Being a greasy spoon connoisseur, I am always looking for a good breakfast. I am afraid Lansing has been without one ever since Shaws Triangle shut down when 69 got finished...
Bringing your family, you might try Clara's. It's a decent restaurant and I think they still serve breakfast... Though I have not been there in years. It's an old train station w/ RR motif. Kids always enjoyed it. Not too far from the Swap, and you drive Preuss's on the way!
Best breakfast joint in Lansing is Golden Harvest...even beats Shaws Triangle (yes, I remember the place). But the line is horrendous...you would have to make a decision about breakfast or miss the first 2 hours of the swap...or else get there super early. They are only a few blocks from Preuss.
The Cruchy French Toast at the Eagles club is pretty tasty as are the omelets. Since becoming a member, I probably eat breakfast at the eagles a couple times a month. But it is open to the public as well.
I'd stay away from Crunchy's. It was a great place in college, but once you grow up and go back you realize how dirty the place is and how bad the food is. Harrison's is safe (not great food but safe). Beggers, Peanut Barrel, and that new Irish place in E.L are all good picks, depending on what you are looking for. There is an Al El in E.L. that I think is better (at least was better a few years ago), the Lansing location took a bit of a dive IMO. IMO, the best bar for food in Lansing is Leo's on Pennsylania just south of Preuss. Not sure on their hours or whether they have the license to sell booze before noon or not, but we are stopping there after the swap.
If you guys Like Thai and want something good after the swap, you need to stop at Taste of Thai on Grand River in East Lansing. No libations, but good food. It's roughly right across the street from that 2 story McDonalds if you know the area. The place is not fancy, but the food is awesome. I used to eat there every chance I got when dating my wife (she went to MSU) back in the day and we've driven back there since many times. Pad Pak is my fav there. I've tried a lot of Thai restaurants too and for Pad Pak, this is the place hands down. I'm pretty sure they are open Sunday's now - didn't used to be years ago. I'm stopping there on the way back...
I'd stay away from Crunchy's. It was a great place in college, but once you grow up and go back you realize how dirty the place is and how bad the food is. Harrison's is safe (not great food but safe). Beggers, Peanut Barrel, and that new Irish place in E.L are all good picks, depending on what you are looking for. There is an Al El in E.L. that I think is better (at least was better a few years ago), the Lansing location took a bit of a dive IMO. IMO, the best bar for food in Lansing is Leo's on Pennsylania just south of Preuss. Not sure on their hours or whether they have the license to sell booze before noon or not, but we are stopping there after the swap.
Hey there - just noticed you're in the neighborhood. Nice to see a local reefer here. I only know of one other GP'r over here in the Woods.
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