The best cheap breakfast options in Detroit

By Layla McMurtrie on Fri, Oct 13, 2023 at 2:27 pm

Breakfast is supposed to be the most important meal of the day, and sometimes cooking for yourself in the morning can be a hassle. So, for the days when you need a quick cheap breakfast, or when you want to go out with a loved one for an early meal, here are some of the best affordable breakfast spots in and around Detroit.

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O.W.L. 27302 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak; 248-808-6244; owlwoodward.com Open all day and all night, this unique diner serves Mexican-American comfort food. Egg breakfast sandwiches are just $6 and nothing on the menu is over $13.

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O.W.L.

27302 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak; 248-808-6244; owlwoodward.com

Open all day and all night, this unique diner serves Mexican-American comfort food. Egg breakfast sandwiches are just $6 and nothing on the menu is over $13.

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Detroit Institute of Bagels

4884 Grand River Ave., Detroit; 313-512-8292; detroitinstituteofbagels.com

At this beloved bagel spot, you can get a dozen bagels for $12 or breakfast sandwiches ranging from $6-$14.

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Iggy’s Eggies

34 W. Grand River Ave., Detroit; 313-986-1174; iggyseggies.com

Walk up to this window in Detroit’s Capitol Park for a quick jammy egg sandwich. Open 8 a.m.-2 p.m. daily, Iggy’s serves breakfast and lunch with its highest-priced item set at $10.50. The Original Eggie, which is just egg and Iggy sauce on a bun, is only $3.75. Adding meat costs an extra $3 and adding cheese costs an extra $1.50, with other available toppings at varying prices. The breakfast special, including an original sandwich, coffee, and a hashbrown, comes out at just $8. That’s pretty cheap for a quick bite to eat and a hit of caffeine to fulfill your early morning needs.

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The Clique

11326 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit; 313-259-0922; thecliquediner.com

From unique breakfast options to the diner classics, this small restaurant has got something for everyone. The cheapest morning option is an egg sandwich for just $4.

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Evie’s Tamales

3454 Bagley St, Detroit; 313-843-5056; Facebook.com/EviesTamales

While this spot specializes in tamales, the family restaurant is also known for its $1.50 breakfast burritos, which not long ago used to be only 99 cents. Plus, its breakfast specials that include meat, eggs, beans, rice or potatoes, and 3 tortillas, range from just $4-$6.

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AlTayeb Restaurant

15010 W. Warren Ave., Dearborn; 313-908-9527 | 873 Inkster Rd., Garden City; 734-237-4606 | altayebrestaurant.com

For a Lebanese-style breakfast, AlTaybeb is the spot, even appearing on a 2022 New York Times list of most exciting restaurants. Some traditional breakfast dishes on the menu include a fava bean stew, makanek sausages, pan-fried eggs, and fatteh, a dish that features fried bread topped with cooked chickpeas, yogurt, and nuts. All plates range from $6-$15.

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Awake Cafe

4224 3rd Ave., Detroit; 313-315-3038; awakedetroit.com

Alongside drinks, this Cass Corridor coffee shop has a great selection of food too, and at unbeatable prices. Its breakfast menu includes a bagel for $2, avocado toast for $3.50, a fruit parfait for $4.50, and a packed wrap or a bagel sandwich for $5.50.

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Country Boy Restaurant

821 E. Nine Mile Rd., Hazel Park; 248-543-7080

This no-frills joint has Southern-style meals and breakfast classics at affordable prices.

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See You Tomorrow

7760 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-262-6151; sytdet.com

Opened in 2022, this fast-casual brunch cafe is located in Detroit’s New Center area. Its egg scrambles and brunch options are all priced around $15.

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Joe Louis Southern Kitchen

6459 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-788-8338; joelouissouthernkitchen.com

This place has a great sit-down atmosphere, perfect for special occasions with loved ones. Many of its meals are priced around $15, but if you’re on a budget or want something smaller, just get the $7 breakfast biscuit.

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Antojitos El Catracho

4627 W. Vernor Hwy., Detroit; 313-209-4815; antojitoselcatracho.us

Get a Honduran-style breakfast at this Southwest Detroit family diner. For $10, you’ll be nourished with eggs, meat, beans, cheese, and tortillas.

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Honest John’s

488 Selden St., Detroit; 313-832-5646; honestjohnsdetroit.com

The early bird menu at this Detroit restaurant has got lots of breakfast options from $10-$15. If you want to save, the breakfast sandwich is cheapest at $8.25.

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Babo

15 E. Kirby St., Detroit; 313-974-6159; babodetroit.com

Located in Midtown, this gourmet diner is a little more high-end. But, its main breakfast options still range from just $9-$16, so still not bad for a nice brunch.

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Brooklyn Street Local

1266 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-262-6547; brooklynstreetlocal.com

The breakfast sandwich at this spot, which can be ordered vegan or with meat, is just $8. Omelets and other breakfast specials are all under $13.

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Mudgie’s Deli

1413 Brooklyn St., Detroit; 313-961-2000; mudgiesdeli.com

This deli has tons of low-priced breakfast options, including English muffin sandwiches, breakfast burritos, and rye breakfast sandwiches, all for just $6-8.

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Duly’s

5458 Vernor Hwy., Detroit; 313-554-3076; facebook.com/dulysconeyisland

Founded in 1921, this old-fashioned diner continues to serve up a wide range of breakfast 24 hours a day.

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Cadillac Square Diner

111 Cadillac Square, Detroit; 313-974-6923; cadillacsquarediner.com

This classic diner in the heart of downtown Detroit has every American breakfast offering you could imagine, from omelets to french toast to biscuits and gravy, all at low prices.

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La Jaliscience

3923 W. Vernor Hwy., Detroit; lajalisciensedetroit.com

This authentic Mexican restaurant in Southwest Detroit has filling breakfast options like huevos rancheros from $8-$10.

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Main Street Restaurant

11650 Joseph Campau Ave., Hamtramck; facebook.com/encuentrolatinorestaurante

Serving up Greek, Italian, and American cuisine, this spot has a handful of breakfast specials, all under $10. If you’re an early riser, the restaurant is open at 6 a.m. and serves breakfast until 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. It also offers a great patio and a bar.

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