Good Truckin’ Diner is a highly regarded, eclectic eatery located in the historic Old Town neighborhood of Lansing, Michigan. Known for its creative twists on classic comfort food, it has earned a reputation as one of the top breakfast and brunch spots in the city.
The diner originally started as a food truck operated by lifelong Lansing resident Nick Sinicropi before he opened the first physical location in REO Town with his business partner, Nora Gorman. After outgrowing that original 850-square-foot space, they relocated to a larger building on Turner Road (the former site of Creole Southern Kitchen) to give guests more breathing room while maintaining their signature laid-back charm.
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Facilities
Onsite bar and standard restroom facilities
Hours of Operation
Days
Hours
Monday – Wednesday
7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thursday – Saturday
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Atmosphere & Service
The kitchen specializes in heavy comfort food, quick bites, and a vast selection of healthy options. Visitors often describe the diner as having a cool, hip, and casual vibe with a fun neighborhood atmosphere.
Feature
Details
Vibe & Decor
Retro, low-key, “Old Town funky” with a unique trucking theme, cool graffiti art, and kitschy decor.
Space & Seating
Comfortable indoor setups where you can watch the cooks prepare scratch-made meals, plus an outdoor patio with picnic tables.
Service Types
Dine-in, takeout, delivery, onsite services, and both counter and table service depending on the time or section.
Accessibility
Fully accessible with a wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom, and designated seating.
Family Friendly
Great for kids, offering a welcoming environment and high chairs.
Parking
Free parking lot, free street parking, and paid street parking are available, though spaces can be hard to find during peak hours.
Best Times to Visit
Because Good Truckin’ Diner is highly popular among both college students and tourists, there is usually a wait. On weekends, wait times generally range from 15 to 30 minutes, and sometimes up to an hour.
Dining Goal
Best Time to Go
For the Quickest Seating
Monday through Wednesday mornings before the noon rush, or Friday mornings before 9:00 AM.
For a Leisurely Weekend Brunch
Arrive right at 7:00 AM opening or just before 9:00 AM on Saturdays and Sundays to beat the heavy crowds.
For a Calmer Afternoon Meal
Thursday through Saturday between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM, after the heavy lunch rush has subsided.
The Complete Menu
Reviewers frequently praise the generous portion sizes, reasonable prices, and scratch-made quality. The diner accommodates specialized diets exceptionally well, featuring a dedicated vegan section and Celiac-approved gluten-free options prepared on a dedicated waffle press to avoid cross-contamination.
Omelettes & Burritos
Item
Description
Bypass
Bacon, ham, cheddar, onions, peppers, and potato smothered in sausage gravy.
Naughty by Nature (V)
Tofu scramble, alfalfa, broccoli, tater tots, avocado, and roasted red pepper aioli smothered in mushroom gravy.
Big Country
Fried chicken, bacon, and cheddar smothered in sausage gravy.
Lonestar
Chorizo, cheddar, queso fresco, and refried beans.
Benny & Joon
Bacon, ham, provolone, tomatoes, spinach, and onions topped with cajun hollandaise.
South by Southwest
Steak, pepper jack, black bean, corn, onion, pepper, potato, ranchero salsa, crema, and cilantro.
Roscoe
Fried chicken, chopped waffle, bacon, and syrup.
Tijuana Delight
Fried corn tortilla strips, chorizo, refried beans, cheddar and pepper jack, avocado, pico de gallo, and lime crema.
Rocky Mountain
Ham, bacon, cheddar, green peppers, and onions.
Steak It Easy
Steak, cheddar, pepper jack, mushrooms, peppers, onions, and red pepper aioli.
Mutha Clucka Jones
Shredded chicken, bacon, swiss, tomato, jalapeno, and red pepper aioli.
Siesta
Shredded chicken, queso fresco, jalapeno cream cheese, and potatoes smothered in cheese sauce.
Vegoomatic
Avocado, tomato, onions, peppers, mushrooms, spinach, and pepper jack.
Avocado Toast
Item
Description
Clockwork Orange (V)
Smashed avocado, vegan ricotta, orange infused agave, oil dressed arugula, and chili flakes.
Oh Canada (V)
Smashed avocado, vegan ricotta, blistered baby tomatoes, toasted pumpkin seeds, pickled red onions, and arugula.
Kevin Bacon L.T.
Smashed avocado, bacon, blistered baby tomatoes, and oil dressed arugula.
Grilled sourdough with chorizo or veggie patty, provolone, medium-well eggs, roasted red pepper aioli, arugula, and avocado.
Big C
Toasted bagel topped with sausage, egg, avocado, roasted red onions, and dressed arugula.
