Eating out can affect any travel budget, but if you choose your restaurants wisely, you can enjoy memorable meals without spending a ton of cash. These fifteen restaurants in Brooklyn are some of the best restaurants you’ll find in the city, and they’re also extremely inexpensive. If you are looking for a fee of less than fifteen dollars, we have you covered. From ethnic foods to neighborhood favorites, indulge in these places as you explore Brooklyn.
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Mimi’s Hummus: Ditmas Park
The intoxicating aroma of spices envelops you as you enter Mimi’s Hummus. The cozy restaurant is a must for hummus lovers and fans of Mediterranean cuisine. They have different variations of hummus ($ 9) that are the perfect size to share, making this a real bargain. If you are stopping for breakfast, definitely order the Shakshuka ($ 12), the famous Israeli breakfast dish.
Mimi’s Hummus is located on Ditmas Park’s bustling main street, Cortelyou Road. After you’ve had your fill of the best hummus in New York, take some time to stroll through this quaint neighborhood surrounded by stunning one-of-a-kind Victorian homes. After a few blocks, on your DIY architectural tour, you may forget you’re in New York.
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Tacos El Bronco: Sunset Park
In a city where you can spend twenty dollars on a bland brunch, you will be delighted to find Tacos el Bronco. At this low-key Mexican restaurant, you can get a tasty plate of Huevos Rancheros for $ 7. You can also enjoy a variety of tacos, ranging from $ 1.50 to $ 2.50. You won’t sacrifice taste for price either, making this an incredible find. Don’t forget to order an horchata; It’s only two dollars.
Tacos el Bronco is located just steps from the increasingly modern City industrial complex in Sunset Park. This old-school restaurant, with a huge mural of horses frolicking in a field painted on the wall, is simple and authentic.
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Cafe en Fairway: Red Hook
The no-frills cafe located in the famous Fairway supermarket has family favorites for comfort food including grilled cheese ($ 3.99), hamburgers ($ 6.99), and hot dogs, and might as well have some of the best views in New York. An added bonus: you can score a lobster roll for less than ten bucks.
You can’t beat the priceless views of the harbor and the Statue of Liberty. If you’re looking for a waterside dining experience that won’t break the bank, you must dine at the Fairway Café. Once you’ve finished your meal, spend time exploring the artsy industrial quarter, filled with galleries, distilleries, a chocolate factory, shops, and restaurants. You can also take the nearby ferry at Ikea or the cruise terminal and head towards Manhattan.
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Yaso Tangbao: el centro de Brooklyn
It’s hard to find a meal worth more than fifteen dollars at Yaso Tangbao. Devour fresh and tasty Shanghai street food at this local favorite. Order your soup dumplings (about $ 5) and noodles at the counter and take a seat at one of the many communal tables as you dine on a variety of great foods.
The casual spot in the heart of downtown Brooklyn is close to most subway lines. It is an ideal stop if you are shopping in the area. It is also a short walk from Brooklyn Heights and the New York Transit Museum.
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Food Sermon: Crown Heights
Known for its motto, “We Believe in You,” this counter-service restaurant serves tasty Caribbean-inspired cuisine. Here, native St. Vincent and the Grenadines chef Rawlston Williams serves island-inspired dishes, with ingredients like barbecued chicken ($ 13) or braised lamb, all over rice and beans.
The Food Sermon, on Rogers Avenue in Crown Heights, is less than a 15-minute walk from the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and the Brooklyn Museum. The restaurant is not open on Saturdays and closes at 5pm on Fridays.
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Pyza: Greenpoint
Greenpoint may be chock-full of artisanal foods, but if you want good food at a reasonable price without sacrificing taste, you must dine at Pyza. Get your fill of pierogies ($ 7.50), borscht ($ 4), and potato pancakes ($ 7) while watching Polish TV shows at this local favorite. You will have enough money left to walk down Manhattan Avenue and pick up a donut from Peter Pan Donuts.
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Hanco: Brooklyn Heights
Hanco’s is a popular counter service Vietnamese restaurant offering classic banh mi sandwiches, soups, rices and bubble teas. With locations throughout Brooklyn, including one on Montague Street in Brooklyn Heights, just steps from the iconic Brooklyn Heights Promenade, this small local chain is a favorite.
Order from the counter and dine in the restaurant or order your food and head to a bench on the boardwalk overlooking lower Manhattan. Everything on the menu is under fifteen dollars. Highlights include a grilled pork sandwich ($ 7.25) and summer rolls ($ 5.25). There are also some vegetarian options.
