NYC’s best cheap falafel costs $2.50. Also try the pita with baba ganouj or the shawarma sandwich. Careful with the spicy sauce!
Home of NYC's most popular cheap burger. Get a Shack Burger single ($4.25) or double ($7.25) & fries ($2.75). Wait on line – it’s worth it! Read more.
cheap, excellent dumplings. lots of choices for non-meat eaters. also- great scallion pancakes.
Go here for delicious, affordable thin crust pizza. Get a pesto & cheese personal 9" pie ($6.50) or a toppings-loaded Shroomtown pie ($12). Read more.
Head here for cheap vegetarian food with a Middle Eastern flare. Get a fresh falafel sandwich for $5.25 & add sweet potato fries for $0.50. Read more.
Come by on weekends or for Monday night football for one of NYC's cheapest beer & wings specials – 3 pitchers and unlimited wings for $19. Read more.
On a budget & need a good date spot? Go here for tasty Italian fare & intimate atmosphere. Choose a fish entree for <$20 or pasta for <$11. Read more.
Go here for fresh, flavorful & low-cost Cuban fare. Get a meat-packed Cubano sandwich w/ rice & beans ($9) & try the octopus salad ($6.75). Read more.
Hunting for a lot of beer for a little price? Gulp down the biggest, cheap beers in NYC here : <$7 for a full, quart-sized Styrofoam cup. Read more.
Go here for super affordable gourmet grilled cheese. Pick one of 10 Murray's Melts for <$6 or build one from 14 cheeses & 9 meat options. Read more.
Stop in for cheap, on-the-go Chinese fare – Shanghai style. Scallion pancakes ($1.50 per) and vegetable dumplings ($4.25 for 8) are a must. Read more.
Go here on weekends for the tastiest brunch bargain in the Meatpacking District. Entrée & unlimited champagne for $29. Order Ouefs Paradou. Read more.
Craving Italian eats but don't want to leave your apartment? Order in <$10 pasta dishes from this Soho eatery. Try penne vodka ($8.95). Read more.
Come by for cheap Cambodian sandwiches to go. Try hoisin veal meatball ($6.75) or spiced pork belly ($7.50) - both include pickled veggies. Read more.
Come here for a cheap, satisfying French brunch. Order the Monsier Croque from the $14.95 prix fixe menu. BYOB – no corkage fee. Tres bien! Read more.
Come over for cheap, top quality coffee and Italian sandwiches. Get the caffe macchiato for $1.50 & prosciutto panini w/ mixed greens for $8. Read more.
Imbibe deliciously discounted cocktails here from 3pm-9pm, seven days a week. During summer, try $4 apple martinis or $3 margaritas. Read more.
Go here for highly affordable & highly addictive mac & cheese. Try the 4 Cheese in “Nosh” size for $5.75 or “Major Munch” size for $8. Read more.
Descend underground to find this hidden treasure serving cheap, authentic Japanese fare. Choose from 20+ lip-smacking small plates for <$10. Read more.
Come here for ultra-cheap Chinese cuisine. Huge portions of hand-pulled noodle soups range from $4 - $6.50. Try fish ball or beef for $5. Read more.
Come try cheap fish tacos voted #1 on the east coast. Get a Taco de Pescado & a Taco de Camaron ($3.95 each) or Pinche Taco Salad ($7.50). Read more.
Green-minded, hungry & on a budget? Go here for cheap, tasty, locally-grown American food. Leave room for Pumpkin Marscapone Mousse ($7). Read more.
Come here for tantalizingly cheap Mexican cuisine. Go for the chorizo tacos - $8.50 for two – or the Cemita Poblano for $9.50. Read more.
Come here for NYC's best bargain on cheap, flavorful Vietnamese sandwiches. Get the Banh Mi Saigon (pork) sandwich - $3.57 for a foot-long. Read more.
Looking for a cheap & delectable brunch deal? For $14.50 prix-fixe, choose from 9 entrees w/ drink included. Try the Nutella French Toast. Read more.
Chowhound peeps say great hummus, labneh, Israeli health salad, kataif (dessert), or, for something more substantial, shakshuka w haloumi cheese.
Choose from over 100 menu options at one of NYC's best spots for cheap Chinese cuisine. Try duck congee for 4.50 & wonton soup for $3.75. Read more.
Sweet tooth on a budget? Go here for some of NY's most scrumptious cupcakes under $1.50. Try pistachio, peppermint chocolate, or red velvet. Read more.
Go to this San Fran-style taqueria for yummy and cheap steak, chicken or pork tacos for $3.67 per. Also try the carne asado burrito for $8. Read more.
Stop in for tasty, cheap Japanese fast-food and pastries. Bento boxes include free miso soup after 12pm.Try the green tea cake for $1.95. Read more.
Looking for the best cheap watering hole and a piece of history? Come to the oldest bar on Manhattan; $5 gets you two beers – light or dark. Read more.
Go here for Manhattan’s best budget Asian noodles. Slurp up Savory Cumin Lamb Hand-Pulled Noodles for $5 or Liang Pi Noodles for $4. Read more.
