Craig and I went out to lunch over the weekend at the lovely Star's Cafe, today's Frugal Floozie Friday feature. We ate very well within our mandatory $5 per person budget, with many fresh, flavorful options to choose from.
I picked from among the vegetarian sandwiches, and selected the one stuffed with grape leaves, hummus, tabbouli, lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles (pictured above). Bright and lemony, it was unique and delicious; and it cost only $4.75 for a foot-long feast.Craig chose the Shish Kafta sandwich - which also cost $4.75 - filled with ground lamb, onions, parsley, tomatoes, pickles, and hummus. He asked if he could also get a schmear of garlic sauce; any extra sauce costs just 50 cents. We also shared an order of exceptionally crisp, excellent fries for only $1.99.
Most of the sandwiches cost $4.75, soups cost $2.75, and spinach or meat pies are a mere $2.25.
Star's Cafe also offers a variety of hot and cold drinks that all fit nicely within the Frugal Floozie Friday budget - smoothies, fresh juices, teas, and coffees. Traditional Middle Eastern pastries are available for $1 or less; and homemade baked goods are another temptation.
For friendly service, good food, and great value, Star's Cafe is a fabulous choice!
Star's Cafe
2575 Jackson Ave
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
734-996-0299
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday: closed
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I love that Frugal Floozie Friday is still going strong. Just goes to show that there truly are a ton of places where you can stretch your dollar!
ReplyDeleteI'm headin' over to Star's Cafe and I'm ordering what you did. That sounds so fresh and delicious! Have a wonderful weekend, Mary.♥
ReplyDeleteMary, I'm not going to be happy now till I have one of those vegetarian sandwiches! Might have to whip up some hummus and tabbouli today and pick up some grape leaves. My sister-in-law makes stuffed grape leaves for special occasions.
ReplyDeleteI love a good sandwich place. It is getting harder and harder to find one that is $5 and under. It used to be pretty easy... now, not so much. Ah well. It is good that Michiganders have you to sniff out the Hot Spots.
ReplyDeleteBTW, I did dedicate something to you on the HERE'S TO YOU MONDAY post. I figure you missed it or hated it. I am going optimistic and choosing missed it;)
Oh my, Alexis would go NUTS over this first one. She is a freak for hummus and tabouli, everything else is just bonus.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to have to stay a month to fit in every place that I want to eat while I'm there. I might have to hit this place twice....once for your choice and once for Craig's. Both look amazing! And what a deal!
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