Dirty Bird
Grilled challah bread with fried chicken, bacon, over-medium eggs, pepperjack, avocado, bbq, and poblano aioli.
The Flying J
Toasted bagel topped with bacon, pork sausage, medium egg, american cheese, and awesome sauce.
Classics & Tacos
Item
Description
Diesel
Two eggs cooked-to-order, choice of two flapjacks or french toast, choice of protein, served with a biscuit & gravy.
Good Truckin’
Two eggs cooked-to-order, choice of protein, and choice of toast.
Huevos Rancheros
Fried corn tortillas topped with refried beans, choice of protein, sunny-side up eggs, ranchero salsa, cilantro, and queso fresco.
Fiesta Migas
Three eggs scrambled with special seasoning, fried corn tortilla strips, green pepper, red pepper, jalapeno, green onions, served with protein and toast.
Breakfast Tacos
Build-your-own tacos served on soft fried corn shells with scrambled eggs or tofu, protein choice, and cheese.
Hangovers & Skillets
Item
Description
Hangover
Braised pork on biscuits topped with medium eggs and smothered in sausage gravy and cheddar cheese.
Hippie Hangover
Vegan chorizo, broccoli, tomatoes, spinach, medium eggs on biscuits topped with mushroom gravy, pepperjack, red onions, and scallions.
Music City Hangover
Nashville hot chicken, pickles, medium eggs on biscuits smothered in sausage gravy and topped with pepper jack cheese.
Ragin’ Cajun Benny
Basted eggs, blackened shrimp or veggie patty, arugula, tomato, avocado, and cajun hollandaise served on a grilled english muffin.
Firebird
Fried chicken, spicy maple syrup, swiss cheese, over-medium eggs, and jalapeno cream cheese on grilled challah bread.
Life Is Sweet (Griddle Items)
Item
Description
Flap Jacks
Fluffy flap jacks topped with powdered sugar.
French Toast
Slices of cinnamon swirl texas toast topped with powdered sugar.
Bourbon Street
Cinnamon swirl texas toast with caramelized bananas in a rum sauce, topped with a cream cheese drizzle.
Bonuts
Biscuit donuts and donut holes tossed in cinnamon-sugar with a choice of toppings.
Whiteboard Daily Specials
Item
Description
Twitchy Witchy Girl FT
Ube French toast bread, pineapple matcha compote, strawberry matcha cream cheese drizzle, coconut cashew granola, and whip. Served with protein and potatoes.
Double, Double Toil & Trouble
Hot honey jalapeno cornbread topped with chorizo pumpkin chili, 2 over medium eggs, pepperjack, crema, and cilantro. Served with potatoes.
Hello Clarice Omelette
Pork, savory pears, onion, and brie topped with a red wine Burgundy sauce and scallions. Served with toast and potatoes.
Bleeding Heart Bonuts
Deep fried biscuit donuts topped with cotton candy cream cheese drizzle, cotton candy pop rocks, and whip.
Drinks, Sips N’ Drips
Beverage
Details
Thrive Market Coffee
Standard drip coffee.
Hot Tea
Lemongrass green, english breakfast, masala chai, earl grey, peppermint, chamomile, hibiscus berry.
Detroit City Soda
Root beer, orange cream, lemonade, rock n’ rye, red pop, lemon-lime, diet cola, cola.
517 Nitro Cold Brew
Rich, smooth cold brew on tap.
Juice
Orange, grapefruit, pineapple, apple.
The Creole Latte
Double espresso, toasted marshmallow, dark chocolate, and milk.
Feelin’ Nutty
Iced coffee with pistachio, milk, and vanilla cold foam.
Fluffer Mutter Latte
Double espresso, banana, peanut butter, toasted marshmallow, and milk.
Custom Drinks
Build Your Own Matcha, Build Your Own Latte, and standard Cold Brew.
Affogato
Single scoop of vanilla ice cream topped with a double shot of espresso and dark chocolate shavings.
Shakes & Desserts
Treat
Description
Cinnister Shake
Vanilla ice cream and milk mixed with Cinnamon Toast Crunch, topped with whipped cream.
Bedrock Shake
Vanilla ice cream and milk mixed with Fruity Pebbles, topped with whipped cream.
Captain Shake
Vanilla ice cream and milk mixed with Peanut Butter Crunch, topped with whipped cream.
Cinnamon Apple Shake
Vanilla ice cream and milk mixed with Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Apple Jacks, topped with whipped cream.
Soda Float
2 scoops of dairy vanilla or vegan vanilla ice cream floating in your choice of soda.
Milkshake Bar
Build-your-own vanilla ice cream base with a choice of flavor syrup and toppings.
