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Lansing has seen many eateries come and go over the years. Hungry Lansing residents enjoyed dining at a variety of fine scarfing establishments. From Burger Chef and Dog 'n Suds, to Sveden House and Mountain Jacks, and everything in between. Here we remember some of these lost eateries.

FAST FOOD The onslaught of Fast Food joints began in Lansing in May, 1957, when the first McDonalds opening on North Larch. Many would challenge Mickey D's for the fast food consumers buck. Some survived, many did not.

DRIVE-IN RESTAURANTS Lansing was once home to nearly forty Drive-In Restaurants. Along with drive-in theaters, these restaurants rode a wave of post-war popularity thanks to a car obsessed nation. Changing culture, a short season, and the arrival of fast food all helped contributed to the demise of the drive-in restaurants.

RESTAURANTS Sit-down Restaurants were aplenty in Lansing, serving up all sorts of delicious meals. You could enjoy fried clams at Howard Johnsons, or a filet mignon at Mountain Jacks. Many more tasty memories can be found here.

TAVERNS & BARS Whether it was rocking out with REO at The Brewery, or just having a frosty cold beer at the corner pub, Lansing's Taverns & Bars always offered an exciting nightlife with a wide variety of dancing, drinks, food and music.