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Cafes & Diners

SUGAR SHACK — A cupcakeconnoisseur’s paradise, Sugar Shack has nothing but sweets to make yourmouth sing: enormous and slightly less than enormous cupcakes,brownies, cookies, pies and more. 215 N. Clippert St., Lansing.  Summerhours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Sunday; School year: 11 a.m.-1 a.m.Sunday-Wednesday; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday & Saturday. (517)316-2009.  TO, D, OM, $.

TED DEE’S SANDWICH SHOP — Thisdowntown Lansing spot serves a variety of deli sandwiches andspecialties, like the chicken cheese panini. It also offers soups,fresh salads and desserts. Every Friday there is a pulled pork sandwichspecial. 119 S. Washington Square, Lansing. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Monday-Friday; closed Saturday and Sunday. (517) 374-2784.www.ted-dees.com. TO, D (orders of $20 or more), OM, WiFi, $

THEIO’S — Serving breakfastaround the clock, Theio’s is also great place to grab a burger forlunch or satisfy a late-night craving. 2650 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing.Open 24 hours. (517) 487-3955. TO, P, WiFi, $

TONY’S — A lively restaurant nearthe Michigan State University campus that serves breakfast all day,lunch specialties, burgers and dinners, such as the hot turkeysandwich. 350 Albert Ave., East Lansing. School year hours are 8 a.m.-8p.m. 7 days a week. (517) 332-5553. TO, WiFi $. 

ZEUS’S CONEY ISLAND — This eateryoffers Greek classics, like chicken kabobs marinated for 24 hours inlemon juice, olive oil and a blend of secret herbs. 6525 S.Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing. 7a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-10p.m. Friday & Saturday. (517) 272-7900. OM, TO, WIFI, $

Casual Dining

ALTU’S —Traditional Ethiopian food served with specials, including the Fridayspecial of spicy shredded beef with jalapenos and ginger served withEthiopian bread, yellow cabbage and a house salad. 1312 Michigan Ave.,East Lansing. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; closed Sunday &Monday. (517) 333-6295. www.EatAtAltus.com, OM, TO, P $

BAJA GRILLE— This family-owned restaurant in downtown Mason offers a wide range ofoptions, from fresh seafood and hamburgers to homemade soups and chili.402 S. Jefferson St., Mason. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday; ClosedSunday. (517) 244-1181. www.bajagrille.net. TO, $

BENSON’S VINAIGRETTES— Benson’s makes all of its “Michigan Farmhouse” cuisine from scratchand rotates the menu daily and seasonally. 940 Elmwood St., Lansing. 11a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday & Saturday;closed Sunday.  (517) 703-9616. OM, TO, D (for orders more than $20), P, $$.

BEST STEAK HOUSE— Low-cost dining for meat lovers, serving steaks and sandwiches,including a modified Philly cheesesteak. 3020 E. Kalamazoo St.,Lansing. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. (517)337-2210. TO, RES, OM $$.

BLUE GILL GRILL— This eclectic restaurant features a variety of fresh fish, includinggrouper, salmon, walleye, cod and bluegill made with a unique blend ofspices in a secret family recipe. 1591 Lake Lansing Road, Haslett. 11a.m.-2 a.m. Monday-Saturday; 12 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday. (517) 339-4900.www.bluegillgrill.com. FB, TO, RES (eight or more), OM, WiFi, $$

THE BOARDROOM —  Afull bar and to-go beer and wine attracts thirsty revelers, and a menuthat includes hand-pattied, char broiled burgers, served on GreatHarvest bread, brings the hungry.  107 E. Allegan, Lansing.  11a.m.-2 a.m. Monday-Wednesday, 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Thursday-Saturday; 4 p.m.-2 a.m.  (517) 316-2312.  TO, WiFi, P, FB, $

BRUNCH HOUSE — OownerLeo Farhat has peppered his traditional breakfast house menu withdishes rooted in his Lebanese heritage. Try “Leo’s house special,”which begins with seasoned beef, onions and pine nuts sauteed in afrying pan, then combined with a couple of eggs. 1040 S. PennsylvaniaAve., Lansing. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday- Friday, and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdayand Sunday (517) 484-1567 TO, WiFi, $