Cheap Eats
Cheap Eats
Page 3Dim Sum King
Dim Sum King is a Chinese spot in the International District that sells dumplings, siu mai, and other dim sum treats priced by the piece.
Manna Teriyaki
Manna Teriyaki is a great Japanese spot in Lake City for teriyaki, katsu, and more. Be sure to add a pork eggroll to your order.
Oriental Mart
Oriental Mart is a Filipino institution at Pike Place Market that serves phenomenal longanisa and adobo, among other things.
Carnitas Michoacan
For some of the best carnitas in town, Carnitas Michoacan on Beacon Hill is a Mexican staple, whether you're in the mood for a burrito or pile of tacos.
Spud Fish & Chips
Spud Fish & Chips on Alki is somewhere to look at old photos of West Seattle and eat delicious fried halibut.
Pane Pane Sandwiches
Pane Pane is a tiny shop downtown serving great baguette sandwiches. Get the teriyaki meatball bánh mì.
Ezell’s Famous Chicken
Ezell’s is a Seattle fried chicken chain, and the original location is in the Central District.
Taqueria El Asadero
Taqueria El Asadero is a taco truck parked where Mount Baker meets Columbia City. They serve incredible birria and carnitas.
Mojito
Mojito is a fun spot in Maple Leaf for a cheap group dinner. Be sure to get a plate full of arepas and paselitos.
Pel’Meni Dumpling Tzar
Pel’Meni on Capitol Hill is a Russian dumpling spot that could have replaced the late, great Vostok. But they blew it.
Pho Than Brothers
Pho Than Brothers is a reliable local Seattle chain serving casual Vietnamese noodle soup, and this one’s on Capitol Hill.
Lucky’s Pho
Lucky’s Pho is a bare-bones Fremont spot for pho, banh mi, and other Vietnamese classics (with the exception of the banh mi tacos).
Varsity Inn
Varsity Inn is a no-frills diner-y spot in Wallingford. When you need good, cheap brunch without fuss, this is where you go.
Empire Espresso
Empire Espresso is a coffee shop in Columbia City that serves tasty waffles and lattes with homemade cashew milk.
Broiler Bay Burgers
Broiler Bay is one of our go-to burger joints in Bellevue. Get yours with onion rings and a milkshake.
Burrito Express
Burrito Express is a food cart in South Park that serves excellent Mexican breakfasts.
Seatango Argentine Bakery & Cafe
Seatango is an Argentinian bakery on Lake City Way that specializes in alfajores, medialunas, and golden-brown empanadas.
Cemitas Poblanas
Cemitas Poblanos in White Center (in a strip mall off 509) makes excellent cemitas using incredible crusty rolls.