Highest-rated cheap eats in Muskegon 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 Muskegon 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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Jet's Pizza

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#28. Jet's Pizza

- Rating: 3.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 950 West Norton Ave. Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

BIGGBY COFFEE

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#27. BIGGBY COFFEE

- Rating: 3.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3295 Henry St. Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Cherokee Restaurant

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#26. Cherokee Restaurant

- Rating: 3.3/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1971 West Sherman Blvd. Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: Comfort Food, Breakfast & Brunch, Fish & Chips
- Read more on Yelp

El Tapatio Restaurant

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#25. El Tapatio Restaurant

- Rating: 3.3/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 677 West Laketon Ave. Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

China Star

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#24. China Star

- Rating: 3.3/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2191 East Apple Ave. Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Bellacino's Pizza & Grinders

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#23. Bellacino's Pizza & Grinders

- Rating: 3.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1871 Holton Road Ste B Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Asian Buffet & Grill

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#22. Asian Buffet & Grill

- Rating: 3.5/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1750 East Sternberg Road Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

Brooklyn Bagels Cafe

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#21. Brooklyn Bagels Cafe

- Rating: 3.6/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3007 Henry St. Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: Bagels, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Pita Place

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#20. Pita Place

- Rating: 3.6/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2039 East Apple Ave. Ste B Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Greek Tony's Pizza & Sub Shop

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#19. Greek Tony's Pizza & Sub Shop

- Rating: 3.6/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4543 Grand Haven Road Ste A Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

US 31 BBQ

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#18. US 31 BBQ

- Rating: 3.7/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 151 West Muskegon Ave. Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: American, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

Russ' Restaurant

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#17. Russ' Restaurant

- Rating: 3.7/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3225 Henry St. Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: American, Diners
- Read more on Yelp

Pizza Ranch

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#16. Pizza Ranch

- Rating: 3.8/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1848 East Sherman Blvd. Ste West Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

Steak 'N Egger

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#15. Steak 'N Egger

- Rating: 3.9/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1535 Holton Road Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

The Glenside Pub

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#14. The Glenside Pub

- Rating: 3.9/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1508 West Sherman Blvd. Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza, Pubs, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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G & L Chili Dogs

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#13. G & L Chili Dogs

- Rating: 3.9/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1133 East Sternberg Road Norton Shores, Michigan
- Categories: New American, Hot Dogs, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

Brooklyn Bagels Cafe

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#12. Brooklyn Bagels Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 475 Whitehall Road Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Grand Traverse Pie Company

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#11. Grand Traverse Pie Company

- Rating: 4.1/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5817 Harvey St. Norton Shores, Michigan
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

Mr Scrib's Pizza

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#10. Mr Scrib's Pizza

- Rating: 4.1/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 565 East Laketon Ave. Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Carmen's Cafe

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#9. Carmen's Cafe

- Rating: 4.1/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 878 Jefferson St. Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Lakeside Cafe

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#8. Lakeside Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1384 Laketon Ave. Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

Lefty and Romos' Bar and Grill

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#7. Lefty and Romos' Bar and Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1985 Holton Road Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Mr. B's Pancake House

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#6. Mr. B's Pancake House

- Rating: 4.4/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1910 East Apple Ave. Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: Burgers, Pancakes, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Overboard Inn

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#5. Overboard Inn

- Rating: 4.4/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6027 Main Twin Lake, Michigan
- Categories: Soup, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Getty Street Grill

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#4. Getty Street Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1572 South Getty St. Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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Wayne's Deli & Beverage

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#3. Wayne's Deli & Beverage

- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 746 West Laketon Ave. Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: Beer, Wine & Spirits, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

The Coffee Factory

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#2. The Coffee Factory

- Rating: 4.7/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1402 Hudson Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

Fatty Lumpkins Sandwich Shack

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#1. Fatty Lumpkins Sandwich Shack

- Rating: 4.7/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 971 Washington Ave. Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: Sandwiches
- 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.