The 8 BEST Cheap Eats in New York City ($5 FOOD GUIDE)

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If you're looking for delicious and affordable food in New York City, you're in luck! In this food guide, we'll share with you our favorite cheap eats in NYC ($5 or less per dish). From pizzas to pork buns to cheesecake, we'll show you the best places to get cheap, yet delicious, food in the Big Apple.
If you're visiting New York City and want to eat cheap, this food guide is for you! We'll show you where to find some of the best budget-friendly restaurants in the city, so you can spend less money and have a great meal. After watching this video, you'll know where to find delicious and affordable food in the heart of NYC!
Places Featured (not necessarily in order):
1. Spongies
2. Mei Lai Wah
3. Eileen's Cheesecake
4. Los Tacos No. 1
5. Noodle Cart (cash only)
6. Champion's Pizza
7. Tompkins Square Bagels
8. Criff Dogs
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  • @SarahFunky
    @SarahFunky9 ай бұрын

    Get tickets to NYC's best attractions: gyg.me/1uX4VZRq Do you know other great spots for under $5? Comment them below and perhaps I'll feature them in a future video! Want to try the best of NY's food in 3 hours? Then join my NYC food tour! funkyexperiences.com/food-tour-1

  • @liketop_pranks2878

    @liketop_pranks2878

    9 ай бұрын

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  • @nadirmanji9541

    @nadirmanji9541

    9 ай бұрын

    Sarah do a short video on the most affordable michelin star restaurants in NYC.

  • @youp9546
    @youp95469 ай бұрын

    The banter between Sarah and Lucas adds to the video

  • @SarahFunky

    @SarahFunky

    9 ай бұрын

    He will love this comment lol

  • @LucasHuang

    @LucasHuang

    9 ай бұрын

    I love this comment 😊

  • @chrislopez816
    @chrislopez8169 ай бұрын

    Insider tip - Thompson Square Bagels, the line is INSANE at both locations on the weekends. Order online so you can walk-in and just grab your bagels.

  • @SarahFunky

    @SarahFunky

    9 ай бұрын

    I LOVE this hack! Thanks for sharing!

  • @HereBeBarr
    @HereBeBarr9 ай бұрын

    I love Spongies, fantastic list!

  • @suefitz2498
    @suefitz24989 ай бұрын

    Fabulous Sarah…$5 $6…still very affordable ❤. I love Eileen’s cheesecake and the crispy pizza. Keep giving us those good value, tasty food places. ❤❤

  • @michaelfunk1794
    @michaelfunk17949 ай бұрын

    Thanks! I love your selections. Very helpful!

  • @scottman895
    @scottman8959 ай бұрын

    The cheesecake from Eileen's was the perfect dessert to get after enjoying the tacos at Tacos No. 1! That's what I ended up doing for lunch when I was in NYC back in April, and everything was delicious!

  • @KenSaintJames
    @KenSaintJames9 ай бұрын

    Please do a Part Two ! Thank you.

  • @user-oy2qg9xz3l
    @user-oy2qg9xz3lАй бұрын

    Dear Sarah, Thank You so much for Your video! As always perfect! As always useful! Your beauty makes me smile! Be Happy ❤

  • @permagnushaig5937
    @permagnushaig59379 ай бұрын

    Amazing Sarah, you gave me New York craving, can't wait to go back ;) Have a great weekend and thank you ;) Love from Magnus in Norway

  • @stevelonzo5315
    @stevelonzo53159 ай бұрын

    I’m going with my wife and kids for the first time in September, love your videos.

  • @alexvite5065
    @alexvite50659 ай бұрын

    Just arrived in New York and I watched all your videos! Thanks for the tips! I will check out the taco places you mentioned!

  • @user-pp3dl8id7r
    @user-pp3dl8id7r28 күн бұрын

    Excellent content

  • @lorenzocardoza1665
    @lorenzocardoza16659 ай бұрын

    Ah this is great I'm going back to NYC for the US Open in a few weeks thanks!

