Budget Restaurants in New York City

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Budget Restaurants in New York City

Restaurants Overview
Name	Price/ Cuisine	Location

40 Carrots Tart frozen yogurt made this place famous decades before the Pinkberry...	$ Cuisine, American	Midtown East

456 Shanghai Cuisine Come to this Chintown eatery for above-average Chinese fare...	$ Cuisine, Chinese	Chinatown

Aroma Espresso Bar Great Italian coffee is the cornerstone here, and it anchors...	$ Cuisine, Cafe	Midtown East

Artichoke Pizza Grab a gargantuan slice at this popular take-out joint, or order...	$ Cuisine, Pizza	East Village

Bagels & Co. This kosher spot has only a few tables and bare-bones decor...	$ Cuisine, Deli	Upper West Side


Balthazar Bakery Follow the beguiling scent of fresh-baked bread to Balthazar...	$ Cuisine, Cafe	SoHo

Bereket This brightly lit corner spot serves Turkish food fast, cheap...	$ Cuisine, Turkish	Lower East Side

Big Nick's Burger Joint & Pizza Joint This cramped, 24-hour neighborhood diner is quintessential divey...	$ Cuisine, American: Diner	Upper West Side

Bleecker Street Pizza Flavor reigns at this bustling corner pizzeria. It's the perfect...	$ Cuisine, Pizza	Greenwich Village

Bouchon Bakery Never mind that you're in the middle of a shopping mall under...	$ Cuisine, Cafe	Upper West Side

Bozu The next evolution of sushi draws the locals to Bozu's dim interior...	$ Cuisine, Japanese, Vegetarian	Williamsburg

Bubby's Neighborhood crowds clamoring for coffee and freshly squeezed...	$ Cuisine, American	TriBeCa

Burger Joint What's a college burger bar, done up in particleboard and rec-room...	$ Cuisine, Burger	Midtown West

Cafe Edison Nestled in the hotel of the same name smack in the middle of...	$ Cuisine, American: Diner, American	Midtown West

Café Gitane Specializing in simple salads, sandwiches, and a selection of...	$ Cuisine, French	NoLIta

Café Habana The Mexican-style grilled corn, liberally sprinkled with chili...	$ Cuisine, Eclectic	NoLIta

Cascabel Taqueria At Cascabel, the wrestling-theme decor is a whimsical backdrop...	$ Cuisine, Mexican	Upper East Side

Chez Oskar This funky French bistro on a Fort Greene corner is a longstanding...	$ Cuisine, French: Bistro	Fort Greene

The City Bakery This self-service bakery-restaurant has the urban aesthetic to...	$ Cuisine, American	Flatiron District

Co. Co., or, as it's pronounced, "Company," took the New York pizza... Reserve	$ Cuisine, Pizza	Chelsea

Columbus Tavern This clubby Upper West Side watering hole serves amped-up bar... Reserve	$ Cuisine, American	Upper West Side

Congee Village Don't be put off by the name—this boisterous Chinatown...	$ Cuisine, Chinese	Lower East Side

Coppelia Named for a legendary ice cream shop in Havana, Coppelia is neither...	$ Cuisine, Eclectic	Chelsea

Crif Dogs Gluttony reigns at Crif Dogs, where you can indulge in creative—and...	$ Cuisine, Fast Food	East Village

Cubana Cafe This small Brooklyn brother of the Park Slope restaurant of the...	$ Cuisine, Cuban	Downtown Brooklyn

Despaña New York's preeminent Spanish food shop, stocking paella pans...	$ Cuisine, Spanish	NoLIta

Dim Sum Go Go The delicious and unusual dumplings (filled with shark's fin...	$ Cuisine, Chinese	Chinatown

Ditch Plains Named for a surf spot in Montauk, this laid-back neighborhood... Reserve	$ Cuisine, Seafood	West Village

Doughnut Plant If the cupcake craze is getting you down, head to the Doughnut...	$ Cuisine, Cafe	Lower East Side

Eat Not to be confused with Zabars-run E.A.T nearby, this neighborhood...	$ Cuisine, Thai	Upper East Side

Egg This small, spare North Side spot draws flocks of local hipsters...	$ Cuisine, American	Williamsburg

Ess a Bagel Known for big, airy bagels that consistently rank among Manhattan's...	$ Cuisine, Cafe	Midtown East

