Highest-rated cheap eats in Saginaw 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 Saginaw 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.

Tony's Restaurant-Shields

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#26. Tony's Restaurant-Shields

- Rating: 2.8/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7340 Gratiot Road Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Restaurants
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China City

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#25. China City

- Rating: 2.8/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 318 South Michigan Ave. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
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State Street Tony's

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#24. State Street Tony's

- Rating: 3.0/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2612 State St. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: New American
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YaYa's Flame Broiled Chicken

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#23. YaYa's Flame Broiled Chicken

- Rating: 3.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2100 North Center Road Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Wraps, Sandwiches
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B & C Pizza

5 / 26

#22. B & C Pizza

- Rating: 3.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 476 North Tuscola Road Bay City, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza
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Park Asia

6 / 26

#21. Park Asia

- Rating: 3.3/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 220 North Michigan Ave. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
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Good Time's Pizza

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#20. Good Time's Pizza

- Rating: 3.3/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4582 State St. Green Acres Plaza Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza
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Lee's Garden

8 / 26

#19. Lee's Garden

- Rating: 3.3/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7400 Gratiot Road Ste 2 Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
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House of Fortune

9 / 26

#18. House of Fortune

- Rating: 3.3/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7770 Gratiot Road Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
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Big John Steak & Onion

10 / 26

#17. Big John Steak & Onion

- Rating: 3.4/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3300 East Holland Road Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Cheesesteaks, Sandwiches
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New China Restaurant

11 / 26

#16. New China Restaurant

- Rating: 3.4/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3982 Bay Road Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese, Seafood, Soup
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BIGGBY COFFEE

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#15. BIGGBY COFFEE

- Rating: 3.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3085 Bay Road Ste 1A Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea
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Suzie Q's Breakfast Nook

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#14. Suzie Q's Breakfast Nook

- Rating: 3.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2410 Broadway St. Bay City, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
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Tim's Tony's

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#13. Tim's Tony's

- Rating: 3.7/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 234 North Center Road Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: American, Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
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Rico's Authentic Mexican Take Out

15 / 26

#12. Rico's Authentic Mexican Take Out

- Rating: 3.8/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2720 Bay Road Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
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The Souper Cafe

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#11. The Souper Cafe

- Rating: 3.9/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5789 State St. Saginaw Charter Township, Michigan
- Categories: Cafes
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Flannigans Irish Pub & Grill

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#10. Flannigans Irish Pub & Grill

- Rating: 3.9/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7734 Gratiot Road Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Irish Pub, American, Wraps
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The Original Levis Saloon

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#9. The Original Levis Saloon

- Rating: 4.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5800 Brockway Drive Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Tex-Mex, New American
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Bringer Inn

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#8. Bringer Inn

- Rating: 4.0/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 516 West Genesee Ave. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Sandwiches
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Spucky's Subs & Coneys

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#7. Spucky's Subs & Coneys

- Rating: 4.1/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5605 State St. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Sandwiches, Delis
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Roma's Family Restaurant

21 / 26

#6. Roma's Family Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1209 Broadway St. Bay City, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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Huron Fish

22 / 26

#5. Huron Fish

- Rating: 4.2/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 505 Gratiot Ave. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Seafood Markets, Seafood
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Fuzzy's

23 / 26

#4. Fuzzy's

- Rating: 4.2/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1924 Court St. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
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Old Town Drive-In

24 / 26

#3. Old Town Drive-In

- Rating: 4.3/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 807 South Granger St. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Burgers, Hot Dogs, fast food
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Intermission Deli

25 / 26

#2. Intermission Deli

- Rating: 4.4/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2128 Bay St. Ste 2 Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Delis
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Arabilla Mediterranean Foods

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#1. Arabilla Mediterranean Foods

- Rating: 4.4/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2831 Bay Road Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Mediterranean, Grocery, Delis
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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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