Cheap Eats
By Anna Roth, Seattle Editor
Dollars and sense: Cheap restaurants are everywhere. Great ones are not. Let our editors do the legwork for you in Seattle.
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Uwajimaya Village Food Court
600 Fifth Ave S, Seattle, WA
Crowds flock to this international food court for fast and tasty Asian food at bargain prices. -
Musashi's
1400 N 45th St, Seattle, WA
Sushi lovers on a budget come from all over the city to dine on the inexpensive cuts at this small Wallingford joint. -
Green Leaf
418 Eighth Ave S, Seattle, WA
This popular Vietnamese spot in the center of the ID supplies terrific value for a quick weekday lunch or adventurous dinner. -
Mae Phim Thai Restaurant
94 Columbia St, Seattle, WA
Inexpensive Thai lunch specials draw hordes of downtown office workers. -
Seattle Deli
225 12th Ave S, Seattle, WA
Savory Vietnamese sandwiches are a serious bargain at this Little Saigon lunch hot spot. -
Than Brothers Restaurant
4207 University Way NE, Seattle, WA
Pho and cream puffs reign supreme at this affordable U-District Vietnamese chain.
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Dick's Drive-In
111 NE 45th St, Seattle, WA
Love it or hate it, Seattle's legendary burger-flipping, milk shake-slinging takeout joint is still the city's cheapest meal. -
Bakeman's Restaurant
122 Cherry St, Seattle, WA
You'll get change from a fiver when you order the perfect day-after-Thanksgiving turkey sandwich from this legendary lunch counter. -
Ivar's Seafood Bar
1001 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA
Cheap chowder and fish and chips at this huge ocean-liner of a restaurant with restful views of the bay. -
Ezell's Famous Chicken
501 23rd Ave, Seattle, WA
The cure for a mean fried-chicken craving can be found at this inexpensive Central District institution.
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Gordito's Healthy Mexican Food
213 N 85th St, Seattle, WA
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. -
Agua Verde
1303 NE Boat St, Seattle, WA
Ten varieties of tacos, inventive side dishes Portage Bay views and rock-bottom prices compensate for the frenzied atmosphere of this wildly popular cafe. -
Taqueria Guaymas
213 Broadway E, Seattle, WA
Affordable Mexican fare served up in a brightly cheerful restaurant. -
Chipotle Mexican Grill
4231 University Avenue Way NE, Seattle, WA
This nationwide chain boasts cheap gourmet burritos and tacos prepared as you like by an animated counter crew.
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Machiavelli Ristorante
1215 Pine St, Seattle, WA
Some of the city's best inexpensive pasta can be had at this quintessential neighborhood Italian joint. -
Pudge Bros. Pizza
269 NE 45th St, Seattle, WA
Join the crowds of students who flock here for enormous, affordable pies with creative crusts and gourmet toppings. -
Piroshky Piroshky
1908 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA
There's always a line out the door for bargain Russian turnovers from this Market institution. -
Jack's Fish Spot
1514 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA
Fried, steamed or stewed--the freshest catch makes for a habit-forming (and wallet-friendly) lunch.
