NYC's Best Cheap Eats
Mamoun's Falafel is one of NYC's Best Cheap Eats.

1. Mamoun's Falafel

8.4
119 Macdougal St (btwn Minetta Ln & W 3rd St), New York, NY
Falafel Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 336 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: The city's best falafel and chicken schwarma and the $2.50 price tag can't be beat. Use the hot sauce sparingly though, don't say we didn't warn you!

Gray's Papaya is one of NYC's Best Cheap Eats.

2. Gray's Papaya

8.1
2090 Broadway (at W 72nd St), New York, NY
Hot Dog Joint · Lincoln Square · 245 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: 2 hot dogs and a drink for under 5 bucks! It's open 24 hours, perfect for a late night snack, especially if you're looking for a traditional NYC hot dog.

Prosperity Dumpling is one of NYC's Best Cheap Eats.

3. Prosperity Dumpling

46 Eldridge St (btwn Canal & Hester St), New York, NY
Dumpling Restaurant · Chinatown · 260 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: You can get 5 dumplings for just $1 at this Chinatown establishment. For the price you might think the quality isn't good but it is authentic and fantastic, arguably the best dumplings in all of NYC.

Corner Bistro is one of NYC's Best Cheap Eats.

4. Corner Bistro

8.3
331 W 4th St (at Jane St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · West Village · 395 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: In the lovely West Village you can get a burger and a beer for just over 10 bucks, a steal for the quality! Add in the fact that it's 24 hours and you've got a perfect spot for lunch or late night!

5. Ess-a-Bagel

8.4
831 3rd Ave (btwn 50th & 51st St.), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Turtle Bay · 358 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Want to delve into a traditional NY bagel? The fluffy bagels at this Midtown East establishment are not only delicious, but very cheap. Get it with some cream cheese and lox for the classic sandwich.

Banh Mi Saigon is one of NYC's Best Cheap Eats.

6. Banh Mi Saigon

8.5
198 Grand St (btwn Mulberry & Mott St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Little Italy · 197 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: For $4.25 get the #1 Bahn Mi Saigon pork sandwich. Loaded with pork on a crispy baguette, it fills you up and is light on the wallet.

Empanada Mama is one of NYC's Best Cheap Eats.

7. Empanada Mama

8.9
765 9th Ave (btwn 51st & 52nd St), New York, NY
Empanada Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 384 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Small place in Hell's Kitchen serving up awesome, cheap empanadas. They're only $2.80 each and are sure to hit the spot, whether it's after a night of drinking or just quick lunch.

Otafuku x Medetai is one of NYC's Best Cheap Eats.

8. Otafuku x Medetai

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

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: A Japanese hole in the wall in the East Village good for a quick snack. Order the Takoyaki. You'll wonder what on earth you're eating and why it's so delicious. (Hint: it's fried octopus dumplings)

Hummus Place is one of NYC's Best Cheap Eats.

9. Hummus Place

109 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave. & Ave. A.), New York, NY
Falafel Restaurant · East Village · 74 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: If you love hummus, this place is for you. Tons of tasty options all under 10 bucks. Order with the whole wheat pita and you're in hummus heaven.

Amy's Bread is one of NYC's Best Cheap Eats.

10. Amy's Bread

8.5
672 9th Ave (btwn W 46th & W 47th St), New York, NY
Bakery · Hell's Kitchen · 267 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Fluffy, tasty baked goods here, perfect to stop in for breakfast or lunch. We recommend the French baguettine and the almond brioche toast. Yum!

11. Good Stuff Diner

109 W 14th St (btw 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Diner · Chelsea · 88 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Like they say in their menu, everybody wants to eat 'Good Stuff'! The chicken club sandwich with French fries is delicious over here!

12. Café Gitane

8.0
242 Mott St (at Prince St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · NoLita · 304 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Vegetarian couscous at Cafe Gitane- is absolutely delicious with hummus on top and olive oil on the plate!

Schnitzel & Things is one of NYC's Best Cheap Eats.

13. Schnitzel & Things

7.3
Hanover St (btwn Pearl & Water St), New York, NY
Food Truck · Financial District · 57 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Try the chicken schnitzel and get some sides. Be prepared to stand in line though- at lunch time this truck can get crowded.

Korilla BBQ is one of NYC's Best Cheap Eats.

14. Korilla BBQ

7.8
New York, NY
Food Truck · West Village · 111 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: The best of Korean food and cheap as well! Like most good food trucks the lines can get pretty long at lunch time, but at least there’s music to keep you entertained while waiting!

7A Cafe is one of NYC's Best Cheap Eats.

15. 7A Cafe

130 E 7th St (at Avenue A), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · East Village · 124 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Awesome burgers and nice outdoor seating for hot summer nights. And the best thing? It’s open 24 hours a day!