Grand Forks, North Dakota · Published by Emberlight Studios
Updated October 2026 · 9 places · Grand Forks
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Our top picks are Darcy’s Cafe, Northside Cafe and China Garden.
These Grand Forks restaurants offer meals or menu items around $15 or less, based on prices published by the restaurants or local tourism listings. Addresses and descriptions are confirmed from each restaurant’s own site or Visit Grand Forks; I left out nearby East Grand Forks and national chains.
$ · 1015 North Washington Street, Grand Forks, ND 58203
Darcy’s Cafe is a downhome diner serving breakfast and lunch. It is known for pancakes, stuffed omelets, melt sandwiches and turkey with the trimmings; its official menu lists several breakfast plates below $15.
Best for: breakfast and homestyle diner fare
2950 10th Avenue North, Grand Forks, ND 58203
Northside Cafe is a cafe serving breakfast, dinner and appetizers. Its menu includes eggs, skillets, hamburgers, hot sandwiches and salads.
Best for: breakfast and sit-down meals
2550 32nd Avenue South, Grand Forks, ND 58201
China Garden is a Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout and delivery. Its listed dishes include hot pepper chicken, garlic shrimp, moo shu pork, beef lo mein and fried rice.
Best for: Chinese food
1206 South Washington Street, Grand Forks, ND 58201
King Pho serves Vietnamese dishes including pho bo and pho ga. Its menu also includes steamed buns, spring rolls, stir-fry dishes and banh mi.
Best for: Vietnamese soups and sandwiches
4088 South Washington Street, Suite 201, Grand Forks, ND 58201
Little Bangkok serves traditional Thai cuisine and made-to-order sushi. Its popular entrees include pad Thai, drunken noodles, pad cashew, pineapple fried rice and Panang curry.
Best for: Thai food
1218 South Washington Street, Grand Forks, ND 58201
Mexican Village is a Mexican restaurant described by Visit Grand Forks as the city’s original Mexican restaurant. It is known for handmade tacos, chalupas and burritos topped with spicy gravy and cheese.
Best for: Mexican food
2651 DeMers Avenue, Grand Forks, ND 58201
Burger Time serves burgers, chicken tenders, chicken sandwiches and street tacos. The Grand Forks tourism listing says it offers drive-through, walk-up, takeout and outdoor seating.
Best for: burgers and drive-through meals
$ · 116 South 3rd Street, Grand Forks, ND 58201
The Spud Jr. is a downtown bar and grill serving burgers, sandwiches and other comfort food. Its official menu lists items at $15 or less, including poutine, and Visit Grand Forks notes its ties to local potato favorites.
Best for: burgers and poutine
9 North 3rd Street, Grand Forks, ND 58203
Brick & Barley is a downtown bar and grill with a tap-house focus. Its menu includes burgers, bowls, pizza and pasta.
Best for: pub food