sausages. Oh, the COFFEE and the OIL section?! Yes, you can taste the different oil flavors. And you can and will find the coffee that suits any taste. I make a 1.5 hour drive to go here every now and then, and it's always worth it. Bring reusable bags to keep your frozen food cold. And don't step in the plant section unless you want to come home with some flowers or a pretty plant, it's too tempting! I'm not saying anymore. Either you go or you miss out on the magic

Hands down favorite place to get Raman! Highly suggest giving it a try, while you wait for your…read morefood feel free to play some pinball/ arcade games.

Ramen is up there with some of the best I've had and I'm from Chicago…read more Not overly salted which is how you know they trust their dish. The only negative is the egg, which isn't molten like other ramen spots. It could've been cooked more and at least cut in half to let it absorb the broth. I got the miso ramen with the fire in the bowl. Get this - the best part wasn't the ramen, it's the bao buns. I got the soft shell crab one which was actually perfect. Seaweed salad hit the spot too. Live music and pool tables. Arcades as well. Entrance is in the back. Service was busy towards the end of the night, but the sever was helpful in explaining the menu.

Such a yummy sandwich and lemonade! Everything was well prepared and was a quick stop. All you can…read moreask for for a simple, delicious lunch!

Outstanding. Want a delicious treat at a reasonable price in a beautiful setting? Then you simply…read moreneed to visit McAllister's. It's been a favorite for a very long time. We just visited their new location down from their old location. It's twice the size and just as amazing as it ever was. I write a lot of reviews. Good and bad. Yeah I'm so pleased to report. This restaurant just keeps getting better. So many different deli sandwiches available. I truly do love them all. Who doesn't love potato salad? Or tortilla soup? fresh bread? And endless possibilities. My wife took me for Father's Day. Something simple while we were out. The service is quick. The food is delicious and fresh. Every time I go, I try something different and I am never disappointed. Find them. Frequent them. And enjoy.

This place is a true find!! That being said I want to explain somethings i was not aware of in case…read moresomeone else is making plans to visit. First it's only open till 4pm, also closed on the weekends, and lastly you order at the counter they give you a number to take to your table. The Olive burger was amazing, the fries were crispy. The coleslaw was also very tasty. My husband was able to get a vegetarian version which he really enjoyed as well. Very cute booths

What is the one flavor that speaks to Mid-Michigan's core? Quality Dairy Chip Dip? A sip of…read more Faygo or Vernor's? Uncle John's Cider & Donuts, or an order of chips & salsa from Handy's? For me, it's far and away a bite of an olive burger. That combination of charbroiled burger and olive sauce does it for me every time. This month I was elated we got to review one of the originators. Weston's Kewpee Burger is a Lansing institution. There's little disputing that. Situated downtown on Washington Square and using a recipe for olive sauce that is older than 95 years, the restaurant is nostalgic in all the right ways. The décor is unapologetic in referencing their history and with good reason. Serving comfort food with quality service to downtown's current movers and shakers and former residents who have returned and want an instant reminder of home is something they should be proud of. In pre-pandemic times, it wasn't unusual for a line out the door during the lunch time rush. During the pandemic, Weston's ownership was among the most compassionate with their staff and worked hard to keep the business open even as much of their traditional foot traffic has yet to return. However, you can tell the folks that work here enjoy not just one another but making great food for their customers. Essential During my visits to Weston's this month, I cheerfully tried the Kolossal Olive Burger. Appropriately named as this sandwich is massive, the burger perfectly cooked, and topped with a heaping serving of olive sauce (Chopped, not minced) just the way I like it. There are several local establishments that offer an olive burger and even a few national chains that attempt to offer local flavor. Few of them compared to this tried-and-true version. As I stood in line, there were two gentlemen from south of Jackson who were in town exploring the Capital City. They both ordered olive burgers and as I walked out, I asked them how it was. "It doesn't matter much what else we find today; this burger was worth the drive." Indeed. Comfort Classics My culinary comrades and I sampled several other items off the menu. The Turkey Burger was juicy, surprisingly flavorful, and delightfully crispy- which is atypical of most turkey burgers. The onion rings were solid, but not as good as the sweet potato fries or the regular French fries. Both are seasoned brilliantly- brown sugar on the sweet potato and a light dusting of Greek seasoning on the regular. The chili was hearty and balanced- not too many beans or tomatoes or not enough meat and welcomed on a chilly January afternoon. The restaurant also offers several traditional daily specials- meatloaf and mashed potatoes, bean and ham soup, pot roast, tuna pasta salad, or mac & cheese, all depending on the day. I was fortunate to be in on a day that the goulash was available. Packed with herbs, tomatoes, and ground beef, huddled up with macaroni spirals and served with garlic Texas toast, it was an absolute hit and I had to arm wrestle others in my house for the leftovers. Award Winning The Weston Kewpee Burger team were recently awarded the judges award for their olive burger at a competition on South Beach, Miami. In honor of that recognition, the restaurant now offers a Miami burger- a crumbled burger with a cheesy olive sauce. This olive burger 2.0 is my new favorite in town. It differs from the traditional olive burger in yummy, savory ways. The brininess of the olive sauce somehow works even better in this iteration and the crunchy, flavorful crumbles are a wonderful twist. The best innovations are rooted in tradition.