What to order: No, the Colonel still isn't bringing back the long-dead Double Down. Though, the nuggets would substitute well and keep you in the same price range. Plus, you'd be getting those sweet, sweet sauces. Sometimes the classics are classics for a reason.

What to order: Jimmy John's hasn't always been the best place for a super-cheap lunch. However, in late , JJ added the Little John. Plus, there are seven varieties of the Little John, which gives you options, but the 6 is a solid choice if you're looking to get the most out of the smaller sandwich.

The vegetarian sandwich comes with avocado, provolone, cucumber, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. You're getting a lot more flavor there than with the spare Slim 5 and a few more calories than with the other Little John options. If you're ordering anything but the salt and vinegar chips, you're doing it wrong.

What to order: You're going to have a tough time pulling this one off. That's the highest calorie soup they offer. For the same price, you can come close with the Summer Corn Chowder or the Bistro French Onion. What to order: You'll run into the same problem here that you ran into at Chipotle. You could turn to the kid's menu, but that can get awkward.

Let's go a different direction. What to order: The Dollar Menu is dead; long live the Dollar Menu. That's the best you'll do unless you're dining with the Hamburglar. What to order: Get dressed like you're making stops at the sock hop and Makeout Bluff, then try not to spill chili cheese down your chest.

So, there's really only one option to make it all happen here. Load it up with your favorite fixings and add in a bag of Sun Chips, because that's what you do at Subway. What to order: Yes, you could blow your budget and more on any of its ridiculously sweet Frap du Jour surprises.

But you can actually get a decent breakfast as well. Not to mention you should be checking the Rewards app to get points and see if there's a Happy Hour going down. What to order: You could blow the budget on the new Impossible Whopper , which is really a pretty good choice. That'll land you a bacon cheeseburger, four-piece order of chicken nuggets, cookie, value-sized fries, and a ounce soft drink.

What to order: Look, you know where this is going. You can't just go to Popeyes and not get that chicken sandwich. That almost puts you up to you budget's ceiling. You're going to want that drink to cool your mouth if the sandwich proves too spicy for you. Skip to main content News. By Dustin Nelson.

Here are the three principles driving the food selection for this list: 1. Now, dig in. Taco Bell. Panda Express. White Castle. Jimmy John's. Burger King. Want More Free Food? You're welcome. Dustin Nelson is a Senior Staff Writer at Thrillist.

This is one of the best value chicken sandwiches, in our opinion. With five fast food fried chicken options to choose from, you can customize your box to include a Crispy Colonel Sandwich, 3 Extra Cripsy Tenders, one Chicken Breast, a Pot Pie, or a Famous Bowl, all accompanied by a cookie and a drink.

Select options even include potato wedges or mashed potatoes, as well as a biscuit. Del Taco has snack time down to a science with this perfectly-portioned menu item. Other items on the menu that are just a buck during Happy Hour include cookies, small potato cakes, small curly fries, small shake, and small drinks.

This Happy Hour deal typically takes place from 2 p. Sonic also has a full list of mini snacks like tater tots, fries, onion rings, and popcorn chicken for 79 cents each, which is the cheapest fast food you can find. To see other options to pair with your fries, check out the latest Chick-fil-A menu.

The cheapest fast food you can find? White Castle sliders. You have the choice of more than ten different flavors, including Cheese, Sloppy Joe, Fish, Chicken Ring, Veggie, Bacon Cheese, Crispy Chicken, Chicken and Waffles, and more.

They may not be the friendliest when it comes to calories, but they sure do taste good. Opting for the cheapest fast food can help you save a few bucks. They offer the most value then any of the others I think. yee dude cuz like ya know i was on my way to go get some tacos n i totally went to walmart instead to buy banquets for a week for what id have paid on fast food for only a couple days.

Not sure the age of this article or if this is a regional offering , but the Jack in the Box Munchie Boxes are a great value too 9pm-4am.