  • @lmtsao
    @lmtsaoАй бұрын

    thanks sarah for showing all those spots i ate noodles cart all the time but not other place you were showing but i will go try it all specially Los Tacos No. 1!😋

  • @ReymundoAguilarJr1968
    @ReymundoAguilarJr19689 ай бұрын

    All the food looks great 🙌

  • @Lawyerman
    @Lawyerman9 ай бұрын

    Just got back from Mai Lai Wah - super cheap and only a couple of buns filled me up. Thanks for the tip Sarah!

  • @nelsongoncalves5379
    @nelsongoncalves53799 ай бұрын

    Sarah again thank you for your advice

  • @SarahFunky

    @SarahFunky

    9 ай бұрын

    Happy to help!

  • @adventureswithcarl123
    @adventureswithcarl1239 ай бұрын

    One of my favorite eats for five bucks in NYC is the two hands Korean corn dogs! Thanks for sharing beautiful lady 😘😘😘xox

  • @davidellis5141
    @davidellis51419 ай бұрын

    Wow ! Champion Pizza 🍕 looked delicious 😋 Thanks Sarah 😊

  • @SarahFunky

    @SarahFunky

    9 ай бұрын

    It was!

  • @dwainavance
    @dwainavance9 ай бұрын

    Enjoyed this video a great deal. I like making it a challenge to it cheap!

  • @SarahFunky

    @SarahFunky

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @typo34
    @typo349 ай бұрын

    Literally was getting ready to go to Champion Pizza when I saw this video.

  • @linda-ti1un
    @linda-ti1un5 ай бұрын

    Love your videos. I would love to go on a foodie tour in NYC ❤

  • @timc2346
    @timc23467 ай бұрын

    Been watching Blue Bloods ,thought I would learn the culture. 😉 Your videos are a treat,tuned in from Ontario. 🇨🇦

  • @lesliegraham8478
    @lesliegraham84789 ай бұрын

    I need to get to NY!!

  • @lesliecarpioxo
    @lesliecarpioxo9 ай бұрын

    Definitely going to try spongiesssss 🤤🤤🤤

  • @happypappy5808
    @happypappy58089 ай бұрын

    Yes to this. Under 5 baby!

  • @gizzykiwi
    @gizzykiwi9 ай бұрын

    Pizza and cheesecake next door to each other, heaven,I know what I'm have next month when I get to New York

  • @ReymundoAguilarJr1968
    @ReymundoAguilarJr19689 ай бұрын

    All the spots looked great and Los Tacos No. 1 will be the first place I'll go when I visit NYC

  • @SarahFunky

    @SarahFunky

    9 ай бұрын

    That one is my favorite out of all of them!

  • @mcfeddz44
    @mcfeddz448 ай бұрын

    This video should cost $99 to watch its so valuable

  • @chelseabui2104
    @chelseabui21049 ай бұрын

    Go see Billy and his hot dog cart on the corner of W93rd and Central Park West. Delicious hot dogs and pretzels with unlimited toppings for $2 each! He even gave us free drinks and candy for our girls. I couldn’t believe we had lunch for under $10 for our family of 4. My husband tried to give him a $10 tip but he would only take a couple bucks. We make sure to see him when we are in the city!

  • @purdeen
    @purdeen9 ай бұрын

    Los Tacos No 1 is what I want to try most and Eileen’s. Already pinned them for my visit at the end of September!

  • @ClareB78
    @ClareB789 ай бұрын

    I'm visiting NYC in October and Eileen's and Los Tacos No. 1 are definitely on my list!

  • @rachelsweets

    @rachelsweets

    9 ай бұрын

    The tacos are delicious

  • @SarahFunky

    @SarahFunky

    9 ай бұрын

    Hope you enjoy!

  • @alexvite5065
    @alexvite50659 ай бұрын

    If it fits into your genre,, maybe you can also do a video on "free places to work in New York", including libraries and hotel lobbies. I need to work during my stay but I don't want to pay 250$ for a coworking space a month😅

  • @bjeribs
    @bjeribs9 ай бұрын

    Great choice

  • @SarahFunky

    @SarahFunky

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @iloveweezer69
    @iloveweezer699 ай бұрын

    get her on that wall !!!

  • @SarahFunky

    @SarahFunky

    9 ай бұрын

    Yes, please! lol

  • @christianhansen3292
    @christianhansen32929 ай бұрын

    thanks

  • @guillaumedebra4233
    @guillaumedebra42339 ай бұрын

    Thanks Sarah for this video. Did you try Billy’s Hot Dog Cart ?

