Queens
Followsoshi (Quicitop)
Cups of Pasta
Sophistian Pizzeria
135-24 40th Road, Flushing, NY 11354
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Vibe: Small, fast-casual takeout stall specializing in Beijing and Northern Chinese street food.
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Best Budget Bites & Deals:
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$5.50+ — Classic Jianbing
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$10.00–$11.00 — Meat/Peking Duck Jianbing
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$2.75–$6.00 — Traditional Pastries & Sweets
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Payment: Cash only
39-28 Queens Blvd, Sunnyside, NY 11104
Additional Locations: Astoria, Queens; East Village; Greenwich Village
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Vibe: Fast-casual Italian concept serving hot, made-to-order pasta in cups.
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Best Budget Bites & Deals:
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$10.00 — Standard & Signature Pasta Cups
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$12.00 — Everyday Lunch Special with Penne alla Vodka, grilled chicken, and a drink
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Payment: Cash and credit card
18-01 26th Rd, Astoria, NY 11102
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Vibe: Cozy, family-owned neighborhood restaurant combining New York-style pizza and pasta with Mexican flavors.
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Best Budget Bite & Deal:
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$12.95 — Lunch Special
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Payment: Cash and credit card
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Mama Pisco Nikkei
Sabor Latino
52-75 65th Pl, Woodside, NY 11377
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Vibe: Peruvian-Japanese Nikkei restaurant with an upscale atmosphere and nightlife experience.
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Best Budget Bites & Deals:
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$15.00 — Weekday Lunch Specials
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$10.00 — Select Margaritas, Pisco Sours, and Pisco Sunrises during Happy Hour
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$14.00 — Select 2-for-$14 drink deals
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Happy Hour: All day Monday and Wednesday; Tuesday–Friday, 2:00 PM–8:00 PM
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Thursday Special: $10 Pisco cocktails all day with live Mariachi music.
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Payment: Cash and credit card
95-35 40th Rd, Elmhurst, NY 11373
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Vibe: Ecuadorian and South American restaurant by day that transforms into a Latin nightclub and live entertainment venue at night.
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Best Budget Bites & Deals:
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$9.99 — Pollo al Ajillo during weekday lunch
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$5.00 — Selected Happy Hour Cocktails
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3.00–3.50 — Sodas and Water
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Lunch Special: Monday–Friday, 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
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Happy Hour: Monday–Thursday starting at 12:00 PM
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Payment: Cash and credit card