east lansing restaurants

Greater 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.

East Lansing lost a familiar bagel spot overnight. Bruegger’s has closed, but a new bagel chain is already planning to take over the space.

A longtime Lansing favorite is expanding. Altu’s Ethiopian Cuisine has opened a second location in Okemos.

New in East Lansing: Dough Square makes fresh, handmade dumplings to order.

Beloved East Lansing restaurant Big Mom’s House has shut its doors.

The long-time East Lansing favorite Altu’s Ethiopian Cuisine is opening a second restaurant in Okemos in 2026.

Pizzawala’s, the Indian-inspired pizza spot from Michigan, is opening in East Lansing. Find out when.

Lansing 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.

Get ready for East Lansing’s newest dessert destination! Eiffel Waffle Creamery opens Dec. 31 with ice cream, bubble waffles, mini pancakes and more.

Lansing welcomed 35+ new eateries in 2025. These are my favorites — from pizza and burgers to coffee and sweet brunch spots.