Fill up on cheap, top-notch empanadas like the Philly Cheesesteak, Brasil (ground beef) or Viagra (seafood). Prices vary from $2 - $3 each. Read more.
A favorite of HK locals, $2 for Rudy's blonde, $3 for Rudy's Red, $7 for a pitcher. Eat as many hotdogs as you can, they're free and yummy! Read more.
Steamy, fresh slices for $1 = one of the best pizza deals in the city. For an even greater bargain, grab 2 slices and a soda for $2.75. Read more.
Stop in for cheap and tasty Korean BBQ to go. Order the eel and rice special with miso soup and try the kimchi. Food priced by the pound. Read more.
Zaragoza serves some of the best cheap burritos in NY. Order a huge burrito filled with meat, cheese and mouth-watering sauces cost only $6. Read more.
CB serves the best $6 burger in NYC. For $.75 more, get the Bistro Burger (bacon, cheese, lettuce and tomato) and get crispy fries for $2.50. Read more.
For $5 or less, fill up on some of NYC’s greatest cheap dumplings. Try the sesame pancakes for $.50 each and get 3 pork fried buns for $1. Read more.
Go here for deliciously cheap fried pork & chive dumplings - 5 for $1. Buy a frozen bag to take home – 50 dumplings for $8. Cash only.
Come here for a deal on Indian cuisine. Pick from a variety of mouthwatering chicken kebabs like Tandoori Murgh or Haryali Chooza for <$11. Read more.
Come try one of NY’s most affordable & far-from-ordinary dessert spots. Get a scrumptious Yuzu Eskimo ($7.50) or a miso semifreddo ($8.50). Read more.
Bring a date here to enjoy delicious banh mi & a romantic ambiance for a low cost. Get pork banh mi ($8.50). Finish w/ coconut flan ($4.50). Read more.
Come here & say kon'nichiwa to low prices on sake & Japanese fare. Get chicken & liver skewers ($1.50 each) & sake or a mixed drink for $4. Read more.
Bring friends to this nautical-themed bar for affordable drinks and super cheap small plates. Try a pretzel dog for $4 & pork tacos ($8). Read more.
Gorge on lip-smackingly low-cost pasta entrees for <$10 here. Order Spaghetti alla Carbonara ($8.50) or Pappardelle alla Bolognese ($9.95). Read more.
Come here for a mouthwatering deal on burgers. Order The Classic – 5oz of fresh ground beef for $6.50. Add a side of disco fries ($4.50). Read more.
Eat the tastiest cheap meatball dishes in NYC here. Get a chicken, beef, or pork Meatball Smash ($8) or a $9 meatball hero w/ a free salad. Read more.
Come inside to enjoy some of the best inexpensive Pan-Asian cuisine in New York City. The Green Curry Shrimp w/ vegetables ($9) is a must. Read more.
Go here for NYC’s cheapest deal on delicious ramen noodles. Get a heaping bowl of Yasai Ramen noodles w/ pork broth & sautéed veggies ($8). Read more.
For cheap & spicy Mexican fare, stop by this street truck. Get a $5 Torta. Choose from chicken, steak, chorizo, goat, tongue or bistec. Read more.
Tango in & try NYC's best cheap sangria. Enjoy the music, service & a matchless weekend brunch deal: Entrée & endless sangria for $15. Read more.
Craving inexpensive Indian cuisine? Come grab a $6 Roti roll or 2 for $11. Try the Seekh Kabob Roll w/ minced lamb, onions & Indian spices. Read more.
Need a bargain to get your buzz on? Come in between 2pm-8pm, any day of the week for happy hour prices: <$4 beers, $4 cosmos & $5 martinis. Read more.
Go here for vibrantly-flavored vegetarian Thai food at low prices. Try a spicy spring roll ($4) & a curry Thai pancake ($4) for appetizers. Read more.
Try some of NY's most affordable & authentic Mexican fare here. Get enchiladas ($7) or a breakfast burrito ($5). Also try a horchata ($3). Read more.
Go here for a major weekend brunch deal: $18 for an entrée and unlimited drinks. On Mondays, come for 2-hour all-you-can-eat & drink ($20). Read more.
We loved the Mercedes Bratwurst Sandwich here. We also liked the Skoda (Chicken / Aplenwurst) sandwich, but anything from the German car-themed menu is fantastic here.
Dishes' has fresh sandwiches and salads prepared if you need to run, made fresh while you wait. This is a great place to grab a quick snack, just be patient with the unique circular counters. Read more.
Do you like sweets on the train? Li-Lac makes chocolate bars ($2.75), bark ($30/lb), truffle squares ($38/lb), or other delicious candies. Grab kiddie pops for a quick little treat ($0.45 each). Read more.
Try one of the many chili's available including lamb, poultry and vegan. They make chili dogs, chili mac & cheese, chili burritos and more. This spot has everything you want if you want chili. Read more.
Sit at their meandering lunch counter and get some raw oysters that start at $1.95. Their menu changes daily, so stop in and check out the catch of the day from both coasts. Read more.
Attention vegetarians! Feast on huge portions of NYC's best cheap veggie soups for $4.50. Unlimited servings of challah toast before 10am. Read more.
