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.
General Information & Logistics
| Detail | Information |
| Address | 1218 Turner Rd, Lansing, MI 48906, United States |
| Phone Number | +1 517-253-7961 |
| https://www.facebook.com/goodtruckin/ | |
| Google Maps | https://maps.app.goo.gl/YbXVvEGX8gKwHWdx9 |
| Payment Options | Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments (like Apple Pay or Google Pay) |
| 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.
| Item | Description |
| The Creole Latte | Double espresso, toasted marshmallow, dark chocolate & choice of milk. |
| Feelin’ Nutty | Double espresso with pistachio, choice of milk and vanilla cold foam [V]. |
| Fluffer Nutter Latte | Double espresso, banana, peanut butter & toasted marshmallow, choice of milk. |
| Build Your Own Matcha | Matcha with choice of flavor & milk. |
| Build Your Own Latte | Double espresso, choice of 1 flavor & milk. |
| Cold Brew | Cold brew coffee served over ice; optional add-ons include cold foam [V], milk, or flavoring. |
| Affogato | Single scoop of vanilla ice cream (vegan or dairy), topped with a double shot of espresso and dark chocolate shavings. |
Milk Options: Whole, Oat & Soy
Flavor Options: Coconut, Caramel, Dark Chocolate, Vanilla, Lavender, Brown Butter, Maple, Blackberry, Chai, Banana, Pistachio, Hazelnut, Sugar Free Vanilla, Peanut Butter, Strawberry, Cold Foam [V]
Pastries
Made fresh in house
| Item | Description |
| Cinnamon Rolls | Made fresh in house with rotating flavor options. |
| Pop Tarts | Made fresh in house with rotating flavor options. |
Omelettes & Burritos
All options: choice of 3-pancake or omelette topped with American cheese or a 3-egg omelette option wrapped inside a flour tortilla. Served with 2 eggs and choice of meat/sub tofu scramble/sub vegan option.
| Item | Description |
| Bypass | Bacon, ham, cheddar, onions, peppers & potato, smothered in sausage gravy. |
| Naughty By Nature (V) | Tofu scramble, alfalfa, broccoli, tater tots, avocado & roasted red pepper aioli, smothered in mushroom gravy. |
| Big Country | Fried chicken, bacon & cheddar, smothered in sausage gravy. |
| Benny and Joon | Bacon, ham, mozzarella, tomatoes, spinach & onions, topped with cajun hollandaise. |
| South By Southwest | Steak, pepper jack, black beans, corn, onion, pepper, potato, ranchero salsa, crema & cilantro. |
| Tijuana Delight | Fried corn tortilla chips, cheddar, refried beans, cheddar & pepper jack, avocado, pico de gallo & lime crema (vegan option available). |
| Rocky Mountain | Ham, bacon, cheddar, green peppers & onions. |
| Steak N’ Easy | Steak, cheddar, pepper jack, mushrooms, peppers, onions & red pepper aioli. |
| Mutha Clucka Jones | Shredded chicken, potato, onions, tomato, jalapenos & red pepper aioli. |
| Livin’ On The Veg | Broccoli, red pepper, jalapenos, corn, black bean, onion, tomato & mozzarella cheese, topped with poblano aioli. |
Avocado Toast
Single slice of 9-grain toast or sourdough or gluten-free
| Item | Description |
| Clockwork Orange (V) | Smashed avocado, vegan ricotta, orange infused agave, oil, dressed arugula & chili flakes. |
| Oh Canada (V) | Smashed avocado, vegan ricotta, blistered baby tomatoes, pickled red potato & arugula. |
| Kevin Bacon L.T. | Smashed avocado, bacon, blistered baby tomatoes & oil dressed arugula. |
| Cabo | Smashed avocado, corn-poblano-pepper-black bean mix, sliced jalapeno, queso fresco, poblano & cilantro-lime aioli options. |
Sandwiches
Served with seasoned american fries or a dressed arugula salad.
| Item | Description |
| Emily’s Stoopid Sandwich | Grilled sourdough with cheddar or vegan patty, provolone, medium-well eggs, roasted red pepper aioli, arugula & avocado. |
| Big C | Toasted bagel topped with scrambled eggs, avocado, mozzarella, scallions & dressed arugula. |
| Dirty Bird | Grilled challah bread with fried chicken, bacon, over-medium egg, pepperjack, avocado, bay & red pepper aioli. |
| The Flying J | Toasted bagel topped with bacon, pork sausage, medium egg, american cheese & awesome sauce. |
Breakfast Entrées
Served with seasoned american fries or a dressed arugula salad; protein choices: pork sausage, pork chorizo, smoked turkey, bacon, veggie chorizo, veggie patty or avocado.
| Item | Description |
| Fiesta Migas | Three eggs scrambled with migas seasoning, fried corn tortilla strips, sauteed jalapenos, green & red pepper, topped with green onions & served with choice of protein & toast (vegan option available). |
| Diesel | Two eggs cooked-to-order, choice of two flapjacks or french toast, & choice of protein, served with a biscuit & gravy and choice of toast (vegan option available). |
| Good Truckin’ | Two eggs cooked-to-order, choice of protein & choice of toast (vegan option available). |
| Huevos Rancheros | Fried corn tortillas, topped with refried beans, choice of protein, sunnyside up eggs, ranchero salsa, cilantro & queso fresco (vegan option available). |
| Trailer Tots | Tater tots topped with sausage gravy, medium-eggs, pepper jack, cheddar and scallions (vegan option / tris side choice available). |
Hangovers
Served with seasoned american fries or a dressed arugula salad.
