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Saigon Shack is one of nyc cheap eats.

1. Saigon Shack

8.4
114 Macdougal St (at Bleecker St), New York, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 394 tips and reviews

Saloni M.Saloni M: Cash only!!!!

Udon West is one of nyc cheap eats.

2. Udon West

7.8
11 Saint Marks Pl (at 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Udon Restaurant · East Village · 152 tips and reviews

Zi L.Zi Li: I get the Chige Nabe Udon every time and their curry is good too.

Bar Suzette Creperie is one of nyc cheap eats.

3. Bar Suzette Creperie

8.3
Chelsea Market (15th Street and 9th Avenue), New York, NY
Creperie · Chelsea · 64 tips and reviews

Mike O.Mike O'Dea: Try the goat cheese squash crepe. Total near-health power lunch

Bowery Eats is one of nyc cheap eats.

4. Bowery Eats

Inside the Chelsea Market: 88 10th Avenue (btwn 9th & 10th Ave.), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Chelsea · 26 tips and reviews

Elanio B.Elanio Bro: A few amazing vegetarian sandwich options. Highly recommend.

Taïm is one of nyc cheap eats.

5. Taïm

9.2
222 Waverly Pl (btwn Perry & W 11th St), New York, NY
Falafel Restaurant · West Village · 288 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the green falafel. The crunchy exterior conceals a fluffy core, with a nutty, herbaceous flavor complemented by silky hummus and tahini sauce. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.

6. Terri

60 W 23rd St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Flatiron District · 318 tips and reviews

Jess W.Jess W: Hummus and avocado wrap is the bomb.com :)

7. Murray's Bagels

242 8th Ave (btwn 22nd & 23rd St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Chelsea · 195 tips and reviews

Maria E.Maria Eneva: Great place - amazing bagels! Try the everything bagel with nova scotia spread and cucumber!

8. The Grey Dog - Union Square

8.6
90 University Pl (btwn E 11th & E 12th St), New York, NY
Café · Greenwich Village · 326 tips and reviews

Fast CompanyFast Company: Students at NYU (a 2011 Most Innovative Company) are drawn to this close-to-campus cafe, known for free Wi-Fi and good eats. Order a cup of the house blend and a chicken pesto sandwich.

9. Los Tacos No. 1

9.3
75 9th Ave, New York, NY
Taco Restaurant · Chelsea · 506 tips and reviews

MischaMischa: This is the best taco place in Manhattan, I should know I'm Mexican. Make yourself a favor and order corn tortillas, these are handmade, that's a big deal even in Mexico.

Num Pang Sandwich Shop is one of nyc cheap eats.

10. Num Pang Sandwich Shop

75 9th Ave (at W 15th St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Chelsea · 75 tips and reviews

11. Shake Shack

9.1
Madison Ave (at E 23rd St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · NoMad · 1234 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: Grab a super tasty burger and frozen custard at the original Shake Shack in Madison Square Park.

Lucy's Whey is one of nyc cheap eats.

12. Lucy's Whey

425 W 15th St (at 9th Ave), New York, NY
Cheese Store · Chelsea · 32 tips and reviews

Blake W.Blake Whitman: The Prairie Breeze cheddar and fig spread sandwich is you best friend.

Joe's Pizza is one of nyc cheap eats.

13. Joe's Pizza

9.2
150 E 14th St (at 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Pizzeria · East Village · 176 tips and reviews

Ellis H.Ellis Hamburger: My favorite slice in NYC. So simple. So delicious. The tomato sauce is everything.

14. Vanessa's Dumpling House

220 E 14th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Dumpling Restaurant · East Village · 217 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: The sesame pancake with beef is one of our 101 Best Sandwiches in NY. It's a bánh mì by way of Beijing: thin slices of beef with pickled cukes, carrots, and cilantro, dosed with Sriracha. Read more.

New York Pizza Suprema is one of nyc cheap eats.

15. New York Pizza Suprema

9.0
413 8th Ave (btwn W 30th & W 31st St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Chelsea · 343 tips and reviews

Mike C.Mike Christensen: Here's the tip: eat here. I've been coming to the city for years on business and the Fresh Mozz & Basil (Margherita) is the best there is. Train, cab, walk, skip, whatever. You can't go wrong!

16. Otafuku x Medetai

220 E 9th St (btwn Stuyvesant St & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · East Village · 142 tips and reviews

naveennaveen: takoyaki (octopus balls) and okonomiyaki (pancakey thing) at otafuku. sit outside on the small bench

The Halal Guys is one of nyc cheap eats.

17. The Halal Guys

8.6
307 E 14th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Halal Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 132 tips and reviews

Whitney S.Whitney Shaw: Hold the rice and save $1!

Caracas Arepa Bar is one of nyc cheap eats.

18. Caracas Arepa Bar

91 E 7th St (btw 1st & Ave A), New York, NY
Arepa Restaurant · East Village · 361 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: The 3 arepas to get: de pabellon (shreeded beef, sweet plantains, white cheese), la surena (chicken, chorizo, avocado), and la de pernil (roast pork shoulder, jalepenos, fried sweet plantains).

