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Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable stores in Milwaukee, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings.
1. Riverwest Co-op & Café
Topping the list is Riverwest Co-op & Café. Located at 733 E. Clarke St. in Riverwest, the grocery store, vegetarian and vegan spot is the highest-rated budget-friendly grocery store in Milwaukee, boasting 4.5 stars out of 143 reviews on Yelp. Look for vegan pancakes and sandwiches on the menu.
Yelper Brooke E. wrote, "I couldn't believe the large selection that it had. I was also impressed with the really fair pricing. I will definitely be back!"
2. Nuevo Mercado El Rey
Next up is Walker's Point's Nuevo Mercado El Rey, situated at 916 S. Cesar E Chavez Drive. With 4.5 stars out of 51 reviews on Yelp, the grocery store and Mexican spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a low-priced option.
Sally W. noted, "Get the fajitas! Apart from the grocery store having great produce and meat section, the restaurant was phenomenal."
Yelper Patricia P. wrote, "The tacos were superb!"
3. Koppa's Fulbeli Deli
Lower East Side's Koppa's Fulbeli Deli, located at 1940 N. Farwell Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the low-priced grocery store and deli, which offers beer, wine and spirits and more, four stars out of 112 reviews. Don't miss the paninis.
Amber L. noted, "Koppa's is a great little corner store to stop by if you need something and don't want to drive to a regular grocery store."
Yelper Jenny B. wrote, "Have you stopped in to have some of the best sandwiches in the world? If you haven't, what are you waiting for? All of them are delicious."
4. El Rey Food Mart
El Rey Food Mart, a grocery store and Mexican spot in Historic Mitchell Street, is another much-loved, cheap go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 11 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1320 W. Burnham St. to see for yourself. The spot offers produce, cakes and more.
Sierra E. noted, "Very clean! The produce was great, and the prices were reasonable. We saved and will be back."
5. Breadsmith
Over in Northpoint, check out Breadsmith, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 14 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the bakery and grocery store by heading over to 2632 N. Downer Ave. According to the website, the spot specializes in "handcrafted, European-style artisan breads made in the tradition of old-world master bakers."
Megan E. noted, "The entire place smells divine the minute you walk in. The bread is phenomenal."
Yelper Carrie G. wrote, "Fresh. The hallmark of Breadsmith is that everything they sell is baked fresh. The pretzel buns and rolls are some of the best in town."
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