New Bobcat Bonnies Restaurant To Open In Historic Claras Lansing Station

Eclectic, delicious, and creative are all words I would use to describe the latest restaurant soon to open in Lansing.

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Have you heard of a restaurant called Bobcat Bonnie's?

Bobcat Bonnie's opened its first location in 2015 in Corktown, Detroit. Since then, owner Matt Buskard has opened seven other locations across Michigan and Ohio. Soon, it'll be eight, because Lansing is the city where the next location is opening.

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Bobcat Bonnie's will be taking over the old Clara's Lansing Station Restaurant located at 637 E Michigan Avenue.

Bobcat Bonnie's Taking Over Old Clara's Location in Lansing

Bobcat Bonnie's will be joining Starbucks, which is already located in the western part of the building.

The inside, which is almost finished, will be a combination of the past and present. They wanted to do their best to preserve the history of Clara's, which had been around for over 30 years, while also bringing in some newness. You can see some sneak peek photos here.

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According to Buskard, they hope to be open before the end of January.

Honestly, I cannot wait for Bobcat Bonnie's to open so that I can give them a try. The menu is absolutely drool worthy. And oh my goodness, talk about yummy options for a boozy brunch. If you wanted to learn more about Bobcat Bonnie's and check out their menu so you can be ready to order, click here.

Lansing Area Bars and Restaurants That Serve Amazing Mocktails

Whether you are a pregnant person, a sober person, an underage person, or just a person who doesn't feel like drinking alcohol at the moment, there's got to be something out there for us, right? That's when I discovered the beauty of a mocktail. If you don't drink alcohol, for whatever reason, there are some fantastic restaurants and bars in Lansing that serve up more than pop and lemonade. Check out these spots that have amazing mocktails.

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Bars and Restaurants Participating in Lansing's Social Districts

Have you ever heard of a "social district"? It's an area that allows you to enjoy booze while out in the great outdoors. And by great outdoors, I mean some city blocks downtown. Lansing has officially decided to make the once temporary social districts a permanent fixture. Now, you can enjoy your favorite beer, wine, or cocktails in certain public areas in Lansing. You can find Lansing's social districts in Downtown, REO Town, and Old Town. Check out the list below to see which bars and restaurants are participating.

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10 Best Bars in Jackson

No matter what your poison is (beer, wine, or a nice mixed drink or cocktail), these bars could make for the perfect pit stop before or after a fun night out on the town in Jackson. Whether you call Jackson home, or it's your first evening there, we did the leg work and put together a list of the best bars and breweries in Jackson to grab a drink at. Check out the list in the gallery below. And if we're missing a must-stop bar, let us know. You can always send us a message using the free app.

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