Great food in mid-Michigan that won't empty your wallet.

Honest, first-hand reviews of diners, coney islands, taquerias, fish frys and hidden gems — most meals under $15.

Sample Diner (Lansing)

Diner / Breakfast · Lansing · $

★★★★★ 4.5

Must try: Corned beef hash with two eggs

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Sample Coney Island (Flint)

Coney Dogs · Flint · $

★★★★★ 4.7

Must try: Two Flint-style coneys and fries

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Sample Taqueria (Saginaw)

Mexican · Saginaw · $

★★★★★ 4.6

Must try: Al pastor tacos

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Sample Pho House (Mt. Pleasant)

Vietnamese · Mt. Pleasant · $

★★★★☆ 4.4

Must try: Large beef pho

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Sample Fish Fry (Bay City)

American / Seafood · Bay City · $$

★★★★☆ 4.3

Must try: Friday perch dinner

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Sample Pizzeria (Midland)

Pizza · Midland · $$

★★★★☆ 4.2

Must try: Detroit-style square pepperoni

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