Eat well in Milwaukee for under €15 a plate: the places locals on a budget actually use.

Cheap eats worth seeking out

Real Chili ★ 4.4

New American$

Real Chili on East Wells Street has served Milwaukee three-way chili since 1931, with beans and onions over spaghetti, cinnamon-spiced meat sauce and grated.

Try: Three-way chili

George Webb ★ 4.0

Burgers$

George Webb on West North Avenue is a 24-hour Milwaukee diner chain since 1948, with cheeseburgers, hash browns, and a famous free-burger promise on Brewers.

Try: Hash browns and cheeseburger

Comet Cafe ★ 4.2

American diner$Daily 09:00-21:00

Comet Cafe on North Farwell Avenue runs a 24-hour-style diner with meatloaf, vegan mac and cheese and a long beer list for UW Milwaukee weekend nights here.

Try: Diner plate and beer

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