Fatty Crab This rustic Malaysian cantina showcases the exciting cuisine...	$ Cuisine, Malaysian	West Village

Fette Sau It might seem odd to go to a former auto-body repair shop to...	$ Cuisine, American	Williamsburg

Financier Patisserie On the cobblestone pedestrian street that has become the Financial...	$ Cuisine, Cafe	Financial District

Five Napkin Burger This perennially packed Hell's Kitchen burger place/brasserie... Reserve	$ Cuisine, American	Midtown West

Fornino The wood-fired oven, exposed brick, and family vibe make this...	$ Cuisine, Pizza	Williamsburg

Frankies Spuntino Delectable culinary treats await those willing to deal with spotty...	$ Cuisine, Italian	Downtown Brooklyn

Franny's Though many swear by Grimaldi's for Brooklyn's best pie, this...	$ Cuisine, Pizza	Park Slope and Prospect Heights

Gahm Mi Oak The deconstructed industrial design, inexpensive 24-hour menu...	$ Cuisine, Korean	Midtown West

Grand Sichuan Yes, it's a local Chinese chainlet, and no, you don't come here...	$ Cuisine, Chinese	East Village

Gray's Papaya It's a stand-up, takeout dive. And, yes, limos do sometimes stop...	$ Cuisine, American	Greenwich Village

Great New York Noodletown Although the soups and noodles are unbeatable at this no-frills...	$ Cuisine, Chinese	Chinatown

Grimaldi's This legendary New York-style parlor serves excellent pizza pies...	$ Cuisine, Pizza	Waterfront Brooklyn

Hampton Chutney Co. Most meals at this small, casual restaurant are based around...	$ Cuisine, Indian	Upper West Side

Havana Central This is a great place for reasonably priced group dining and... Reserve	$ Cuisine, Cuban	Midtown West

Hummus Place New York's preeminent hummus parlor—now with three Manhattan...	$ Cuisine, Israeli	East Village

'ino 'Ino's the kind of place you'd find every excuse to frequent...	$ Cuisine, Italian	West Village

'inoteca The Italian terms on the menu may be unfamiliar (tramezzini just...	$ Cuisine, Italian	Lower East Side

Ippudo Crowds wait hours for the ramen noodles at Ippudo, the first...	$ Cuisine, Japanese	East Village

Jack's Stir Brew Jack Mazzola's namesake coffee shop has become an unofficial...	$ Cuisine, Cafe	Financial District

Jackson Diner Neighborhood folk and Manhattanites alike flock to Jackson Diner...	$ Cuisine, Indian	Queens

Jing Fong On weekend mornings people pack this vast dim sum palace so be...	$ Cuisine, Chinese	Chinatown

Joe's Pizza You might recognize this Greenwich Village institution from its...	$ Cuisine, Pizza	West Village

Joe's Shanghai Joe opened his first Shanghai restaurant in Queens in 1995 but...	$ Cuisine, Chinese	Chinatown

Joya This hyped-up Cobble Hill eatery serves reasonably priced Thai...	$ Cuisine, Thai	Downtown Brooklyn

Kabab Café Middle-Eastern restaurants are a dime a dozen in N.Y.C., but...	$ Cuisine, Middle Eastern	Queens

Kashkaval Lunchtime is the right time to sample the mezze-like dishes at...	$ Cuisine, Mediterranean	Midtown West

Kati Roll Company You can think of a kati roll as a South Asian taco: griddled...	$ Cuisine, Indian	Greenwich Village

Katz's Delicatessen Everything and nothing has changed at Katz's since it first opened...	$ Cuisine, Deli	Lower East Side

Kefi "Kefi" is Greek for the bliss that accompanies a bacchanalia... Reserve	$ Cuisine, Greek	Upper West Side

Keste Pizza & Vino At the back of the long, narrow Keste Pizza & Vino restaurant...	$ Cuisine, Pizza	Greenwich Village

Kitchenette This small, comfy restaurant lives up to its name with tables... Reserve	$ Cuisine, American	TriBeCa

Kyotofu Even if you're not crazy about tofu, the soy-based delights at...	$ Cuisine, Japanese	Midtown West

La Bonne Soupe Midtown office workers and in-the-know out of towners keep this... Reserve	$ Cuisine, French	Midtown West

