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Favorite Restaurants
Theio's Restaurant is one of Favorite Restaurants.

1. Theio's Restaurant

2650 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI
Diner · 32 tips and reviews

Ian S.Ian Sanwald: The Southern Scramble changed my life, as well as my weight. I'd recommend it.

The Avenue Cafe is one of Favorite Restaurants.

2. The Avenue Cafe

7.0
2021 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI
Bar · 35 tips and reviews

Ian S.Ian Sanwald: The best place in Lansing to post up with your laptop for six hours.

Fleetwood Diner is one of Favorite Restaurants.

3. Fleetwood Diner

8.3
2211 S Cedar St (at Riley St.), Lansing, MI
Diner · 54 tips and reviews

Ian S.Ian Sanwald: The best all-around diner in Lansing. Think Theio's, but clean and all the food is good.

Soup Spoon Cafe is one of Favorite Restaurants.

4. Soup Spoon Cafe

8.8
1419 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI
American Restaurant · 93 tips and reviews

Ian S.Ian Sanwald: Well worth the high prices. It's a good place to take a date.

Potbelly Sandwich Shop is one of Favorite Restaurants.

5. Potbelly Sandwich Shop

7.9
233 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI
Sandwich Spot · 18 tips and reviews

Ian S.Ian Sanwald: So much better than Subway or Jimmy John's, and right across from campus!

The Gallery @ Snyder-Phillips is one of Favorite Restaurants.

6. The Gallery @ Snyder-Phillips

7.6
Snyder-Phillips Hall, East Lansing, MI
College Cafeteria · Michigan State University · 10 tips and reviews

Ian S.Ian Sanwald: Easily the loudest (and one of the best) cafeterias on campus.

Asian House is one of Favorite Restaurants.

7. Asian House

1001 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI
Asian Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews

Ian S.Ian Sanwald: Better than it looks from the outside. Try the mongolian chicken with crispy noodles.

Rice Kitchen is one of Favorite Restaurants.

8. Rice Kitchen

5.1
551 E Grand River Ave (Bailey), East Lansing, MI
Chinese Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Ian S.Ian Sanwald: At least it will help absorb the alcohol, right?

El Oasis Taco Truck is one of Favorite Restaurants.

9. El Oasis Taco Truck

8.6
2501 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912 (at N Francis Ave.), Lansing, MI
Food Truck · 39 tips and reviews

Ian S.Ian Sanwald: Muy rico! They're not kidding about the hot sauce though. I'd suggest the mild- it still hurts.

Denny's is one of Favorite Restaurants.

10. Denny's

6.4
804 Old Us Highway 27 N, Marshall, MI
Breakfast Spot · 9 tips and reviews

Ian S.Ian Sanwald: The best (and only) late night place to get food in Marshall.

Dark Horse Brewing Co. is one of Favorite Restaurants.

11. Dark Horse Brewing Co.

9.0
511 S Kalamazoo Ave (at Industrial Rd), Marshall, MI
Brewery · 93 tips and reviews

Ian S.Ian Sanwald: TRY EVERY BEER THEY SELL. I hate all-caps too, but it's seriously phenomenal. Good pizza too!

The Stagecoach Inn is one of Favorite Restaurants.

12. The Stagecoach Inn

7.8
201 W Michigan Ave (at Eagle St), Marshall, MI
Pub · 15 tips and reviews

Ian S.Ian Sanwald: The Coach is the best place to watch the game (if you're in Marshall).

Ice Cream Dream is one of Favorite Restaurants.

13. Ice Cream Dream

7.0
1112 W Michigan Ave (btwn Fountain St. & West Dr.), Marshall, MI
Ice Cream Parlor · 5 tips and reviews

Ian S.Ian Sanwald: If only it wasn't a seasonal business...

Rollo's Mancino's is one of Favorite Restaurants.

14. Rollo's Mancino's

113 E Michigan Ave, Marshall, MI
Pizzeria · 3 tips and reviews

Ian S.Ian Sanwald: Good pizza, plus half of your graduating class works there.

Arcadia Brewing Company is one of Favorite Restaurants.

15. Arcadia Brewing Company

103 Michigan Ave W (btwn Carlyle St. & McCamly St.), Battle Creek, MI
Brewery · 63 tips and reviews

Ian S.Ian Sanwald: It's not Bells or the Dark Horse, but it's a cool place with good beer.

Sweetwater's Donut Mill is one of Favorite Restaurants.

16. Sweetwater's Donut Mill

8.4
2807 Capital Ave SW (at Beckley Rd), Battle Creek, MI
Donut Shop · 20 tips and reviews

Ian S.Ian Sanwald: Cheap donuts, strong coffee, and sleezy truckers. I would recommend going between 11pm and 4am.

Old China Super Buffet is one of Favorite Restaurants.

17. Old China Super Buffet

7.5
2580 Capital Ave SW (btwn Mason Rd & Knapp Dr), Battle Creek, MI
Chinese Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Ian S.Ian Sanwald: I think you're supposed to be an ex-con or on the sex offender registry to go into Old China, but there's a lot of filling, vaguely Asian food.

La Cocina Mexicana is one of Favorite Restaurants.

18. La Cocina Mexicana

7.8
5424 Beckley Rd (at Minges Creek Pl), Battle Creek, MI
Mexican Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews
Food Dance is one of Favorite Restaurants.

19. Food Dance

401 E Michigan Ave (at N Pitcher St), Kalamazoo, MI
New American Restaurant · Central Business District · 79 tips and reviews
Coney Island is one of Favorite Restaurants.

20. Coney Island

6.7
266 E Michigan Ave (at Edwards St), Kalamazoo, MI
Hot Dog Joint · Central Business District · 6 tips and reviews
Bell's Eccentric Cafe & General Store is one of Favorite Restaurants.

21. Bell's Eccentric Cafe & General Store

9.0
355 E Kalamazoo Ave (at Porter St), Kalamazoo, MI
Brewery · Central Business District · 163 tips and reviews
Water Street Coffee Joint is one of Favorite Restaurants.

22. Water Street Coffee Joint

8.8
315 E Water St (at Kalamazoo Ave.), Kalamazoo, MI
Coffee Shop · Central Business District · 35 tips and reviews
Biggby Coffee is one of Favorite Restaurants.

23. Biggby Coffee

6.9
270 W Grand River Ave (at Delta St), East Lansing, MI
Coffee Shop · 29 tips and reviews
Espresso Royale is one of Favorite Restaurants.

24. Espresso Royale

527 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI
Coffee Shop · 32 tips and reviews
Wanderers Tea House is one of Favorite Restaurants.

25. Wanderers Tea House

547 E Grand River Ave (btwn Division & Bailey St.), East Lansing, MI
Tea Room · 19 tips and reviews
Bistro Bella Vita is one of Favorite Restaurants.

26. Bistro Bella Vita

8.8
44 Grandville Ave SW (at Weston St), Grand Rapids, MI
Italian Restaurant · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 56 tips and reviews
Founders Brewing Co. is one of Favorite Restaurants.

27. Founders Brewing Co.

9.2
235 Grandville Ave SW (btwn Williams & Bartlett St.), Grand Rapids, MI
Brewery · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 365 tips and reviews