Lansing's best brunch spots: 5 places we missed

You spoke. We listened.

Lansing State Journal published a guide to the area's best brunch spots last month. And we heard from readers who wanted to suggest some of their favorites.

And so we decided to compile a second list. Call it Lansing's other best brunch spots.

Brody Square

You'll love this place if...you lived for the meal plans back in college because you could satisfy almost every craving imaginable and because it was all-you-can-eat. Again, if you want to eat your body weight in omelets, you've come to the right place.

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For starters, there are 10 food stations within Brody Square, so consider wearing your eating pants.

The menu rotates regularly, but there's a good chance you'll find French toast sticks, potato pancakes, crepes, quiches and made-to-order omelets, waffles and breakfast sandwiches.

Want something less brunch-y?

There are tacos, burritos, quesadillas and chimichangas at one station. Burgers, Reubens and patty melts at another.

But save room for dessert because fresh baked cookies, ice cream, pies, cakes and fruit smoothies are all up for grabs.

Price range: $9.99 per person, $5.25 for kids between ages 2 and 9. Children 2 and under are free.

How to go: 7 a.m. to midnight Sunday. Brody Square, 241 Brody Service Rd., East Lansing. No reservations, but private dining rooms are available for large groups. To reserve a room, call 517-353-9300. www.eatatstate.com/menus/brody

Beggar's Banquet

You'll love this place if...you want somewhere that serves brunch seven days a week and was named after a classic Rolling Stones album.

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The Beggar's Bowl is three scrambled eggs, ham, onions and green peppers are served over homefries and topped with bacon, shredded cheddar-jack cheese and chirizo gravy.

It's one of Beggar's Banquet's best-selling brunch items, said general manager Craig Collier.

Another suggestion? The huevos rancheros: two poached eggs served over refried beans and topped with chorizo, cheddar-jack cheese, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, cilantro and tortilla chips on the side.

Beggar's is also known for their Bloody Marys, which go for $4 on Sundays.

Price range: $6 to $13 per entrée

How to go: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Beggar's Banquet, 218 Abbot Rd., East Lansing. Reservations accepted except for Sundays. www.beggarsbanquet.com

Good Truckin' Diner

You'll love this place if...you appreciate a place where the menu items are reasonably priced and outrageously named i.e. the "fat bastard" and the "shroominator."

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Got a hangover that won't go away? Try smoked pork on biscuits topped with two over-medium eggs, sausage gravy and cheddar and fried potatoes on the side a.k.a. the "hangover."

The "mac attack" consists of your choice of beef or smoked chicken, mac-n-cheese, American cheese and bacon aioli on a kaiser roll.

And, if that isn't enough, consider ordering the "hillbilly" fries: a basket of waffle fries smothered with smoked pork, cheddar, slaw and barbecue sauce.

Price range: $4 to $10 per item

How to go: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Good Truckin' Diner, 1107 S. Washington Ave., Lansing. www.goodtruckin.com

Soup Spoon Café

You'll love this place if...you feel like rocking a tank and flip flops, but still want to receive the optimal fine dining experience.

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What do you call a jalapeño-cornmeal pancake topped with smoked salmon and served with green onion butter, maple syrup and a choice of meat?

"They're called Johnny pankcakes," said general manager Keith Buchele, "and people absolutely love them."

Up for something wicked? Try the shrimp "Voodoo" pasta. Gulf shrimp, red bell peppers, onion and linguine is sautéed before getting tossed in a Cajun tarragon-sherry sauce.

Price range: Almost everything on the brunch menu goes for $10 or less.

How to go: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Soup Spoon Café, 1419 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. Reservations accepted. www.soupspooncafe.com

Tannin

You'll love this place if...you enjoy brunch with an Italian spin at a place where everything is whipped up from scratch.

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Lemon ricotta pancakes make for an interesting twist on traditional pancakes because ricotta cheese is used as a flour substitute.

Ricotta is a soft, white Italian cheese that's "slightly sweet in flavor," explained executive chef Andrew Beard, adding that the ricotta creates richness.

Want something more hearty? Tannin's shrimp and "grits" uses polenta instead of grits. The polenta is infused with Meyer lemon basil, ricotta and Parmesan cheese.

Does it get more Italian than that?

If you want to splurge, indulge in lamb and eggs served with a peach lambic sauce, asparagus and fingerling potatoes.

Price range: $8 to $21 per entrée

How to go: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Tannin, 5100 Marsh Rd., Okemos. Suite C. Reservations accepted. www.tanninofokemos.com

Contact Princess Gabbara at pgabbara@lsj.com or 517-377-1006. Follow her on Twitter at @PrincessGabbara.