| Item | Description |
| Hangover | Braised pork & medium-eggs on biscuits topped with sausage gravy & cheddar cheese. |
| Hippie Hangover | Vegan chorizo, broccoli, tomatoes, spinach and over-medium eggs on biscuits, topped with mushroom gravy, pepperjack, red onions & scallions (vegan option available). |
| Music City Hangover | Nashville hot chicken, pickles and over medium-eggs on biscuits smothered in sausage gravy & topped with pepper jack cheese (vegan option available). |
| Ragin’ Cajun Benny | Basted eggs, blackened shrimp or veggie patty, arugula, tomato, avocado & cajun hollandaise, served on a grilled english muffin. |
Breakfast Tacos
Served on soft-fried corn shells.
| Item | Description |
| Custom Breakfast Taco | Stuffed with scrambled eggs or tofu, protein choice, and cheese. • Protein Options: Chorizo, sausage, ham, shredded chicken, bacon, avocado, refried beans, potato, vegan chorizo, or veggie patty. • Cheese Options: Cheddar, pepper jack, violife, or queso fresco. • Add-ons: Refried beans, pico-de-gallo, potato, onions, avocado, cilantro, or arugula. |
Life Is Sweet
| Item | Description |
| Flap Jacks [V] | Two fluffy flap jacks topped with powdered sugar. |
| Bourbon Street | Cinnamon french toast with caramelized bananas in a rum sauce, topped with a cream cheese drizzle. |
| French Toast | Two slices of cinnamon swirl texas toast topped with powdered sugar. |
Hoppin’ Handhelds
Served with choice of fries, slaw, or dressed arugula salad. Burgers made with 1/3 lb blend of chuck, brisket, and short rib patty. Sub meatless chicken patty or housemade veggie patty.
| Item | Description |
| Unboring | Choice of patty, ketchup, mustard, pickle, shredded romaine, tomato & red onion, served on a pub bun. |
| West Coast | Choice of patty, avocado, bacon, swiss, roasted tomato & red pepper aioli, served on a pub bun. |
| Shroominator | Choice of patty, swiss, sauteed mushrooms & onions, & garlic parm sauce, served on a pub bun. |
| Gotham City | Choice of patty, smoked pork, bacon, cheddar, slaw & bbq, served on a pub bun. |
| Mantis | Shredded chicken tossed in nashville sauce with pickles, provolone cheese & bbq, served on a grilled hoagie. |
| Zack Attack | Shaved sirloin, bacon crumbles, pepperjack, cheddar, drunken onions, habanero relish & bbq, served on a grilled hoagie. |
| Beauregard | Grilled sourdough, smoked turkey waffle, swiss, blueberry puree & arugula. |
| Pot of Hunny | Fried chicken, bacon, swiss & spicy hunny mustard. |
Lil’ Truckers
Kids menu options
| Item | Description |
| Egg & Protein Plate | Choice of egg, protein & american potatoes. |
| French Toast / Flapjack Combo | Choice of french toast or flapjack and protein, with american potatoes. |
Sides
| Item | Description |
| Biscuits & Gravy [V] | 2 biscuits topped with choice of sausage gravy, vegan sausage gravy or mushroom gravy. |
| Protein Side | Choice of pork sausage, bacon, chorizo, smoked turkey, veggie chorizo, veggie patty or avocado. |
| 2 Eggs Your Way or Tofu Scramble | Cooked to order. |
| Choice of Toast | Selection of toasted breads. |
| Potatoes | American fries or tots. |
| Single Flapjack [V] | One fluffy flapjack. |
| Single French Toast Slice | One slice of french toast. |
| Grits | A bowl of creamy grits. |
Desserts & Drinks
| Item | Description |
| Moo-Ville Ice Cream | Variety of flavors; choice of cup or cake cone (waffle cone option available). |
| Rotating Pastry | Fresh selection of pastries. |
| Detroit City Soda | Root beer, cream soda, lemonade, rock n’ rye, red pop, grape, diet cola or cola. |
| Thrive Market Coffee | Organic coffee selections. |
| Thrive / Hot Tea | Variety of hot tea selections. |
| Juice | Orange, cranberry, pineapple, apple. |
Sauces & Add-ons: Red pepper aioli [V], poblano aioli [V], crema, awesome sauce [V], jalapeno cream cheese, ranchero salsa [V], hunny mustard, nashville sauce [V], buffalo sauce [V], cajun hollandaise, pork sausage gravy, vegan sausage gravy, mushroom gravy [V], cheese sauce, vegan cheese sauce.
| Side Item | Side Item |
| Cinnamon Rolls | Single Flapjack |
| Pop Tarts | Single French Toast Slice |
| Biscuits & Gravy | Grits |
| Protein Side | Choice of Toast |
| 2 Eggs Your Way or Tofu Scramble | Potatoes (American fries or tots) |
