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JACKIE’S DINER — This southsidediner’s biggest draw is its breakfast special ($3.99 before 11 a.m.).3812 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. seven days a week.(517) 393-1240. Second location at 4421 W. Saginaw Hwy. 7 a.m.-8 p.m.Sunday-Thursday; 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Breakfast buffetSaturday and Sunday only. (517) 323-6512. TO, $


JERUSALEM BAKERY & MORE —Some of the tastiest hummus you’ll find in the area awaits you at thisgrocery store with a Mediterranean café twist. Short orders of bakedkibbee, shwarma, falafel and much more are cooked fresh, while thehummus, tabouli and pillow-soft pita bread, among other selections, areready to grab and go.  1456 E. Michigan Ave.  9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday.  (517) 485-9975.
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JOE’S GIZZARD CITY — As “the onlyGizzard City in the world,” this 1950s-themed diner (in restaurantonly, not in the bar) brings customers in for famous mounds of beerbattered, deep-fried chicken gizzards. 120 W. Main St., Potterville.The kitchen closes one hour before the bar closes. 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m.Monday-Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-1 a.m., Friday-Saturday, noon-10 p.m.Sunday. (517) 645-2120. www.gizzardcity.com, FB, TO, P, OM, Wi-Fi $ 


MENNA’S JOINT — This EastLansing-based franchise serves up its trademark “dubs” — wrapsandwiches packed with, among other options, potatoes, chicken cheeseand more — at two area locations. 115 Albert Ave., East Lansing. 10:30a.m.–3 a.m. every day. (517) 351-DUBS. TO, D, OM, $. Also at  4790 Hagadorn Road, East Lansing. 10:30 a.m.–2:50 a.m. every day. (517) 324-DUBS. TO, D, OM, $


MIJO’S DINER — Located near theCapitol City Airport, Mijo’s offers hearty breakfasts like the massivewestern omelet made with five eggs to satisfy the hungriest appetites.5131 N. Grand River Ave., Lansing. 6 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 6a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday. (517) 886-0406. TO, $


NEW YORK BURRITO/ DOWNTOWN SUBS & SALADS— Popular dishes include the Philly-cheese steak and spicy Cajunchicken burrito. 216 S. Washington Square, Suite A. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Saturday. Barbeque menu on Friday &Saturday, closed Sunday. (517) 374-8971.TO, P, $


OLD TOWN DINER — A Lansing staplefor more than 60 years, Old Town Diner specializes in breakfastskillets. You could also opt for some fluffy pancakes, with crispybacon and hash browns. 516 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing. 6:30 a.m.-2p.m. Monday-Friday; 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. (517) 482-4050.TO, $

OLYMPIC BROIL — Fromhand-battered onion rings to quarter-pound burgers covered in homemadeConey sauce, this restaurant makes almost everything fresh daily. 1320N. Grand River Ave., Lansing. 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday; closedSunday. (517) 485-8584. www.olympicbroil.com, OM, TO, $


O’NEILS — This cozy, affordableeatery brags it has the best Eggs Benedict in town. Also home to “thebig one,” a nine-egg omelet served free to anyone who can eat it in 30minutes or less (otherwise it’s $14.99). 1017 E. Grand River, EastLansing. 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. (517)203-4745. TO, $ 


PENN AVE. DINER — Southside dinerknown for its skillets and other breakfast items, which are served anytime. 6031 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing. 7 a.m.-2 p.m. everyday. (517)272-0504. TO, $-$$

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