Big Moe's Kitchen - Lansing, Mi — Restaurant in Lansing Charter Township

If I could give 0 stars, I would!!!

We walked in hoping for dinner and were greeted instead with the enthusiasm of a DMV clerk. The cashier hit us with a casual “sup bro” and then followed up with the ever-welcoming “what do you want.” Not exactly the warm hospitality you’d expect, unless you are attending some kind of performance art piece called Customer Service Is Dead.

After 40 minutes (yes, forty), our “bowl” finally arrived, looking like it had been cobbled together from whatever was left behind in the walk-in fridge. During this time, we had the privilege of watching at least seven other people stroll in, order, and leave with food before we even saw a bite of food. Truly inspirational.

I also tried to order the falafel, but apparently, that was just a mythical food this evening; the cashier said “yeah, we aren’t doing that”. So I downgraded my dreams to “boneless wings” (aka grown-up chicken nuggets aka “chickkie nuggies”). These nuggets were somehow both overcooked and soggy, which I didn’t know was scientifically, culinarily, or physically possible. Bonus points for serving them in takeout containers even though we were eating in. Nothing says “we value your presence and experience” like soggy styrofoam wings.

But the highlight of the evening? Watching a kitchen staff member wipe his nose with his bare hand, then immediately handle someone’s food. No gloves, no wash, no nothing. Just pure, farm-to-table sinus authenticity. I whispered a quick prayer to the culinary gods that he eventually found some soap, but honestly, who can say?

Overall, if you’re into long waits, bad food, and a front-row seat to questionable hygiene practices, this place is for you. Otherwise, save your money and just microwave some leftovers; you’ll get the same quality, minus the side...

Yo yo yo, BIG MOE’S! The cute girl and I stopped in for some deliciousness recently, and let me tell you, I’m a fan—Moe, a big fan! I got the Francisco Chicken 12-inch sub, and the cutie got the Philly steak and cheese in a smaller-sized sub option.

I tell you what, I really like that bread, Mr. Moe. It's got the perfect crispy yet soft flakiness, and the chicken was delicious. I especially loved the corn on it; it was buttery soft and full of flavor. I've never been so corny for corn, Moe!

I can't wait to stop back in and try some more options, like the truffle fries. And if you know me, which you better, you know I love a nice chicken bacon ranch. I plan to get it in a wrap next time we stop in. The cutie's sub was incredible too—she kindly let me have a nibble bibble, baby! Such good seasoning and flavoring on the steak!

Shoutout to Big Moe’s! Stop in if you get the chance. You won’t regret it, and that’s a DayDay guarantee, baybay! Ten out of ten!

Addendum 10/26/24

Just made our epic return, and I got the chicken bacon ranch wrap with truffle fries. Let me say, I want Mo Big Moe’s! My goodness, that wrap was good, and the person working the register was super polite and kind! I couldn’t be happier, Mr. Big Moe, your largeness!

Cutie had her wrap as well and loved it; she enjoyed the fries too! We will be back a third time soon. I’ll be getting that smoked brisket sandwich! Be on the lookout for cha boy!

This has been Day Day Supreme for Google reviews....

I have seen two reviews that are obviously either fake, seeing how they had their other reviews blocked and one of the guys said “Go to Raising Kane’s” (which uhhh is Raising Cane’s btw) I’m guessing is the obvious answer. Most everyone genuine felt the same way as I did: impressed. I was kind of sad that YaYa’s went away but this honestly blows YaYa’s away. The people were incredibly nice and I only said 4 with “ambiance” bc they just got moved in and running and I think they have done the best they could and will address it further once things get settled in. The menu is perfect: a good variety, really good prices, and you can see they focus on a few things of expertise. I laughed at those fake comments (although the one Karen could just be a Karen) especially when the whole topic was basically about chicken fingers and chicken sandwiches. Like, hello..there are 57 chicken sandwiches out there. Maybe order something less generic than a quesadilla next time, galaxy brains. Anyway-food was REALLY good, well-priced and the people there made it...