Manhattan
99¢ Pizza
Casa 13urger
Foursome Restaurant and Bar
246 E 14th St, New York, NY 10003
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Price Point: 0.99–10.99
Student Value: One of Manhattan's last true dollar-slice counters.
Top Picks:
$0.99 — Plain Cheese Slice
$1.50 — Pepperoni or Sausage Slice
$10.99 — Whole Large Cheese Pie + 2-Liter Soda
Takeaway Note: Quick stand-and-eat counter between 2nd & 3rd Ave
1 Delancey St, New York, NY 10002
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Price Point: 5.00–14.00
Vibe: Moody cocktail lounge and tapas bar combining French and Spanish flavors.
Date-Night Hack: Try the early-evening cocktail and tapa pairings.
Top Picks:
$6.00 — Signature Happy Hour Burger
$1.00 — Fresh Oysters
13.00–14.00 — Happy Meals: cocktail + food pairing
9 Jones St, New York, NY 10014
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Price Point: 5.00–15.00
Vibe: Art-filled, candlelit two-level lounge with Turkish and Mediterranean influences.
Date-Night Hack: Taco Tuesdays and weekday Happy Hour.
Top Picks:
$5.00 — Turkish Street Tacos
$5.00 — Happy Hour small plates
$1.00 — Fresh oysters on Thursdays
$6.00 — Cocktails, wine, and craft beers
Galway Hooker Bar
Cospa Ramen
Annapurna Bhavan
133 7th Ave S, New York, NY 10014
Timing: Monday–Friday until 7:00 PM
Vibe: Authentic two-story Irish pub serving elevated comfort classics.
Drink & Food Specials:
$8.00 — Select draft beers
$10.00 — Select signature cocktails and house wines
5.00–10.00 — Bar bites
36 W 26th St, New York, NY 10010
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Price Point: 9.99–12.99
Vibe: Counter and table dining specializing in Fukuoka Nagahama-style tonkotsu ramen.
Top Picks:
$9.99 — COSPA Original Tonkotsu Ramen
$10.99 — COSPA Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen
$4.99 — Chicken Karaage
$2.00 — Kaedama noodle refill
615 9th Ave, New York, NY 10036
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Price Point: 12.99–15.99
Vibe: Vegetarian South Indian dining room with vegan, gluten-free, and Jain options.
Top Picks:
$12.99 — Steamed Idly
$12.99 — Medhu Vada
$15.99 — Plain Dosa
Pasta de Pasta
673 9th Ave, New York, NY 10036
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Price Point: 9.90–15.00
Vibe: Open kitchen with counter ordering, indoor and backyard seating, and fresh pasta tossed inside a giant Parmesan wheel.
Top Picks:
$9.90 — Cheese Wheel Fettuccine Alfredo
12.90–15.00 — Specialty Pastas
1.00–5.00 — Protein add-ons
Wah Fung No.1 Fast Food
79 Chrystie St, New York, NY 10002
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Price Point: 6.00–8.50
Format: Takeout counter serving Hong Kong roast pork, roast duck, and crispy pork belly over rice and cabbage.
Top Picks:
6.00–6.25 — Small Meat over Rice & Cabbage Platter
7.50–8.50 — Large Combo Platter
Payment: Cash only
Pro Tip: Take your food across the street to eat at Sara D. Roosevelt Park.
442 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036
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Price Point: 9.99–13.99
Format: Quick-service Indian takeout counter featuring curry boxes and street burgers.
Top Picks:
$9.99 — Samosa Chaat
11.99–12.99 — Veggie Patty Burger or Samosa Burger
$13.99 — Rice Combo Box
Chai Samosa Grab N Go
Murray's Bagels
500 6th Ave, New York, NY 10011
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Price Point: 1.75–8.00
Format: Classic NYC bagel institution serving fresh kettle-boiled and baked bagels.
Top Picks:
$1.75 — Fresh Plain or Everything Bagel
4.00–8.00 — Bagel with House-Made Schmear
$7.42 — Bacon, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich
25B Henry St B, New York, NY 10002
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Neighborhood: Chinatown, Manhattan | 25B Henry St
Price Point: $5.00
Payment: Cash only
Top Picks:
$5.00 — Pan-Fried Pork & Chive Dumplings (15 pieces)
$5.00 — Steamed Pork Buns (10 pieces)
Jin Mei Dumpling
Shu Jiao Fu Zhou
295 Grand St, New York, NY 10002
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Price Point: 3.25–7.00
Payment: Cash only
Top Picks:
$3.25 — Wheat Noodles with Peanut Sauce
$6.00 — 10-piece Fresh Pork & Chive Dumplings
$12.00 — Bag of 50 frozen dumplings
Murray's Bagels
Mắm
Lower East Side, Manhattan | 70 Forsyth St
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Price Point: 3.00–15.00
Top Picks:
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$3.00 — Bánh Quẩy
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$5.00 — Nước Sâm
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$10.00 — Trứng Cút Lộn Xà o Mắm Me
Instagram: @mam.nyc
 Midtown West, Manhattan | 1450 Broadway
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Price Point: 4.50–5.95 per taco
Top Picks:
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4.50–5.95 — Handmade Street Tacos
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Under $4.00 — Tortilla Chips, Fresh Salsa, and Aguas Frescas
Instagram: @elrey_tacos
El Rey Tacos
Sugar Sweet Sunshine Bakery
 Lower East Side | 365 Grand St; Essex Market | 88 Essex St
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Price Point: 1.50–6.00
Top Picks:
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$3.50 — Fresh Daily Cupcakes
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$5.50 — "Pudding Posse" Cup
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1.50–2.50 — Fresh Baked Cookies
Student Deal: 10% off all orders with a valid student ID.
Instagram: @sssbakery