Whether you’re in the mood for a classic chicken sandwich or something more adventurous, this restaurant is a great choice.
Metro Whether you’re looking for a quick pre-made meal to eat in between classes or your groceries for the week, the Metro (external link, opens in new window) on campus at 89 Gould Street has 10% off of groceries for students every week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Just bring your OneCard and show it to the cashier when you’re checking out.
It’s worth saving room for dessert; chef patissier Raffaele Stea offers a tipsy tarte au sucre, a textural love child between a lustrous creme brulee and quivering flan, spiked with a hiccup-inducing slug of Screech rum and served with a heady brown-butter milk sauce. Open in Google Maps
Copy Link Chef-owner Corinna Mozo’s retro diner, decked out in pastel hues and squeaky vinyl banquettes, pays tribute to the original restaurant her grandfather owned in Cuba in the 1950s. Everything here is made from scratch, including the bread, pastries, and desserts. The serotonin-boosting barbecue beef short ribs are braised for hours and given a lacquer of sweet-savory guava sauce; the dish is served with piquant slaw, speckled rice and beans, and meaty palm-sized tostones.
Looking for a sushi and Japanese dining experience? Consider visiting Kibo Sushi House, where you can find website a modern and welcoming environment with an extensive menu featuring dishes averaging between $10 and $18.
In the heart of Toronto’s foodie culture, Juicy Dumpling provides mouthwatering Chinese cuisine at an affordable price. Its intimate ambiance makes it a go-to destination for dumpling lovers.
Go for the Pulpo a la Mexicana with grilled octopus or their famous Gobernador with smoked blue marlin and grilled shrimp. (They have non-seafood options, too.) And if you can’t get a table, take your tacos to nearby Bellevue Square Park.
When it comes to dim sum and Cantonese dishes, Rol San is a cherished destination. The traditional and bustling atmosphere adds to the authentic experience.
We've all had to throw out food we didn't get around to using. When you order first, our chefs can order exactly the right amount of ingredients they need to craft your meals with zero waste.
Etobicoke Mrakovic Deli will load up a plate with house cevapi and a bun for $10, with the traditional accompaniments of onion, ajvar and kaymak.
Dundas West A host of great cheap options can be found at Market 707, a series of shipping containers converted into stalls selling poutine, meat pies, and grilled cheese.
Brockton Village If you’re really looking to fill up for cheap, Pho Linh is the place to go. Humongous XL bowls of their legendary beef rice noodle soup are around $oito.50.
While chef and owner Eddie Yeung owns an additional Wonton Hut location in the suburbs of Markham, his newer locale in downtown Toronto arguably allows him to flex more. New to this location, his street eats menu (shrimp paste toast, deep-fried cuttlefish skewers, Hong Kong-style brick toast) honors the legacy of dai pai dongs, stalls that used to fill the labyrinthine alleyways of Hong Kong.
It’s worth checking them out before choosing your dining destination. It could mean the difference between a full price meal and a delicious discount.