As stated, the establishments slinging cheap goodies below are all for profit godsends. Their margins are small, their hearts are big, and their fans are fanatic. There are other GO Guides mapping out cheap or free nyc food hacks that might save lives or just save a desperately needed buck (e.g. community fridges or thirdy party rewards).

But the spots in this article are anytime purchases during business hours. So without further ado, NYC, here are your 2025 Top 20 CHEAP NYC Bites:

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#1: Smash Burgers at Jubilee Marketplace's 20 Grams Cafe

Greenpoint | See on Map

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$2.50 / Smash Burger

You read that right. And no, you didn't enter a time warp and get shot back a decade. Jubilee marketplace sells its smash burgers at breakeven+ for just $2.50. They know a smash burger should only cost you what fast food establishments used to offer on their value menu.

Take the NYC ferry in and out of Greenpoint to enjoy your smashburger with one of the best views of the city for about $8 all in (that's including the meal!!)

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#2: Everything at Super Taste

Chinatown | See on GO Map

< $10 / Item

You read that right. And no, you didn't enter a time warp and get shot back a decade. Jubilee marketplace sells its smash burgers at breakeven+ for just $2.50. They know a smash burger should only cost you what fast food establishments used to offer on their value menu.

Take the NYC ferry in and out of Greenpoint to enjoy your smashburger with one of the best views of the city for about $8 all in (that's including the meal!!)

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