Although breakfast often is hailed as the most important meal of the day, it’s usually the one skipped by college students on the go.
East Lansing and the surrounding area is home to several different breakfast places. Here are some that are popular among students.
“I had the corned beef hash. (It was) honestly some of the best food I could have.” — Haslett Michigan resident Devan Pelon
If you’re looking for a place that serves breakfast all day and has a fun, old-time feel to it, then look no further than the Fleetwood Diner in Lansing.
General manager Dean Bailey said he recommends trying the “Hippie Hash” or the stuffed French toast, which is French toast stuffed with cream cheese filling and topped with fruit.
Pelon said the Fleetwood Diner is definitely one of his favorites when it comes to breakfast.
“I think it was a good combination of decent food for a low price.” — Economics senior Kelly Christopherson
If you’re looking for a place that’s close to campus and has speedy service, Leo’s Coney Island would be a good stop.
General manager Sean Morris said the restaurant serves breakfast all day long and has a wide array of options.
He said some of the most popular items include the French toast, pancakes and omelets.
As for a favorite omelet, he said he particularly prefers to have the spinach and feta omelet.
Christopherson said she ordered breakfast at Leo’s just once, but thoroughly enjoyed it.
“I think it was a good combination of decent food for a low price,” she said.
Christopherson said she recommends students check out Leo’s if they’re looking for breakfast food on a budget.
“I definitely recommend it. I just like the small feel. It’s a really popular, local Lansing establishment.” — Arts and humanities senior Bronson Herman
Golden Harvest is a local establishment that’s been raved about by many around the Lansing area.
“We use fresh everything pretty much, from herbs to baking our own biscuits and our own hash. We make our own salsa,” owner Zane Vicknair said. “Everything looks spectacular, tastes spectacular.”
One of the healthier breakfast options the restaurant in Lansing offers is oatmeal, which Vicknair said isn’t made from an “instant” packet.
Golden Harvest also offers a loud and social atmosphere.
Herman said he loves the restaurant’s unique atmosphere in addition to the food.
Herman said he can’t remember if he last ordered pancakes or eggs, but he recommends either one because they’re both delicious.
“It’s decent (and) cheap. It’s a nice setting. It’s not super busy usually, and that’s how I like it.” — East Lansing resident Elijah Miller
Flap Jack Family Restaurant in Lansing provides a variety of more than just different “Flap Jacks.”
Manager Lenora Lulgjuraj said the restaurant offers seven different pancake batters, some of the flavors including blueberry, pumpkin and multigrain.
Lulgjuraj said one of the most popular items is the hearty breakfast, which she highly recommends.
“(It’s a) combination of eggs and hashbrowns and bacon and sausage,” she said.
Miller said he recommends people check out Flap Jack if they’re looking for good food on a budget.
Miller said he hasn’t been to Flap Jack in a while, but said pancakes are his go-to order whenever he’s there.