Budget-Friendly Restaurants in Detroit

If you are anything like me, you will appreciate this guide for budget-friendly restaurants in Detroit, Michigan. This guide will benefit you, if you are looking to enjoy a good meal, wish to drive a short distance or stay in the neighborhood, and save money.

When family and friends are looking for me, they usually know that I am at Fairlane. Local Detroiters call the entire shopping area by that name because of Fairlane Mall. And, I'm sure many of you know that malls have shopping, eating, and entertainment throughout it's corridors. At Fairlane Mall, Detroiters also enjoy going to the movie theater, and other 'dine-in' restaurants outside the mall, but in the same area. My favorite to stop in, and enjoy a budget-friendly meal is Fuddruckers at Fairlane Mall. This Fuddruckers offer a $5 meal, consisting of a burger and fries. And, if you wish to add a drink other than the usual soft drink, iced tea, lemonade or water, you can purchase a drink from the bar. My favorite drink, which I've deemed to be "Qwen's Delight" is less than $5. So, I can slide into Fuddruckers while doing my shopping, and come out full on all ends without spending over $20!

A favorite for me and my co-workers is Cass Café, located in the Wayne State University area, and home of the $1 beer. Cass Café is my first stop when I schedule interviews for work, and my interviewees have all given the place a 'thumbs up'. For a party of three adults, a complete meal with drinks included was less than $25. Cass Café is located in a well-known area, being in the school district. Be aware that there will be many students of Wayne State University filling the place, especially on the weekends.

Now, I've shared places to go for lunch and dinner that are budget-friendly. As my last budget-friendly restaurant in Detroit, I would like to share a place where you can enjoy budget-friendly meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or in between. Normally, my assistant and I go to Royal Grille Coney Island for breakfast. I can get my usual 8 cups of coffee and a sausage, cheese breakfast sandwich, on an English muffin for less than $4! Royal Grille is conveniently located near I-96 Jeffries freeway, on Livernois and Grand River. They have three ways to serve you: dine-in, carry-out, an drive-thru.

There are several more budget-friendly restaurants in Detroit, but these are my top three! There's nothing like filling your stomach and your wallet, all at once.