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25 Places to Eat in Brooklyn When You’re on a Budget

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at New Paltz chapter.

1. Blue Collar

Their double cheeseburgers are only $6.25!

2. Don Pepe Tortas & Jugos

Ranging from $7 to $8, just half of one of their tortas is enough to fill you up.  

3. Mitchell’s Soul Food

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First We Feast’s caption says it all, “Life hack: when you get two sides with your fried chicken, just pick 2x mac and cheese.” 

4. Peter Pan Donut and Pastry Shop 

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For those who crave sweets, each handcrafted artisan donut from Peter Pan is only $1.10.

5. L&B Spumoni Gardens

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This iconic pizza place serves a square slice of Sicilian pizza for $2.75 a piece. 

6. Little Saigon Pearl

This pho-nomenal Vietnamese restaurant has incredible beef noodle soup for only $6.95.

7. Delmar Pizzeria

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Located in Sheepshead Bay, this hidden gem has been serving pizza for 60 years. Their Grandma’s Style square pie is eight slices for $17.

8. Mashallah Sweets and Restaurant

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This Indian restaurant is open 24/7 and has chicken curry for $5. What more could you ask for?

9. John’s Coffee Donut Shop

Everything is UNDER $10 at this diner.

10. Crif Dogs

Located in williamsburg and on St. Mark’s Place in manhattan, Crif Dogs serves THE BEST hotdogs.

11. Xi’an Famous Foods

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This greenpoint location has Liang Pi cold noodles for just $5.50.

12. Totonno Pizzeria Napolitano

Pizza is ALWAYS an option, whether or not you’re broke. 

13. Ba Xuyen

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This classic Bahn Mi sandwich can be yours for just $4.50.

14. Chikurin 

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Each roll is only $2.50 and they even offer lunch specials for under $15. 

15. Oasis of Williamsburg

The name doesn’t lie, this place is an oasis. And they only charge $4 for their falafel sandwhiches. 

16. Nyonya

Roti Canai is a must when you’re in the mood for Malaysian, and all of their lunch specials are just $7.95.

17. Tina’s Place

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This bushwick diner has simple breakfast foods and is great to stop by if you’re in the area.

18. Sake Sushi

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All you can eat sushi for $12.95 during lunch and $17.95 for dinner. This place is always crowded so be sure you plan to wait for a table. 

19. Kabob Shack

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Gyro pita sandwiches here cost $8.70.

20. Grand Morelos

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This diner serves up some of the best Mexican and American dishes you can find on Grand Street.

21. Hana Food

This grocery/sandwich shop sells sandwiches ranging from $3 to $6.

22. The Family Store

Did I mention The Family Store is vegan-friendly?

23. 2 Bros Pizza

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Dollar pizza. Enough said.

24. Yemen Cafe

Slurp warm lagman noodles down for $8.50.

25. Vanessa’s Dumpling House

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How can you say no to $1.75 for four dumplings and $1.25 for sesame pancakes?!

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Christine Yu

New Paltz '20