Highest-rated cheap eats in Lansing by diners

Americans spend a lot of money on eating out鈥攊n 2024, that totaled, or nearly 59% of all food spending. So, it's only natural to want the best bang for your restaurant dollar.

Value has become a key component of what diners look for when they eat out, with eyeing menus for value meals. At the same time, many diners also look for something new and exciting, hoping to sample new flavors or food with ingredients that are too expensive to make at home.

Many ethnic cuisines also provide a lot of value because they aren't as expensive to produce. Many Mexican dishes fall into this category because. Many Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Filipino, and Cambodian food, also rely on low-cost ingredients and simple food preparation techniques.

Food trucks and street food vendors also offer cheaper food, thanks to lower overhead costs. Their limited menus typically focus on one type of food, allowing them to simplify purchasing and pass the savings on in the form of lower prices.

compiled a list of the highest-rated cheap eats restaurants within 10 kilometers of the Lansing area using data from . Data is as of Aug. 8, 2025. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews were considered, and a cost of "$" (out of 4) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than five locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.

Tabooli Mediterranean

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#30. Tabooli Mediterranean

- Rating: 4.0/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 515 West Grand River Ave. East Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Mediterranean, Wraps
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Georgio's Pizza

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#29. Georgio's Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 120 Charles St. East Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza
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Cleats Bar & Grille

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#28. Cleats Bar & Grille

- Rating: 4.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5801 North Aurelius Road Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Sports Bars, American, Venues & Event Spaces
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Udon Sushi Restaurant

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#27. Udon Sushi Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 134 North Harrison Road Ste A East Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Asian Fusion
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Jersey Giant Submarine Sandwiches

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#26. Jersey Giant Submarine Sandwiches

- Rating: 4.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3700 West Saginaw St. Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Restaurants
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Olympic Broil

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#25. Olympic Broil

- Rating: 4.1/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1320 North Grand River Ave. Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: American, Hot Dogs, fast food
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Woody's Oasis

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#24. Woody's Oasis

- Rating: 4.1/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1050 Trowbridge Road East Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Mediterranean, Sandwiches
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Aladdin's Express

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#23. Aladdin's Express

- Rating: 4.1/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 208 South Washington Sq Lansing Charter Township, Michigan
- Categories: Middle Eastern
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Capital City BBQ

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#22. Capital City BBQ

- Rating: 4.1/5 (174 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1026 West Saginaw St. Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Barbecue, Burgers, Vietnamese
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Pho So 1

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#21. Pho So 1

- Rating: 4.1/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4790 Hagadorn Road East Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Vietnamese
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Alicia's Authentic Mexican Deli

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#20. Alicia's Authentic Mexican Deli

- Rating: 4.2/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5025 North Grand River Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Gluten-Free
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Aladdin's Restaurant

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#19. Aladdin's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 300 North Clippert St. Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Mediterranean, Lebanese
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La Cocina Cubana

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#18. La Cocina Cubana

- Rating: 4.2/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 123 South Washington Sq Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Cuban, Sandwiches
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Taqueria El Chaparrito

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#17. Taqueria El Chaparrito

- Rating: 4.2/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4832 West Saginaw Hwy Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
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Nip N Sip

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#16. Nip N Sip

- Rating: 4.2/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2603 North East St. Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: American
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The New Daily Bagel

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#15. The New Daily Bagel

- Rating: 4.2/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 309 South Washington Sq Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Delis, Bagels, Caterers
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Sultans Express

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#14. Sultans Express

- Rating: 4.3/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 305 South Washington Sq Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Middle Eastern
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Supermercado La Estrellita

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#13. Supermercado La Estrellita

- Rating: 4.3/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2604 North East St. Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Grocery, Bakeries, Delis
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Mancino's Pizza and Grinders

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#12. Mancino's Pizza and Grinders

- Rating: 4.3/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 12900 South US 27 DeWitt, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
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Iorio Gelato

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#11. Iorio Gelato

- Rating: 4.4/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7420 West Saginaw Hwy Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Gelato, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Cafes
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Ozzy's Kabob

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#10. Ozzy's Kabob

- Rating: 4.4/5 (203 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3536 Meridian Crossings Drive Ste 260 Okemos, Michigan
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Buffets
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Jose's Cuban Sandwich & Deli

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#9. Jose's Cuban Sandwich & Deli

- Rating: 4.4/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 401 South Pennsylvania Ave. Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Cuban, Delis, Sandwiches
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El Oasis

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#8. El Oasis

- Rating: 4.4/5 (292 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2511 East Michigan Ave. Ste 2 Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
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Good Truckin' Diner

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#7. Good Truckin' Diner

- Rating: 4.4/5 (321 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1218 Turner Road Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Diners, American
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Jerusalem Pita and More

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#6. Jerusalem Pita and More

- Rating: 4.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1456 East Michigan Ave. Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Salad, Sandwiches
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Mexico 2 Go

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#5. Mexico 2 Go

- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 16995 South US Hwy 27 Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
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South Riley Tavern

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#4. South Riley Tavern

- Rating: 4.6/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10777 South Francis Road DeWitt, Michigan
- Categories: Burgers, American, Dive Bars
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Choupli Wood Fired Kabob

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#3. Choupli Wood Fired Kabob

- Rating: 4.8/5 (457 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4411 West Saginaw Hwy Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Mediterranean, Turkish, Middle Eastern
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King Subs

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#2. King Subs

- Rating: 4.8/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2602 North Grand River Ave. Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Sandwiches
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Maria's Cuisine Mexican Food

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#1. Maria's Cuisine Mexican Food

- Rating: 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 536 East Grand River Ave. Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 388 metros.

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