Popular items include the eponymous buns filled with meat or veggies, sweet cream cheese vatrushka pastry , and apple cinnamon rolls. Slices only available Monday through Friday until 2 p. Reviews of the service are mixed, but patrons are enthusiastic about the food, calling it the best pizza in town and one of the best places to eat in Charleston.

Milwaukee The primary draw at the Lakefront Brewery is the beer tour, but the food is highly rated. Cheyenne The Bread Basket offers a bread-of-the-month club and sells fresh baked goods daily.

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Emily J. Editors' Picks. Yet the servers and cooks are happy to share little tips with newbies. Did you know that fried chiles and dried shrimp are great on buttered toast? Guides: Bargain Oakland. But therein lies the beauty. Chronicle Rising Star Chef Fernay McPherson has created a dining oasis in a part of the Bay Area where few other chefs of her stature are venturing these days.

There may be nothing more democratic in the culinary world than a soul food establishment. McPherson grew up in the Fillmore in a household known for large dinners with family and friends.

The open-door policy is palpable at her restaurant. The bold proclamation: Fried chicken recipes are as different as snowflakes, and to fall in love with one means falling in love with the chef behind it. It is the best in the Bay Area.

Hours: Lunch and early dinner Mon. Dinner service ends at 7 p. There are no white tablecloths, no suit-wearing servers. In this sense, the restaurant has long embodied the personality of its leader, chef-owner Sarah Kirnon — a pioneer in the Bay Area, but long removed from the spotlight.

Pro tip: Go for early dinner at around p. and sit at a table in the middle of the room. Favorite detail: On the walls are old cast-iron skillets reflecting the passage of time in a way that clocks in a dining room never could. The spartan dining room creates a respectful bridge to its environs.

Old photos and maps of Rome and rickety salvaged tables and chairs create both a feeling of escape and an appreciation for the city life outside. Favorite detail: The restaurant space was once a bakery, and a massive blue and white bread oven takes up most of the back wall.

Italian, Spanish and local cheeses and salumi, along with pantry items like Sicilian sea salt, are available to take home or on salumi platters in the restaurant. Guides: Bargain. As the rest of the Bay Area has seen a surge in regional Chinese restaurants, the Yang family has been running Old Mandarin on the southwest edge of the city since , serving Beijing and northern Chinese specialties with halal meats to a contingent of loyal customers.

Lamb dishes, in particular, are special here. Hours: 11 a. and Fri. Reservations and credit cards accepted. Go on a blustery day and watch the waves smash into the sides of loading docks as you drink an Anchor Steam.

By gourmand standards, the non-name-brand food is just blah, but this kind of unique, sincere and accessible experience keeps drawing us back. Who is this restaurant for? Hours: Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Guides: Bargain Oakland Vegetarian-Friendly.

Words of welcome greet you at the entrance, written in Arabic, Spanish and English. After you settle in, you can pick up a book and let the kids loose on toys. Seasonal specials keep things interesting. Hours: Lunch and dinner Tues. Guides: Bargain Oakland New Mexican Vegetarian-Friendly.

This comfy, light-filled taco joint came about through the joining of two venerable East Bay taco truck families, Tacos El Gordo and Taqueria Sinaloa.

Their respective children, Ricardo and Marisol, married and developed a brick-and-mortar taqueria that incorporates the best of both worlds: real al pastor meat on a trompo a rarity in the Bay Area , sharp pickled carrots on every plate, carnitas that are equal parts chewy and crisp and composed tacos that come dressed to order.

Their fresh-pressed yellow corn tortillas are among the best in the Bay Area, with a powerful cornflake flavor. Favorite detail: The decor is bright and modern, but not without personality: The booth seating along a dining room wall is upholstered with embroidered Otomi craft textiles, a pattern of rainbows in the shape of jungle birds.

The high-ceilinged room somehow combines coziness, with its ceramic jugs and framed photos, and cafeteria-style openness. In the Chilaquiles Veronica, fried tortilla pieces are tossed in red salsa, nopales, chorizo, scrambled eggs and sour cream to merge into a perfect equilibrium of sauciness and crispiness.

Striking in its modesty, the Sentinel is a true hole-in-the-wall that spits out unique, scratch-made sandwiches to passersby.

The pickles are self-serve, offered in a jar at the counter so you can fish one out with a plastic fork. And in old-school fashion, they send you off with a complimentary Andes mint.

Each of the 10 lunch offerings has a distinct flavor and style, from the sloppy-Joe-like lamb sandwich with chickpeas to the barbecue pork sandwich that serves as a nod to the banh mi. The best place to sit: There is no seating here. The best option is the Yerba Buena Gardens Esplanade, under a live oak tree.

Hours: Breakfast and lunch Mon. Walk-ups only; no seating. I want to eat at Standard Fare every single day. The best part is that, hypothetically, I actually could.

