Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide)

1. Salumeria Biellese Delicatessen

8.0

378 8th Ave (at W 29th St), New York, NY

Deli · Chelsea · 32 tips and reviews

Nathan Sukonik: pasta perfecto, sandwiches deluxe and fresh cold cuts

Hale & Hearty is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

2. Hale & Hearty

345 7th Ave (at 29th St.), New York, NY

Soup Spot · Chelsea · 18 tips and reviews

Nathan Sukonik: soupppppps

Chipotle Mexican Grill is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

3. Chipotle Mexican Grill

7.1

283 7th Ave (7th Ave @ 26th Street), New York, NY

Mexican Restaurant · Chelsea · 67 tips and reviews

Nathan Sukonik: MY burrito with carnitas (pork) and no hot sauce

Kobeyaki is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

4. Kobeyaki

293 7th Avenue (btwn W 26th & W 27th St), New York, NY

Japanese Restaurant · Chelsea · 122 tips and reviews

Nathan Sukonik: most excellent japanese food and burgers

Mexicue is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

5. Mexicue

345 7th Ave (btwn W 29th & W 30th St.), New York, NY

Mexican Restaurant · Chelsea · 61 tips and reviews

Certe is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

6. Certe

8.0

22 West 55th Street (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY

Sandwich Spot · Midtown East · 55 tips and reviews

Nathan Sukonik: THE BOMB pizza

Celeste is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

7. Celeste

8.2

502 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 84th & W 85th St), New York, NY

Italian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 124 tips and reviews

Nathan Sukonik: fish and italian

Mooncake Foods is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

8. Mooncake Foods

263 W 30th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY

Asian Restaurant · Chelsea · 93 tips and reviews

Nathan Sukonik: supreme asian cusine

Così is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

9. Così

498 Fashion Ave (btwn W 36th & W 37th St), New York, NY

Sandwich Spot · Garment District · 35 tips and reviews

Nathan Sukonik: Casual food and sandwiches

Starbucks is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

10. Starbucks

6.4

424 Park Ave S (at E 29th St), New York, NY

Coffee Shop · NoMad · 104 tips and reviews

Nathan Sukonik: for the confounded coffee lover

Crumbs Bake Shop is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

11. Crumbs Bake Shop

261 W 42nd St (at 8th Ave), New York, NY

Cupcake Shop · Theater District · 39 tips and reviews

Nathan Sukonik: these cupcakes don't joke around

Magnolia Bakery is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

12. Magnolia Bakery

8.8

200 Columbus Ave (at W 69th St), New York, NY

Bakery · Lincoln Square · 280 tips and reviews

Nathan Sukonik: pastries tooooo die for

Whole Foods Market is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

13. Whole Foods Market

8.3

4 Union Square South (btwn Broadway & University Pl), New York, NY

Grocery Store · Union Square · 386 tips and reviews

Trader Joe's is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

14. Trader Joe's

8.1

142 E 14th St (btwn Irving Pl & 3rd Ave), New York, NY

Grocery Store · Union Square · 303 tips and reviews

Panera Bread is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

15. Panera Bread

330 7th Ave, New York, NY

Café · Chelsea · 76 tips and reviews

Pret A Manger is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

16. Pret A Manger

7.1

342 7th Ave (btwn W 29th & W 30th St), New York, NY

Sandwich Spot · Chelsea · 55 tips and reviews

Potbelly Sandwich Shop is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

17. Potbelly Sandwich Shop

7.2

501 7th Avenue, New York, NY

Sandwich Spot · Garment District · 89 tips and reviews

Au Bon Pain is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

18. Au Bon Pain

6.7

Hofstra Univ, Hempstead, NY

Bakery · 15 tips and reviews

Tick Tock Diner NY is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

19. Tick Tock Diner NY

5.2

481 8th Ave (at W 34th St), New York, NY

Diner · Chelsea · 269 tips and reviews

Mirage Diner is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

20. Mirage Diner

7.0

717 Kings Hwy (East 8th street), Brooklyn, NY

Diner · Sheepshead Bay · 34 tips and reviews

Hot & Crusty is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

21. Hot & Crusty

Penn Station, 34th Street (LIRR Level), New York, NY

Bakery · Chelsea · 14 tips and reviews

Nathan Sukonik: european diner down the hall takes its products from here: great breakfast catering

