The 8 BEST Cheap Eats in New York City ($5 FOOD GUIDE)

If you're looking for delicious and affordable food in New York City, you're in luck! In this food guide, we'll share with you our favorite cheap eats in NYC ($5 or less per dish). From pizzas to pork buns to cheesecake, we'll show you the best places to get cheap, yet delicious, food in the Big Apple.

If you're visiting New York City and want to eat cheap, this food guide is for you! We'll show you where to find some of the best budget-friendly restaurants in the city, so you can spend less money and have a great meal. After watching this video, you'll know where to find delicious and affordable food in the heart of NYC!

Places Featured (not necessarily in order):
1. Spongies
2. Mei Lai Wah
3. Eileen's Cheesecake
4. Los Tacos No. 1
5. Noodle Cart (cash only)
6. Champion's Pizza
7. Tompkins Square Bagels
8. Criff Dogs

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[SarahFunky]

Do you know other great spots for under $5? Comment them below and perhaps I'll feature them in a future video!

[youp]

The banter between Sarah and Lucas adds to the video

[chrislopez]

Insider tip - Thompson Square Bagels, the line is INSANE at both locations on the weekends. Order online so you can walk-in and just grab your bagels.

[scottman]

The cheesecake from Eileen's was the perfect dessert to get after enjoying the tacos at Tacos No. 1! That's what I ended up doing for lunch when I was in NYC back in April, and everything was delicious!

[chelseabui]

Go see Billy and his hot dog cart on the corner of W93rd and Central Park West. Delicious hot dogs and pretzels with unlimited toppings for $2 each! He even gave us free drinks and candy for our girls. I couldn’t believe we had lunch for under $10 for our family of 4. My husband tried to give him a $10 tip but he would only take a couple bucks.
We make sure to see him when we are in the city!

[suefitz]

Fabulous Sarah…$5 $6…still very affordable ❤. I love Eileen’s cheesecake and the crispy pizza. Keep giving us those good value, tasty food places. ❤❤

[gizzykiwi]

Pizza and cheesecake next door to each other, heaven, I know what I'm have next month when I get to New York

[mcfeddz]

This video should cost $99 to watch its so valuable

[alexvite]

Just arrived in New York and I watched all your videos! Thanks for the tips! I will check out the taco places you mentioned!

[stevelonzo]

I’m going with my wife and kids for the first time in September, love your videos.

[lorenzocardoza]

Ah this is great I'm going back to NYC for the US Open in a few weeks thanks!

[permagnushaig]

Amazing Sarah, you gave me New York craving, can't wait to go back ;) Have a great weekend and thank you ;) Love from Magnus in Norway

[ReymundoAguilarJr]

All the spots looked great and Los Tacos No. 1 will be the first place I'll go when I visit NYC

[MaksymilianPetrenko]

Dear Sarah, Thank You so much for Your video! As always perfect! As always useful! Your beauty makes me smile! Be Happy ❤

[adventureswithcarl]

One of my favorite eats for five bucks in NYC is the two hands Korean corn dogs! Thanks for sharing beautiful lady 😘😘😘xox

[ClareB]

I'm visiting NYC in October and Eileen's and Los Tacos No. 1 are definitely on my list!

[dwainavance]

Enjoyed this video a great deal. I like making it a challenge to it cheap!

[Lawyerman]

Just got back from Mai Lai Wah - super cheap and only a couple of buns filled me up. Thanks for the tip Sarah!

[alexvite]

If it fits into your genre, , maybe you can also do a video on "free places to work in New York", including libraries and hotel lobbies. I need to work during my stay but I don't want to pay 250$ for a coworking space a month😅

[timc]

Been watching Blue Bloods, thought I would learn the culture. 😉 Your videos are a treat, tuned in from Ontario. 🇨🇦