East Lansing expands dining scene with two new restaurant openings

East Lansing is seeing an influx of new dining options as several restaurants prepare to open in the downtown area.

Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken & Wings will occupy the former Poké Fresh location at 551 East Grand River Avenue. The fast-casual eatery specializes in Nashville-style hot chicken, offering sandwiches, wraps, wings, and salads. While signage is already visible, an official opening date has not been announced.

Additionally, Halal Bros 2 Go is set to open at 547 E Grand River Avenue. Originating in Ann Arbor, the restaurant serves Mediterranean-inspired street food, including lamb, rice, falafel, and loaded fries. This location previously housed Campbell's Market Basket and Sweet Loraine's Fabulous Mac n' Cheez.

These openings contribute to a broader trend of restaurant activity in the Greater Lansing area, which has seen over two dozen openings and a dozen closures since the beginning of the year.