Cheap Eats
Updated: March 12, 2009
Dollars and sense: Cheap restaurants are everywhere. Great ones are not. Let our editors do the legwork for you in Seattle.
On this page:Cheap American Food, Cheap Asian Food, Cheap Mexican Food, More Cheap Eats.
Cheap American Food
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Ezell's Fried Chicken
Read Reviews501 23rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 (map)
The cure for a mean fried-chicken craving can be found at this inexpensive Central District institution.
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Bakeman's Restaurant
Read Reviews122 Cherry St, Seattle, WA 98104 (map)
You'll get change from a fiver when you order the perfect day-after-Thanksgiving turkey sandwich from this legendary lunch counter.
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Ivar's Restaurants
Read Reviews1001 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98104 (map)
Cheap chowder and fish and chips at this huge ocean-liner of a restaurant with restful views of the bay.
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Dick's Drive-In Restaurants
Read Reviews111 NE 45th St, Seattle, WA 98105 (map)
Love it or hate it, Seattle's legendary burger-flipping, milk shake-slinging takeout joint is still the city's cheapest meal.
Cheap Asian Food
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Uwajimaya Village Food Court
Read Reviews600 Fifth Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104 (map)
Crowds flock to this international food court for fast and tasty Asian food at bargain prices.
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Seattle Deli
Read Reviews225 12th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144 (map)
Savory Vietnamese sandwiches are a serious bargain at this Little Saigon lunch hot spot.
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Green Leaf Rstrnt Vietnamese
Read Reviews418 Eighth Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104 (map)
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Musashi's
Read Reviews1400 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103 (map)
Sushi lovers on a budget come from all over the city to dine on the inexpensive cuts at this small Wallingford joint.
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Mae Phim Thai Restaurant
Read Reviews94 Columbia St, Seattle, WA 98104 (map)
Inexpensive Thai lunch specials draw hordes of downtown office workers.
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Than Brothers
Read Reviews4207 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105 (map)
Pho and cream puffs reign supreme at this affordable U-District Vietnamese chain.
Cheap Mexican Food
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Taqueria Guaymas
Read Reviews213 Broadway E, Seattle, WA 98102 (map)
This is where Mexicans eat Mexican in the city--and that's always a good sign.
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Gorditos Healthy Mexican Food
Read Reviews213 N 85th St, Seattle, WA 98103 (map)
The burrito grande, so massive that it's made with two flour tortillas, could easily feed a small family and is one of the best bargains in town.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill
Read Reviews4231 University Avenue Way NE, Seattle, WA 98015 (map)
This nationwide chain boasts cheap gourmet burritos and tacos prepared as you like by an animated counter crew.
More Cheap Eats
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Jack's Fish Spot
Read Reviews1514 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)
Fried, steamed or stewed--the freshest catch makes for a habit-forming (and wallet-friendly) lunch.
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Piroshky Piroshky
Read Reviews1908 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)
There's always a line out the door for bargain Russian turnovers from this Market institution.
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Pudge Brothers Pizza
Read Reviews269 NE 45th St, Seattle, WA 98105 (map)
Join the crowds of students who flock here for enormous, affordable pies with creative crusts and gourmet toppings.
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Ristorante Machiavelli
Read Reviews1215 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)