Charleys Philly Steaks is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

22. Charleys Philly Steaks

6.8

1 Penn Plaza Lirr Level (Penn Station LIRR Level), New York, NY

Sandwich Spot · Chelsea · 8 tips and reviews

Nathan Sukonik: PHILLY CHEESE for 6 bucks

Levain Bakery is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

23. Levain Bakery

9.3

167 W 74th St (at Amsterdam Ave), New York, NY

Bakery · Upper West Side · 854 tips and reviews

Nathan Sukonik: HOME of the mammoth CHOCOLATE Cookies

Milk Bar UWS is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

24. Milk Bar UWS

7.6

561 Columbus Ave (at W 87th St), New York, NY

Dessert Shop · Upper West Side · 113 tips and reviews

Nathan Sukonik: kill me now cookies and milkshakes

brgr is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

25. brgr

287 7th Ave (btwn 26th & 27th St.), New York, NY

Burger Joint · Chelsea · 152 tips and reviews

Nathan Sukonik: organic burgers

Zabar's is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

26. Zabar's

9.0

2245 Broadway (at W 80th St), New York, NY

Food and Beverage Retail · Upper West Side · 217 tips and reviews

Insomnia Cookies is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

27. Insomnia Cookies

8.0

405 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 79th & W 80th St), New York, NY

Dessert Shop · Upper West Side · 70 tips and reviews

Aroma Espresso Bar is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

28. Aroma Espresso Bar

161 W 72nd St (at Amsterdam Ave), New York, NY

Coffee Shop · Upper West Side · 158 tips and reviews

16 Handles is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

29. 16 Handles

8.3

325 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 75th & 76th St), New York, NY

Ice Cream Parlor · Upper West Side · 50 tips and reviews

Shake Shack is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

30. Shake Shack

8.8

366 Columbus Ave (at W 77th St), New York, NY

Burger Joint · Upper West Side · 507 tips and reviews

Bouchon Bakery & Cafe is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

31. Bouchon Bakery & Cafe

10 Columbus Cir Fl 3 (Time Warner Center), New York, NY

Bakery · Central Park · 333 tips and reviews

The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

32. The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf

532 Amsterdam Ave (at W 86th St), New York, NY

Coffee Shop · Upper West Side · 55 tips and reviews

Irving Farm Coffee Roasters is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

33. Irving Farm Coffee Roasters

8.8

224 W 79th St (btwn Broadway & Amsterdam Ave), New York, NY

Coffee Shop · Upper West Side · 260 tips and reviews

Joe Coffee Company is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

34. Joe Coffee Company

8.7

514 Columbus Ave (btwn W 84th & W 85th St), New York, NY

Coffee Shop · Upper West Side · 115 tips and reviews

Cafe Lalo is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

35. Cafe Lalo

201 W 83rd St (btwn Broadway & Amsterdam Ave), New York, NY

Café · Upper West Side · 255 tips and reviews

Peacefood Cafe is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

36. Peacefood Cafe

8.6

460 Amsterdam Ave (82nd St), New York, NY

Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 218 tips and reviews

Nathan Sukonik: for the Veggie in your life

Sugar and Plumm is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

37. Sugar and Plumm

377 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 78th & W 79th St), New York, NY

Dessert Shop · Upper West Side · 96 tips and reviews

Nathan Sukonik: date place

Le Pain Quotidien is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

38. Le Pain Quotidien

6.3

494 Amsterdam Ave (at 84th St), New York, NY

Bakery · Upper West Side · 16 tips and reviews

Nathan Sukonik: the kids love this place and baked goos are great too

Les Halles is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

39. Les Halles

15 John St (btwn Broadway & Nassau St.), New York, NY

French Restaurant · Financial District · 149 tips and reviews

Nathan Sukonik: Steak et Frites (tad more expensive - but its Bourdaine on a budget)

