Toyama Express is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Charlotte.

1. Toyama Express

7.4
2130 E Arbors Dr, Charlotte, NC
Japanese Restaurant · 29 tips and reviews

Tina H.Tina Harper-chris: Great Japanese and very affordable!!

Chris G.Chris Germany: Great Japanese at an affordable price. Everything is good here.

Lauren M.Lauren Merrill: best japanese in town and cheap!

Abari Game Bar is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Charlotte.

2. Abari Game Bar

8.2
1721 North Davidson St. (21st St), Charlotte, NC
Arcade · Optimist Park · 14 tips and reviews

Joel B.Joel Bonasera: Great games, including Killer Queen! Cheap beer, craft beer, too.

Joe C.Joe Crouch: This place is awesome! Cheap old school games, tons of pinball and a full bar, whats not to like? Also right next door to a doughnut place.

Gabriela P.Gabriela Phillips: Amazing games and cheap beer!

Little Village Grill is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Charlotte.

3. Little Village Grill

8.9
710 W Trade St Ste G (btwn Graham & Cedar), Charlotte, NC
Greek Restaurant · Third Ward · 34 tips and reviews

Curtis C.Curtis Correll: Awesome, cheap food. Gyros have fries on them. So good!

Rebekah M.Rebekah Mathews: Inexpensive and delicious! Best Greek food in Charlotte!

Will H.Will Hunt: They have a great veggie burger! Fries are consistently great too. Plus, everything is pretty cheap!

Taipei South is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Charlotte.

4. Taipei South

8.3
10106 Johnston Rd Ste A, Charlotte, NC
Chinese Restaurant · 36 tips and reviews

Vanessia B.Vanessia Barnett: Faster than fast food drive thru! Everything is delicious and cheap.

Natalie C.Natalie Childress: Shrimp chicken and broc... Amazing. Fast cheap.

Derek E.Derek Eid: Loved the place , the food is delicious though make sure to order it extra spicy if you like hot food , the place is casual and not that fancy but has great food and very affordable

Sabor Latin Street Grill is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Charlotte.

5. Sabor Latin Street Grill

9.1
415 Hawthorne Ln (Hawthorne and 7th St), Charlotte, NC
Latin American Restaurant · Elizabeth · 49 tips and reviews

Christopher H.Christopher Hughes: This place has tasty, cheap, authentic Latin American Street Food. The signage sucks but I think it adds to the charm. I'll be back!

Curtis C.Curtis Correll: Great tacos, with a free salsa bar and affordable daily drink specials.

SteveSteve: Fantastic! Get the arrepa! It is beautiful in all it's tastiness!

Smashburger Stonecrest Charlotte is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Charlotte.

6. Smashburger Stonecrest Charlotte

7.8
7804 Rea Rd, Charlotte, NC
Burger Joint · 49 tips and reviews

Joe E.Joe Evaristo: I had the bbq ranch chicken sandwich, and brunswick fries. As travelers, it's exactly what we wanted: very delicious, AND inexpensive. Comparable to a Five Guys.

Chris S.Chris Salvaggione: $8 per person, amazing burgers....definitely affordable!

Joshua H.Joshua High: Not sure why people are complaining about the price. It's fairly priced. Go to Wendy's if you want cheap food.

JackBeagle's is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Charlotte.

7. JackBeagle's

9.0
3213 N Davidson St (btwn 35th St. & 36th St.), Charlotte, NC
Sports Bar · North Charlotte · 64 tips and reviews

Giselle M.Giselle Medina: Good Cheap Breakfast and great staff!

Melinda L.Melinda Lilly: Had a special - Steak & Biscuits with Jalapeño hollandaise and potatoes. Like $5.99! Ahmazing and cheap, too! Double mimosas are huge and pack a punch for $5. Patio is pup friendly. Totally laid back.

Ger B.Ger Bacon: Their boneless wings are beyond tender and the best beef burgers in NoDa! Great staff every night of the week!

Lupie's Cafe is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Charlotte.

8. Lupie's Cafe

8.4
2713 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC
Burger Joint · Grier Heights · 42 tips and reviews

Will H.Will Hunt: One of my favorite places. The people here are awesome, cheap beer, and the wings are amazing.

Ericu D.Ericu Desu: Cheap beers and decent food. I like their chicken and dumplings.

