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)
Taqueria El Rey Detroit | 4730 W. Vernor | (313) 357-3094 There is no better way to spend $7 than on a meal complete with five pieces of chicken, rice, beans, tortillas and salsa. (Photo: Yelp user Chris M.)
aquiera Lupitas Detroit | 3443 Bagley Ave | (313) 843-1105 Authentic Mexico food on the cheapy, whether you want tacos, burritos, and everything in-between. No alcohol served here, but who needs that when TACOS. (Photo: Skighwalker, via Instagram)
Phulkari Punjabi Kitchen Madison Heights | 27707 Dequindre Rd | (248) 541-3562 Looking for something in the meatless variety? Look no further than the Vegetarian Thali Meal from Phulkari Punjabi Kitchen. (Photo: threegirlsonesalad, via Instagram)
Pho Lucky Detroit | 3111 Woodward Ave. | (313) 338-3895 Pho is a Vietnamese dish with broth, rice noodles and an assortment of meat and herbs. At Pho Lucky, there are a dozen different pho options to choose from. (Photo: Bill W., via Yelp)
Epicurus Restaurant Detroit | 111 W. Warren Ave | (313) 832-0133 This place is about choices. Here you get your coneys, burgers, Mediterranean cuisine and pizzas by the slice. (Photo via Yelp, Joe M.)
Nicky D’s Coney Island Warren | 20001 W 8 Mile Road | (313) 533-5443 Here, you’ll get coneys, sure, but also a variety of other items, corned beef and chicken sandwiches that fans swear by. (Photo via Ashia Dominique, Instagram)
Asian Corned Beef Detroit | 2847 E. 7 Mile Rd. | (313) 893-1650 Corned beef and asian cuisine don’t usually go together, but they’re staples on the menu at Asian Corned Beef. Try the corned beef and swiss egg roll, it’s an interesting combo but you’ll thank us once you try it. (Photo: Yelp user MyThy H.)

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