Art & Jake's - Lansing, Michigan
Homemade ranch that’s nearly Top-Notch, but needs a slight flavor tune-up. Perfect consistency, excellent for dipping or dressing. Pair it with the firecracker fries and ask for Andrea, she’s a queen. If you're looking for a place that has something for everyone and will make the cut for having good ranch, check out this place.
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You can absolutely tell the ranch here is homemade, confirmed by the server and backed up by the texture and vibe. It’s got the potential to be Top-Notch, but it’s missing a tiny bit of that zhuzh. Like, sprinkle a little more salt or something, and we might be in business. The consistency though? Chef’s kiss. It sticks to your fry without slipping off and coats a salad like it’s its job (because it is).
Now listen, the firecracker fries (wedges) are worth the trip alone. Slightly spicy, totally crispy, and begging for a ranch sidekick. I also took one for the team and did a dry run on the chicken tender, good flavor, but that breading was aggressive. Like, “crunch so hard it cut my mouth” aggressive. Not life-changing, but definitely dependable.
Extra points for the service: Andrea was a gem. So friendly, didn’t even flinch when I tea-dribbled mid-sentence because I got too excited telling her about The Dressing Room. (Honestly, how do you mess up drinking through a straw? This is my villain origin story.)
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