Every Restaurant Coming to Lansing in 2026 (So Far)

Lansing has officially closed the door on 2025. But during that time, more than 50 new eateries opened their doors.

On average, more than one new place a week opened somewhere in the greater Lansing area. Whether it was coffee shops, bakeries, fast food, or sit-down restaurants, 2025 was a pretty spectacular year for openings.

As far as 2026 is concerned, we already have plenty of places that plan on setting up shop sometime this year.

Restaurants Opening in Lansing in 2026

Take a look at what you can anticipate sometime in the next 12 months.

Fidler's on the Grand

This beloved Lansing breakfast and lunch spot is reopening early this year after being closed since December 2022.

Aladdin's Express

Aladdin's is known for its long-time location in Frandor. Now, they're opening a second location in the former Mr. Taco site on south MLK. Owners Amal and Ali Elbast are preparing to open this February.

Kindred Table

Kindred Table originally planned to open inside the Crowne Plaza in December, but instead will be opening in January. It's opening in the former Bordeaux.

Chick-fil-A

Two Chick-fil-A locations are planned for greater Lansing this year. One location on Lansing’s south side hopes to open this spring. The second location will be at the former Comerica Bank near Eastwood Towne Center. No word on exactly when it plans to open, but construction will begin this spring.

Shake Shack, Smoothie King, and Wing Stop

This trio of fast-casual eateries is opening in the former Rite Aid near Frandor. There is no word on when they'll be opening at this time.

Bubbakoo's Burritos

This Mexican-Asian fusion fast-casual eatery is taking over the former Big John's Steak & Onion near Frandor. An opening date has not been announced.

Foxtail Coffee

This Florida-based coffee chain is opening a location in Downtown East Lansing in October.

Coratti's Pizzeria Bar and Bocce - East Lansing

It's currently still under construction, with a hope to open sometime this spring.

Fat Boy's Pizza - East Lansing

Opening on Ann Street near M.A.C. Avenue, no word on when though.

MACOTTA Club - Downtown Lansing

Plans are slated for the Knapp's building in Downtown Lansing. No update on an opening date.

Churchill's Bistro & Cigar Bar

This bistro and cigar bar will open in Downtown Lansing off Michigan Avenue sometime this year.

Not So Bland Cakes - East Lansing

Opening on Grand River Avenue, but no news on when.

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Panda Express - Okemos

This fast-casual eatery is going into the former Wheat Jewelers building, with plans to open in early 2026.

Pizzawala's - East Lansing

This Indian-inspired pizza fusion restaurant is going in on Grand River Avenue next to The Peanut Barrel. Owners hope to open in January.

Sea Leveaux

This is a fast-casual restaurant that serves seafood boil foods—including crab legs—and plans on opening in the former Grand Traverse Pie Company. No word on when, though.

Raising Cane's

Raising Cane's is proposing a location at the northwest corner of Elmwood Road and West Saginaw near Lansing Mall. They hope to open in December 2026.

Saroki's Crispy Chicken & Pizza - Lansing

No word on exactly when or where, just that it's coming soon to Lansing.