Best Cheap Eats in New York
The top community-picked meals for $15 or less in New York. From hidden gems to local favorites, these are the cheap eats worth traveling for. Every meal was submitted and verified by someone who paid for it.
The verdict: New York is a goldmine for budget dining. With 24 meals averaging just $6.27, you can eat well without spending much. There are 7 options under $5 for the truly frugal. The community has found deals at 16 different restaurants.
Top 24 Cheap Eats in New York, Ranked
Sorted by price from lowest to highest. Every meal is $15 or less.
- 1BBQ Pork BunMei Lai Wah1.95lunch
- 2Rice RollRice Roll Cart2.00dinner
- 3Pineapple BunMei Lai Wah2.00lunch
- 4Peanut noodlesShu Jiao Fu Zhou3.25lunch
- 5pork and chive dumplingsShu Jiao Fu Zhou3.50dinner
- 6Rice RollsWest King Rice Roll4.00dinner
- 7Crunchwrap SupremeTaco Bell4.49lunch
- 8Hongkong dishesMing's Cafe5.00lunch
- 9pork and chive dumplingsSuper taste5.48dinner
- 10Chicken QuesadillaTaco Bell5.49dinner
- 11Pork and chive dumplingsSuper Taste5.50lunch
- 12Spicy Chicken SandwichChick-fil-A5.89lunch
- 13Chicken SandwichPopeyes5.99lunch
- 14Dave's SingleWendys6.29lunch
- 15Chicken Nuggets (12-ct)Chick-fil-A6.95lunch
- 16Sesma NoodlesSuper Taste6.95lunch
- 17Sesame noodlesSuper Taste6.95dinner
- 18Meat over riceGreat NY Noodletown7.00lunch
- 192pc Chicken DinnerPopeyes7.99dinner
- 206pc Boneless WingsWingstop8.99dinner
- 21Little CheeseburgerFive Guys9.79lunch
- 22Orange Chicken PlatePanda Express9.80lunch
- 23The Box ComboRaising Canes12.49lunch
- 24Bacon CheeseburgerFive Guys12.69dinner
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best cheap eats in New York?
The best cheap eats in New York include BBQ Pork Bun at Mei Lai Wah ($1.95), Rice Roll at Rice Roll Cart ($2.00), Pineapple Bun at Mei Lai Wah ($2.00), and 21 more. All verified by real community members.
Where can I eat for under $10 in New York?
StealMeal lists 22 meals under $10 in New York. 7 are even under $5. Browse by price filter to find the most affordable options near you.
How are the best cheap eats in New York selected?
Every meal is submitted by a real person who paid for it. Our community votes and verifies each listing. Only approved meals appear on StealMeal. These are meals people actually recommend.
What neighborhoods have the best cheap food in New York?
Explore cheap eats across all of New York on StealMeal.
What types of food are available cheap in New York?
You can find cheap lunch, dinner options in New York. The average meal costs just $6.27.