The best new cheap eats in Toronto make dining out on a budget more appealing and diverse than ever. This list showcases establishments that are turning out top-notch, high quality grub at impressive price points, as well as inexpensive options that are undeniably filling and flavourful.
Here are the best new cheap eats in Toronto for 2014.
See also:
The Best New Cheap Eats in Toronto, 2013
The Best New Cheap Eats in Toronto, 2012
The Best New Cheap Eats in Toronto, 2011
The Best New Cheap Eats in Toronto, 2010
The Village by the Grange vendor branched out to this new outpost at Bathurst and Queen this year, where the entire menu of dim sum and steamed buns is priced under $5. Standouts on the menu include siu mai ($3.80) and substantially sized pulled pork bao dressed with apple slaw ($3.50).
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Sea Witch Fish and Chips
The brand-new chippy on St. Clair West dishes up crispy, battered fish and chip dinners starting at $11 for one piece of haddock or cod with a hefty pile of fries with dips and slaw, or fishwiches on puffy, fresh buns from $10.
The Armenian pizza joint in Scarborough specializes in lahmajun topped with things like zaatar, feta, red pepper sauce, minced meat or soujouk (Armenian sausage). Order full sized pies, have the flatbread wrapped into sandwiches, or try the mini-'jouns priced $10 for a dozen.
Adding to the quick service options at Richmond and Spadina, this wholesome, home cooking-inspired lunch counter is serving up oven-baked quiches ($5), ham and cheese sandwiches ($8.50), and soup and salad combos ($6).
This Caribbean bistro in Scarbourough also serves shawarama and is an ideal destination to fill up on the cheap. The menu offers jerk shawarma wraps for $5.95 while hearty whole dinners with chicken, rice, peas and veggies come in under $9.