Two tacos, a sandwich including some HUGE ones like the grilled cheese burger , an order of fries, and a drink. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Skip to content. By Wendy Nguyen Published on Oct 1, Updated on Oct 25, Reviewed by Sailor Sullivan. Cheapest Fast Food Options in 1. Tacos — Jack in the Box Jack in The Box is a rare find favored by the late-night snackers.

Whopper Jr. BK Stacker — Burger King Another frontrunner at Burger King is the BK Stacker, a single patty cheeseburger with a slice of American cheese, thick-cut hardwood smoked bacon, and zesty BK sauce on a toasted bun. Chicken Burrito — Taco Bell Taco Bell caters to the fast food lover in all of us, teasing us with those glorified beef tacos, exclusive sugar-packed Mountain Dews, and melt-in-your-mouth cheese quesadillas.

Chicken McNuggets 20 Pc. Sliders — White Castle The cheapest fast food you can find? Not in Tucson. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Recipe Rating Recipe Rating. Copyright © Fast Food Menu Prices. All Rights Reserved.

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Save yourself the heartache and order a few extras for the road. This not-so-hidden gem in Albany Park deals in unimaginably cheap sushi, three words that could be a turnoff but aren't at Lawrence Fish Market. Choose from tender tako octopus , buttery salmon, ruby-red tuna or marinated mackerel.

Just don't forget to stop at the ATM before you place your order—Lawrence Fish Market is cash-only. Father-son duo Robert Adams Sr. and Jr. moved their Honey 1 BBQ from the Northwest Side to Bronzeville, but they're still churning out delicious house-smoked meats with Arkansas flair Adams Sr.

hails from the Southern state. Particularly drool-inducing: The spot's spicy-hot links and tender rib tips slathered in a sticky barbecue sauce. The meal comes in a variety of sizes, accompanied by fries and bread help soak up excess sauce.

The titular meat is served by the taco or pound at Carnitas Uruapan, a popular Pilsen storefront with a second location in Gage Park to satisfy the city's demand. Locals line up early to place their order before the restaurant sells out for the day, which can happen well before closing time.

The succulent, slow-roasted pork is accompanied by salsa, handmade tortillas, lime wedges, raw onion and cilantro—everything you need to make some of the tastiest tacos in Chicago.

Over on the Northwest Side, this mom-and-pop joint has garnered a loyal following over the past several decades for its outstanding sandwiches. Plus every order comes with fresh cut fries, which are some of the best in the city.

The cost has gone up in recent years but rest assured, this satisfying sandwich is worth every penny. With locations in Uptown and just to the west of Lincoln Square on Lawrence Avenue , Nhu Lan serves some of the best bánh mì in town. The bakery's signature Vietnamese sandwich is piled with pâté and head cheese, but the vegetarian options at Nhu Lan are just as delicious, filling and affordable.

Break the hot dog mold and spring for a Polish sausage topped with mustard, sauteed onions and giardiniera from J. A five-inch bun piled with tender, thinly sliced beef is only better as a topped with char-grilled sausage, dipped in beef jus and finished with hot giardiniera.

Skin-on fries smothered with cheese are required eating for a meal lingering locals would be proud of. Lines often stretch out the door at lunch time at Cafecito, when Loop workers flock in for a made-to-order sandwich served on pressed crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside bread.

There are a long list of options ranging from grilled tilapia to jerk chicken, but the dominant favorite is the Cubano made with mojo-marinated roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard.

Cafecito also has locations in the Gold Coast and Lincoln Park. Ragadan owner Danny Sweis fuses the culinary traditions his parents brought with them from Amman, Jordan with the food he grew up eating in Oklahoma at this Uptown falafel shop.

This always-bustling Indian restaurant on Devon Avenue boasts an entire menu of dishes that won't break the bank, most of which are served on metal cafeteria trays. If you've never dined at Ghareeb Nawaz before, the chicken biryani available with bone-in or boneless chicken is a great place to start.

