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10 of the best cheap restaurants in Vancouver

For the past 2 years Andrea Loewen has been bringing you Vancouver on the Cheap , exposing many of the the best-kept secrets of living cheap in this expensive city of ours.
For the past 2 years Andrea Loewen has been bringing you Vancouver on the Cheap, exposing many of the the best-kept secrets of living cheap in this expensive city of ours. To celebrate the anniversary of her most excellent column we got her to put together 10 of her favourite cheap restaurants in Vancouver.

10 of the best cheap restaurants in Vancouver

By Vancouver Is Awesome

Compiled by Andrea Loewen of Vancouver Is Awesome's "Vancouver on the Cheap"

  • Sargam House Restaurant

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    Need a cheap, filling, and delicious lunch? Get your meal to go from Sargam for $5! Alternatively, sit down inside for their all-you-can-eat lunch buffet and get your money's worth for $11.95.

  • Bon's Off Broadway

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    Vancouver's classic $2.95 breakfast, Bon's is where you want to go for a quick and easy meal that will keep you full for most of the day.

  • The Warehouse

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    One of several restaurants in Vancouver boasting a flat-price menu, everything at The Warehouse is a simple $4.95. These aren't sad little tapas either– enjoy a full meal for under five bucks.

  • Sushi Dragon

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    Everyone has their favourite cheap sushi spot in the city, and Sushi Dragon is a strong contender to displace yours. Enjoy a $5.95 vegetarian special and a $6.95 seafood special every day.

  • Yummy's Restaurant

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    Proving that you can still get a cheap meal in Kitsilano, check out Yummy's Restaurant for a $2.99 all-day breakfast or $3.99 burger.

  • Hamburger $2.85

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    Vancouver's food cart scene might not be as cheap as you'd hoped, but the $2.85 Hamburger Cart has your back. Located at Granville and Pender, there's always a line.

  • Budgies Burritos

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    Treat yourself to a burrito that's been packed to the gills with delicious fixings for $8 or less. This'll not only fill you up for half a day, but it's filled with actual healthy ingredients.

  • The Foundation

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    Whether you're looking for a pitcher of beer, nachos, or a full meal, The Foundation can hook you up with a good deal. Meals start under $10.

  • The Academic

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    A cheap haven in Fairview, The Academic plays host to a $7 weekend brunch special, $0.75 Friday tacos, and a whole host of drink-plus-meal daily deals that come in at less than $10.

  • Lucy's Eastside Diner

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    Open 24 hours with diner-style meals that range from super cheap to good deals. The $8 double-decker grilled cheese sandwich is worth the visit alone.

Check out the rest of Andrea's tips by clicking on the GIGANTIC LOONIE below! vancouver-on-the-cheap