I could return again and again for a thick slice of frittata, blackened in a cast iron, or a sandwich, potentially turned into a salad — each containing all kinds of delicious fermented, pickled, pureed and crunchy goodness that taste much better than they sound.

Naturally, the food comes from a former Chez Panisse chef, Kelsie Kerr, and carries a similar dedication to sourcing, seasonality and produce-forward eating. The other cool thing: Too often, this sort of food is equated with many dollar signs.

Like, a few-stools-along-a-counter tiny. Those few stools along the counter are pressed right up against the spacious kitchen, where a diverse team often chats and laughs while slicing carrots and tossing lettuce. I only wish it were open for dinner. After spending a quarter century building a small chain of taquerias across San Francisco, Alfredo Bello sold off a few of the locations, but importantly, he passed the flagship El Castillito to his daughter, Edith, a culinary-school grad.

She did not fancy it up, though the flat-screen TV in the corner that plays soccer games is rather new. She did not make the menu organic. The Bellos felt no need to reinvent the Mission taqueria, because they were doing it right the first time. Just look at the chili dogs at this Whittier Boulevard mainstay, especially when served up with American cheese, lots of mustard, and chunks of raw white onion.

Huge Tree Pastry specializes in fan tuan, a Taiwanese breakfast that consists of glutinous rice wrapped around a crispy rod of youtiao and meat floss.

Be advised this place is cash-only, so make sure to stop by the ATM on the way. A post shared by Huge Tree Pastry 大樹 hugetreepastry. The pani puri are beautifully made delicate whole-wheat shells filled with mung beans, potatoes, and jaljira, a cool liquid imbued with herbs and spices, and drizzled with chutneys.

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Diners are always looking for a cheap and delicious bite. To that end, Cheapism compiled this list of well-reviewed and cheap restaurants in all 50 states. We picked the restaurants after looking at reviews on TripAdvisor, Yelp, and Zomato, and recommendations from local newspapers and magazines.

This is a mix of time-tested institutions and newer up-and-comers. Birmingham Saw's Soul Kitchen serves amazing barbecue pork and chicken, according to reviewers. It has a food truck called Saw's Street Kitchen. The lodge-like dining room has a fireplace to keep diners warm.

While the walls display photos of people who helped make Alaska a place unlike anywhere else. A reviewer on Yelp writes, "The special shark taco was unreal. The taco shop features eight or more kinds of salsa daily, from pecan to strawberry as well as the usual suspects.

Little Rock Known for its sauces, including a special volcano sauce for spice lovers, the Whole Hog Cafe has some of the top-ranked barbecue and three locations in Little Rock. One reviewer on Yelp writes, "The sauces made this place fun for us.

Each bite could be re-invented with the sauce. Looking for more great barbecue? Check out the best hole-in-the-wall BBQ joints across America. San Francisco The data-driven site FiveThirtyEight once analyzed more than 67, burrito joints before conducting an awe-inspiring taste test of 84 of the best burritos in America.

The winner? Related: Where to Order Good Cheap Burritos in Every State. Denver The Mile High City's growing Vietnamese population has spiced up the local restaurant scene. Pho 95 is a leading purveyor of pho, the Vietnamese noodle soup.

New Haven Known as the birthplace of the hamburger, Louis' Lunch established in is famous for burgers served on toast. There is usually a line, but everything on the short menu is affordable: burgers, potato salad, pie, and drinks.

It's not fancy, but it is dependable American comfort food. Bring cash, because credit cards are not accepted. Related: Best Hole-in-the-Wall Burger Joint in Every State. Ben's Chili Bowl became a well-known cheap restaurant thanks to visits by President Obama, Kevin Hart, Larry King, John Lewis, Bono, and other stars, but before that it was beloved for its half-smoke, a half-pork, half-beef sausage that often comes smothered in chili.

The restaurant's prices have gone up over the past 70 years. However, it remains one of the most affordable places to eat in town.

Dubbed a "hidden gem" by a reviewer on Yelp, it is a family-run restaurant where the owners are often the ones cooking and serving the food.

Related: Best Subs, Grinders, and Hoagies Across America. Atlanta The Gusto Wood Fire Grill was founded by Nate Hybl, a former NFL quarterback. One reviewer recommends following the restaurant on social media to learn about specials and buy-one-get-one deals.

Honolulu Do not be intimidated by the long lines at this wildly popular Japanese noodle restaurant. Marukame Udon in Waikiki gets an average 4.

Related: Restaurants with Crazy Lines That Are Still Worth the Wait. Twin Falls A hole-in-the-wall diner in southern Idaho, Buffalo Cafe is popular with tourists and locals. Customers on Yelp describe the ambiance as "divey" but say this breakfast-and-lunch spot is always busy, the staff is hardworking and friendly, and the food is excellent.

Related: Best Hole-in-the-Wall Indian Restaurant in Every State. Indianapolis Yats is friendly, cheap, and fast. Popular items at the New Orleans-style restaurant chain include gumbo and cheese etouffee, a spicy stew served with vegetables and seafood.

