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Top of the Town 2023

The 5 Top New Businesses Around Lansing

Mar 28, 2024

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1 Lansing Shuffle

2023 Winner

325 Riverfront Drive
Lansing, MI 48912

What the Busness Says: Seven restaurants. Five shuffleboard courts (coming soon). Two full service bars. A lounge. And a riverfront patio. Introducing riverfront’s newest addition, a reimagining of the Lansing City Market space, bringing a venue perfect for a night out, an afternoon with the family, a quick beer with friends, or a unique spot to host your events. Premium food & drink, entertainment and more.

This ain’t your granddad’s shuffleboard.

"Great atmosphere, food options (that are tasty), great view of the river... it's the best!"

"Nice hidden gem with good food space music."

"Brilliant idea of bringing various food stands together, so a group can gather and everyone can get what they want"

"Gorgeous views on the patio!"

"Such a great concept."

— Why Locals Say Lansing Shuffle is a 2023 Best New Business winner!

2 Hooked

2023 Second Place

3142 East Michigan Avenue
Lansing, MI 48912

What the Busness Says: Hooked is a Lansing, Michigan bookstore with a coffee shop and wine bar. You can find us at 3142 E. Michigan Ave. in Lansing, on the corner with Dori Ln. just east of 127 in the new apartment building across from the former Frandor Sears.

"Love this place."

"Super cute France-style cafe. Hope it sticks around!"

"Hang out around books. I just like it."

"Books and wine!"

"Best place to take out of town visitors to."

"Great local book store to just hang out."

— Why Locals Say Hooked is a 2023 Best New Business winner!

3 Homebrew Tabletop Game Lounge

2023 Runner Up

219 1/2 North Bridge Street
Grand Ledge, MI 48837

What the Busness Says: A place to hangout and play games ranging from classics like chess to the latest hobby games.

"Such a fun place."

"A great concept to offer gaming and socializing at the same time. And you can even grab a brew!"

"Great place to meet friends and relax."

"Unique venue for meeting gamers of all kinds."

— Why Locals Say Homebrew Tabletop Game Lounge is a 2023 Best New Business winner!

4 A Novel Concept

2023 Top 5
- 2023 Top 5 Best New Business
- 2023 Top 5 Best Bookstore (locally owned)

222 South Washington Square
Lansing, MI 48933

What the Busness Says: We are a woman-owned independent bookstore in downtown Lansing, Michigan. We offer a curated selection of new and used books, host a monthly book club, and sometimes pop-up at local events.

"These girls have been super cool, I like this shop."

"With the addition of Dear Ollie, A Novel Concept has become one of the absolute nicest shops in Lansing!"

"Amazing book shop with an awesome curated selection."

"This bookstore has perfectly curated stock. As someone who owns thousands of books, it's unusual for me to be able to go into any bookstore (much less one of this size) and always be able to come out with a stack of wonderful books I don't already own!"

"Cute concept, great items"

"This bookstore is so cool."

— Why Locals Say A Novel Concept is a 2023 Best New Business winner!

5 B's Artistic Studio

2023 Top 5
- 2023 Top 5 Best New Business

1699 Lansing Road
Charlotte, MI 48813

What the Busness Says: Your craft room away from home.

"Great addition to our community."

"Such a beautiful, inviting place that has so many creative options."

"A beautiful person owns it and so much fun things to do and learn"

"Great place to unwind. Great prices and very helpful."

"Friendly owner who’s eager to teach her skills to others."

"Great family outing."

— Why Locals Say B's Artistic Studio is a 2023 Best New Business winner!

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