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The 20 best value restaurants in East Lansing, MI
Crunchy's is one of The 20 best value restaurants in East Lansing, MI.

1. Crunchy's

8.7
2655 E Grand River Avenue (at Delta St), East Lansing, MI
Bar · 68 tips and reviews

Mike J.Mike Jenkins: Soft Tacos, the Veggie Platter, burgers and half-price large pizza on Sundays!

Peanut Barrel is one of The 20 best value restaurants in East Lansing, MI.

2. Peanut Barrel

8.2
521 E Grand River Ave (btwn Division & Bailey), East Lansing, MI
Pub · 69 tips and reviews

Mike J.Mike Jenkins: The Olive Burger is incredible! Try it on Rye, a dark, flavorful toasted bun. Want to step it up a notch? Add cheddar and bacon!

Hannah's Koney Island is one of The 20 best value restaurants in East Lansing, MI.

3. Hannah's Koney Island

4790 S Hagadorn Rd, East Lansing, MI
Diner · 12 tips and reviews

Mike J.Mike Jenkins: Breakfast, especially the huge plate of really fresh hash browns. Try two Coney Island hot dogs with hash browns instead of fries!

Xiao China Grille & Lounge is one of The 20 best value restaurants in East Lansing, MI.

4. Xiao China Grille & Lounge

7.0
3415 E Saginaw St, Lansing, MI
Chinese Restaurant · 49 tips and reviews

Mike J.Mike Jenkins: The Shrimp and Shiitake Bisque is delicious and low cost -- $4 for a large cup! Peking Duck sliders? Yum!

Buddies Pub & Grill is one of The 20 best value restaurants in East Lansing, MI.

5. Buddies Pub & Grill

7.6
3048 E Lake Lansing Rd (at Hagadorn Rd), East Lansing, MI
Pub · 19 tips and reviews

Mike J.Mike Jenkins: The Black and Bleu Salad is incredibly tasty and filling, as is the Black and Bleu Burger.

Sparty's Coney Island is one of The 20 best value restaurants in East Lansing, MI.

6. Sparty's Coney Island

7.7
300 N Clippert St (in Frandor), Lansing, MI
Breakfast Spot · 24 tips and reviews

Mike J.Mike Jenkins: Excellent Coneys -- Detroit (my favorite with mustard and onions) and Flint style (meatier chili) are both offered. Breakfast is also a winner!

Aladdin's is one of The 20 best value restaurants in East Lansing, MI.

7. Aladdin's

8.6
300 N Clippert St (at Frandor Shopping Center), Lansing, MI
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews
El Oasis Taco Truck is one of The 20 best value restaurants in East Lansing, MI.

8. El Oasis Taco Truck

8.6
2501 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912 (at N Francis Ave.), Lansing, MI
Food Truck · 39 tips and reviews

Mike J.Mike Jenkins: Anything you get here is delicious!!!!! And, they have Mexican Coca-Cola with real sugar, not corn syrup!

Kelly's Irish Pub is one of The 20 best value restaurants in East Lansing, MI.

9. Kelly's Irish Pub

6.9
203 S Washington Sq (btwn Allegan and Washtenaw), Lansing, MI
Irish Pub · 17 tips and reviews

Mike J.Mike Jenkins: The Bleu Walnut Salad is delicious! The Wet Burrito very tasty as are the rest of their offerings I've sampled.

Pablo's Old Town Mexican Restaurant is one of The 20 best value restaurants in East Lansing, MI.

10. Pablo's Old Town Mexican Restaurant

8.6
311 E Grand River Ave, Lansing, MI
Mexican Restaurant · 43 tips and reviews

Mike J.Mike Jenkins: Everything is authentic Mexican and muy delicioso!!!!If you want to try truly authentic Mexican food, this is the place. And, there are fun shops all around it in Historic Old Town.

McAlister's Deli is one of The 20 best value restaurants in East Lansing, MI.

11. McAlister's Deli

7.1
2901 Preyde Blvd (in Eastwood Towne Center), Lansing, MI
Deli · 32 tips and reviews

Mike J.Mike Jenkins: Best deal is the $2.00 large iced tea -- the best iced tea in town!

El Azteco is one of The 20 best value restaurants in East Lansing, MI.

12. El Azteco

6.3
225 Ann St (btwn Grove & M.A.C.), East Lansing, MI
Mexican Restaurant · 51 tips and reviews

Mike J.Mike Jenkins: It's all good, but the Full Topopo Salad? Incredible! Hot tip: put a napkin or two underneath the plate to save everything that falls off this overflowing concoction of flavor!

Pancheros Mexican Grill is one of The 20 best value restaurants in East Lansing, MI.

13. Pancheros Mexican Grill

125 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI
Burrito Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

Mike J.Mike Jenkins: Fresh tortilla or bowl, you choose your own ingredients and they are delicious! Good value and friendly staff.

Georgio's Pizza is one of The 20 best value restaurants in East Lansing, MI.

14. Georgio's Pizza

8.2
120 Charles St (btwn Albert & Grand River Ave), East Lansing, MI
Pizzeria · 21 tips and reviews

Mike J.Mike Jenkins: The Salad Pizza slice! Delicious! But, then, so are the 12 or 15 other slices offered at any given time!

Watershed Tavern and Grill is one of The 20 best value restaurants in East Lansing, MI.

15. Watershed Tavern and Grill

7.2
5965 Marsh Rd (at E Lake Lansing Rd.), Haslett, MI
Pub · 21 tips and reviews

Mike J.Mike Jenkins: Tasty steak salad and burgers, Shed Chips and the Bangin' Burrito!

Champps is one of The 20 best value restaurants in East Lansing, MI.

16. Champps

6.8
2800 Preyde Blvd. (in Eastwood Towne Center), Lansing, MI
American Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews

Mike J.Mike Jenkins: Great salads and check out their burgers menu:http://www.champps.com/Portals/3/Menu%20PDFs/0211burgersonlinemenu.pdf

17. Guido's Premium Pizza

1754 Central Park Dr, Okemos, MI
Pizzeria · 6 tips and reviews

Mike J.Mike Jenkins: Delicious sandwiches, pizza and salads. And GLUTEN FREE PIZZA, sandwiches, muffins, cupcakes and more are also available and delicious, too, from either the pizza or deli side of the house!!!

Dusty's Tap Room is one of The 20 best value restaurants in East Lansing, MI.

18. Dusty's Tap Room

7.4
1857 W Grand River Ave, Okemos, MI
Pub · 23 tips and reviews

Mike J.Mike Jenkins: It's all good, but the Salmon Fillet with Queso Mashed Potatoes are exceptional for $10.99!!!

Mitchell's Fish Market is one of The 20 best value restaurants in East Lansing, MI.

19. Mitchell's Fish Market

8.8
2975 Preyde Blvd (in Eastwood Towne Center), Lansing, MI
Seafood Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews

Mike J.Mike Jenkins: The $5.95 Maine Lobster Bisque is outstanding! Try it with one of their beers on tap, or a chilled glass of white wine. Of course, their seafood is exceptional.

Brody Square is one of The 20 best value restaurants in East Lansing, MI.

20. Brody Square

7.8
241 W Brody Rd Rm 200 (at Harrison Rd), East Lansing, MI
College Cafeteria · Michigan State University · 32 tips and reviews

Mike J.Mike Jenkins: One of my favorites with lots of choices and delicious food (Fall to Spring):http://eatatstate.com/residentialdining/brodyOpen to the public -- park across in the Kellogg Center Parking Structure.