Header: Capital City Eats

Subheader: For when you feel like going out of your comfort zone
by Katie Susko
Nothing is wrong with getting your usual burger and beer from Hopcat on the weekends, but if
youre looking to expand your restaurant horizons this school year, look no further than the city
to our west: Lansing. The streets of our capital are filled with hidden gems just waiting to be
discovered.
Glazed & Confused
107 S Washington Square, Lansing, MI 48933
I love how most of their ingredients are sourced locally, and the donuts are made from scratch.
Mariah Bashore
Go classic: Original Glazed and Confused donut
Go crazy: Jalapeno Chipotle donut
Golden Harvest
1625 Turner St., Lansing, MI 48906
The restaurant is so unique. I spent the whole time looking at the weird things they had on the
walls. Sarah Gonyea
Go classic: Mars Scramble
Go crazy: Any of their daily specials; Cereal-Killer Sanwich
The Cosmos
611 E Grand River Ave., Lansing, MI 48906
This place had such a unique spin on traditional coal oven pizza. They mix strange ingredients
and it turns out so wonderful. Also, the deck is great to sit on in the summertime. Zoe Zappitell
Go classic: Basil Pesto pizza
Go crazy: Goat cheese; Fig-N-Bacon Jam bruschetta; Boursin pizza
Soup Spoon Caf
1419 E Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48912
I was so happy to stumble upon this place. The food and service was great and I have become
a regular ever since I first tried it. Danielle Bucco
Go classic: Voodoo pasta
Go crazy: Naan pizza of the day; Pork schnitzel
Meat
1224 Turner St., Lansing, MI 48906
The first time I tried Meat was at a catered event, and I ended up getting four plates full
because the food was so great. Tommy Gut
Go classic: The Classic Chopped Brisket Meatwich
Go crazy: The Chin-Gorilla Meatwich

Tom + Chee
123 S Washington Square, Lansing, MI 48933
This place is like my childhood dream come true. Ive never eaten the same thing twice! Emma
Gaffney
Go classic: Mac & Cheese Grilled Cheese
Go crazy: Choco Bacon Bliss Donut
Pablos Panaderia
311 E Grand River Ave., Lansing, MI 48906
This place has very authentic Mexican food that tastes delicious. Maeghan Fitzgibbon
Go classic: Taco dinner
Go crazy: Chicken Mole Poblano
Theios Restaurant
2650 E Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48912
Theios is like an escape from campus life. They have amazing pancakes, and you get a lot for
your money. Anna Ellison
Go classic: Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Go crazy: English Scramble
El Oasis Food Truck
2501 E Michigan Ave., East Lansing, MI 48912
This authentic Mexican food lets you know that at the first bite. Their homemade hot sauce is
one of a kind! Plus, the food truck vibes makes the experience all that more enjoyable. Jake
Silbert
Go classic: Ramonas Special Burrito
Go crazy: Nachos

Katie Susko is a senior professional writing major. She loves fashion, football and
traveling. Katie has worked for Vim Magazine, Penguin Random House and FAITH
Catholic Publishing.