You'll get a heaping serving of basmati rice with chunks of tender chicken that's marinated with spices and yogurt. A beacon of cheap eats, Sultan's Market boasts locations in Wicker Park, Lincoln Park and Logan Square—making it easy to get your hands on Middle Eastern fare no matter how much money you have in your wallet.

For a few bucks, you can snag a soft, toasty pita that's stuffed to the brim with creamy hummus, roasted chicken, tomatoes, onions and garlic sauce. Opt for the medium spice to kick things up a notch. It's the kind of thing you can scarf down on the go, no seat required.

This no frills, counter service joint near Lincoln Park might not deliver much in the way of island vibes, but it does provide the chance to try the Hawaiian street food staple of plate lunch, a relative of the bento box dating back to the late s.

Choose from a small portion of chicken or tofu katsu, grilled Spam with brown gravy, fried shrimp or teriyaki-marinated barbecue chicken served with scoops of both white rice and slightly salty mayo-based macaroni salad. This Lakeview market supplies meat to places like Tango Sur and Folklore, and also sells a selection of Argentinian empanadas.

These flaky pastries are baked or fried and filled with a variety of fillings that range from corn and eggplant to beef and chicken. Two are enough for most appetites, but we recommend getting a few extra to reheat at home when you're in the mood for a snack. The popular Chinese street food—which is sometimes likened to a crepe—is stuffed with crunchy sheets of fried dough, soy-marinated tofu, shredded lettuce, egg, green onion and a secret homemade sauce, then sprinkled with a heap of black sesame seeds to complete the glorious medley of textures.

Jian recently opened a larger location within Block A South Side institution, Dat Donut specializes in pillowy fried dough that are delightful as they look.

Though most items are just a dollar or two, the Big Dat Donut is your best bang for the buck. This behemoth is larger than your head and can be easily shared or split across multiple snacking sessions. A succulent piece of pork is placed on a bun with yellow mustard, spicy sport peppers and grilled onions that you can smell from down the block.

Careful where you bite, though—the chop still carries its bone. A bag of fries also accompanies each order. Two or three should quell your hunger, but save room for a sweet dessert tamal flavored with fresa strawberry , pina pineapple or elote sweet corn.

A word to the wise: This place closes at 6pm and often sells out, so visit around the lunch hour if you want your pick of the menu. These days, Chicago is home to a number of fantastic chicken shops, but none is more iconic than Harold's. The franchise has locations all over town and across state lines , but shops No.

But Harold's tangy, fan-favorite Mild Sauce is what takes this crispy bird to the next level. Go ahead and order extra. Did you know that the jibarito was created in Chicago? In our minds, the ingenious Puerto Rican sandwich is as iconic as the Chicago-style hot dog or the Italian beef.

You'll find a stellar example of the sandwich at this no-frills restaurant in Back of the Yards, where the beef jibarito is accessorized with melted cheese, tomato, grilled onions and lettuce.

With locations in the Loop, Streeterville, Lakeview and Naperville, Bombay Eats applies the Chipotle model to Indian street food for quick, customizable meals. Tandoori-marinated grilled chicken breast is tucked into a flaky paratha and topped with tikka masala sauce, pickled onions and cilantro mint chutney.

Owners Steven Jarczyk and Daniela Vitale bring a taste of Sicilian street fare to town at their tiny Edgewater restaurant. They're served with homemade marinara, which we dare say might be better than your nonna's. The popular deep dish pizzeria is known for its pies sporting caramelized crusts but did you know it offers a killer lunch deal as well?

The special is not limited to dine-in, either—you can order it for carryout or delivery. A go-to for Loop workers in search of a quick, affordable lunch, Chicken Planet serves freshly grilled chicken cut into manageable pieces. The best deal is the half-chicken platter, which comes with a piece of pita and a side such as mashed potatoes or corn on the cob.

Coat the meat with spicy salsa or mild barbecue sauce. But the handhelds at this Humboldt Park hideout are easily splittable, or you can wrap up leftovers for another meal later on.

