Highest-rated cheap eats in Bay City by diners

Americans spend a lot of money on eating out—in 2024, that totaled $1.54 trillion, 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 more than 7 in 10 consumers 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 tortillas are cheaper to produce than bread. 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.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cheap eats restaurants within 10 kilometers of the Bay City area using data from Yelp. 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.

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Taste of Bay City

1 / 25

#25. Taste of Bay City

- Rating: 2.7/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1309 South Farragut Bay City, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp

Old Great Wall Buffet

2 / 25

#24. Old Great Wall Buffet

- Rating: 2.7/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 805 North Euclid Ave. Bay City, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

Chen's Mongolian Grill

3 / 25

#23. Chen's Mongolian Grill

- Rating: 2.8/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4837 Bay Road Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

B & C Pizza

4 / 25

#22. B & C Pizza

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

North Point Grill And Bar

5 / 25

#21. North Point Grill And Bar

- Rating: 3.0/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2495 South Huron Road Kawkawlin, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza, Tex-Mex, American
- Read more on Yelp

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Stars Chinese Gourmet Restaurant

6 / 25

#20. Stars Chinese Gourmet Restaurant

- Rating: 3.2/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2807 Center Ave. Essexville, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Mr Hot Dog

7 / 25

#19. Mr Hot Dog

- Rating: 3.3/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 811 North Euclid Ave. Bay City, Michigan
- Categories: Hot Dogs, American
- Read more on Yelp

Souper Cafe

8 / 25

#18. Souper Cafe

- Rating: 3.3/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4093 North Euclid Bay City, Michigan
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Mulligan's Pub

9 / 25

#17. Mulligan's Pub

- Rating: 3.5/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 109 Center Ave. Bay City, Michigan
- Categories: American, Sports Bars, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

Chan's Garden

10 / 25

#16. Chan's Garden

- Rating: 3.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 215 3rd St. Bay City, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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Zef's Coney Island

11 / 25

#15. Zef's Coney Island

- Rating: 3.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 201 3rd St. Bay City, Michigan
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

Suzie Q's Breakfast Nook

12 / 25

#14. Suzie Q's Breakfast Nook

- Rating: 3.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2410 Broadway St. Bay City, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

River Rock Cafe

13 / 25

#13. River Rock Cafe

- Rating: 3.6/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 614 East Midland St. Bay City, Michigan
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Bier Garten

14 / 25

#12. Bier Garten

- Rating: 3.9/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8 State Park Drive Bay City, Michigan
- Categories: Sports Bars, American, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

Mussell Beach Drive In

15 / 25

#11. Mussell Beach Drive In

- Rating: 3.9/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3540 State Park Drive Bay City, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

Lasko's Restaurant

16 / 25

#10. Lasko's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3966 East Wilder Road Bay City, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Kawkawlin Restaurant

17 / 25

#9. Kawkawlin Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 103 South Huron Road Kawkawlin, Michigan
- Categories: Restaurants
- Read more on Yelp

Rathskeller

18 / 25

#8. Rathskeller

- Rating: 4.1/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 600 East Midland St. Bay City, Michigan
- Categories: Sports Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp

Eudici's Pizza

19 / 25

#7. Eudici's Pizza

- Rating: 4.1/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 404 East Midland St. Bay City, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Roma's Family Restaurant

20 / 25

#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
- Read more on Yelp

Turkey Roost

21 / 25

#5. Turkey Roost

- Rating: 4.4/5 (169 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2273 South Huron Road Kawkawlin, Michigan
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Intermission Deli

22 / 25

#4. Intermission Deli

- Rating: 4.4/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 111 3rd St. Bay City, Michigan
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Coonan's Irish Hub

23 / 25

#3. Coonan's Irish Hub

- Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1004 North Johnson St. Bay City, Michigan
- Categories: New American, Irish Pub
- Read more on Yelp

Harless + Hugh

24 / 25

#2. Harless + Hugh

- Rating: 4.5/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1003 Washington Ave. Bay City, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Meats & Mooore

25 / 25

#1. Meats & Mooore

- Rating: 4.6/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1411 South Wenona St. Bay City, Michigan
- Categories: Meat Shops, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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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