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Here's a rundown of top affordable sandwich spots in the city, with ratings, photos and more. Did your favorite make the cut?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top coffee sources in Detroit, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill. Located at 100 Erskine St. in Midtown, the patisserie/cake shop, which offers coffee, tea, macarons and more, is the highest-rated coffee spot in Detroit, boasting 4.5 stars out of 284 reviews on Yelp. Detroit Institute of BagelsPHOTO: JEFF C./YELPNext up is Corktown's Detroit Institute of Bagels, situated at 1236 Michigan Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 296 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score bagels, sandwiches, coffee and tea has proven to be a local favorite. Spread Deli+CoffeePHOTO: KAREEM S./YELPMidtown's Spread Deli+Coffee, located at 4215 Cass Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the deli, which offers sandwiches, coffee, tea and more, five stars out of 76 reviews. Avalon International BreadsPHOTO: SARA Y./YELPAvalon International Breads, a bakery that offers sandwiches, coffee and tea in Midtown, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 307 Yelp reviews.

Get to know this Detroit neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a brunch restaurant to a bakery. Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Midtown, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Located at 3921 Second Ave., it's the most popular business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,064 reviews on Yelp. Empire Kitchen and Cocktails features a 30-foot bar that serves cocktails, small plates, salads, pizza, sandwiches, sides and more. Avalon International BreadsPhoto: BRITTANY S./YelpAvalon International Breads, a bakery that offers sandwiches and coffee and tea, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 300 Yelp reviews.

Avalon International Breads sells a variety of breads that range from ciabatta to rye. Look for the Corktown cinnamon raisin bread or the Mack Avenue Marble rye with a little molasses. Astoria Pastry Shopphoto: m m./yelpAstoria Pastry Shop, a bakery that offers desserts and more located downtown, is another low-priced go-to, with four stars out of 379 Yelp reviews. Opened since 1971 by the Teftis family, Astoria Pastry Shop offers a wide selection of baked goods that consists of tortes, cakes, cheesecakes, honey pastries, chocolate and more. Good Cakes and BakesPhoto: jamie c./YelpAnd then there's Good Cakes and Bakes, a Bagley favorite with 4.5 stars out of 58 reviews.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable coffee spots in Detroit, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings. Located at 422 W. Willis St. in Midtown, the bakery, coffee and tea spot, which offers sandwiches and more, is the highest-rated inexpensive coffee spot in Detroit, boasting 4.5 stars out of 298 reviews on Yelp. Detroit Institute of Bagels offers coffee for $2.50 or $3, along with a selection of bagels, sandwiches and other beverages. Roasting Plant DetroitPhoto: AKIRA O./YelpDowntown Detroit's Roasting Plant Detroit, located at 660 Woodward Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap cafe and coffee roastery 4.5 stars out of 257 reviews. Dig in at the coffee and tea spot by heading over to 19180 Grand River Ave. Town Hall Caffe also offers tea, soup, sandwiches and more.