13 of the Most Wanted Restaurants and Cuisines That Mid-Michigan Needs

Lansing has a pretty decent foodie scene.

Lansing Restaurants

You want BBQ? There's smoked and grilled meats to imbibe until your stomach's content. How about some delicious Chinese food? There are plenty of places to get your fill. Thinking about a good sandwich for lunch? You're covered.

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However, even with these and many, many more delicious options to choose from, there are still some gaps that could be filled.

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Whether it's a certain type of cuisine, or it's a specific restaurant, there are certainly some improvements that could be made to the foodie scene here in Lansing and in Mid-Michigan in general.

Sure, I could go on about how think it's imperative that Lansing get a Waffle House (and some would agree with me), but this isn't just about me. This is about Lansing, and what we think we need added to the food scene.

Types of Food and Restaurants That Lansing Needs

So I asked, and you answered. Check out the 13 different restaurants and types of cuisine that Lansing desperately needs.

13. Zaxby's

There's just something about those chicken tenders that Michiganders want.

12. Southern Seafood

Grab your bib and you tub of melted butter.

11. Organic

Lansing residents want the organic, real thing.

10. Portuguese

I love al the options available in the meal.

9. Spanish

Did someone say, paella?

8. German

Kielbasa, pretzels, and beer? Yes, please.

7. Polish

What I would give for a good pierogi spot in Mid-Michigan.

6. Hooters

Lansing had a Hooters... maybe it'll come back...?

5. 24-Hour Diners

We need something for those late-night owls and second and third shifters.

4. Ponderosa Buffet

This is another restaurant that Lansing had that we have said goodbye to. Many would like to say hello, again.

3. Breakfast

While you might think that there are plenty of places to grab breakfast, can you ever really have enough?

2. Waffle House

We know it's greasy. We know and we don't care, we want a Waffle House.

1. Sonic

Rumors are always swirling about a Sonic opening up in the Lansing area. However, we've yet to see it come to life. Please, for the love of a Sonic slushie, please open one here.