Michael K.Michael Katchur: Get the Daily Special! Chicken and Dumpling, Meatloaf, Spaghetti I have had! Burgers and Nachos are also excellent! Gotta get Banana Pudding

Elizabeth Billiards is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Charlotte.

9. Elizabeth Billiards

8.0
1400 Central Ave (at Pecan Ave), Charlotte, NC
Pool Hall · 32 tips and reviews

Nick D.Nick DiColandrea: One of the best bars in Charlotte to shoot pool for free and drink for cheap!

Creative Loafing CharlotteCreative Loafing Charlotte: The beer is cheap, the mixed drinks are strong, and you can shoot pool for free all night; what's wrong with that? Read more.

Mat C.Mat Collis: Really cool little spot with free pool and free darts

Ed's Tavern is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Charlotte.

10. Ed's Tavern

8.0
2200 Park Rd (Ideal Way & Park Rd.), Charlotte, NC
Bar · Dilworth · 38 tips and reviews

Paul T.Paul Tucker: Food is simple and the drinks are cheap. Enough said!

Joe R.Joe Recomendes: Check out the lunch specials, they're usually a good deal.

Curtis C.Curtis Correll: Great trivia on Thursdays, and a great selection of draft beers and bourbons.

Viva Chicken Elizabeth Avenue is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Charlotte.

11. Viva Chicken Elizabeth Avenue

9.2
1617 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC
Peruvian Restaurant · Elizabeth · 62 tips and reviews

Shaun M.Shaun McGonigal: This place is awesome. The chicken is perfectly cooked, the sauces are really delicious, and it's very inexpensive. I'm coming back.

Brian D.Brian D: Patio dining, tasty & healthy meal choices, & made-in-house drinks (Chicha Morada & Maracuya are my faves).

Lauren F.Lauren Fabrize: Bring someone you know who is in need or struggling to dinner on Monday nights and they will feed him/her for free! :)

Skyland Restauraunt is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Charlotte.

12. Skyland Restauraunt

7.6
4544 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Diner · 32 tips and reviews

Keisha C.Keisha Chuop: everything tastes good here. tons of food choices and huge portions. cheap prices. open 24-7. love giving my $ to mom n pop businesses!

Lauren A.Lauren Austin: HUGE meals for cheap. Average $7.95 for meal, 2 sides, soup & bread. Get the Baked Chicken, Oven Potatoes, Fried Apple Sticks. Yum!

Michael A.Michael Azazi: One of my favorite breakfast spots. Cheap and awesome service!

The Roasting Company is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Charlotte.

13. The Roasting Company

8.6
1521 Montford Dr, Charlotte, NC
Southern Food Restaurant · Madison Park · 43 tips and reviews

Ryan E.Ryan Edge: Great place for a quick cheap bite

CalvinCalvin: One of the very best restaurants in Charlotte. Seriously. The chicken and tico sauce are just outstanding!

StevenSteven: Chicken and black beans con queso. Side of squash caserole

Central Coffee Company is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Charlotte.

14. Central Coffee Company

8.7
719 Louise Ave, Charlotte, NC
Coffee Shop · Elizabeth · 53 tips and reviews

Curtis C.Curtis Correll: Cozy coffee shop with affordable prices. Delicious quiche!

Ron B.Ron Bingham: I buy my espresso beans here. Might be the best in Charlotte. They give 30% off on Thursdays

Creative Loafing CharlotteCreative Loafing Charlotte: If you want in on Charlotte's coffee scene, put on your best pair of skinny jeans and new shoes that look old and watch the city's best baristas battle it out at the Thursday Night Throwdown. Read more.

Courtyard Hooligans is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Charlotte.

15. Courtyard Hooligans

8.2
140 Brevard Ct (3rd and Church), Charlotte, NC
Sports Bar · Third Ward · 22 tips and reviews

IanIan: Great little spot, cheap prices and awesome service.

Tom M.Tom Music: This a fantastic place. There seem to be a lot of well-established regulars (e.g. local soccer folks) and we felt real welcome from the moment we ordered our first pints. Ask for a Baby Guinness shot!

Art T.Art Toal: Official bar for the Queen City Outlaws. Come here to watch any US Men's National Team soccer match and join in the chants!