Lansing, MI

restaurants

The Cosmos

For otherworldly pizza with the freshest mozzarella you can get head to Cosmos. Owner Sam Short was inspired by the pizza parlor he visited with his father as a kid. He infused the casual, fun atmosphere with some seriously delicious pies. Try any of their creative offerings or opt for the “Trust Us” and let them bring out a surprise offering that will wow you.

Lansing, MI

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Eastside Fish Fry & Grill

Eastside Fish Fry & Grill is known for its amazing chicken wings, prepared with a 48-hour dry rub marinade and fried to order. The adventurous can also find local delicacies like crispy fried gizzards and pig skins, aka deep-fried bacon strips.

Lansing, MI

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Zaytoon Mediterranean

For a taste of Mediterranean classics done right head to Zaytoon where a Michigan native with Middle Eastern roots is serving up amazing chicken shawarmas with luscious garlic sauce and super-legit lamb grape leaves served with creamy hummus.

Lansing, MI

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Capital City BBQ

In an odd location, inside of a cellular store, Chef and Owner Linh Lee and Co-Owner Regan Louchart are fusing their two cultures together for a truly unique dining experience. The Brisket Bahn Mi is a combination of meltingly tender smoked brisket and the classic banh mi toppings like pickled daikon, cucumber and cilantro.

Lansing, MI

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Meat BBQ

Guy steps into a rock and roll fantasy straight out of Flavortown at this Southern-style barbeque joint. Standouts include the house-smoked pork belly pastrami and pickle fries that are “another level of ridiculous.” Don’t miss the smoked wings with the coffee-kissed Black Magic sauce.

Clarkston, MI

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Union Woodshop

All the locals know to come to Union Woodshop for great barbecue, especially Kid Rock. The unctuous flavor from The Porker, which has a house-ground pork patty, housemade Michigan maple bacon and housemade hotlinks, wowed Guy. Diners also enjoy the pizza kitchen and whiskey bar.

Rockford, MI

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Rosie's Diner

Guy Fieri, host of Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, satisfies his craving for American cookin' at Rosie's Diner in Rockford, MI, which is located in the heart of their local community.

Ann Arbor, MI

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Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger

The counter at Krazy Jim’s is no joke. To savor the fresh-ground burgers, you’d best order correctly: first the size, then the bun and toppings, and finally the cheese. “Look at the festival of funk,” Guy said of his burger piled with onions, peppers, bacon, salami and mushroom. Dress up your double, triple, quad or quint with a side of crunchy onion rings and buckle up — this is the real deal.

Hamtramck, MI

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Polish Village Cafe

If you can't make it to "the old country," Guy recommends stopping by the Polish Village Cafe. The Hungarian pancakes are fried and topped with a goulash made with pork butt. Guy loved the crunch from the pancakes and the "megatender" meat. Feeling adventurous? Try the tangy dill pickle soup.

Detroit, MI

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Supino Pizzeria

A trip to Italy inspired Chef Dave Mancini to open his own pizzeria. The "light and crispy" City Wing Thing pizza topped with smoked turkey, cherry peppers, smoked Gouda, mozzarella and roasted garlic was Guy's favorite. If you’re feeling creative, try inventing your own topping combination.

Lansing, MI

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Midtown Brewing Co.

On Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Kid Rock takes Guy Fieri on a thirst-quenching tour of Michigan Brewing Co. in Webberville, MI.

Clarkston, MI

bar

Clarkston Union Bar & Kitchen

Owner Curt Catallo has transformed an old church into a comfort food diner. Kid Rock and Guy liked the deliciously creamy mac and cheese, calling it the "most macked mac & cheese." Locals also enjoy coming here for the great atmosphere and a glass of cold beer.

Detroit, MI

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Traffic Jam & Snug

Almost everything at this husband and wife-run restaurant is "so local, it comes from the same address." The hot-sauce jelly beans in the pork loin kamatsu salad provide the dish with a good amount of heat, according to Guy. Locals also enjoy the huge braised-beef panini made with fresh baked bread.