Frugal Friday at Banfield's Bar & Grill - burgers are the stars of the show, but other inexpensive options are plentiful

Mary Bilyeu | Contributor
Burgers were the stars of the evening, as three members of our group ordered them. Art and Mary both ordered the burger "deal of the day" (pictured above), which came in at just under our mandatory budget of $5 per person even with all the toppings — tomatoes, lettuce, pickles, and condiments — that either of them might want to choose from. Crisp french fries and pickles were also part of the deal, which was a tremendous value.
Craig ordered the Black-n-Blue Burger, topped with rich blue cheese and caramelized onions, which crept just over the budgetary limit at $5.95. But it was very good, should anyone have a craving for it and be willing to spend just a little bit extra.

Mary Bilyeu | Contributor
Banfield's offers great, friendly service and a lot of food that meets our strict financial limits: deep fried mushrooms, onions rings, jalapeno poppers, mini tacos, and even a veggie tray all cost less than $5 each. The Big B Burger — with cheese, pickle, onion, lettuce, and special sauce — costs only $4.99, served with fries and a pickle. A 1/3-pound prime sirloin burger can be had for $4.75; and a grilled cheese sandwich is available for $4.95, served with chips, coleslaw, and a pickle spear.
Breakfast is served from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, and there are a number of dishes to choose from within our budget, as well: two eggs with hash browns, choice of meat, and toast for $4.25; a three-egg cheese omelet, also with hash browns and toast, for $4.95; a breakfast sandwich on a grilled English muffin costs $4.25; and either buttermilk pancakes or French toast can be enjoyed for $4.50. Waffles with a choice of meat cost $4.25.
So head over to Banfield's, where you can find lots of comfort food options for great prices!
Banfield's Bar & Grill
3140 Packard
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
734-971-3300
Monday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - midnight
Sunday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

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Comments
dave french
Sat, Feb 2, 2013 : 12:55 p.m.
Best bar in Ann Arbor! Great food, friendly folks.
lefty48197
Fri, Feb 1, 2013 : 6:29 p.m.
Banfields has always had excellent food. Don't go there if you're looking for white tablecloths and fancy decor! Best bar staff in Ann Arbor and everybody knows your name!
Jessica Webster
Fri, Feb 1, 2013 : 4:37 p.m.
Banfields (and Banfields West) was a longtime post-softball destination. There's something to be said for good, cheap bar food.
EyeHeartA2
Fri, Feb 1, 2013 : 11:38 p.m.
Banfield's West has changed owners. Not sure if it changed names or not though.