Des Moines La Mie serves traditional breakfasts, sandwiches for lunch, and much-praised pastries. The establishment is a perennial winner of the local newspaper's award for best local bakery. Kansas City Eggtc. is the winner of countless "best of" awards.

Customers like the casual atmosphere, good coffee, and large breakfasts. One customer who gave Eggtc. five stars on TripAdvisor says the "combination of quality and value at Eggtc. has yet to be surpassed.

Owensboro Southern Living magazine has hailed the Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn as the torchbearer of Kentucky burgoo stew, which combines smoked mutton, beef, and chicken in a vegetable base.

Related: Signature Cheap Eats From Every State. Lafayette Johnson's Boucaniere is famous for its seasonal gumbos; boudin sausages packed with pork, rice, and seasoning; and po'boy sandwiches on fresh, French bread. Portland Taco Escobarr more than does its part to add some culinary diversity to lobster-happy Maine.

The cheap burritos are also great, reviewers say. Related: Best Hole-in-the-Wall Mexican Restaurant in Every State. Baltimore The Mekong Delta Cafe has been voted the best cheap restaurant in downtown Baltimore by readers of Baltimore magazine.

Reviewers love the quick lunches, especially the pho Vietnamese noodle soup. The latter publication recommends staples including carnitas and enchiladas verde. Ann Arbor College towns usually have plenty of places to grab cheap eats, but Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger stands out from the crowd as the oldest hamburger stand in Ann Arbor.

Related: Oldest Restaurant in Every State. Minneapolis The Jucy Lucy burger at Matt's Bar is a cheeseburger with an additional layer of cheese inside the patty. Food historians should note that Matt's crosstown rival, the Club , also claims to have created this culinary masterpiece.

Its version, the Juicy Lucy, is distinguished by correct spelling. Related: 17 Legendary Restaurant Rivalries Across America. Named the best in the state by Mississippi magazine, they come by the half-dozen and are worth the drive, reviewers say.

The margaritas are also well-loved. Related: Low-Cost Tequila Cocktails. Kansas City "One of the best breakfast options Kansas City has to offer," one Yelp review said of Succotash Restaurant.

It has a lively atmosphere, plenty of vegan options, and is packed on the weekends. Missoula Burns St. Bistro has a rotating menu, offering new items with the changing seasons. Related: Mouthwatering Bacon Dishes Across America. The "killer" curry fries are served with a tiny fork so they don't stain your fingers.

Las Vegas With three locations on- and off-Strip that have lines out the door at all hours, it's no wonder that Tacos el Gordo is considered an essential Vegas restaurant.

Manchester The hour Red Arrow diner has won many awards during its century in business. Asbury Park While the Garden State is famous for its pizza and steak joints, here is a tip of the hat to a relative newbie.

Reviewers praise its Korean barbecue and kimchi fried rice. One happy customer on Yelp says the tacos are filled with a lot of meat and just enough kimchi spicy fermented cabbage. Related: Where To Find Best Korean Food in Every State.

Albuquerque Although it may look more like a liquor store than an eatery from the outside, the Frontier Restaurant is a classic Western diner near the campus of the University of New Mexico. Customers like the unlimited coffee and sweet rolls topped with butter.

Some fans say the green chile dishes — including burgers, eggs, burritos, and enchiladas — are the best in the state. New York Nathan's is a year-old hot dog shop that's hit it big, with franchise locations across the country.

The company's hot dogs and other foods can also be found in grocery stores nationwide. Wait with the crowds at the original in Coney Island to grab a plain hot dog, or a dog covered in cheese, chili, or both.

Related: Best Hot Dog Stands Across America. Charlotte Banh mi, Vietnamese sandwiches, are a hit for quick, inexpensive grab-and-go meals.

Stop in for breakfast or lunch am to 3 pm daily to see what all the Foolishness is all about! You can never go wrong with a grilled cheese from Ruthies Boardwalk Social for lunch.

You gouda brie kidding me with these prices! You will go back to work with a full belly and a smile on your face. Calling out to all the downtown Boulder vegans!

Thrive is here to serve you an affordable lunch that fits with your diet. This quality food with these low prices are pretty hard to beat!

Stop by Thrive during your next lunch break! Be sure to check out their Happy Hours, Monday-Thursday from PM. Try their plates, vegetarian dishes, pita wraps, house specialties, and salads for lunch to ensure a full stomach and a full wallet.

Spice up lunchtime with a delicious quesadilla. Organic Sandwich Company is the place to go! From fresh soup and salads, to paninis, burritos, or falafel, you're sure to find something to satisfy you.

Bites on a Budget in Downtown Boulder Downtown has a reputation for being a culinary paradise and for good reason - on a quick stroll around the district you'll pass some of the best restaurants in the state.

Zoe Ma Ma Zoe Ma Ma is the best choice for those of you looking for authentic Chinese food. Wonder Want a lunch that will rejuvenate you instead of putting you in a food coma for the rest of the day?