28 places to grab a bite to eat in Detroit when you're broke as f*uck

Green Dot Stables
Detroit | 2200 W Lafayette Blvd | (313) 962-5588 No introduction needed, having made multiple lists for best eatery in Detroit, quintessential Detroit. Green Dot Stables offers an impressive amount of sliders, usually in the $2-4 price range, now combine that with the cheap AF booze, you got a winner baby! (Photo via Zomato, Caitlin)

Dan & Vi’s Pizza Deli
Detroit | 5951 Chene St. | (313) 924-6077
The Deli Slice is a sandwich and pizza experience unlike any other. Instead of an italian sub sandwiched with bread, Dan & Vi’s serves the inside of an italian sub wrapped in their delicious pizza. (Photo: Phoebe J., via Yelp)

Pupusería y Restaurante Salvadoreño
Detroit | 3149 Livernois Ave. | (313) 899-4020
A pupusa is a flat pancake stuffed with an assortment of different meats and/or cheeses. The menu is extensive and the possible combinations are limitless.

Telway
Madison Heights | 27000 John R Rd | (248) 545-7962 It is getting close to 3:00 in the morning, you're groggy, hungry, and have 5 bucks in your pocket left over from drinking. You see the little white building in the distance with "Hamburgers" written on the outside, you have found salvation. Open 24 hours, Telway gives you a selection of hamburgers, hot dogs, donuts, everything to soak up what ails you. (Photo via Yelp, Mark M.)

Yemen Cafe
Hamtramck | 8740 Joseph Campau St. | (313) 871-4349
A halal eatery specializing in middle eastern cuisine and Yemen delicacies, you can’t go wrong with Yemen Cafe.

Golden Fleece
Detroit | 525 Monroe St | (313) 962-7093
Golden Fleece is nestled into the heart of Greektown but won’t break your wallet like other trendy downtown eateries. Their classic style gyro and chicken sandwiches are a great choice for a quick and easy meal. (Photo: chadexfactory, via Instagram)

Harmonie Garden
Detroit | 4707 Anthony Wayne Dr. | (313) 638-2345
Served with a side of rice or fries, hummus, salad, and pita, this is definitely the best and most bang-for-your-buck shawarma around (sorry Bucharest). Perfect healthy meal for average Wayne State student budget. (Photo: Sarah R., via Yelp)

Little Bros.
Royal Oak | 201 W 4th St | (248) 414-4541 Despite the name little bros. The burgers are anything but, if you want a thick and juicy burger, get your patootie down to Royal Oak. (Photo: railandanchor, via Instagram)

Rincon Tropical
Detroit | 6538 Michigan Ave | (313) 334-8526
Rincon Tropical delivers rich Puerto Rican food, with a stand out dish of Arroz con Granules & Pernil. Essential it is a dish of rice, pigeon peas, and pork on the side. Devilishly delectable. (Photo: rincontropicaldetroit, via Instagram)

Brayz Burgers
Hazel Park | 22941 Dequindre Rd | (248) 541-8878
You’re hungry, you have $5 in your wallet, but you still want something tastey, well if this happens to you on a Wednesday or a Tuesday then head over to Brayz Burgers, for $1 Cheeseburgers and Coneys. (Photo: Ricky D., via Yelp)

Gregg's Pizza and Bar-B-Q
Detroit | 17160 Livernois Ave | (313) 341-2400
This delivery and take-out spot is known for the fresh ingredients it uses to top its pizza. (Photo via Yelp, ANDREA F.)

Bronx Bar
Detroit | 4476 2nd Ave | (313) 832-8464 Divey, atmospheric, and cheap burgers, they got it all. Located in the Cass Corridor, Bronx Bar offers tasty burgers with a atmosphere all its own; pool table, jukebox, and an arcade in the corner. Bring a couple extra bucks for the music, sit down, and get your nosh on. (Photo via Yelp, Micaela R.)

Imperial
Ferndale | 22828 Woodward Ave. | (248) 850-8060
Tacos, off all varieties, always on point. Rotating list of veggie and special options, and a few stand bys like Carne Asada and Pastor. (Photo: andapanda7701, via Instagram)

Woodpile BBQ Shack
Clawson | 303 Main St. | (248) 565-8149
Perfect for a cheap yet heavy and filling lunch. Simple menu and presentation with wondrous results.

Mike’s Ham Place
Southwest | 3700 Michigan Ave | 313-894-6922
Mike’s Famous Ham Place is well known for legendary, melt-in-your-mouth, salt, delicious pork. While the menu has plenty to offer, if you going to go ham might we suggest the good ol’e standby of the Ham sandwich? Packed with enough meat to satisfy two, or one if loving. (Photo: tandembicycle, via Instagram)

Comet Burger
Royal oak | 207 S. Main St., (248) 414-4567
The single, double, and monster hamburgers are some of the greasiest and tastiest sliders around. Definitely a staple for every local partier on a budget. (Photo: ruckerfly89, via Instagram)

New York Bagel
Ferndale | 23316 Woodward Ave., (248) 548-2580
All served on the finest, freshest, and tastiest bagels in metro-Detroit, with plenty of breakfast and lunch options. All sandwiches come with a pickle and side of coleslaw for that classic deli style combo. (Photo: zachgedda, via Instagram)

Checker Bar
Detroit | 124 Cadillac Sq. | (313) 961-9249 Simple yet delicious; traditional, jalapeno, BLT, and lobster topped deviled eggs. Oh, and try their sliders, too. Cheap and delicious. (Photo: msupplyco, via Instagram)

Potato Place
Detroit | 107 W Warren Ave | (313) 833-8948 This small eatery is known for its gigantic-sized baked potatoes, stuffed with your choice of veggies, cheese and meats like steak, Italian sausage and ham. (Photo via Morgan H., Yelp)

Lafayette Coney Island and/or American Coney Island
Detroit | 114/118 Lafayette Blvd |
Duh. (Photo via Wikipedia, Michael Barera)