Tarallucci e Vino Wine Bar is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

40. Tarallucci e Vino Wine Bar

8.5

475 Columbus Ave (at W 83rd St.), New York, NY

Wine Bar · Upper West Side · 47 tips and reviews

Nathan Sukonik: another great date spot

Rita's Water Ice is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

41. Rita's Water Ice

2486 Broadway (btwn W 92nd & 93rd St), New York, NY

Dessert Shop · Upper West Side · 48 tips and reviews

Island Burgers & Shakes is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

42. Island Burgers & Shakes

422 Amsterdam Ave (W 80th St), New York, NY

Burger Joint · Upper West Side · 54 tips and reviews

Pita Press is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

43. Pita Press

7.9

25 Cedar St (btwn William & Pearl St), New York, NY

Greek Restaurant · Financial District · 49 tips and reviews

Nathan Sukonik: greek till im done

Mamagyro is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

44. Mamagyro

1113 Lexington Ave (btwn 77th and 78th St), New York, NY

Greek Restaurant · Upper East Side · 37 tips and reviews

45. Mamagyro

820 Broadway (12th Street), New York, NY

Greek Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 22 tips and reviews

Nathan Sukonik: location in chelsea

Doughnut Plant is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

46. Doughnut Plant

220 West 23rd Street (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY

Donut Shop · Chelsea · 634 tips and reviews

Nathan Sukonik: CHELSEA HOTEL 220 West 23rd Street, between 7th & 8th Avenues New York, NY 10011 (View Map)

47. Vive La Crêpe

7.9

189 Columbus Ave (at W 68th St), New York, NY

Dessert Shop · Lincoln Square · 47 tips and reviews

Nathan Sukonik: FResh Crepes

Creperie NYC is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

48. Creperie NYC

8.6

112 Macdougal St (btwn Bleecker & W 3rd St.), New York, NY

Creperie · Greenwich Village · 62 tips and reviews

Café 27 is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

49. Café 27

299 Park Ave, New York, NY

Café · Midtown East · 1 tip

Nathan Sukonik: right by FITnyc

Gina La Fornarina is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

50. Gina La Fornarina

279 Amsterdam Ave (at 73rd St), New York, NY

Italian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 51 tips and reviews

2 Bros. Pizza is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

51. 2 Bros. Pizza

6.6

542 9th Ave (at W 40th St), New York, NY

Pizzeria · Garment District · 46 tips and reviews

Pronto Pizza is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

52. Pronto Pizza

1333 Broadway (at 36th St), New York, NY

Pizzeria · Garment District · 23 tips and reviews

Jacques Torres Chocolate is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

53. Jacques Torres Chocolate

285 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 73rd & W 74th St), New York, NY

Chocolate Store · Upper West Side · 60 tips and reviews

Nathan Sukonik: chocolate = :)

54. Starbucks

6.0

444 Columbus Ave (at W 81st St), New York, NY

Coffee Shop · Upper West Side · 27 tips and reviews

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

55. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

2169 Broadway (Between 76th & 77th), New York, NY

Coffee Shop · Upper West Side · 25 tips and reviews

56. Levain Bakery

9.3

167 W 74th St (at Amsterdam Ave), New York, NY

Bakery · Upper West Side · 854 tips and reviews

'Wichcraft is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

57. 'Wichcraft

11 E 20th St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY

Sandwich Spot · Flatiron District · 99 tips and reviews

58. 16 Handles

8.5

2600 Broadway (W 98th St), New York, NY

Ice Cream Parlor · Upper West Side · 22 tips and reviews

Osteria Cotta is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

59. Osteria Cotta

8.4

513 Columbus Ave (btwn W 84th & W 85th St), New York, NY

Italian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 174 tips and reviews

60. Pecan

387 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY

Café · Upper West Side · 10 tips and reviews

Bagel Talk is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

61. Bagel Talk

6.5

368 Amsterdam Ave (W 77th St), New York, NY

Bagel Shop · Upper West Side · 56 tips and reviews

Barcibo Enoteca is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

62. Barcibo Enoteca

2020 Broadway (at W. 69th St), New York, NY

Wine Bar · Lincoln Square · 56 tips and reviews

Piccolo Café is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

63. Piccolo Café

313 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 74th & W 75th St), New York, NY

