21 Non-Chain Lansing Restaurants That Are Actually Open on Mondays

Remember back when most restaurants were open seven days a week?

Yeah, good times.

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Why the change, anyway? Why does it seem like so many restaurants are closed on Mondays?

Why Are So Many Restaurants Closed on Mondays?

You can blame COVID-19 for a lot of it.

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When work schedules were disrupted by the pandemic, it upended the entire "dining out" dynamic. Suddenly, more people than ever were working from home. Many restaurants that made their livings largely on lunch business were snuffed out. The ones that survived had to adapt to a new reality, as customer demand for their restaurants had shifted from what they were accustomed to.

For many restaurants, it simply boils down to the cost of doing business. Are they losing money by staying open on a low-demand day like Monday? Restaurant Business recommends that restaurant owners focus on the days of the week that are successful for them.

In addition to that, almost every business these days - restaurants included - is running on a minimum amount of staff. According to The Daily Meal, not being open on Mondays helps with staff retention at a lot of dining establishments.

Monday closure gives the team a break and ensures they report to work Tuesday fully prepared to serve customers to the best of their ability. In addition to carefully planning off days, dining establishments can also take other steps to increase their profits.

 

Lansing Restaurants That Are Open on Mondays

From a customer's standpoint, finding a local restaurant that's open on Monday can sometimes present a challenge. A lot of our favorite local places to grab a bite aren't open.

We thought we'd throw together a list of some of our favorite non-chain restaurants that are open on Mondays around Lansing, Michigan.