  • @roscoemuttley
    @roscoemuttley9 ай бұрын

    The fish ball cart looked good

  • @megmaravillas
    @megmaravillas9 ай бұрын

    Hi Sarah,Meg from Ireland, a big fan of urs.If you may, feature like Filipino restos and shops around NYC pls. Thanks.

  • @beingkitschroeder2507
    @beingkitschroeder25079 ай бұрын

    Love to hear your opinion on Papaya Dog

  • @charlottewhitby3443
    @charlottewhitby34439 ай бұрын

    Hi! I would love a video on where to get vegetation food, and some inexpensive options. I understand it’s not your thing but hope you don’t mind me asking?

  • @LuisYanes88
    @LuisYanes889 ай бұрын

    I'd love to hit up Eileens for the cheesecake!!

  • @heenapathan3655
    @heenapathan36559 ай бұрын

    Sarah plz make a video how to book offline tickets for tourists attraction in new york i am traveling next month to new york thanks

  • @cicchiamichael
    @cicchiamichael9 ай бұрын

    You should probably make a part 3 and 4 also.😃😃

  • @dioggopereira8252
    @dioggopereira82529 ай бұрын

    Hey, Sarah! I recently started watching your videos to prepare myself for a trip to NY in January and I've become a fan!! You're awesome! But I have a challenge for you!! Could you make a video about vegetarian and vegan places to eat in NY? Specially for the ones on a budget (me!). Lol! Keep up the good work!

  • @JoseFlores-kl6jm
    @JoseFlores-kl6jm9 ай бұрын

    Thank you Sarah for making this video ! I know now where to go in NYC for affordable Pizza and Tacos !

  • @Ayyelos92
    @Ayyelos929 ай бұрын

    Hi Sara! I just wanted to thank you for all your videos. My husband and I are visiting NYC for the first time next week, and I've been binge watching your videos the last few weeks. I've even been pining out everyone of your suggestions on Google My Maps. Could you please tell me (if you ever get to read this message), how it's the weather there? I've seen on The Weather Channel app that might be some rain next week? Thank you again. Sending you lots of hugs from Cádiz in Spain.

  • @SamSitar

    @SamSitar

    9 ай бұрын

    on my next nyc trip i will try those $5 places.

  • @SamSitar
    @SamSitar9 ай бұрын

    yes they should put sarah funk on that wall.

  • @MRP3261
    @MRP32619 ай бұрын

    Hi Sarah 2 great bagel places to eat LA Bagel Delight 7 Ave and President st in Park Slope Brooklyn. I eat there on my lunch break Emmons Bagels in Sheepshead Bay. Convenient. Get your food .Go on a boat to go fishing or whale watching. I always get good service. But sorry I don't know if it's at or below 5 dollars.

  • @SarahFunky

    @SarahFunky

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing! We'll check it out :)

  • @MRP3261

    @MRP3261

    9 ай бұрын

    ​@@SarahFunky Your Welcome 👍🏻

  • @erickjerland1281
    @erickjerland12819 ай бұрын

    Hi Sarah it's Eric from Chicago. I'm in Paris France. Have been to Paris? I used to live in London for 4 years. Enjoyed that video.

  • @wiwingmargahayu6831
    @wiwingmargahayu68319 ай бұрын

    wow

  • @eugeniaperez6105
    @eugeniaperez61059 ай бұрын

    Blecker street pizza: done! Next one: Eileen’s 😊

  • @darryljorden9177
    @darryljorden91779 ай бұрын

    LEGS...TO...DIE...FOR!

  • @user-nl7iz3hy7m
    @user-nl7iz3hy7m3 ай бұрын

    Your clothes are beautiful. May I know where did you bought them? Blue blouse, pink dress, red dress~~ I love them.❤

  • @TheRhythmOfLife1972
    @TheRhythmOfLife19729 ай бұрын

    Argh, use Chapter Headings to jump to each restaurant. Now I have to re-watch it because I want to know about the Marguerite - Champion.

