Fulfillment is easy to come by when your stomach is grumbling and a turkey wrap and french fries from the cafeteria seem about as appealing as eating a wood chip. A quick stroll down Grand River Avenue and other nearby streets will bring you many choices in your pursuit of food. With this quick overview of East Lansing restaurants, the only problem will be deciding where to start.
Noodles & Company 205 E. Grand River Ave. (517) 332-4040 The restaurant features a wide range of noodle dishes from the classic Wisconsin Mac & Cheese to Japanese Pan Noodles. Panchero's Mexican Grill 125 E. Grand River Ave. (517) 351-3620 Boasting homemade tortillas, the restaurant features burritos, salads, quesadillas, fajitas and tacos. The Pita Pit 219 E. Grand River Ave. (517) 333-9850 It features made-to-order pitas, salads and soups. Potbelly Sandwich Works 233 E. Grand River Ave. (517) 203-4278 A sandwich joint with an old-fashioned atmosphere, Potbelly Sandwich Works also serves delicious milk shakes, malts and root-beer floats. Cosi 301 E. Grand River Ave. (517) 332-6500 The restaurant chain serves gourmet sandwiches and salads. It also features a full-service espresso bar. BTB Burrito 403 E. Grand River Ave. (517) 337-9191 The restaurant features inexpensive burritos, tacos, nachos and quesadillas. Flats Grille 551 E. Grand River Ave. (517) 332-8888 Flat sandwiches, salads and burgers are the specialties of Flats Grille. The Peanut Barrel Restaurant 521 E. Grand River Ave. (517) 351-0608 Great burgers, a bar and peanuts served on the patio in warm weather are staples of the restaurant. Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar 360 Albert Ave. (517) 333-2999 A sports bar boasting 14 signature sauces for chicken wings. Burger Down 529 E. Grand River Ave. (517) 332-2969 The name says it all: The restaurant serves burgers. Chipotle Mexican Grill 539 E. Grand River Ave. (517) 333-3680 Mexican food galore. The restaurant features burrito bowls, burritos and tacos. Jimmy John's 643 E. Grand River Ave. (517) 351-1800 Sub-style sandwiches are served on homemade, fresh-baked French bread. Rice Kitchen 551 E. Grand River Ave. (517) 336-5810 Rice Kitchen is a Chinese restaurant that delivers.
