A storefront in downtown that has seen multiple businesses
PetalPop Cafe is a new full-service restaurant set to debut in downtown Lansing at 517 W Ionia Street. This is the former Belen’s Flowers shop, and the building also housed Salt Rock Brewing Co. Owner Syreeta Brown told What Now Detroit they are hoping to open sometime in February as state approvals are ongoing.
Brown wanted to honor the owner of Belen’s Flowers Lucile Belen who was very respected in the area, so she inserted “petal” into the name. The inside decor will also have floral themes. Belen was a city council member for 39 years and was known for sticking up for people in the community.
“She was a trailblazer for women in Lansing,” Brown said.
Though it will be called a cafe, PetalPop will serve breakfast and lunch comfort food. This includes biscuits and gravy, pancakes and waffles, chicken fingers and burgers. Brown said everything will be house-made, and the team is utilizing the taps from the old brewery to serve craft sodas.
The storefront is near the corner of N Pine and W Iona streets, close to the state capitol. This area of Lansing is mostly homes, with the nearest restaurants being on S Washington Square.
The cafe is being designed to welcome children and adults alike to enjoy a meal. Brown said she wanted to keep prices as low as possible for families.
“We’re trying to do something that’s going to help the community,” Brown said.
More information on PetalPop Cafe and the official opening date can be found on their Facebook page.
