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Best Cheap Eats in Boston
The Upper Crust Pizzeria is one of Best Cheap Eats in Boston.

1. The Upper Crust Pizzeria

6.7
41 Waltham St (Vinebrook Rd), Lexington, MA
Pizzeria · Lexington Town Center · 15 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: "Best thin crust in town, along with excellent tomato sauce." Chef Azita Bina-Seibel Read more.

Anna's Taqueria is one of Best Cheap Eats in Boston.

2. Anna's Taqueria

1412 Beacon St (at Summit Ave), Brookline, MA
Mexican Restaurant · Washington Square · 59 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: "Super flavorful and always fresh. For only $5.35, you can't beat it." Chef Jason Santos Read more.

Mike & Patty's is one of Best Cheap Eats in Boston.

3. Mike & Patty's

9.0
12 Church St (at Fayette Street), Boston, MA
Sandwich Spot · Bay Village · 138 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: "I've tried a lot of their sandwiches and I always go back to this one. It's just unbelievable." Chef Charles Draghi Read more.

Rami's is one of Best Cheap Eats in Boston.

4. Rami's

8.3
324 Harvard St, Brookline, MA
Falafel Restaurant · Coolidge Corner · 30 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: "This is a super traditional Israeli falafel. Get the works with tahini and hots. It's filling, inexpensive, and delicious." Chef Mark Goldberg Read more.

Olecito is one of Best Cheap Eats in Boston.

5. Olecito

12 Springfield St (Cambridge St), Cambridge, MA
Mexican Restaurant · Inman Square · 36 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: "I am not capable of waxing rhapsodic about tacos. But these are very, very good tacos, and well worth going for." Chef Tse Wei Lim Read more.

Tasty Burger is one of Best Cheap Eats in Boston.

6. Tasty Burger

8.8
86 Van Ness St, Boston, MA
Burger Joint · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 233 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: "This is a straightforward burger with iceberg lettuce, tomato, and a sesame bun. It has a small four-ounce patty, the perfect ratio of meat to bun. I order it with fries and beer." Chef Eric Gregory Read more.

Pinocchio's Pizza & Subs is one of Best Cheap Eats in Boston.

7. Pinocchio's Pizza & Subs

8.9
74 Winthrop St (btwn Dunster & JFK), Cambridge, MA
Pizzeria · Harvard Square · 96 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: "It's absolutely tiny, but Noch's makes the best Sicilian-style pizza in Boston. Tomato basil is simple and classic, but you really can't go wrong with any pizza on their menu." Chef Jeff Fournier Read more.

Taqueria Mexico is one of Best Cheap Eats in Boston.

8. Taqueria Mexico

6.6
24 Charles St (Moody St.), Waltham, MA
Mexican Restaurant · 44 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: "Anything they do with tongue here is a surefire hit, but I like to get my lengua in a burrito, which comes with beans, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and sour cream." Chef Michael Leviton Read more.

Pho'n Rice is one of Best Cheap Eats in Boston.

9. Pho'n Rice

8.2
289 Beacon St (Sacramento st), Somerville, MA
Vietnamese Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: "You have to order this with the meatballs on the side. They are great!" Chef Matthew Gaudet Read more.

Arthur's Deli & Variety is one of Best Cheap Eats in Boston.

10. Arthur's Deli & Variety

139 Arlington St, Chelsea, MA
Sandwich Spot · Broadway · 2 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: "My father use to work at Nepco meats. Guess we always knew what good Jewish Deli meat was." Chef Carla Pallotta Read more.

Alamo Roast Beef is one of Best Cheap Eats in Boston.

11. Alamo Roast Beef

7.2
21 Salem St, Medford, MA
Restaurant · Downtown Medford · 9 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: "Super beef with sauce and cheese on a jumbo onion roll. Need I say more? I grew up on these bad Larry's." Chef Joshua Breen Read more.

Parziale's Bakery is one of Best Cheap Eats in Boston.

12. Parziale's Bakery

8.8
80 Prince St (at Salem St.), Boston, MA
Bakery · North End · 8 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: "This is my favorite snack when taking my morning walk. It brings back North End childhood memories." Chef Christine Pallotta Read more.

Dosa Factory is one of Best Cheap Eats in Boston.

13. Dosa Factory

571 Massachusetts Ave (at Pearl St.), Cambridge, MA
Indian Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: "I'm a sucker for baingan bharta anyways, but theirs feels home-cooked—like someone's mom is cooking for me. All of their food has a rustic feel, and I love that." Chef Tiffani Faison Read more.

Jim's Market is one of Best Cheap Eats in Boston.

14. Jim's Market

8.2
463 Fulton St, Medford, MA
Sandwich Spot · North Medford · 7 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: "I grew up eating these things and so did Maria Menounos. Get it with James River BBQ sauce." Chef Joshua Breen Read more.

Bison County is one of Best Cheap Eats in Boston.

15. Bison County

6.8
275 Moody St, Waltham, MA
Bar · South Side · 44 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: "These wings are slow smoked then finished on a char grill and served with a tangy, sweet Carolina mustard dipping sauce. They're the perfect bar snack while watching the Patriots." Chef Joshua Smith Read more.

Sound Bites is one of Best Cheap Eats in Boston.

16. Sound Bites

8.1
704 Broadway (at Willow Ave.), Somerville, MA
Breakfast Spot · 109 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: "It's a hidden gem and an amazeballs breakfast spot. Get the breakfast burrito and ask them to add some corned beef hash. It costs a little extra but it's so worth it." Chef Joshua Breen Read more.

Sapporo Ramen is one of Best Cheap Eats in Boston.

17. Sapporo Ramen

7.5
1815 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Japanese Restaurant · Porter Square · 74 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: " Rich fatty deliciousness. The noodles have a great chew and it's less than 10 bucks." Chef Steve Postal Read more.

Moody's Falafel Palace is one of Best Cheap Eats in Boston.

18. Moody's Falafel Palace

14 Western Ave (at Massachusetts Ave), Cambridge, MA
Falafel Restaurant · 49 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: "They carve the lamb right there. The meat is delicious and they serve it with creamy yogurt sauce and some tomatoes. They get it right." Chef Charlie Redd Read more.

Highland Kitchen is one of Best Cheap Eats in Boston.

19. Highland Kitchen

9.1
150 Highland Ave (at Central St.), Somerville, MA
New American Restaurant · 162 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: "This is the best fried chicken around. It's a Monday night special. Also try the "Buffalo fried Brussels sprouts" or the chicken liver toast." Chef Joshua Breen Read more.

Ittyo is one of Best Cheap Eats in Boston.

20. Ittyo

1815 Massachusetts Ave (at Roseland St), Cambridge, MA
Japanese Restaurant · Porter Square · 19 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: "It's hot and crispy fried pork with sweet, caramelized onions and an egg over hot rice. It's pretty straightforward katsu don, but it's done well." Chef Tiffani Faison Read more.