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We all love to eat out, but unfortunately with it comes a few downsides, like receiving that higher than normal monthly credit card statement. Eating out is convenient when you don't have time to make food at home, it’s a great way to catch up with friends or a nice treat for yourself when you want to switch things up and indulge.
Eating out can be expensive but it really does not have to be. Toronto is home to way too many wonderful cheap eats to miss out on all the delicious options this city has to offer, so we have listed some of our favourites for you below. Deciding what to include in this list was difficult, but we have managed to come up with 30 spots that won't break the bank. These spots are spread out all over Toronto, from the best cheap pizza slices, to hole-in-the-wall taco joints. From shawarma spots to cheap Chinatown dumplings -- if it is $10 dollars or under before tax, we have considered it. Look no further for your guide to cheap eats in Toronto.
Parkdale
296 Brunswick Ave
Aunty Lucy's Burgers
This spot is serving ups burgers in the spirit of Ghana, with the entire menu under $15.
Aunty Lucy's Burgers
Parkdale
296 Brunswick Ave
This spot is serving ups burgers in the spirit of Ghana, with the entire menu under $15.
Midtown
2021 Yonge St
La Salumeria
Build-your-own Italian sandwich from this local deli. While each sandwich will cost slightly different (depending on your choice of meats and cheeses), you will get something hearty and delicious for under $12.
La Salumeria
Midtown
2021 Yonge St
Build-your-own Italian sandwich from this local deli. While each sandwich will cost slightly different (depending on your choice of meats and cheeses), you will get something hearty and delicious for under $12.
Danforth Village
445 Danforth Ave
Messini
Greek
This Danforth staples serves up Souvlaki and Gyros starting at $8.
Messini
Danforth Village
445 Danforth Ave
This Danforth staples serves up Souvlaki and Gyros starting at $8.
Greek
Forest Hill Village
950 Eglinton Ave W
Bi Bim Bap
Korean
Loaded bowls of hot stone Bi Bim Bap start at $14 here.
Bi Bim Bap
Forest Hill Village
950 Eglinton Ave W
Loaded bowls of hot stone Bi Bim Bap start at $14 here.
Korean
Roncesvalles
385 Roncesvalles Ave
Gold Standard
Breakfast & Brunch
Check out this Roncy staple for the perfect $7 breakfast sandwich.
Gold Standard
Roncesvalles
385 Roncesvalles Ave
Check out this Roncy staple for the perfect $7 breakfast sandwich.
Breakfast & Brunch
Scarborough
4800 Sheppard Ave E
Babu
Sri Lankan
This strip mall takeout spot in Scarborough is known for their delicious and affordable Sri Lankan and Indian food. With consistently long lineups, its worth waiting for the Lamprais -- a Sri Lankan dish -- priced at $8.45. With that you get a generous portion of meat, rice, a variety of curries, dried egg and pickled eggplant -- all wrapped in a banana leaf and baked.
Babu
Scarborough
4800 Sheppard Ave E
This strip mall takeout spot in Scarborough is known for their delicious and affordable Sri Lankan and Indian food. With consistently long lineups, its worth waiting for the Lamprais -- a Sri Lankan dish -- priced at $8.45. With that you get a generous portion of meat, rice, a variety of curries, dried egg and pickled eggplant -- all wrapped in a banana leaf and baked.
Sri Lankan
Parkdale
1618 Queen St W
Cici’s Pizza
Pizza
Walk-in special: Large pizza with one topping priced at $11.50 and pizza slices under $5. This Parkdale pizza joint serves up slices with a slightly thicker crust that is sure to leave you satisfied.
Cici’s Pizza
Parkdale
1618 Queen St W
Walk-in special: Large pizza with one topping priced at $11.50 and pizza slices under $5. This Parkdale pizza joint serves up slices with a slightly thicker crust that is sure to leave you satisfied.
Pizza
Parkdale
1422 Queen St W
The MoMo House
Tibetan
Have you tried Tibetan food? Well Parkdale is home to many delicious Tibetan restaurants all of which are more than kind to our wallets. With delicious Tibetan momos for under $10 this place is perfect for a casual dinner out.
The MoMo House
Parkdale
1422 Queen St W
Have you tried Tibetan food? Well Parkdale is home to many delicious Tibetan restaurants all of which are more than kind to our wallets. With delicious Tibetan momos for under $10 this place is perfect for a casual dinner out.
Tibetan
Little Italy
430 College St unit 1/2
Istanbul Shawarma
Turkish
From a variety of wraps under $10, Istanbul Shawarma may be the spot to go when you want that shawarma fix. Nothing beats a beautifully wrapped shawarma with tender sliced meat and all the fixings.
Istanbul Shawarma
Little Italy
430 College St unit 1/2
From a variety of wraps under $10, Istanbul Shawarma may be the spot to go when you want that shawarma fix. Nothing beats a beautifully wrapped shawarma with tender sliced meat and all the fixings.