19. Café Habana

8.9
17 Prince St (at Elizabeth St), New York, NY
Cuban Restaurant · NoLita · 625 tips and reviews

Jon-Jon M.Jon-Jon Mendoza: CORN, CUBAN SANDWICH, AND A DRINK... FUCKING AMAZING! THIS IS THE ONE SPOT TO GO TO FOR EVERYONE!!!

20. Cafe Himalaya

8.7
78 E 1st St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Himalayan Restaurant · East Village · 121 tips and reviews

David H.David Hu: Really delicious and surprisingly cheap. Get the dumplings (momos) and chili dofu

21. Russ & Daughters

9.3
179 E Houston St (btwn Allen & Orchard St), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · Lower East Side · 422 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Bagel with Lox and Cream Cheese: Doesn’t get more New York than this. Unreproducible. - Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations

22. Katz's Delicatessen

9.0
205 E Houston St (at Ludlow St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Lower East Side · 1451 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Pastrami On Rye With Brown Mustard: A thing of unparalleled beauty. Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations

Beecher's Handmade Cheese is one of nyc cheap eats.

23. Beecher's Handmade Cheese

900 Broadway (at E 20th St), New York, NY
Cheese Store · Flatiron District · 214 tips and reviews

Adam K.Adam Kuban: Grab a hunk of cheese (you can't go wrong with the 4-Year Flagship), then head up B'way to Maison Kayser for a baguette (among NYC's best). Go make sandwiches in Madison Square Park. #FLATIRONMASHUP

Atlas Cafe is one of nyc cheap eats.

24. Atlas Cafe

73 2nd Ave (btwn 4th & 5th St), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · East Village · 80 tips and reviews

Christina B.Christina Buquid: Everything I've had here us delish. For non-vegannites the turkey wrap w Brie and apple is great! And Moroccan chk crepes are zessssty

Bite is one of nyc cheap eats.

25. Bite

8.5
211 E 14th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 114 tips and reviews
Artichoke Basille’s Pizza is one of nyc cheap eats.

26. Artichoke Basille’s Pizza

8.1
321 E 14th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village · 567 tips and reviews
Absolute Bagels is one of nyc cheap eats.

27. Absolute Bagels

9.2
2788 Broadway (at W 108th St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Upper West Side · 294 tips and reviews
Shelsky's of Brooklyn is one of nyc cheap eats.

28. Shelsky's of Brooklyn

9.2
141 Court St (at Atlantic St), Brooklyn, NY
Bagel Shop · Boerum Hill · 130 tips and reviews
Sushi Dojo EXPRESS is one of nyc cheap eats.

29. Sushi Dojo EXPRESS

52 Gansevoort Street (Huson Street), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · West Village · 2 tips and reviews
Patzeria Perfect Pizza is one of nyc cheap eats.

30. Patzeria Perfect Pizza

7.7
231 W 46th St (btwn Broadway & 8th Ave.), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Theater District · 116 tips and reviews
Queen of Falafel is one of nyc cheap eats.

31. Queen of Falafel

2 Wyckoff Ave (Wyckoff Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Bushwick · 16 tips and reviews
Johny's Luncheonette is one of nyc cheap eats.

32. Johny's Luncheonette

8.7
124 W 25th St (btw 6th & 7th), New York, NY
Diner · Chelsea · 210 tips and reviews

Jinnie L.Jinnie L: This place is really small, not a lot of seating *only one tiny table n mainly bar tool seating* However. clean place n food is really really good♡

Desi Shack is one of nyc cheap eats.

33. Desi Shack

135 4th Ave (btwn 13th & 14th St), New York, NY
Pakistani Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 28 tips and reviews

Umair Z.Umair Zia: Flippin' everything. Tikka rice bowl. Get it with the green chutney. Or 2 paratha rolls. Also chutney. With mango lassi. I've been here too often in the past few months.

Go! Go! Curry! is one of nyc cheap eats.

34. Go! Go! Curry!

144 W 19th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Curry Restaurant · Chelsea · 53 tips and reviews

35. Sunny & Annie Gourmet Deli

9.2
94 Avenue B (at E 6th St), New York, NY
Deli · Alphabet City · 181 tips and reviews

Meir S.Meir Sadan: Get the blueberry cookie crumble – It's in plastic boxes below the counter – and have it at Tompkins Square Park. If you're hungry get the Pho Real or the Joe-Bama.

sweetgreen is one of nyc cheap eats.

36. sweetgreen

9.2
8 E 18th St, New York, NY
Salad Restaurant · Union Square · 61 tips and reviews
Korilla BBQ is one of nyc cheap eats.

37. Korilla BBQ

23 3rd Ave (at St. Mark's Pl), New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · East Village · 59 tips and reviews
Xe Máy Sandwich Shop is one of nyc cheap eats.

38. Xe Máy Sandwich Shop

8.8
96 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · East Village · 129 tips and reviews
Hu Kitchen is one of nyc cheap eats.

39. Hu Kitchen

78 5th Avenue (at E 14th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 248 tips and reviews