A new Mediterranean-style, on-the-go restaurant is coming to East Lansing.
Tabooli is planned to open by January 2016 at 515 W Grand River Ave., the former site of Grand River Coffee, which closed during the summer.
Tabooli restaurant to take spot of former Grand River Coffee
Civil engineering senior Khaled Alghafli pays for his coffee with his Flock Tag card on Nov. 16, 2014, at Espresso Royale, 527 E. Grand River Ave. in East Lansing. Alghafli was awarded a free coffee after he built up enough points on his card. Erin Hampton/The State News
Partial owner of Tabooli Fathy Shetiah said the new restaurant will bring a different energy to the block and provide a healthy and affordable option to East Lansing residents.
According to Tabooli's website, the restaurant already operating in Lansing serves a variety of bowls, wraps, soups and salads and sides.
There will be minimal waiting for food, but also plenty of seating and a patio available for customers.
“The food is really, really good. The atmosphere will be exciting," Shetiah said. "We have a lot of interest from the community from people that have come to our store (in Lansing).”
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