Cheap Detroit Restaurants
Cheapism's editors recommend the best cheap Detroit restaurants on foursquare. Here is the complete list:
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Slows Bar B Q
2138 Michigan Ave,Detroit, MI 48216
Phone #: 313-962-9828
URL: slowsbarbq.com
Popular hangout w/amazing local beer & succulent BBQ. Go for a pulled pork sandwich served on a Kaiser bun ($8.49) or baby back ribs ($15.95). Enjoy the different sauces that come on each table.
Nemo’s Bar and Grill
1384 Michigan AveDetroit, MI 48226
Neighborhood: Downtown
Phone #: 313-965-3180
URL: www.nemosdetroit.com
Voted #3 Sports Bar in America by Sports Illustrated Mag. Serves mouth watering burgers & homemade chili for cheap. Provides shuttle service to all Tigers, Lions & Red Wings home games. Lunch only.
Wah Hoo
536 ShelbyDetroit, MI 48226
Neighborhood: Downtown
Phone #: 313-324-8700
URL: www.wah-hoo.net
Superb Chinese restaurant serving traditional Asian cuisine. Romantic atmosphere with an elegant décor. Sushi rolls are huge and the wine is cheap. Makes for a great date or meal with friends!
Astoria Pastry Shop
541 Monroe StDetroit, MI 48226
Neighborhood: Downtown
Phone #: 313-963-9603
URL: www.astoriapastryshop.com
Heaven on Earth for those with a sweet tooth. Features over 100 pastries, gourmet coffee and other various desserts. Try a cannoli (starting at $2.50) or a German Chocolate Torte (starting at $4.50).
Elwood Bar and Grill
300 E Adams AveDetroit, MI 48226
Neighborhood: Downtown
Phone #: 313-962-2337
URL: www.elwoodgrill.com
The perfect stop before, after or during a game. Literally blocks from both the baseball & football fields, this is one popular stop for fans. Menu is simple bar grub including juicy burgers ($6.50+).
Supino Pizzeria
2457 Russell StDetroit, MI 48207
Neighborhood: East Detroit
Phone #: 313-567-7879
URL: www.supinopizza.com
A local favorite, with good reason. Choose between red sauce pizzas starting at $7, white pizzas (without sauce) starting at $10 and at lunch you can get pizza by the slice starting at $2.25.
Motor City Brewing Works
470 West CanfieldDetroit, MI 48201
Neighborhood: Detroit Cultural Center
Phone #: 313-832-2700
URL: www.motorcitybeer.com
Produces handcrafted, superior quality beer. Go on a guided tour of the brewery with up to 8 people, sample the great brews and taste the brick oven pizzas (starting at $7), which serves 2 people.
Layfette Coney Island
118 W Lafayette BlvdDetroit, MI 48226
Neighborhood: Downtown
Phone #: 313-964-8198
Specializing in Coney dogs. These dogs have a snap and the sauce is to die for! Get a Chili Coney, fries and a drink all for less than $6 – a steal in these times. Filling, fast, cheap and GOOD!
Mudgie’s Deli
1300 Porter StDetroit, MI 48226
Neighborhood: Corktown
Phone #: 313-961-2000
URL: www.mudgiesdeli.com
Juicy meats roasted in-house & fresh soup ($3.75+) make for a tasty lunch. Try the Mudgie sandwich ($6.50+) & top it off with a rich Brownie Waffle ($3). Free WiFi & great coffee also available.
The Custard Hut
25947 W Warren StDetroit, MI 48127
Neighborhood: Dearborn Heights
Phone #: 313-278-5577
Old school ice cream parlor w/the best custard in town. Try the chocolate custard, which is bursting with a malty flavor. The shakes and slushies are also exceptionally tasty. Prices are very cheap.
Zayeqa
29208 Orchard Lake RdDetroit, MI 48334
Neighborhood: Farmington Hills
Phone #: 248-851-5557
Restaurant serving up low cost, made to order Indian and Chinese dishes. Food is very flavorful and traditional. Try the Chili Chicken ($4.95). Large portions – think enough for two in one serving.
Honey Bee La Colmena
2443 Bagley StDetroit, MI 48216
Neighborhood: Corktown
URL: www.honeybeemkt.com
Extremely cheap Mexican market & carryout restaurant all in one. Find the best salsa and guacamole in town for rock bottom prices plus, get a Mexican dish such as the Tostada Special ($4.99) to go.
Motz Restaurant
7208 West Fort StreetDetroit, MI 48209
Phone #: 313-843-9186
URL: www.motzhamburgers.com
Known for their sliders-mini burgers, Motz uses fresh, never frozen beef to make their juicy burgers. They also serve crispy fries & onion rings. Family owned, cheap-burgers start at $1.40.
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