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Eastern Market is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Detroit.

1. Eastern Market

9.4
2934 Russell St (btwn I-75 & Mack), Detroit, MI
Farmers Market · Eastern Market · 118 tips and reviews

Graham P.Graham Pocialik: Fresh veggies and cheap. Bring your own bags. In the summer, sit outside, grab some ribs grilled on the street and watch locals try their vocals at karoake. Read more.

Ross Gourmet ClubRoss Gourmet Club: Large market in detroit, but little local/seasonal produce. Very cheap

Chris A.Chris Ahern: You might find good deals if you come later. Sometimes the vendors have hot dates that they want to go home to and want to sell their produce at discounted rates.

Zeff's Coney Island is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Detroit.

2. Zeff's Coney Island

7.7
2469 Russell St (btw Winder St & Chrysler Dr), Detroit, MI
Diner · Eastern Market · 19 tips and reviews

Jose R.Jose Reyna: Great location in the heart of the Eastern Market, good food in ample portions, friendly staff, great value. Recommended!

Kendal C.Kendal Cockrel: Typical Coney Island fair. Service was fast and food was inexpensive. Right in the middle of Eastern Market.

Joy S.Joy Santiago: The best coney island in the city. The corned beef hash is made with real corned beef, onions & potatoes. (not canned). Get the ham hash. Not on the menu, but the awesome: Grilled turkey and swiss wi

Greenwich Time is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Detroit.

3. Greenwich Time

7.4
130 Cadillac Sq, Detroit, MI
Dive Bar · Downtown Detroit · 11 tips and reviews

RuthRuth: Ask the bartender for a "dirty cheap shot" haha

Amber K.Amber Krause: Family owned/run bar & grill. Great food and cheap drinks! One of my favorite spots downtown!

Melanie C.Melanie C: Awesome grilled chicken - and fantastic battered onion rings.

Detroit One Coney Island is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Detroit.

4. Detroit One Coney Island

7.5
3433 Woodward Ave (Mack St), Detroit, MI
Diner · Midtown · 35 tips and reviews

Amanda H.Amanda Hoffman: Great value, but some of the waitstaff could really use an attitude check...

Brian A.Brian Ambrozy: The salads are crazy. Huge, cheap, and better than "nice" restaurants.

Zachery P.Zachery Pejic: They have an awesome gyro. And their super breakfast is cheap and filling!

La Gloria Bakery is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Detroit.

5. La Gloria Bakery

9.1
3345 Bagley St, Detroit, MI
Bakery · Mexicantown - Southwest Detroit · 26 tips and reviews

KatelynKatelyn: It's all SO cheap! We got 10 separate items for $9.00!!!! And it's all delicious. The Carmel churro. Words can't even describe that heaven.

Julie T.Julie T.: get the tres leches cake, SO GOOD.

Sarah T.Sarah Taylor: I second the churros!! Yummmm

Detroiter Bar/Malaka's is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Detroit.

6. Detroiter Bar/Malaka's

8.6
649 Beaubien St (at E. Fort St.), Detroit, MI
Bar · Bricktown · 31 tips and reviews

Kendall J.Kendall Johnson: Good burgers for good value

Joshua D.Joshua Dodder: I love the house burger special. I get it every time. Great service and dive bar atmosphere. I love the Detroiter.

Tom H.Tom Hillhouse: order the detroiter house special

Bronx Bar is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Detroit.

7. Bronx Bar

8.5
4476 2nd Ave (Prentis Street), Detroit, MI
Bar · Midtown · 88 tips and reviews

vitaminwater®vitaminwater®: widely regarded as the home of detroit's best burger and the company ain't bad either. cheap drinks, good tunes, great patio. what's not to love? http://bit.ly/S2wxl0

Candice M.Candice Meeks: They have huge mimosas, good cheap food and drinks...bloody Mary bar on Sundays

Lance H.Lance Hill: Great little dive bar. They've got Newcastle on draft and it's within walking distance of WSU.

The Golden Fleece is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Detroit.

