East Lansing Gets a New Bagel Shop After Sudden ClosureEast Lansing Gets a New Bagel Shop After Sudden ClosureA new bagel shop has officially opened in East Lansing, taking over the former Bruegger’s location just weeks after it closed.Kristen MatthewsKristen Matthews
Mochinut Is Officially Coming to East Lansing This YearMochinut Is Officially Coming to East Lansing This YearAnother new restaurant is on the way to East Lansing—Mochinut is preparing to open, featuring mochi donuts and more.Kristen MatthewsKristen Matthews
Lansing’s Restaurant Boom Continues With New 2026 OpeningsLansing’s Restaurant Boom Continues With New 2026 OpeningsGreater Lansing is already seeing a wave of new restaurant openings in 2026. Here’s a roundup of the newest places you can check out right now.Kristen MatthewsKristen Matthews
A Longtime East Lansing Bagel Shop Has Suddenly ClosedA Longtime East Lansing Bagel Shop Has Suddenly ClosedEast Lansing lost a familiar bagel spot overnight. Bruegger’s has closed, but a new bagel chain is already planning to take over the space.Kristen MatthewsKristen Matthews
Altu’s Ethiopian Cuisine Opens Second Location in OkemosAltu’s Ethiopian Cuisine Opens Second Location in OkemosA longtime Lansing favorite is expanding. Altu’s Ethiopian Cuisine has opened a second location in Okemos.Kristen MatthewsKristen Matthews
Inside Dough Square: East Lansing’s New Fresh Dumpling SpotInside Dough Square: East Lansing’s New Fresh Dumpling SpotNew in East Lansing: Dough Square makes fresh, handmade dumplings to order.Kristen MatthewsKristen Matthews
East Lansing Loses Beloved Big Mom’s House RestaurantEast Lansing Loses Beloved Big Mom’s House RestaurantBeloved East Lansing restaurant Big Mom’s House has shut its doors.Kristen MatthewsKristen Matthews
Altu’s Ethiopian Cuisine to Bring Flavor to OkemosAltu’s Ethiopian Cuisine to Bring Flavor to OkemosThe long-time East Lansing favorite Altu’s Ethiopian Cuisine is opening a second restaurant in Okemos in 2026.Kristen MatthewsKristen Matthews
New Lansing Restaurant Update: Pizzawala’s is Opening SoonNew Lansing Restaurant Update: Pizzawala’s is Opening SoonPizzawala’s, the Indian-inspired pizza spot from Michigan, is opening in East Lansing. Find out when.Kristen MatthewsKristen Matthews
More Than 50 New Restaurants Opened Around Lansing in 2025More Than 50 New Restaurants Opened Around Lansing in 2025Lansing had a massive year for food in 2025. From coffee shops to sit-down restaurants, more than 50 new eateries opened their doors across the area. See what opened and when.Kristen MatthewsKristen Matthews