Though familiarity will tell you to order the cubano, we're telling you to go with the Knuckle, which finds tender steak, havarti, pickled peppers, onions and Sazón-spiced mayo getting cozy on a hunk of soft and slightly sweet bread.

Thanks to a quick ride on the press, this sandwich is served warm, with the melty havarti glueing everything together in tangy, meaty bliss. Gayle Voss was selling cheese at the Green City Market when she got the idea to team up with other vendors to make grilled cheese sandwiches.

The menu also features more complex options incorporating meat, eggs and produce from local farms, but the Classic is still the best value. Most people head to this spot on the edge of Uptown and Ravenswood for bánh mì sandwiches and steaming bowls of pho.

There are enough noodles here for one very hungry person or two folks looking for a dish to share. Like many of the menu items at this Chengdu-homaging restaurant in Bridgeport with additional locations in Lincoln Park and Uptown , these supple, crescent-shaped pork dumplings arrive swimming in a searing, bright-red oil made from dried chilies and numbing Sichuan peppercorns.

They're painfully addictive, and a slow burn will haunt your lips long after the meal ends. Get a trio of the signature tacos filled with bulgogi beef, spicy pork, chicken or tofu wrapped in a flour tortilla and topped with green onions, a wedge of lime and sweet and spicy sauce.

You can also get your protein layered into a quesadilla with jack and cheddar cheese for the same price. This Andersonville pizzeria is best known for its delicious Detroit-style pies, but it also boasts a couple of great lunch deals.

The menu at Portillo's is long on expertly prepared fast-food staples, but the exemplary Chicago-style hot dog is an absolute must.

Each sausage comes wrapped like precious cargo, but as you peel back the wax paper, you'll catch a glimpse of the bright-green relish, crimson tomatoes and sport peppers.

The steamed poppy seed bun holds it all together like a warm hug, but you'll surely wind up with a bit of mustard on your chin. One glance around the room and you'll see that no one notices—they're all entranced with the food in front of them.

Sometimes all you really need is a single slice of deep dish pizza. Art Shabez, the owner of the Art of Pizza, gets it—which is why he sells all of his fan-favorite 'za by the piece and the pie. There's a lot to look at on the menu, but you're here for the stuffed special: an ooey-gooey mess of onions, sausage, mushrooms and green peppers anchored by a firm, buttery crust and covered in bright, oregano-flaked sauce.

Heck, you should probably just toss another slice in your order—just in case. About us. Contact us. Time Out magazine. No thanks Awesome, you're subscribed!

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We may earn a commission if you buy through links on our site. Trending on Cheapism. As Chipotle announces yet another price hike, customers are looking for any way to save more money at their favorite fast food restaurant.

Chipotle executives said this week that the price increase is the first modest one the restaurant has enacted in more than a year as inflation remains at high levels.

Previously, McDonald's and Domino's also boosted prices in an effort to curb food costs and increase profits, but the decisions by chains across the industry has many customers unsure on how to stretch their dollar. Inflation has remained constant at 3.

Still, there are certain strategies you can employ to get more bang for your buck at your favorite restaurants. At Chipotle, you can end up with two burritos for the price of one if you just order a bowl, double your portions and ask for tortillas on the side.

You also tend to get more protein content if you ask for half-and-half, since servers tend to overestimate the amount of the half portion. However, if you're looking to save across all fast food chains, there are several cheap meal deals you should know about. However, there might be an even better deal hiding in plain sight.

Bacon Cheeseburger, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, or a Jr. It comes with your option of a cheeseburger or the 3-piece chicken strips along with French fries, a drink, and an ice cream sundae of your choice.

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The moment you scan the menu and see the price of a salad, your eyes gloss over. Just when you thought your dinner plans were tarnished, the glow of the neon lights — your saving grace — catches your eye. Jack in The Box is a rare find favored by the late-night snackers. If your area is lucky enough to be graced with one of these restaurants, the unbelievably cheap deals might shock you.

This cheap snag is arguably one of the best deals in the fast food industry. Jack in the Box boasts over its tacos on social media with impressive regularity, claiming the glorified hashtag TacoObsession. For a single Washington? Cheap, greasy, and delicious, the American way.

