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Check out this listing of affordable eateries in New York City. Here’s to cheap food in expensive cities! I made the list just for you! Yes, living in New York is expensive, but as noted in my last article (which demonstrated how to get all 3 meals + dessert for under $10 in Manhattan with some current promotions), our wonderful city doesn’t have to break your wallet. You just have to do your research—and know where to go for the best information around (hint: here)! Enjoy!
CURRENT PROMOTIONS
Einstein Brothers Bagels— BOGO lunch entrée or salad (ends 7/3)
T.G.I.Friday’s— BOGO Entrees until 7/5
JambaJuice—Buy One, Get One Free smoothies. Ends 7/12
(Small smoothie is around $4.25)
MONDAYS Ben and Jerry’s—Buy One Get One. Ends 8/31
Crisp—They’ll double whatever you get! (Typical meal: $7.75). Ends12/31
MISC./ Various Locations
Starbucks—coffee plus breakfast sandwich $3.95
Street vendors—You can get fresh fruit at a stand or a bagel/roll with coffee for dirt-cheap.
Gray’s Papaya—$1.25 for a hot dog! (everyday prices!); various locations
Szechuan Gourmet—Check out their cheap lunch specials. Large portions for under $10
21 W 39th St # 1 New York, NY 10018 // 1345 2nd Ave New York, NY 10021
UPPER WEST SIDE
MONDAYS: Vero Panini & Wine Bar—Order a glass of wine or a beer at the bar and receive a free panini.
1483 Second Ave., New York, NY 10021
MIDTOWN EAST
99 Cent Fresh Pizza— self explanatory!
151 E 43rd St between 3rd Ave & Lexington Ave
Rudy's Bar & Grill— free hot dogs and cheap beer
627 9th Ave New York, NY 10036
FLATIRON/ UNION SQUARE
Supermac— $5 recession special
7th Avenue and 30th Street
2 Bros Pizza—$1 slices. Not the most amazing slice I’ve had, but who can complain about $1 pizza?
6th Avenue & 18th Street, New York, NY
Vanessa’s Dumplings—$1.29 recession special. Known to be among the tastiest around in addition to irresistible prices!
220 E 14th St, New York, NY
Maxie's Bar & Grill—Sliders are free between 4 and 6 p.m. on weekdays.
100 East 19th Street, New York, NY 10003 Between Park Ave South and Irving Place
CHELSEA (MIDTOWN SOUTH)
Murray's—bagel with cream cheese for under $3
242 8th Ave (and 23rd), New York, NY
Manhattan Heroes— large portion of food for under $10
168 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001
Dil-e Punjab Indian Deli— Entrees are often around $5
170 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011
Buon Italia— Affordable food, including pizza made with focaccia for $2
75 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011 (Chelsea Market)
Eleni's— $2 cupcakes (and other amazing baked goods!)
75 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011 (Chelsea Market)
Casa Havana— Recession Special breakfast at this Cuban restaurant includes two eggs, ham or bacon, French fries, toast, and coffee for twenty cents. That’s right: twenty cents.
190 Eighth Ave., New York, NY 10011 nr. 20th St.
EAST VILLAGE/LOWER EAST
TUESDAYS: The Delancey Lounge—Free tequila shots for the unemployed
168 Delancey St., New York, NY 10002 nr. Clinton St.
Prosperity Dumpling House— 5 pork and chive dumplings for $1, and a $1.50 "sesame pancake with beef" 46 Eldridge St, New York, NY 10002
WESTVILLAGE
Cabrito—$8 taco and beer after 10 p.m. nightly.
50 Carmine St., New York, NY 10014 nr. Bedford St.
and for good measure…QUEENS
Hollis Burgers— Burger joint with hip-hop museum included!
203-01 Hollis Avenue, Hollis, NY 11423
Feel free to leave reviews, corrections or comments on any of these eateries in the comments section below. Keep in mind that I’m promoting the budget-friendly deals at these places, not reviewing, promoting or dismissing the quality of their food or service. That said, I hope you have fun in the city!
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