NIP N SIP

 

One of the last drive ins left in Lansing. I've been unable to confirm when they first opened-the nearest I can tell either late 50's or early 60's. I've been eating here since I was a kid. My Dad and I used to go have chili dogs, onion rings and root beer served in a frosted mug for lunch, sit in the car and listen to Detroit Tiger baseball on the radio. I've never been much of a sports fan but I liked the Tigers. Al Kaline was my fav-helluva hitter and rightfielder. Nip n Sip is located on N. East St on the north side of Lansing just beyond where the old Motor Wheel factory was. My favorite sandwich is the Smokey Joe-a large smokey flavored burger w/lettuce, tomato and mayo on a huge roll resembling a torta bun.