Babe’s Corner reels in shrimp and lobster rolls

Connecticut lobster roll
$27.99
Babe’s Corner
331 S. Washington Square, Lansing
11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday
(989) 277-5088
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It’s hard to find a good lobster roll in the area. The few restaurants that serve them only do so for a limited time. One of these places is Babe’s Corner, which recently moved into the downtown Strange Matter Coffee. In an area where there’s a sandwich shop on almost every corner, Babe’s new summer menu brings a taste of the coast to patrons seeking more than just your average hoagie.

There are three summer sandwich specials: a shrimp roll, a Maine lobster roll and a Connecticut lobster roll. If you’re not a lobster lover, then the cheaper shrimp roll will satisfy your seafood cravings. However, if you’re willing to spend some extra money, the lobster is well worth the price. I decided to order the Connecticut lobster roll because I prefer the warm, toasted sandwich to its chilled Maine counterpoint. 

The Connecticut roll overflows with 4.5 ounces of butter-dipped lobster meat, served in a New England-style roll that’s buttery on its own. It’s messy eating, and you may need a fork to keep everything from falling apart before you’re done. Though it’s roughly the size of a hot dog, it’s surprising how filling it is. I chalk it up to all the butter. You probably won’t need to order a side of chips to go along with it — especially when you’re already paying more than $25 for the roll alone.

I should also mention that Babe’s Corner has a selection of ice cream and milkshakes on the summer menu, though, as I said before, the lobster roll is filling enough on its own. I did get a chocolate shake on a separate visit, and I’m happy to report that it was rich and creamy.

On its Facebook page, Babe’s claimed to have sold more than 2,000 lobster rolls last summer. No doubt they will be even more popular this year, so be sure to grab one before they’re gone! And, if you aren’t too full, maybe snag some ice cream, too.