Tonys Original Restaurants
2525 e genesee ave, +1 989 753-4321. legendary steak sandwiches. breakfasts are also amazing.
Spencer's
5530 gratiot rd, +1 989 793-4500 fine dining and spirits. classy, upscale restaurant. italian and american food. the service and the food is excellent.
Frália's
422 hancock st, +1 989 799-0111. newer sandwich shop located in old town saginaw. absolutely fantastic sandwiches, utilizing fresh and quality ingredients.
Pasongs
Great asian food. all food is made in a single wok, so wait times can be lengthy. only open mondy through friday, 11am - 7pm.
Bringer Inn
516 w genesee ave, +1 989 753-1462. looking for a good old diner with home cooked meals - all fresh, not frozen? bringers is not fancy but there's a reason it's always packed. good food and low prices. order the big mike with mayo and green olives. also have great steak sandwiches see above. many homemade pies made daily.
Intermission Deli
2128 bay st, +1 989 790-6777. the best delis in michigan also in bay city.
Panda House
1010 n niagara st, +1 989 755-5394. excellent chinese cuisine. the sesame tofu is absolutely outstanding. highly recommended. locally owned and operated.
Red Eye Coffee House
205 n. hamilton st, +1 989 793-1411. has placed two years in torani's national barista coffee bartender contest. serving manhattan-style bagels, scones, pastry. entertainment includes poetry readings, and local art. not a full service restaurant.
Spatz's Hot Bread The ubiquitous bread of Mid-Michigan. Available at almost any grocery store, this bakery product is produced locally and is the great secret of the area. It has a distinctive wax wrap in solid white and red. People as far away as Marin County, California have it shipped to them. The bread is best described as 'Your Grandmother's Bread'. It is heavy, turns rock hard in about three days great for toasting then, but it is the closest to fresh baked bread you will find. Many locals don't say they're going to get a loaf of bread, instead they say, 'I need to pick up some Spatz's.'