The Peanut Shop

Great shop to stop in and go nuts! My best friend took me there a few years ago and love going back. Seems like the nuts get better every time. My favorites are the small redskin peanuts and the Cajun mixed nuts. WARNING! The Peanut stop items are addictive. The employees have always been great! Reasonably priced! Top shelf quality nuts! The fresh nutty oder is intoxicating also. Also if you’re a first timer make sure you have enough to get you through until your next visit. They also have gift packages that you can mix and match varieties to give on a special occasion or just because for that nutty person in your life!

The manager is the rudest woman EVER!!! I work downtown & every time I walk in this place I hope & pray she’s not working. She barks at her employees in front of customers & could care less, as she treats the customers just as bad! You better know what you want when you step foot in there or you’ll get the look of death! Horrible customer service.

One word: RUDE!
I’ve attempted to give this place a chance on multiple occasions, yet every time I’ve entered the tiny, hot shop, I’m met with glares, crossed arms, and huffs. Like they just can’t wait for you to leave. They’ll rush you, and get upset if you don’t know exactly what you want upon entering. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a smile from a single person working there so far, and to be honest, you could get exactly the same candies at the dollar store for ¼ the price. The novelty just isn’t worth it.

This place is as good as it gets in terms of nuts. More stores/​businesses should follow their lead — figure out what you are good at and focus on it. These guys are good at roasting nuts, and it is as simple as that.
As with other reviewers, I can’t help mentioning what a pleasure it is to walk in the store and breathe in the aroma of freshly roasted nuts. For those who care about something other than freshly roasted nuts (such as how recently a store was renovated) this place is not for you as, other than a few tasty candies, this place is all about the nuts.

This is one of the coolest places in Lansing. It has been around for ever, and for good reason. I think this is one of 2 – 3 of these shops remaining in the whole USA. The nuts are great, and the smell makes you hungry every time you go downtown. The Mexican Sunflower seeds (Pepita?) are one of my favorites, and this is one of the only places I can get them.

This place is nuts… I’m just saying.
Was at the capitol for a field trip & the parking lot guy mentioned any & all food options were on Washington street, I saw this place & made very effort NOT to go in as I can be a spontaneous buyer for treats for myself & the family, so I stood & looked at all the goodies thru the window, then 2 people opened the door & the smell of salt & nuts grabbed my senses & lured me in.
Bought some broken cashews as they were the deal of the day, also bought some MEGA cashews, as they were unique in size, and bought the parking lot guy a bag of fresh peanuts, since he was so kind & helpful.
As i walked back to the capitol, he saw me & said did you find some food?
I sure did, thank you, and here you go… whats this for?
I said for helping me out!
His buddy way there & he said «My Man That’s The Way You do It!»
I may have made 2 friends

great place to grab a healthy snack on the go. not to mention that this place is a lansing institution!

Great selection and excellent product. Sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, all kinds of nuts including hot roasted peanuts. Only down side is the rude staff

Cute little shop that has a small town feel. It’s a little crowded in there, but it’s in downtown and shop space is limited. I do think the prices are reasonable and the selection is tops. It had a very nostalgic feel to it.

I love The Peanut Shop. Was here recently to get cashews for my brother, who lives out of state. I have been coming to this store since I was a child (I am nearly 50). The staff are friendly and helpful. The store’s interior is small, but it smells Wonderful! Who can resist the lure of the aroma downtown when they fire up the roaster? High quality, huge variety. Highly recommended.

My aunt always sends me their trail mix (the one with dried cranberries) and I stopped in the last time I was in town to get some myself. (There is a similar kind at Trader Joe’s, but it’s not quite the same.)
It’s a compact space, but there are so many options; I got a few other varieties in addition to the trail mix.
I arrived just before closing (5:30pm) and they were locking the door, so they turned away another customer! I can understand trying to keep people from coming in at the last moment as I’ve worked in retail, but for a store in downtown Lansing I would think they want to get every sale possible. I was a little turned off by that because it seemed a bit mean too.

The peanut shop is a little janky, it is old fashioned, it isn’t cool in the least, but you’ll likely eat something good and enjoy yourself too! No complaints, but not effusive praise, either.

Just the smell of this place brings back memories. My mom worked downtown when we were small children and she would sometimes bring us a bag of peanuts from here. But, what we loved the most was actually heading down town to go to the shop ourselves.
We could get all bundled up in snowsuits, hats, and scarves, pile into the old Cierra, and head down town for the lighting of the Christmas Tree. We’d always be drawn to the Peanut Shop by the smell of roasting nuts. It’s a tight fit in there but, that just made it all the more cozy. I remember the large glass shelves full of assorted nuts. I still can’t get over the great selection. My mom would always buy Brazil nuts, my dad got the Pistachio’s. My brother and sister liked Honey Roasted Peanuts and I loved the Cashews!
This is a must see in Lansing. I haven’t found a place like it in Atlanta yet.

I now live in California and I miss The Peanut Shop greatly. One of my Christmas gift requests from my Dad was some wonderful nuts from the shop. I got burnt peanuts (one of my favorites) and cashews. YUMMY!!!
My Dad and I would stop in there a lot while I was growing up. Now when I go back to visit I always stop in. It is small but they pack every nut (and candy) you can think of inside.
Friendly staff which is quick to help.
If you ever visit Lansing this is a must stop. Even if you don’t like nuts because it is a very classic place.