€ Very cheap eats

From the bottom of the price barrel come some of the best burgers and brilliant buffets. Birmingham-based rap star Mike Skinner AKA The Streets has even included in his lyrics the delights of the local “greasy spoon” where you’ll be fed and watered for under a fiver. To be savoured not sniffed at.

Mr Egg – Voted by local BBC radio listeners as one of the best “greasy spoons”, so called for their dishing out of the traditional British breakfast fry-up of eggs and bacon, here Mr Egg gives an authentic experience. A plate of special chips costs £1.50. Address: 22 Hurst Street. Telephone: 0121 622 4344.

Wing Wah – Huge converted pub decked out with Oriental kitsch interiors. Eat as much as you want from the buffet for as little as £5.99. Address: 188 Causeway Green Road, Oldbury. Telephone: 0121 552 0041. Website: www.wingwah.net.

McDonalds – Head to the Golden Arches for the fasted food and super sizes or arrange your very own Ronald McDonald to entertain at a kids party or a WiFi connection. Burgers from 99p. Address: 368 Perry Bar, One Stop Retail Park. Telephone: 0121 344 3997.

Cafe Face – Run by former scientist Majid, originally from Iran, he knows what it’s like to live in a strange new place and so offers the local students hear advice along with sandwiches and other comfort food. Meals from £2.20. Address: 519 Bristol Road, Selly Oak. Telephone: 0121 4154 651.

Weatherspoons – National chain of pubs, often converted from various theatres, offer cheap deals (2 meals deal costs £6.69) on curries, burgers and beers. The Dragon Inn has WiFi and TV screens too. Address: The Dragon Inn, Hurst Street. Telephone: 0121 622 7850.

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