  • @stevenyuen501
    @stevenyuen5019 ай бұрын

    The noodle cart last day was yesterday

  • @matthewelmakias3667
    @matthewelmakias36679 ай бұрын

    Please do a japan vlog and also New York food in Tokyo Japan on KZread soon thanks

  • @UNDERTAKER2621
    @UNDERTAKER26219 ай бұрын

    You said that the hot dog spot is better than Nathans. Now I really have to go there. Thank God I don't live far.

  • @artmolina
    @artmolina9 ай бұрын

    1. PSP- Soho Square Pepperoni 2. Bleeker Street -Nona Maria 3. Johns of Bleeker St - Pepperoni 1. Juniors - Best cheesecake 1. Russ & Daughters - Bagels

  • @geetamoonesar249
    @geetamoonesar2499 ай бұрын

    Trini Delite or Trincity Restaurants on Liberty Ave. You can have doubles (Trinidadian national dish); potato or alloo pie with shrimp; or any other type of food of Trinidadian or guyanese origin . What about sLICe Astoria?

  • @lesliecarpioxo
    @lesliecarpioxo9 ай бұрын

    I think LOS TACOS where we went!

  • @leebentz6358
    @leebentz63589 ай бұрын

    Since ya went over 5 a few times. Should have deff included that roasted pork and rice spot that used to be under 5 but now it is a little over 5. One of the best and tastiest meals in the city gal

  • @diamondsheppard1066

    @diamondsheppard1066

    5 ай бұрын

    Whats the name of the place

  • @leebentz6358

    @leebentz6358

    5 ай бұрын

    I forget.; I see it in tons of @@diamondsheppard1066 I forget. I see it in tons of KZread vids though

  • @Vincitrice
    @Vincitrice9 ай бұрын

    I would love to see a vegan Food Guide!

  • @LucasHuang
    @LucasHuang9 ай бұрын

    Hey that's me 😃

  • @Nates33
    @Nates339 ай бұрын

    Great video as usual, although I’m disappointed that it mentions nothing for people who are not omnivores and have a specific diet. Do they have gluten free or vegan options? I guess I will have to google them individually

  • @SarahFunky

    @SarahFunky

    9 ай бұрын

    Many of these places have gluten free options!

  • @user-fs3bn8mt4o
    @user-fs3bn8mt4o9 ай бұрын

    I'm looking at taking your advice and staying in an air bnb for my trip to NYC in November. I have found a really good apartment for about $1,000 for 4 nights in Brooklyn. But I have just read that this is illegal to do in NY and that its just a matter of time before a listing like theres gets shut down. Reviews go back to June 2022. Is it too good to be true?!

  • @kimberlyburk5446
    @kimberlyburk54469 ай бұрын

    Love this! Most likely to try the pizza places. I've heard there is a place called Matto in UWS that has menu items for $2.50. Not sure if it's food or coffee

  • @samred8689

    @samred8689

    9 ай бұрын

    Yes! I 2nd this! Matto Espresso rocks!… everything is under $5 (now it’s around $3 for all drinks/pastries/sandwiches! Come check it out Sarah.. especially the one by Queens Center ☺️

  • @SuperMrpeepers
    @SuperMrpeepers9 ай бұрын

    Can you do an updated hotel review? Everything is expensive

  • @py2007
    @py20079 ай бұрын

    I bought 4 of Eileen's little cheesecakes and ate them all by myself in my hotel room.

  • @Lawyerman
    @Lawyerman9 ай бұрын

    Birria Landia is 😋😋😋

  • @SarahFunky

    @SarahFunky

    9 ай бұрын

    I 100% agree!

  • @lisalee9376
    @lisalee93766 ай бұрын

    PRINCE STREET PIZZA

  • @Walts-Travel
    @Walts-Travel9 ай бұрын

    Give it to us straight. 😊

  • @SarahFunky

    @SarahFunky

    9 ай бұрын

    Always!

  • @chandrarowe1972
    @chandrarowe19729 ай бұрын

    Just got back from 8 days of NYC. Not under 5$, but best pizza I've ever had in my life was Little pizza parlor on 192 Duffield St, Brooklyn Thx NYC, you were amazing

  • @hicksi53
    @hicksi539 ай бұрын

    @10:23 Is it only women who eat (or who purchase) bagels?