La Superior Serving some of Brooklyn's best Mexican grub this side of the...	$ Cuisine, Mexican	Williamsburg

Le Pain Quotidien This international Belgian chain brings its homeland ingredients...	$ Cuisine, Bakery	Midtown West

Legend Sure, there's nothing Chinese about the generic name; and the...	$ Cuisine, Chinese	Chelsea

Levain Bakery Completely unpretentious and utterly delicious, Levain Bakery's...	$ Cuisine, Bakery	Upper West Side

Lexington Candy Shop Established in 1925, this corner luncheonette still sports 1940s-era...	$ Cuisine, American: Diner, American	Upper East Side

Lombardi's Pizza Brick walls, red-and-white checkered tablecloths, and the aroma...	$ Cuisine, Pizza	NoLIta

Lupe's East LA Kitchen This cheap and cheerful Mexican dive, just on the western edge...	$ Cuisine, Mexican	SoHo

M. Wells Dinette When the original version of this beloved and experimental restaurant...	$ Cuisine, Canadian	Queens

Mamoun's Falafel Mamoun's is an institution. Bustling day and night, this hole-in-the-wall...	$ Cuisine, Middle Eastern	East Village

MarieBelle Practically invisible from the front of the chocolate emporium...	$ Cuisine, Cafe	SoHo

Max Brenner: Chocolate by the Bald Man Sure, it's an international chain, but if you're looking for...	$ Cuisine, Bakery, American	Union Square

The Meatball Shop New York's first full-service meatball restaurant has a pedigree...	$ Cuisine, Italian	Lower East Side

Mile End Named for a neighborhood in Montréal where the city's...	$ Cuisine, Deli	East Village

Minca It may have received less fanfare than some other East Village...	$ Cuisine, Japanese	East Village

Mission Chinese Food When the news spread that chef Danny Bowien was bringing his...	$ Cuisine, Chinese	Lower East Side

Momofuku Milk Bar This combination bakery, ice cream parlor, and sandwich shop...	$ Cuisine, Cafe	Lower East Side

Motorino Pizza The Manhattan branch of the now-closed Williamsburg original...	$ Cuisine, Pizza	East Village

Moustache There's typically a crowd waiting outside for one of the copper-top...	$ Cuisine, Middle Eastern	West Village

Murray's Bagels Murray's crusty bagels are best enjoyed still warm from the oven...	$ Cuisine, Deli	Greenwich Village

Nathan's Famous No visit to Coney Island would be truly complete without a hot...	$ Cuisine, American	Coney Island and Brighton Beach

New Malaysia This Malaysian restaurant is a real find. Literally. You could...	$ Cuisine, Malaysian	Chinatown

Nha Trang You can get a great meal for about $10 at this low-atmosphere...	$ Cuisine, Vietnamese	Chinatown

Ozu Restaurant Healthy food with an Asian twist has been the focus here for...	$ Cuisine, Japanese	Upper West Side

Peanut Butter & Co. Sandwich Shop For a childhood classic kicked up a notch, head to Peanut Butter...	$ Cuisine, American	Greenwich Village

Pies N' Thighs With its battered wood floors and rustic tables, this sunlighted...	$ Cuisine, American: Southern	Williamsburg

Pinche Taqueria Offshoots of a popular Tijuana taco shop established in 1973...	$ Cuisine, Mexican	NoLIta

Pio Pio You're here for the Peruvian rotisserie chicken, but you'll remember...	$ Cuisine, Peruvian	Midtown East

Pop Burger Whether you're starting your evening or ending your night, this...	$ Cuisine, Burger	Chelsea

Porchetta Super-succulent Italian roast pork—dusted in fennel pollen...	$ Cuisine, Italian	East Village

Primorski Enjoy inexpensive lunch specials or lavish dinner banquets complete...	$ Cuisine, Eastern European	Coney Island and Brighton Beach

Republic When Republic first opened, it was one of very few places to...	$ Cuisine, Asian	Union Square

Roebling Tea Room It may look like a factory from the outside but this North End...	$ Cuisine, American	Williamsburg

Ruby's Café This cozy Australian luncheonette—also open for breakfast—caters...	$ Cuisine, Australian	NoLIta

Salumeria Rosi Parmacotto Just up the block from Gray's Papaya is this compact temple to... Reserve	$ Cuisine, Italian	Upper West Side