Italian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 97 tips and reviews

Arte Around the Corner is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

64. Arte Around the Corner

274 Columbus Ave (73rd St.), New York, NY

Bakery · Upper West Side · 27 tips and reviews

Salumeria Rosi is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

65. Salumeria Rosi

8.4

283 Amsterdam Ave (btw 73rd & 74th St), New York, NY

Italian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 119 tips and reviews

Fratelli La Bufala NYC is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

66. Fratelli La Bufala NYC

2161 Broadway (at W 76th St.), New York, NY

Italian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 20 tips and reviews

Serafina Upper West is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

67. Serafina Upper West

6.0

2178 Broadway (77th Street), New York, NY

Italian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 35 tips and reviews

Moda Espresso Bar is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

68. Moda Espresso Bar

230 W 27th St (btwn 7th & 8th), New York, NY

Coffee Shop · Chelsea · 21 tips and reviews

Arte Cafe is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

69. Arte Cafe

6.5

106 W 73rd St (btw Amsterdam & Columbus), New York, NY

Italian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 78 tips and reviews

70. 'Cesca

164 W 75th St (at Amsterdam Ave), New York, NY

Italian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 57 tips and reviews

Patsy's Pizzeria is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

71. Patsy's Pizzeria

8.2

61 W 74th St (at Columbus Ave.), New York, NY

Pizzeria · Upper West Side · 65 tips and reviews

Grimaldi's Pizzeria is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

72. Grimaldi's Pizzeria

7.7

1 Front St (at Cadman Plaza W), Brooklyn, NY

Pizzeria · DUMBO · 590 tips and reviews

Artichoke Basille's Pizza & Bar is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

73. Artichoke Basille's Pizza & Bar

8.0

114 10th Ave (btwn W 17th & W 18th St), New York, NY

Pizzeria · Chelsea · 300 tips and reviews

74. 2 Bros. Pizza

5.6

755 Avenue of the Americas (at W 25th St), New York, NY

Pizzeria · Chelsea · 103 tips and reviews

Nathan Sukonik: its a gone!

Pappardella is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

75. Pappardella

7.7

316 Columbus Ave (at W 75th St), New York, NY

Italian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 60 tips and reviews

76. Scott's Pizza Tours - NYC Pizza Walk/Bus Tour

7.5

Hell's Kitchen, NY

Tour Provider · 4 tips and reviews

Stanton Pizza is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

77. Stanton Pizza

127 Stanton St (at Essex St), New York, NY

Pizzeria · Lower East Side · 27 tips and reviews

Prince Street Pizza is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

78. Prince Street Pizza

9.1

27 Prince St (btwn Mott & Elizabeth St), New York, NY

Pizzeria · NoLita · 368 tips and reviews

New York Pizza Suprema is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

79. New York Pizza Suprema

9.0

413 8th Ave (btwn W 30th & W 31st St), New York, NY

Pizzeria · Chelsea · 342 tips and reviews

Ovest Pizzoteca by Luzzo's is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

80. Ovest Pizzoteca by Luzzo's

8.2

513 W 27th St (btwn 10th & 11th Ave), New York, NY

Pizzeria · Chelsea · 123 tips and reviews

Rocco's Pizza Joint is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

81. Rocco's Pizza Joint

162 7th Ave (W. 17th St), New York, NY

Pizzeria · Chelsea · 30 tips and reviews

Great Burrito is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

82. Great Burrito

6.9

100 W 23rd St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY

Mexican Restaurant · Chelsea · 62 tips and reviews

Lucky's Famous Burgers is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

83. Lucky's Famous Burgers

264 W 23rd St (at 8th Ave.), New York, NY

Burger Joint · Chelsea · 69 tips and reviews

Bareburger is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

84. Bareburger

153 8th Ave (btwn 17th & 18th St.), New York, NY

Burger Joint · Chelsea · 132 tips and reviews

Melt Ice Cream Sandwiches is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