The only thing that could possibly make this burger better is bacon. Seriously… The portion sizes are small like everything at Taco Bell , so plan accordingly. And if you want to get really fancy — and spend a few more dollars — you can try their Grande Nachos box. This Mexican fast food option is basically the Cheesy Nachos on steroids, topped with ground beef, tomatoes, and sour cream.

For just one dollar , you can treat yourself with a vanilla or chocolate dessert, which somehow pairs well with everything on the menu.

As odd as it sounds, it blows a side of ranch out of the water. As part of the Whopper family , this single patty burger is the best value you can get for a burger from BK. It has all the qualities you love about the Whopper — the toasted sesame bun, grilled beef patty, and loads of toppings — but in a smaller, much less guilt-inducing burger with fewer calories.

If you want to make it a cheeseburger, just ask. Another frontrunner at Burger King is the BK Stacker, a single patty cheeseburger with a slice of American cheese, thick-cut hardwood smoked bacon, and zesty BK sauce on a toasted bun.

Fun fact for you: this cheap fast food option is part of a family of burgers at Burger King that includes the Single Stacker King, Double Stacker King, Triple Stacker King, as well as the BK Double, Triple, and Quad Stacker. Talk about a mouthful.

Two unusual options include a squid ink batter rendition and a dog wrapped in potato cubes. Takeout is available. Does a more perfect handheld food than onigiri exist? A classic onigiri at O. Pizzeria Francesco's at Treasure Island serves hand-tossed New York-style pizza pies whole and by the slice.

The pizzas are classic; cheese, pepperoni, supreme or build-your-own. Takeout and delivery available via Uber Eats , Postmates , GrubHub , and Seamless. The Michelin-starred dim sum restaurant based in Hong Kong serves freshly made dumplings, soul-warming bowls of hot and sour wonton soup and pork congee, and puffy pork buns.

Takeout is also available. Call it ungatekeeping season, but this is maybe the best dining deal in town.

Head to fast-casual Bang Bar inside the Cosmopolitan and try the U Wrap, a freshly made, flay flatbread stuffed with a choice of teriyaki chicken, spicy pork, or spicy eggplant.

Vegetarian versions come tucked with charro beans, Peruvian beans, or roasted poblanos. From midnight to 6 a. Cookie banner We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from.

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has ended, but another has appeared. You can mix and match from Classic Roast Beef, Crispy Fish, and Fish 'n Cheddar sandwiches. Like Domino's and Pizza Hut, Papa Johns has a buy-two-or-more deal. That's a lot of variety to satisfy everyone. Most people know about Sonic's happy hour, but you can actually get the same deals all the time.

All you have to do is order online or in the app. You can also get half-price cheeseburgers every Tuesday after 5 p. when you order online or through the app.

The best deal at Del Taco is the long-running Taco Nights promotion. On Tuesdays from 3 p. to 11 p. Sure, the prices have gone up recently thanks to inflation, but it's still a heck of a deal. Plus, rewards members can score cent snack tacos though March 6th if they order through the app.

A classic cheeseburger combo is the best deal right now at DQ. There's a small meal deal at Church's right now. If you're looking for more, head to the Coupons section of Church's website to find the best deals. Panera has a current special on a classic soup and sandwich combo.

You can also get five other value duets with various Panera soups , salads, and sandwiches for the same price. Breakfast — or any meal, since they serve biscuit sandwiches all day!

All of them come with small fries and a small drink, plus your choice of a double cheeseburger, original hot ham and cheese sandwich, or three-piece hand-breaded chicken tenders.

There's a great deal on breakfast sandwiches at Jack in the Box this month. There's a great deal on some burritos and a taco at Taco John's right now. If you buy a Super Burrito, Meat and Potato Burrito, or Taco Bravo, you can get a second one for just a buck.

Free Donut Wednesdays might be over for now, but there's a good deal on coffee at Dunkin' instead.