Food · Affordable Meals
Find a Good Meal Without Spending a Fortune
I enjoy a good meal, but I do not always want an expensive one. These guides bring together affordable places I have tried in Las Vegas, San Francisco, Waikiki, and Philadelphia.
Choose a destination to compare food options, locations, and the dishes covered in each guide.

Cheap Eats in Las Vegas
Choose between the Strip, downtown, and breakfast options.
Cheap Eats on the Las Vegas Strip
Compare affordable meals along the Strip, with a quick table to help choose where to eat.
Cheap Eats on Fremont Street
Explore budget food options around Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas.
Cheap Breakfast on the Strip
Start the day with breakfast specials, sandwiches, and other filling options.
For more food ideas, explore my Las Vegas guides.
Cheap Eats in More Destinations
San Francisco
Affordable food in one of my favorite cities to eat, from sandwiches to burritos and more.
Waikiki
Places to find an affordable meal among Waikiki’s resorts and busy shopping streets.
Philadelphia
A look at Philadelphia’s cheap eats, including the city’s famous cheesesteaks.
All Cheap Eats Guides
Browse all 6 Cheap Eats articles, listed alphabetically.
- 10 Best Cheap Breakfast Spots on the Las Vegas Strip for 2026
- 11 Best Cheap Eats on Fremont Street in Downtown Las Vegas
- 13 Best Cheap Eats in Waikiki (2026 Guide Under $20)
- 14 Best Cheap Eats on the Las Vegas Strip for 2026
- 16 Best Cheap Eats in San Francisco for 2025
- 9 of the best cheap eats in Philadelphia