85. Melt Ice Cream Sandwiches

High Line (In the Chelsea Market Passage), New York, NY

Ice Cream Parlor · Chelsea · 12 tips and reviews

Chelsea Market is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

86. Chelsea Market

9.2

75 9th Ave (btwn W 15th & W 16th St), New York, NY

Market · Chelsea · 1218 tips and reviews

Thirsty Scholar Pub is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

87. Thirsty Scholar Pub

7.2

70 Beacon Street, Somerville, MA

Pub · 29 tips and reviews

Roma Pizza is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

88. Roma Pizza

7.5

1572 3rd Ave (at E 88th St), New York, NY

Pizzeria · Upper East Side · 64 tips and reviews

Dean & DeLuca is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

89. Dean & DeLuca

620 8th Avenue (at W 40th St.), New York, NY

Gourmet Store · Theater District · 100 tips and reviews

90. Chelsea Market

9.2

75 9th Ave (btwn W 15th & W 16th St), New York, NY

Market · Chelsea · 1218 tips and reviews

ᴡ Fleysher: The sushi at Lobster Place is the best anywhere, even restaurants! Pricier but worth it!

Savoy Bakery is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

91. Savoy Bakery

7.8

170 E 110th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY

Bakery · East Harlem · 25 tips and reviews

Champignon is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

92. Champignon

7.5

1389 Madison Ave (96th St.), New York, NY

Sandwich Spot · East Harlem · 33 tips and reviews

Sammy's Noodle Shop is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

93. Sammy's Noodle Shop

453-461 Avenue of the Americas (btwn 10th St & 11th St), New York, NY

Chinese Restaurant · West Village · 120 tips and reviews

The Hummus & Pita Co is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

94. The Hummus & Pita Co

8.1

585 Avenue of the Americas (btwn W 16th & W 17th St), New York, NY

Mediterranean Restaurant · Chelsea · 132 tips and reviews

Uncle Vanya is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

95. Uncle Vanya

315 W 54th St (near 8th Ave), New York, NY

Russian Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 27 tips and reviews

Fat Cat is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

96. Fat Cat

75 Christopher St (btwn 7th Ave S & Bleecker St), New York, NY

Jazz and Blues Venue · West Village · 370 tips and reviews

Mango Mango Dessert is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

97. Mango Mango Dessert

7.9

63 Bayard St (at Elizabeth St), New York, NY

Dessert Shop · Chinatown · 45 tips and reviews

Spot Dessert Bar is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

98. Spot Dessert Bar

8.7

13 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY

Dessert Shop · East Village · 353 tips and reviews

Pommes Frites is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

99. Pommes Frites

123 2nd Ave (btwn E 7th St & St. Mark's Pl), New York, NY

Belgian Restaurant · East Village · 340 tips and reviews

Waldy’s Wood Fired Pizza & Penne is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

100. Waldy’s Wood Fired Pizza & Penne

800 Avenue of the Americas (btwn W 27th & W 28th St), New York, NY

Pizzeria · NoMad · 145 tips and reviews

Bowery Eats is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

101. Bowery Eats

Inside the Chelsea Market: 88 10th Avenue (btwn 9th & 10th Ave.), New York, NY

Sandwich Spot · Chelsea · 26 tips and reviews

Sarabeth's Bakery is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

102. Sarabeth's Bakery

7.5

75 9th Ave (at 10th Ave), New York, NY

Bakery · Chelsea · 58 tips and reviews

Lobster Place is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

103. Lobster Place

9.1

75 9th Ave (btwn W 15th & W 16th St), New York, NY

Fish Market · Chelsea · 385 tips and reviews

Manhattan Fruit Market is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

104. Manhattan Fruit Market

7.4

75 9th Ave (btwn W 15th & W 16th St), New York, NY

Supermarket · Chelsea · 32 tips and reviews

Frankies Spuntino 570 is one of Best Cheap Food (College Student Guide).

105. Frankies Spuntino 570

570 Hudson St (at W 11th St), New York, NY

Italian Restaurant · West Village · 142 tips and reviews