HOLLAND — These days, it feels almost impossible to eat out, especially for families.
Post-COVID, the cost of food has become overwhelming for many. So, we took a deep dive into local restaurants and did the math. Where can a hypothetical family of four eat in Holland for less than $50? (Pro-Tip: Our lowest comes in under $35.)
Our family consists of two parents and two children under the age of 10, dining in August 2024. Totals are based on a 6% tax rate and a 20% tip. And yes, our hypothetical family drinks water.
Breakfast: James Street Inn
James Street Inn — 255 James St. — is open Mondays-Saturdays and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Inn has over 25 years of experience in catering and is known for its warm, welcoming environment.
The breakfast menu has a range of classics, including pancakes, skillets, steak and eggs, and biscuits and gravy. Most items on the menu are under $13.
Our Hypothetical Family’s Order :
Adult Entrées: Ham and Cheese Omelet $10, Southern Skillet $9.50
Children’s Meals: One Egg, Toast and Bacon $3.59, One Pancake and Bacon $2.99
Total: $26.08
Total with Tax and Tip: $33.17
Pizza: Crust 54
Crust 54 is a family-owned pizzeria with three locations: two in Holland and one in Grandville. The restaurant slings Chicago-style deep dish and thin crust pizzas, plus a selection of salads, chicken wings and breadsticks.
Fortunately, pizza is an easily sharable meal.
Our Hypothetical Family’s Order :
Adult Entrées: 14-Inch BBQ Chicken Thin Crust Pizza $22
Children’s Meals: 5-Inch Cheese Pizza $7.50, 5-Inch Pepperoni Pizza $7.50
Total: $37
Total with Tax and Tip: $47.06
Lunch: Baja Grill
Baja Grill — 777 Washington Ave. — serves burritos, tacos, quesadillas and more. The restaurant is open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays.
The restaurant has a variety of price points, with burritos and tacos sold for $13 or less. Children's meals are priced at less than $9.
Our Hypothetical Family’s Order :
Adult Entrées: Regular Wet Burrito $13, Three Baja Chicken Tacos $12
Children’s Meals: Kid's Quesadilla $7, Kid's Quesadilla $7
Total: $39
Total with Tax and Tip: $47.80
Dinner: Russ’ Restaurant
Russ’ is truly a Holland staple, having served the local community for close to 90 years. There are currently three Holland locations: on Eighth Street, River Avenue and S. Lincoln Avenue.
Russ’ offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the majority of its dinner menu items are priced under $14.
Our Hypothetical Family’s Order :
Adult Entrées: Chicken Monterey $12.25, Golden Brown Fried Chicken $13.75
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Children’s Meals: Hamburger and Fries $4, Breaded Chicken Strips and Applesauce $4
Total: $34
Total with Tax and Tip: $43.25
— Contact reporter Austin Metz at ametz@hollandsentinel.com .
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