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The People's Kitchen

4.6 (447)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
2722 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912

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The People's Kitchen

4.6
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Lansing

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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. Weekend Brunch accepts walk-ins only!

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–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (517) 507-5730
  • Website
    https://www.eatpeoples.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Douglas
  • Catering
    Full custom catering available. Contact tpkeventscatering@gmail.com for details.
  • Private party facilities
    Chefs curated pre-fix menus for special occasions and VIP parties. Contact tpkmgmt@gmail.com for details.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    2722 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912
  • Neighborhood
    Lansing
  • Cross street
    East Michigan and Detroit Sts.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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4.6

4.6
(447)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Innovative

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Neighborhood gem

  • Lansing

    Best Overall

  • Lansing

    Best Food

  • Lansing

    Best Service

  • Lansing

    Best Ambiance

  • Lansing

    Best Value

  • Lansing

    Good for groups

  • Lansing

    Neighborhood gem

  • Lansing

    Good for special occasions

  • Lansing

    Lively

  • Lansing

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The People's Kitchen in Lansing offers an exceptional dining experience with "superb service" and a "great ambience." Known for its "fabulous food, vibe, and team," this restaurant impresses with inventive dishes and craft cocktails. Despite occasional noise, the atmosphere is lively, making it a "great find" for both casual and special occasions.
447 Reviews

  1. Kellee

    Coastal Georgia8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good service and wonderful food! We were there for my last meal out for a while because I was having a total knee replacement the next day! And People's was where I wanted to go!

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  2. James Gold

    Nashville59 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 20, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We’ve been to The People’s Kitchen twice: once for brunch, and more recently for dinner before a Michigan State basketball game. Both visits were excellent. The service was superb, and the staff were very attentive. The ambience is great. The food was exceptional, honestly better than we expected for the area. They do a great job. Highly recommended.

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  3. Jennifer

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 16, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The pork belly and roasted carrots were delicious! We had to sit at the bar, so it was a little loud. But everything was really excellent!

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  4. kimberly

    New York City6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 9, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Noise level was very loud. We were seated at a 2 top on the bar side, but there was a big party on the other side of the 1/4 wall. Whenever there is a big party, people think they have to talk loud enough for the 9 others to hear them. It was any easy fix though. We just moved to the bar.

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  5. Joe Gold

    Detroit6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 9, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, vibe, and the team are always fabulous. Love it here!

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  6. Trevor Gold

    New Orleans21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 4, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pork belly and mussels were amazing. Also have great craft cocktails and unique twists on common drinks.

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  7. Dave

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined on September 3, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Goodness excellent except the fish tacos … not very good and small portions.

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  8. Valerie

    Detroit2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 21, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience as always! A "Cheers" experience and vibe.

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  9. Kim

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 20, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful as each time I have been in. We had appetizers, dinner and dessert. Cocktails were very well done . So glad to have a place like this in our community.

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  10. Ronna Gold

    Cleveland19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 1, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a great experience. Food, cocktails and service were super. Menu was inventive with lots of flavor. Would definitely recommend.

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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–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (517) 507-5730
  • Website
    https://www.eatpeoples.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Douglas
  • Catering
    Full custom catering available. Contact tpkeventscatering@gmail.com for details.
  • Private party facilities
    Chefs curated pre-fix menus for special occasions and VIP parties. Contact tpkmgmt@gmail.com for details.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    2722 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912
  • Neighborhood
    Lansing
  • Cross street
    East Michigan and Detroit Sts.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, The People's Kitchen has an outdoor patio, and guests frequently mention enjoying the patio on sunny days.

The People's Kitchen has a fun, eclectic, art-filled vibe with a lively bar and inventive craft cocktails; it can be energetic and occasionally loud, though some visits are described as relaxed.

The People's Kitchen posts these hours: 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–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm, Fri–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, informal attire is appropriate; nothing formal is required.

For a quieter, low-noise dinner choose a Tuesday evening; if you want the lively brunch experience, weekend brunch (Sat–Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm) is popular but often busy.

Yes, the outdoor patio has welcomed diners with their dogs, and staff have allowed guests to use the patio when it’s open.

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The People's Kitchen

4.6
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Lansing

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
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