8. The Golden Fleece

8.1
525 Monroe St, Detroit, MI
Greek Restaurant · Greektown · 38 tips and reviews

Judah R.Judah Richardson: Probably the largest serving for a gyro meal I've ever seen. Great value for money.

Becky B.Becky Bailey Vore: So yummy! Staff is friendly fun and lively. Very fun experience. Highly suggest the flaming cheese and flaming sausage.

Chow Down DetroitChow Down Detroit: It's 100% lamb gyro meat here not like the mixed beef and lamb gyros at other places. Some people might prefer the mixed. It's good though.

Lafayette Coney Island is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Detroit.

9. Lafayette Coney Island

8.6
118 W Lafayette Blvd (at Michigan Ave), Detroit, MI
Hot Dog Joint · Downtown Detroit · 161 tips and reviews

Dan S.Dan Scanlon: Cheap and excellent Coney Island dogs.

Diego DierDiego Dier: Terrible food, dirty place, bad service etc. Cheap would be a pro. I know its Detroit but not everything has to be bold and rough.

Christopher R.Christopher Rogers: I love there coney with onion and mustard.. nice and simple!! Just can’t stop eating these!! So good!!!

Five Guys is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Detroit.

10. Five Guys

8.1
508 Monroe Street, Detroit, MI
Burger Joint · Greektown · 32 tips and reviews

William S.William Smith: Excellent burger at a fair price!

Kate H.Kate H.: Fun spot for a quick lunch or fourth meal. Burgers and fries are delicious. Gets super busy on weekends, especially after midnight. Not cheap but worth it!

LaJuanLaJuan: Is a review really necessary on this one.

Asian Corned Beef is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Detroit.

11. Asian Corned Beef

8.8
13660 Wyoming St (at Schoolcraft), Detroit, MI
Sandwich Spot · 15 tips and reviews

Katherine S.Katherine Sims: So in love with the corned beef egg rolls & B. Pudding! I grew up eating Asians...glad they have different locations...I have to drive almost 9 miles from Sfld to get a couple but it is so worth it!

Vince W.Vince Wade: This place stays busy so it tells u how good it is

Charles B.Charles Burton: Its was.slapping like always

Taqueria Nuestra Familia is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Detroit.

12. Taqueria Nuestra Familia

7.7
7620 W Vernor Hwy (btw Central St. & Honorah St.), Detroit, MI
Mexican Restaurant · Springwells · 23 tips and reviews

Bill B.Bill B: Authentic and cheap.

John F.John Fossitt: Liter of margaritas is perfect amount for three. Carne asada torta was very tasty.

Chilly C.Chilly Chilton: This is the most authentic Mexican restaurant in Southwest Detroit! It's menu is big and it's prices are great. Everything is made in house. You really can't go wrong here!

Telway Hamburgers is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Detroit.

13. Telway Hamburgers

8.6
6820 Michigan Ave (at Martin St), Detroit, MI
Burger Joint · Southwest Detroit · 24 tips and reviews

Erik M.Erik Miller: Chili is amazing! Dip the burgers in it and life is complete. Grew up on this stuff, my favorite.

Ethel ♥.Ethel ♥♡♥: They have the best coffee ever! Better than Starbucks and B put together.

Matthew F.Matthew Fauls: Best coffee in town.

Hayloft Saloon is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Detroit.

14. Hayloft Saloon

7.6
8070 Greenfield Rd (btwn Tireman & Joy), Detroit, MI
Gay Bar · 16 tips and reviews

Alan S.Alan SQ: Nice staff and cheap drinks

Danny M.Danny McDougall: Rick is very generous and attentive. ;-)

Bruce D.Bruce Devery: Jason's a hottie!

Vivio's Food & Spirits is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Detroit.

15. Vivio's Food & Spirits

9.1
2460 Market St (btwn Winder & Napoleon), Detroit, MI
Bar · Eastern Market · 30 tips and reviews

Delores L.Delores Lasky: bloody marys were delicious and so many kinds and breakfast rocked

Jen W.Jen Williams: If u have never heard Kelly laugh, you have to come just to experience it! The best laugh ever!

Claire T.Claire Tarnas Sobczak: Bloody mary mussels...MARVELOUS!