Cheap Eats
Most Popular guides
The Best $10 Meals In Chicago
Because it is, thankfully, still possible to eat great for under ten bucks in Chicago.
Where To Get An Affordable Lunch In River North
Where to have lunch when you don’t want to spend a lot of money.
Great Spots For Affordable Dinners
You want to go out to dinner but you're poor. We've all been there. Here's where to eat.
Top rated spots
All Posts
The Best $10 Meals In Chicago
Because it is, thankfully, still possible to eat great for under ten bucks in Chicago.
Kimski
Kimski is a Korean spot that's part of Maria’s Community Tavern in Bridgeport, and it’s an excellent spot for a casual meal and drinks.
J.P. Graziano Grocery & Sub Shop
Old school sandwiches that are freshly made. Pop in for a quick solo lunch or carry out to go.
Eggs With Benefits
Eggs With Benefits is a great breakfast and lunch spot in Rogers Park with fluffy egg sandwiches and Asian-inspired rice bowls.
Brasa Roja
Brasa Roja is a Colombian restaurant in Irving Park with delicious, affordable chicken platters.
Carniceria Guanajuato
Carniceria Guanajuato is a counter service Mexican spot located in the back of a Wicker Park grocery store.
Johnnie’s Beef
Johnnie's Beef is an old-school Italian beef stand in Elmwood Park that's been around since 1961.
Asian Cuisine Express
Asian Cuisine Express in Little Village is a casual spot with a variety of Chinese, Thai, and Japanese dishes—but the main reason to come here is for their incredible al pastor tacos.
Ragadan
Ragadan is a casual Middle Eastern restaurant in Uptown with fantastic burgers and falafel sandwiches.
Red Light Chicken
Red Light Chicken is a tiny takeout spot in Lincoln Park with great fried chicken sandwiches.