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Crif Dogs: Williamsburg
If you never thought hot dogs were great, a trip to this trendy hot dog restaurant in Williamsburg will change your mind. With a quirky “Eat Me” sign above the door, you can’t help but be enchanted by Crif Dogs. If you are a vegetarian, don’t worry; They have vegetarian dogs and lots of plant ingredients.
Located in the heart of Williamsburg, this little hot dog restaurant was also in the Girls’ season finale. Just a few blocks from the L train, be sure to make time to explore the many shops and galleries in the area.
Try a Crif Dog ($ 3.95) and a Veggie Dog ($ 4.50), and you’ll have enough left in your budget to order toppings and a side of tater tots (you must!).
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Sincerely Burger: Bushwick
Honestly Burger, known for its drunken shakes, also has a $ 10 burger and beer special and a remarkable bottomless brunch ($ 12.95). Take a seat on the beautiful patio and people watch in the atmospheric restaurant / cocktail bar.
You build your own burger here, starting at $ 8. From 5 to 8 p.m., you can get a classic burger with a Coors Banquet beer for $ 10. The sides, ranging from fries to broccoli rabe, cost less than four dollars.
Located in the former Dear Bushwick location, a neighborhood favorite (owned by the same owners), Sincerely Burger is off Flushing Avenue in Bushwick.
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Dub Pies: Windsor Terrace
This New Zealand-inspired pastry shop has a menu of savory pastries. From egg and cheese breakfast cakes to the famous mince pie, you won’t be disappointed with Dub Pies. If you’re not a fan of savory pies, don’t worry, they sell apple pies too. Most of the cakes cost less than $ 7, including a mince pie ($ 6.25), veggie curry ($ 6.50), and egg and cheese ($ 5).
Head to the location on Prospect Park South in Windsor Terrace, a charming residential section of Brooklyn that borders Prospect Park. Order your cakes to go and have a picnic at neighboring Prospect Park.
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Supermercado Fei Long: Sunset Park
You’ll have your pick of cheap eats at this foodie favorite food court adjacent to the Fei Long supermarket. With nine options including the popular Shanghai Dumpling House and Sakura known for its teriyaki; You can feast on a variety of Asian specialties in the food court. Take a seat while you dine on noodles, rice dishes, soup dumplings ($ 4.75). If you’re a fan of food courts, this is just one of the many stellar food courts in Brooklyn.
This food court is deep in Brooklyn, but it’s worth the trip. An added bonus, they have a parking lot (it’s five dollars for an hour). If you take the train, spend the afternoon strolling down the bustling Eighth Avenue in Sunset Park’s Chinatown.
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Falafel Bros: Fort Greene
This casual falafel set, which opened in 2015, offers a unique twist on the ubiquitous falafel sandwich by offering five different falafel flavors: Earthy / Original, Green Cilantro / Parsley, Harissa / Mild Spice Tunisian Spice, Olive Sauce black and lemon. . The menu is no more than fifteen dollars, but favorites include the Falafel Sandwich ($ 7), the Israeli Salad ($ 4.50).
Falafel Bros is on Fulton Avenue near BAM. If you are headed to see a movie or a show, this is a great place to eat.
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Punto V: Park Slope
For more than a decade, vegans have flocked to this vegetarian favorite that opened in 2006 in Park Slope. V-Spot is known for its traditional Colombian dishes with a vegan twist. In recent years they have added two locations in Manhattan. It is also kosher and has tons of gluten free options. Arepas start at $ 4. Tostadas are $ 6, and all burgers and wraps are under $ 15.
The restaurant is close to the Barclays Center, making it the perfect place for a pre-event meal. Park Slope Fifth Avenue is a lively street with many boutiques, cafes and bars.
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L&B Spumoni Gardens: Dyker Heights
L & B Spumoni Gardens is also on our list of »Brooklyn’s Best Slices«. Once you’ve tried the square portion ($ 2.75), a divine mix of doughy, airy, and cheesy, you’ll understand why people walk to Bensonhurst / Dyker Heights to eat one of these iconic slices. Don’t forget a spoonful of spumoni.
This place is quite far from Manhattan and Brooklyn, but it is worth the trip. If you are looking to combine it with a visit to the beach, you are not far from Coney Island. There is a parking lot but it gets very crowded and you may have to wait for a spot.
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Kashkar Café: Brighton Beach
Decorated in Uzbek decor, fans of Uzbek and Uighur cuisine and adventurous meat lovers will enjoy a meal of lamb kebabs ($ 4), lagman soup ($ 6.99) and other ethnic specialties.
Kashkar Café, located in the heart of Brighton Beach on Brighton Beach Avenue, is a destination unto itself. However, you should set aside some time to peruse this vibrant Russian neighborhood. If you do, check out this area guide.
