Cheap Eats

We’ve found the perfect go-to for a quick, affordable lunch in EAV—Pollo Primo, which continuously churns out hella seasoned chicken plates, hella fast.

Stock up on napkins, and enjoy the best sandwich situations Atlanta has to offer.

Little Rey is a fast-casual, counter service taco haunt that works well for any occasion.

Try out one of these meals the next time you’re trying to keep the cost down and the flavors up.

If you’re a beer lover, The Porter, a landmark beer hall in Little Five Points, should be on your radar.

Bring your tailgating crew, dog, or family to this Grant Park staple when you're in the mood for patio lounging and great BBQ.

Immortalized in Atlanta rap verses, this classic soul food spot is still a must-visit.

With $6 entrees, Eats has been a mainstay on Ponce for more than 30 years.

Fellini’s has seven locations around Atlanta, each of which stays open late when nothing sounds better than a slice.

This divey bar opened its doors back in 1947, and it still remains an affordable Virginia-Highland favorite.

J.R. Crickets in College Park has three major pluses going for it—an outdoor patio, waffles, and their always dependable wings.

When funds are tight, you can still eat right in the historic West End.

El Tesoro is bringing breakfast tacos to Atlanta in a small, colorful spot in Edgewood.

With a long menu of Chinese and Thai dishes, Little Bangkok is always an easy spot for a casual weeknight dinner in Cheshire Bridge.

Bringing fresh Mediterranean zest to Georgia Tech's Coda building.

Che Butter Jonez, a counter service restaurant in Brookhaven, serves exceptional handheld food, including an incredible smashed burger.

With several locations across the metro, Hungry AF has emerged as a takeout favorite because of their super filling portions of wings, pasta, and cheesesteaks.

At Magic City Kitchen, the wings are the main attraction.

Go to Glide Pizza if you want a good, quick slice.

For more than 30 years, Grant Central Pizza East has been serving up huge, thin-crust New York-style slices of pizza.

Fred’s Meat & Bread in Krog Street Market predictably makes sandwiches, but with some cool combinations and an amazing burger.

St. Angelo’s in Vinings is your usual friendly neighborhood pizzeria, where you can come in for a beer and wings or grab takeout slices.

If you don’t want to hit a drive-thru during your lunch break, Ben Hill Grill, a counter-service restaurant  in Southwest Atlanta, is an easy stop.

Gu’s Kitchen is finally back serving their Szechuan cooking in a casual space up near Buford Highway.

China Hot Pot in Doraville is one of our favorite places to warm our soup-loving souls thanks to their combination of quality, affordability, and quantity.