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The People's Kitchen, Lansing, MI

The People's Kitchen

4.8
4.8
319 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Neighborhood gem
We love making our food from scratch. We could not do it without our local farmers! Fun atmosphere, upscale cuisine, craft cocktails and local artist gallery as decor.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Breakfast, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Breakfast Tue–Fri 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sat 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (517) 507-5730
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Keith
  • Neighborhood
    Lansing
  • Cross street
    East Michigan and Detroit Sts.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 319 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Best Overall

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Best Food

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Best Service

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Great for brunch

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Innovative

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Good for groups

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Healthy

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Neighborhood gem

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Good for special occasions

  • Lansing

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The People's Kitchen in Lansing is a "hidden gem" offering "amazing food and impeccable service." Guests rave about the "artfully prepared" dishes and the "you've been cared for" service. The atmosphere is lively and casual, with standout menu items like perfectly cooked scallops and "crispy tempura asparagus."

319 Reviews
  1. Sara

    Denver

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Amazing food as always. We were sat by the door when there was no one in the restaurant and asked to move because it was a special occasion…and we wanted to spend time with the people we were dining with…instead they put us in the middle of the room. The restaurant was empty. It would have been nice to not be under the spotlight. The food was delicious!! The service was good not great. The server didn’t seem to know the menu very well or the types of booze they offered. The salad came after the entrees but otherwise it was great!

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  2. Nate

    Detroit

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice meal. Scallops are the move! Cocktails were on point.

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  3. Tim

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great dinner with our family following the MSU football game at Spartan Stadium

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  4. Tom

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Risotto was excellent, mussels disappointing and burger very good. Server was terrific.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best meal we’ve had since coming to this area to visit our daughter at MSU! Our waitress was fantastic and food was delicious!

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  6. Noelle

    New York City

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best meal we have had! Everything was delicious. Must-go!

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  7. Carrie

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! Abby was great. All of her suggestions were spot on. Had the fall autumn spicy apple drink amazing !! Every dish was flavorful. Would definitely go again.

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  8. Eric

    Grand Rapids

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a regular date night restaurant for my wife and I. The people are great, the food is amazing and atmosphere is generally great.

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  9. Nicole

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent and Alec took great care of us. Thanks for a wonderful date night!

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  10. tkiyak

    Grand Rapids

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dinner at the People’s Kitchen. I had the duck breast. It was perfectly cooked, beautifully plated, and delicious. My wife had the scallops and enjoyed it just as much. We had a few cocktails while waiting for our entrees and they were quite tasty with generous alcohol. The service was impeccable, friendly yet professional. Only two minor negatives (didn’t bother us but could be a concern for others): voices echo in the restaurant so it can get a bit noisy, and the restrooms are down the stairs which may make it a bit difficult for people with disabilities.

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FAQs

The People's Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (517) 507-5730.

The People's Kitchen is rated 4.8 stars by 319 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The People's Kitchen

2722 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912

Additional information

  • Cross street
    East Michigan and Detroit Sts.
  • Neighborhood
    Lansing
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Breakfast Tue–Fri 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sat 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Breakfast, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Keith
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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