Turkish
Dundas West
823 Dundas St W
The Heartbreak Chef
Comfort Food
Newly opened fast food joint that makes delicious fried chicken sandwiches or chicken and waffles! Items like the Big Ass Chicken Sandwich cost around $12.
The Heartbreak Chef
Dundas West
823 Dundas St W
Newly opened fast food joint that makes delicious fried chicken sandwiches or chicken and waffles! Items like the Big Ass Chicken Sandwich cost around $12.
Comfort Food
Queen Street West
392 Queen St W
Banh Mi Boys - Queen
Vietnamese
A Franchise that does not disappoint the people of Toronto. With everything under $13 dollars on the menu, it is a great option if you are feeling banh mi, bao or tacos.
Banh Mi Boys - Queen
Queen Street West
392 Queen St W
A Franchise that does not disappoint the people of Toronto. With everything under $13 dollars on the menu, it is a great option if you are feeling banh mi, bao or tacos.
Vietnamese
Kibo Sushi - Sherbourne
Japanese
Surprised sushi made the list? Yes there are other cheap sushi spots but Kibo has some amazing specials and deals. The cheapest being their $5 dollar cash and carry at participating locations. They also have other deals at around $10-$12.
Kibo Sushi - Sherbourne
Surprised sushi made the list? Yes there are other cheap sushi spots but Kibo has some amazing specials and deals. The cheapest being their $5 dollar cash and carry at participating locations. They also have other deals at around $10-$12.
Japanese
Queen Street West
558 Queen St W
Pat's Homestyle Jamaican Restaurant
Jamaican
Another hole-in-the-wall Caribbean spot but the food is phenomenal which is why it has made it on our list!
Pat's Homestyle Jamaican Restaurant
Queen Street West
558 Queen St W
Another hole-in-the-wall Caribbean spot but the food is phenomenal which is why it has made it on our list!
Jamaican
Chinatown
405 Spadina Ave
Tasty's Caribbean Cuisine
Caribbean
We love hole-in-the-wall joints and this is another; serving only the best and freshest Caribbean food.
Tasty's Caribbean Cuisine
Chinatown
405 Spadina Ave
We love hole-in-the-wall joints and this is another; serving only the best and freshest Caribbean food.
Caribbean
Kensington Market
214 Augusta Ave
La Chilaca Taqueria
Mexican
No we have not had enough of Kensington Market Mexican restaurants! This place serves tacos from $3-$5 dollars and is perfect when you are craving an authentic taco or stuffed burrito.
La Chilaca Taqueria
Kensington Market
214 Augusta Ave
No we have not had enough of Kensington Market Mexican restaurants! This place serves tacos from $3-$5 dollars and is perfect when you are craving an authentic taco or stuffed burrito.
Mexican
West Queen West
57 Ossington Ave
Pho Tien Thanh
Vietnamese
A hole-in-the-wall pho spot on the Ossington strip. Authentic and delicious -- all their small and medium sized bowls of pho come in at $11.50-$13.50.
Pho Tien Thanh
West Queen West
57 Ossington Ave
A hole-in-the-wall pho spot on the Ossington strip. Authentic and delicious -- all their small and medium sized bowls of pho come in at $11.50-$13.50.
Vietnamese
Kensington Market
328 Spadina Ave
Dumpling House Restaurant
Chinese
With 90% of the menu coming in at $10 or under, this Chinatown favourite for dumplings is perfect when you are trying to spend less.
Dumpling House Restaurant
Kensington Market
328 Spadina Ave
With 90% of the menu coming in at $10 or under, this Chinatown favourite for dumplings is perfect when you are trying to spend less.
Chinese
Kensington Market
245 Augusta Ave
Jumbo Empanadas
Chilean
Who doesn't love an entire meal wrapped up in delicious pastry. Jumbo Empanadas in Kensington Market makes delicious fresh empanadas daily and are priced at a very reasonable $6.50.
Jumbo Empanadas
Kensington Market
245 Augusta Ave
Who doesn't love an entire meal wrapped up in delicious pastry. Jumbo Empanadas in Kensington Market makes delicious fresh empanadas daily and are priced at a very reasonable $6.50.
Chilean
Queen West
511 Rogers Rd
North of Brooklyn Pizzeria - Rogers
Pizza
Another classic pizza joint in the city and a must try! Pizza is always a great option for a fast, easy and cheap meal. North of Brooklyn is not to be missed. For under $5 you can enjoy a slice.
North of Brooklyn Pizzeria - Rogers
Queen West
511 Rogers Rd
Another classic pizza joint in the city and a must try! Pizza is always a great option for a fast, easy and cheap meal. North of Brooklyn is not to be missed. For under $5 you can enjoy a slice.
