Cheap Atlanta Restaurants

The daily plate specials start at $7.95 and include an entree and two sides as well as bread. Try the "Dolly Pardon" chicken breast special and don't skip the mac and cheese or the mashed potatoes.

As you will find in any pho restaurant, the bowls here come in many sizes. Small bowls start at $5, and many combinations of ingredients are possible. Try the bubble tea.

There are lunch specials under $5, but people come for the margaritas. The service is fast and friendly at this cheap Atlanta restaurant.

Both Thai and Chinese food are served here and there are plenty of lunch specials starting at $5.65. Egg rolls are $1.25 and soups start at $2.50. Try the basil chicken or the tom ka soup.

Sandwiches are cheap at Nick's, starting at $3 for a quarter pound burger, $4 for a double, and gyros start at $5.50. For $3 more you get fries and a 16oz drink.

If you like pho, which is a broth based Vietnamese dish, this is a popular restaurant. Pho comes in many sizes to match your appetite, and the bowls start at $4.50.

Pastries, sandwiches, po-boys, and cookies are on the menu here. The bread is as fresh as the hearty sandwich ingredients.

Sandwiches start at $4.50, and lunch plates start at $6.25. The black bean soup and and yellow rice are popular dishes.

Stop in for a cinnamon roll, croissant, or try one of their breakfast sandwiches (starting at $3.29). Grab some coffee and enjoy the sweet smells of a distinct Atlanta bakery.

If you're looking a proper diner with cheap eggs, toast, pancakes...etc, this is the place. Try "The Heap" for $5.95, it’s a pile of potatoes, eggs, and cheddarjack served with toast or a biscuit.

Atlantans flock to Rusan's for the cheap and plentiful sushi. It's easy to get your money's worth at the $10 lunch buffet, and sake bombs are the drink of choice.

Dim sum for $2-5, noodles and stir fries starting at $7, and 3 tacos for $8. Get a "Karma Card" and earn free food, and a free birthday entree.

Radial’s motto is “Great breakfast...good for the planet”. Get a healthy bagel or pancakes for $4-5, and a very healthy American breakfast for $5.60.

Their fried chicken tacos are delicious, the salsa bar is expansive, and the frozen mojitos are nice and strong. Taco’s are from $2.95 to $3.95.

Ok Cafe’s menu boasts fresh bread, organic meat, fresh eggs, and quality oils. Their portions are also a good size. Go for the mac & cheese and chicken-pot-pie.

Cuban food is what you'll find at Las Palmeras. Everyone loves the ropa vieja, and the yellow rice or fried plantains go well with any dish.

Although a $12 lunch looks steep, it gets you 3 courses plus a salad. The pad thai is popular, and there are daily specials. Monday is "Sushi Madness" featuring $1 sushi.

Famous for their chips and salsa, Nuevo Laredo wins awards in Atlanta for its Mexican fare. Their lunch specials are 11:30 to 3pm Mon-Sat, and their burritos are huge.

An Atlanta staple, Fellini's offers a large pizza for $13.50 and an assortment of vegetarian options. They are well known for white pizza, and their large salads.

Sit inside, out back, or people watch while you eat on the sidewalk patio. With long hours and award winning food, George's is a good pick for cheap Atlanta food.

Hot dogs and burgers are under $3 even with chili & cheese and the onion rings get nothing but praise. If you want a trip to the 1950’s come here, and be ready to order, the line moves quickly.

Korean BBQ tacos start at $2.25 and burritos start at $6.25 and the sesame fries get rave reviews. If you like fusion, this is a cheap Atlanta restaurant favorite.

It’s call the "Rib Shack" for a reason. The meat falls off the bone like it should with any good bbq. Try the rum baked beans and the mac-n-cheese. Live blues nightly.

Eats has a cafeteria-style look right down to the red plastic trays. The turkey lasagna and jerk chicken are a hit. Beans, rice, sweet potatoes, and corn bread are a few of the many side dishes.

$2 tacos and $3 enchiladas attract locals to this popular taqueria. The line can be long but moves quickly. The guacamole is one of the most popular items.