Green Dot Stables in Lansing, like it’s Detroit sibling, has garnered attention for its diverse and imaginative slider menu, with most options priced around $3, making it a budget-friendly choice for a wide array of patrons.
The restaurant’s unusual name harks back to its original association with a horse-racing stable in Detroit, and this thematic influence is evident in its décor. The interior features an equine theme, complete with booth tables designed to resemble horse stalls and a full-sized replica of a trotter horse. Such unique elements make Green Dot Stables a quirky and engaging space.
The menu is a slider enthusiast’s paradise, offering over twenty variations that range from the familiar to the innovative, like the Korean slider with beef, peanut butter, and kimchi, to the catfish slider, praised for its light cornmeal batter and tangy tartar sauce. Additionally, the establishment serves truffle and herb fries, clam chowder, and a variety of other sides, ensuring there’s something to satisfy everyone’s palate.