Without a doubt, Lansing has an incredibly delicious food scene.

It's full of tons of variety. From perfectly fried pub food to fresh salads, fall-off-the-bone smoked meats to decadent desserts, and everything in between, there are lots of can't miss restaurants in the greater Lansing area.

But even though Lansing does have a fantastic food scene with an excellent spread, that doesn't mean there aren't some opportunities for some mouth-watering growth.

There's Always Room For Improvement

Lansing is missing out on some yummy chain restaurants that are not available everywhere. And we're not talking about adding another Taco Bell to the lineup. We're talking about places like Jack-in-the-Box and In-N-Out Burger, which are only found on the west coast. And what about a delicious Chicago dog? We don't want to have to drive to Chicago every time we want a delicious Portillo's hot dog.

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We gave it some serious thought and decided on 15 chain restaurants that should finally be added to the Lansing restaurant scene. Whether it's because there is a serious need for it here in Lansing, or because they are just so gosh darn loved by their patrons, take a look at the gallery below to see what restaurants we need here in Lansing, stat!

These 15 Chain Restaurants are So Yummy that We Must Have Them in Lansing

Don't misunderstand; Lansing's food scene is absolutely incredible! It's got a variety of restaurants serving up a slew of delicious cuisines. But we think there's always room for improvement. Here are 15 chain restaurants that are so good that we think they should be added to Lansing's lineup, pronto!

Was there a restaurant that you think we must have in Lansing, but it didn't make the list? Let us know by sending us a message with the station app.

Until they decide to open some of these delicious restaurants here in Lansing, there are plenty of other awesome places to grab a bite to eat. Check out all the Michigan restaurants that have been featured on Food Network in the gallery below.

MORE TO EXPLORE: Michigan Restaurants Featured On The Food Network

These 30 Restaurants have the Best Brunch in the Lansing Area

Lansing has a pretty excellent food scene, especially when it comes to brunch options. If you love living that mimosa life, then look no further. This gallery has the 30 best brunch spots that the greater Lansing area has to offer.

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