Schnipper's Quality Kitchen Specializing in American comfort food, namely burgers and salads...	$ Cuisine, American	Midtown West

Shake Shack Although there are other locations of Danny Meyer's patties 'n...	$ Cuisine, American	Flatiron District

Shake Shack Local restaurant legend Danny Meyer has gone a little low-brow...	$ Cuisine, Burger	Midtown West

Shopsin's Don't ask for substitutions or sauce on the side at New York's...	$ Cuisine, Eclectic	Lower East Side

The Smile Subterranean and almost hidden, The Smile will turn your frown... Reserve	$ Cuisine, American	East Village

South Brooklyn Pizza This outpost of the famed Brooklyn pizza spot has expanded from...	$ Cuisine, Pizza	East Village

Spicy and Tasty For standout Chinese, head to Spicy and Tasty, which lives up...	$ Cuisine, Chinese	Queens

SriPraPhai The main reason foodies flock to Woodside is to go to SriPraPhai...	$ Cuisine, Thai	Queens

Stand4 A pioneer on the gourmet-burger scene, this spiffy full-service... Reserve	$ Cuisine, Burger	Union Square

Sugar Sweet Sunshine The brainchild of two former Magnolia Bakery employees, Sugar...	$ Cuisine, Cafe	Lower East Side

Sunshine 27 This Cantonese restaurant offers addictive fare like turnip cakes...	$ Cuisine, Chinese	Chinatown

Taïm There's a real chef behind this tiny sliver of a restaurant—New...	$ Cuisine, Middle Eastern	Greenwich Village

Tasty Hand-Pulled Noodles The name says it all. And it doesn't lie. The open kitchen at...	$ Cuisine, Chinese	Chinatown

Tatiana Grill It's open year-round, but Tatiana's, right on the boardwalk...	$ Cuisine, Russian	Coney Island and Brighton Beach

Taverna Kyclades The current powerhouse of Hellenic eats in the neighborhood...	$ Cuisine, Greek, Vegetarian	Queens

Teresa's At the end of Montague Street, right before the entrance to the...	$ Cuisine, American: Diner	Downtown Brooklyn

Tía Pol It may be small, dark, and somewhat out-of-the-way, but none...	$ Cuisine, Spanish	Chelsea

Tom's Restaurant For friendly service and great diner fare—especially the...	$ Cuisine, American: Diner, American	Park Slope and Prospect Heights

Traif Bohemian and fashionable without the attitude, this popular spot...	$ Cuisine, American	Williamsburg

Tulcingo Del Valle Restaurant This authentic Mexican grocery and restaurant serves tacos, tortas...	$ Cuisine, Mexican	Midtown West

Ulysses' Nestled alongside skyscrapers and the towering New York Stock...	$ Cuisine, American	Financial District

Uncle George's Greek Tavern This local 24-hour favorite serves simple preparations of Greek...	$ Cuisine, Greek, Vegetarian	Queens

Vanessa's Dumpling House One of the best deals in Chinatown can be found at Vanessa's...	$ Cuisine, Chinese	Chinatown

Veniero's Pasticceria More than a century old, this bustling bakery-café sells...	$ Cuisine, Cafe	East Village

Veselka The name means "rainbow" in Ukrainian, and you can order potato...	$ Cuisine, Eastern European	East Village

Westville If New York's neighborhoods were small country towns, they'd...	$ Cuisine, American	West Village

Xe Lua A good Vietnamese restaurant in Manhattan is hard to find, which...	$ Cuisine, Vietnamese	Chinatown

Xi'an Famous Foods Serving the very unrepresented cuisine of far western China...	$ Cuisine, Chinese	Chinatown

XO Kitchen Chinese students throng this Hong Kong-style eatery where the...	$ Cuisine, Chinese	Chinatown

Yummy Noodles The noodle soups at this spiffy little lunch spot are among the...	$ Cuisine, Chinese	Chinatown

Zabb Elee Don't expect to find pad Thai on the menu at this comfortable...	$ Cuisine, Thai	East Village

Zero Otto Nove Though insiders who can get a table swear by Rao's on 114th in...	$ Cuisine, Italian	The Bronx

Zum Schneider Located in Alphabet City—the wilds of the East Village—this...	$ Cuisine, German	East Village
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