Mid Michigan Foodie Tour — Greater Lansing Area
The Capital Region is host to diverse and delicious menus. Greater Lansing is home to some of the most remarkable farm to table and locally sourced restaurants. And you can count on 18 fair-weather farmers markets throughout the region plus two year-round ones right in the city of Lansing as a source of fresh, local and seasonal fare. If you are looking for artisan distilleries, microbreweries or a boutique winery, Greater Lansing has you covered on those as well. You can find it all in Mid-Michigan. Fresh. Local. Authentic. Awesome.
Gracie's Place
151 S. Putman Street
Williamston, MI 48895
Ph: (517) 655-1100
True farm-to-table freshness is coupled with the philosophy that the best meals are made from scratch and kept as natural as possible. No effort is too great, no ingredient too dear. We strive to present a meal beyond words and an experience to remember. If we can do anything to make your visit more special, from placing roses on the table to reserving a seat near the window, let us know.
The Purple Carrot Food Truck
Check website for daily locations.
The Purple Carrot Food Truck is Michigan's first Farm to Truck food stand. Our goal is to serve innovative, creative and fresh cuisine by utilizing the abundance of flavors Michigan has to offer. We work directly with the farmers who grow the food and buy it when it is ripe and at its peak to be served, because food is only as good as the ingredients you start with. Our mission can be summed up by our tag line: Eat Fresh. Eat Local.
Red Haven Farm to Table
4480 S. Hagadorn Road
Okemos, MI 48864
Ph: (517) 679-6309
Red Haven is Mid-Michigan's premier farm to table dining experience. Our ever changing menu is composed of small plates with an emphasis on local, seasonal and creative food always with an element of surprise. Visit for any occasion, we are a great place to stop in for a hand crafted artisan cocktail made with one of our many Michigan spirits, or sample a few small plates or join us for dessert made by our in house pastry chef. Offers a relaxed, comfortable and elegant dining experience.
Burgdorf's Winery LLC
5635 Shoeman Rd
Haslett, MI 48840-9723
Ph: (517) 655-2883
Explore, taste and experience a "Moment in Wine" at Burgdorf's winery. Burgdorf's is a boutique winery offering a unique tasting room and gift shop. A wide selection of retail wine, unique wine accessories and gift baskets are available in the gift shop. Visit the winery and enjoy the country atmosphere while tasting many of the specialty wines produced and bottled onsite. Contact the winery to make reservations for your own private wine-tasting party.
MSU Dairy Store
474 S. Shaw Lane
Room 1140, South Anthony Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824
Ph: (517) 355-8466
The MSU Dairy Store is many thingsour production plant, our stores, an educational and outreach center and more. We make, package and sell delicious ice creams and cheeses. The MSU Dairy Store is proud to offer quality dairy products at affordable prices and theyre delicious! We start our products with high-quality cream and culture, and finish them with packaging professionalism above and beyond the industry standards.
Red Cedar Spirits
2000 Merritt Road
East Lansing, MI 48823
Ph: (517) 908-9950
On the banks of the Red Cedar, there's a craft distillery that hosts the Michigan State University Artisan Distilling Program. Home of one of Greater Lansings newest tasting room which features craft spirits, cocktails, varietal ciders and award winning wines. Also featuring locally produced cheeses from the MSU Dairy Plant.
Fabiano's Candies
1427 E. Michigan Avenue
Lansing, MI 48912
Ph: (517) 482-7871
An old-fashioned candy store. We make a large variety of chocolates on site using only the best ingredients available, including sugar-free candies.
The Soup Spoon Cafe
1419 E. Michigan Avenue
Lansing, MI 48912
Ph: (517) 316-2377
Enjoy breakfast, lunch, dessert, locally roasted coffee, exotic teas and the espresso bar. Whether it's a break from the work day, a lazy Sunday morning or a quick grab at the counter for your day's excursion, the Soup Spoon will continue to strive to serve you the very best Lansing has to offer.
Allen Market Place
1619 E. Kalamazoo Street
Lansing, MI 48912
Ph: (517) 367-2468
The Allen Market Place (AMP) is the first non-profit food hub in Mid-Michigan with an incubator kitchen. Were also proud to host the Exchange, our special online wholesale market that connects regional food growers to retail merchants, restaurants, caterers and food service organizations bringing the bounty of local farms and food producers to the tables of our community. Allen Market Place (conveniently located directly behind the Allen Neighborhood Center) continues to build on ANCs well-established food-related projects, including our award winning farmers market that draws more than 16,000 community visitors annually every Wednesday from 2:30-7pm.
Lansing City Market
325 City Market Drive
Lansing, MI 48912
Ph: (517) 483-7460
The historic Lansing City Market, established in 1909, continues to offer consumers a taste of mid-Michigan's finest. Specializing in locally grown, organic and sustainable items, the City Market is proud to offer fresh local fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants, cheeses, bakery goods, milk, meats and other value-added items. The Market is also home to unique art produced by local artisans. There are prepared food vendors for hot meals, with indoor and outdoor seating available. In addition, the Market also sponsors or participates in a number of festivals and events showcasing Greater Lansing's diverse community and proud heritage.
Midtown Beer Company
402 South Washington Avenue
Lansing, MI 48933
Ph: (517) 977-1349
Come inside and experience Michigan in all its glory. Local beers, wines and mixed drinks made with local micro-distilled spirits. Pair with foods from local farms prepared fresh daily. Visit us. We Are Michigan.