From the Miller’s Tavern team, this cheery hole-in-the-wall is the Bruce Springsteen of burger stops—a no-fuss nod to the greasy-spoon glory days of roadside diners. Read more.
Pizza nut Nino Coniglio twirls blistered pies that bridge the gap between old and new Brooklyn. Coniglio trained under DiFara’s legendary Domenico DeMarco, and it shows in his crunchy Grandma slice. Read more.
At this Chinatown bistro, curry and coconut perfume the air, as husband-wife team Marc Kaczmarek and Mei Chau bustle around, hefting giant portions of homestyle Malaysian fare at Lilliputian prices. Read more.
The budget eats at Dale Talde’s honky-tonk are a welcome sight. Before knocking back slugs of Pappy Van Winkle, line your belly with lowbrow chow like a griddled burger with oozing American cheese. Read more.
Dan Ross-Leutwyler puts an international spin on the mid-20th-century luncheonette. The tasty and affordable plates leave you with more than enough bills for a rich, buttery slice of banana-cream pie. Read more.
Between the rural, romantic vibe (pale blue walls, distressed-wood tables) and real-steal prices, this folksy American spot, from the team behind Peaches HotHouse, is tailor-made for budget dating. Read more.
Low prices and primo ingredients aren’t mutually exclusive at this retro-inspired Crown Heights sub shop, where aqua Formica walls and a lip-curling ’70s punk soundtrack set the mood. Read more.
Barbecue is a cornerstone of cheap eatin’, and there’s no better spot for carnivorous feasting on a budget than Hugh Mangum’s packed East Village smokehouse (TONY’s pick for best new 2013 BBQ joint). Read more.
For little more than a Hamilton, you can load up on a panino built atop a trusty loaf—the combo of salty prosciutto, rich buffalo mozzarella and pickled shishito peppers is a standout. Read more.
Try a more faithful rendition of pad thai here: banana leaves topped with tangles of pork-fat-rendered rice noodles, tasty dried shrimp, preserved radish, sour tamarind and crunchy peanuts. Read more.
