Lansing Welcomes New Restaurants and Retailers in October 2025

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October 2025 has been a lively month for the Lansing area, with a fresh wave of new restaurants and retailers popping up all over town.

Seams Sewing and Mercantile, in particular, has caught the attention of sewing fans. If you’re curious about what’s new, let’s dig into the details of Seams Sewing and Mercantile’s big re-opening, plus a peek at a few other notable arrivals.

Seams Sewing and Mercantile: A New Chapter

Since 2019, Seams Sewing and Mercantile has carved out a special place in the Lansing community. The shop started out in an incubator space inside Woven Art Yarn Shop.

Now, they’ve moved into a roomy 1,300-square-foot storefront in Old Town. Their grand re-opening on October 11, 2025, kicks off a new era for this *radically inclusive sewing and fabric store*.

What Seams Sewing and Mercantile Offers

Owner Jessy Gregg wanted to build a bright, welcoming spot for both quilting and garment sewing lovers. The store leans into natural fibers and stocks a wide range of fabrics, patterns, and sewing machines.

They also run a variety of classes, so it’s become a bit of a hub for local sewing folks.

  • Fabrics: Specializing in natural fibers for both quilting and garment sewing.
  • Patterns: A diverse selection to suit various sewing projects.
  • Sewing Machines: High-quality machines for all skill levels.
  • Classes: Regular workshops and classes for all skill levels.
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Want to know more? Check out their website or look them up on Facebook at *Seams Sewing and Mercantile*.

Other Notable Openings in Lansing

Seams Sewing and Mercantile isn’t the only place making waves this month. Here’s a quick rundown of other new spots that have opened up in Lansing this October.

Hela’s Kitchen

Hela’s Kitchen, loved for its *authentic-style, fast food* Mexican dishes, has landed at 1909 W. Saginaw St. after closing its Lansing Mall food court spot in June.

The new location gives them a fresh start and a bigger menu. You can follow their updates on Facebook at *Hela’s Kitchen*.

Gjoni’s Bar and Restaurant

Gjoni’s Bar and Restaurant has taken over the old Spagnuolo’s Restaurant spot at 662 W. Grand River Ave. Their menu is all over the map—pizza, steak, half-pound burgers, sandwiches, salads, fish, soups, appetizers, and even gelato.

They’ve got a full bar too. More info is on their website.

Cherry Republic

Cherry Republic, based in Glen Arbor, Michigan, has set up a seasonal shop at Eastwood Towne Center. They’re open from October 1 through December 31, selling all sorts of cherry treats and gifts—jams, chocolates, salsa, and even wine.

You can learn more on their website.

Savvy Sliders

Savvy Sliders has opened at 235 Ann St., right near Michigan State University’s campus. Their menu covers burger, chicken, falafel, cod, and shredded ribeye steak sliders, plus French fries, chicken tenders, onion rings, cheesy curds, and custard shakes.

Find details on their website.

Great Lakes Family Restaurant

Great Lakes Family Restaurant opened up at 323 S. Main St. It’s a family-owned spot serving breakfast and lunch.

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The menu is packed with breakfast classics—omelettes, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, waffles, French toast—and lunch options like burgers, gyros, sandwiches, and pasta.

The Other Side

Right next to Good Truckin’ Diner’s new Turner Street location, The Other Side brings a quirky menu. They serve MOO-ville hard-dipped ice cream, shakes, pastries, specialty coffees, and lattes, plus sandwiches.

Their pastries, baked in-house every week, rotate—sometimes cinnamon rolls, sometimes Pop-Tarts. For drinks, they use beans from Grand Rapids’ Last Mile Cafe. Want updates? Follow them on Facebook at *The Otherside*.

Anna’s House

Anna’s House just opened its second Lansing area spot at 644 Migaldi Lane. They’ve taken over two storefronts that used to be the Tin Can Bar and Jude’s Barbershop.

The new spot has 4,400 square feet and a menu with dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegetarian choices. You’ll also find classic breakfast dishes, burgers, salads, and sandwiches if that’s more your thing.

Curious about the details? Check out their website for more info.

Want to see what else is new around Lansing? The Lansing State Journal has the full list of recent openings.

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