Pizza
Trinity Bellwoods
244 Claremont St
California Sandwiches
Italian
Monster Italian sandwiches for about $14? Yes please! California Sandwiches has been another Toronto favourite for years now -- serving up Italians classics like veal parm or chicken parm. There are multiple locations across the city, so no excuse not to venture over and get one of these gargantuan sandwiches.
California Sandwiches
Trinity Bellwoods
244 Claremont St
Monster Italian sandwiches for about $14? Yes please! California Sandwiches has been another Toronto favourite for years now -- serving up Italians classics like veal parm or chicken parm. There are multiple locations across the city, so no excuse not to venture over and get one of these gargantuan sandwiches.
Italian
Downtown
69 Duncan Street
Rudy
Burgers & Fries
The smash burger is all the rave these days and Rudy makes one of the best in town. Most of their burgers and sides are priced under $12, which makes this spot a perfect option when you don't want to break the bank but are looking for that burger fix.
Rudy
Downtown
69 Duncan Street
The smash burger is all the rave these days and Rudy makes one of the best in town. Most of their burgers and sides are priced under $12, which makes this spot a perfect option when you don't want to break the bank but are looking for that burger fix.
Burgers & Fries
Chinatown
280 Spadina Ave
Juicy Dumpling
Chinese
If you are a dumpling fan you have either heard of this spot or know it very well. Incredible, cheap and delicious dumplings have been a favourite for many in the city. For as low as $2.99 for 6 dumplings, this place is well worth it.
Juicy Dumpling
Chinatown
280 Spadina Ave
If you are a dumpling fan you have either heard of this spot or know it very well. Incredible, cheap and delicious dumplings have been a favourite for many in the city. For as low as $2.99 for 6 dumplings, this place is well worth it.
Chinese
North York
81 Underhill Dr
Allwyn's Bakery - North York
Jamaican
This Queen and Spadina jerk spot serves classic jerk, oxtail and rice options. We cannot ignore their insane sandwich creations with a patty and jerk chicken stuffed between coco bread. At Allwyn’s you can get several items for under $10 so don't miss out on these Caribbean classics.
Allwyn's Bakery - North York
North York
81 Underhill Dr
This Queen and Spadina jerk spot serves classic jerk, oxtail and rice options. We cannot ignore their insane sandwich creations with a patty and jerk chicken stuffed between coco bread. At Allwyn’s you can get several items for under $10 so don't miss out on these Caribbean classics.
Jamaican
Kensington Market
61 Kensington Ave
Rasta Pasta
Jamaican
Their special is definitely a deal for how much delicious chicken you get. The special comes with jerk chicken, rice and your choice of salad or coleslaw. There is even room in the budget to get a side of plantains.
Rasta Pasta
Kensington Market
61 Kensington Ave
Their special is definitely a deal for how much delicious chicken you get. The special comes with jerk chicken, rice and your choice of salad or coleslaw. There is even room in the budget to get a side of plantains.
Jamaican
Little Italy
302 College St
Fresca Pizza
Pizza
$3.75 for a massive slice. This hole-in-the-wall truly has one of the most delicious slices in Toronto! Don’t forget the extra garlic and herb sauce on top!
Fresca Pizza
Little Italy
302 College St
$3.75 for a massive slice. This hole-in-the-wall truly has one of the most delicious slices in Toronto! Don’t forget the extra garlic and herb sauce on top!
Pizza
Kensington Market
69 Kensington Ave
Seven Lives
Mexican
For under $10 you can get one of these massive tacos from a Kensington Market classic -- Seven Lives. Be wary, this spot is very popular so you might be waiting in line before ordering.
Seven Lives
Kensington Market
69 Kensington Ave
For under $10 you can get one of these massive tacos from a Kensington Market classic -- Seven Lives. Be wary, this spot is very popular so you might be waiting in line before ordering.
Mexican
PG Clucks
Comfort Food
This fried chicken joint is all the rage! With two locations you can get your fix if you are in the Annex or passing through Little Italy!
PG Clucks
This fried chicken joint is all the rage! With two locations you can get your fix if you are in the Annex or passing through Little Italy!
Comfort Food
Kensington Market
277 Augusta Ave
El Trompo
Mexican
At about $12 for five tacos. El Trompo is located in the heart of Kensington Market and is fitted with a patio so its a perfect spot for sunnier days.
El Trompo
Kensington Market
277 Augusta Ave
At about $12 for five tacos. El Trompo is located in the heart of Kensington Market and is fitted with a patio so its a perfect spot for sunnier days.
Mexican
Trinity Bellwoods
184 Ossington Ave
Superpoint
Pizza
$5 dollars a slice at their front counter. One of the Ossington strip’s favourite pizza joints. Don't miss out on trying their spicy honey on your pizza, it's a game changer.
Superpoint
Trinity Bellwoods
184 Ossington Ave
$5 dollars a slice at their front counter. One of the Ossington strip’s favourite pizza joints. Don't miss out on trying their spicy honey on your pizza, it's a game changer.
Pizza