  • @ilan7457
    @ilan74579 ай бұрын

    We’ll miss Noddle Cart 😢 Mei retired last week.

  • @bhismilinirampersad3360
    @bhismilinirampersad33609 ай бұрын

    👍👍👍

  • @Ana-mb5ii
    @Ana-mb5iiАй бұрын

    🥰

  • @qbarnes1893
    @qbarnes18939 ай бұрын

    Yehhh, more cake and carbs on the go, no wonder weight is no problems in the US

  • @marylai3555
    @marylai35559 ай бұрын

    Molly’s cupcake is under $5. One of the best bites of food in NY! 🧁😋

  • @matthewelmakias3667
    @matthewelmakias36679 ай бұрын

    I can’t a Japan vlog KZread thanks soon

  • @amastal1
    @amastal18 ай бұрын

    Con todo ajjajajaj

  • @crisyorke1328
    @crisyorke13283 ай бұрын

    Eileen's is so expensive. 6 bucks for a tiny weeny bit of cheesecake.

  • @pi-sx3mb
    @pi-sx3mb9 ай бұрын

    Or ... just go in some no-name, hole-in-the-wall, bowling-alley-size deli on a random side street where they will make you a killer breakfast or lunch sandwich to order in less than a minute for about $5. Extra points if they have a "Boar's Head" sign in the window. Pro tip - if you see cops inside getting food (or really any line of locals i.e. construction safety vests and not tourists) it's probably good.

  • @tianyuli8335
    @tianyuli83359 ай бұрын

    I was still thinking the Cronut from Dominique Ansel Bakery is only about 5 dollar, then I checked, it is now $7.

  • @merylherman9408
    @merylherman94087 ай бұрын

    BAY FRESH SUPERMARKET 1510 SHEEPSHEAD BAY ROAD BROOKLYN, NY 11235

  • @cicchiamichael
    @cicchiamichael9 ай бұрын

    👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟👍🙂

  • @jasonj.6276
    @jasonj.62769 ай бұрын

    You're joking right? I live in a pretty expensive city too... but I can buy a medium pizza with unlimited toppings for $10 cdn and New York charges 1 slice for $4-5 usd. And I'm chinese Canadian, pork buns? aw man.... but I'll say that pork bun in the vid looked pretty good

  • @tarinn5782
    @tarinn57828 ай бұрын

    ooey gooey cookies happy hour 4-6 $4 a cookie

  • @FiratKagitci-ov4oi
    @FiratKagitci-ov4oi7 ай бұрын

    Actually şeems like it is much cheaper to live in new york than most of the european cities :)

  • @misticoabadaba8965
    @misticoabadaba89656 ай бұрын

    Good. A google maps location aide.

  • @JJJBRICE
    @JJJBRICE9 ай бұрын

    Too bad Ms Funk does not do anymore collabs with Action Kid . Getting the tourist versus the native NYC views.

  • @valentinchiriac9117
    @valentinchiriac91179 ай бұрын

    That Chinese food you can eat it 4-5-6 times and then, all of a sudden the body says: STOP and it doesn't accept it anymore.

  • @matthewelmakias3667
    @matthewelmakias36679 ай бұрын

    Also a Los Angeles New York food on KZread thanks soon 🔜 Los Angeles nyc food tour KZread

  • @kimlau3929
    @kimlau39299 ай бұрын

    noodle cart's owner has retired so the cart isn't there anymore

  • @felipetheassassin1607
    @felipetheassassin16079 ай бұрын

    She’s so attractive 😫😫😳😳😳

  • @Gustav0Silva
    @Gustav0Silva9 ай бұрын

    👁️👁️

  • @gary9034
    @gary90345 ай бұрын

    sorry, never be a fan of pineapple bun w. roast pork ! sweet and slaty in the same time , to me is a joke!!!

  • @holland9199
    @holland91999 ай бұрын

    Umm🤔 rename it call it “5 dollars .. More or Less” 🙄 😂

  • @merylherman9408
    @merylherman94087 ай бұрын

    APANI RESTAURANT 1520 SHEEPSHEAD BAY ROAD BROOKLYN, NY 11235