West Village is home to some of the best known cheat eating houses in New York City like Mamouns, Taim’s, Kati Roll, and Go-Go Curry.
But for every cheap eating house in the West Village that has built up a considerable buzz, there are so many equally good cheap eating places that lack the buzz of their more fortunate rivals but are no less inferior.
Here’s a gaggle of cheap West Village eating places that won’t tax your wallet.
Bill’s Bar & Burger
22 Ninth Ave
(At 13th St)
New York, NY 10014
Ph: 212-414-3003
Fat Cat Burger $7.95; The Classic Burger $7.95
Hours: Sun-Tue 11:30AM-12AM Wed 11:30AM-1AM Thu 11:30AM-2AM Fri-Sat 11:30AM-4AM Sides (like Onion Rings, Fries etc) are Extra.
Subway: L to 8 Ave; A, C, E to 14 St
Taïm Falafel and Smoothie Bar
222 Waverly Pl
(Between Perry St and 11th St)
New York, NY 10014
Ph: 212-691-1287
Falafel sandwiches $6.25.
Hours: Daily: 11AM-10PM
Subway: 1,2, 3 to 14 St
Za’atar
50 Greenwich Ave
(Between Charles St & Perry St)
New York, NY 10011
Ph: 212-242-3451
Middle Eastern restaurant, $5 Falafel Sandwich.
Hours: Mon-Sun 11:30AM–1AM
Subway: 1, 2, 3 to 14 St
Tue Thai Food
3 Greenwich Ave
(At 6th Ave)
New York, NY 10014
Ph: 212-929-9888
$9 Lunch Special with Salad, Entree, Appetizer and Drink 12PM-4PM
Hours: Mon-Sun 12PM-11PM
Subway: A, B, C, D, E, F, M to W.4th St-Washington Sq; 1 to Christopher St-Sheridan Sq
Go! Go! Curry!
231 Thompson St
(Between W.3rd St and Bleecker St)
New York, NY 10012
Ph: 212-730-5555
Small Go-Go Curry $5, Toppings Extra ($1-$2)
Hours: 10:55AM-9:55PM
Subway: A, B, C, D, E, F, M to W.4th St
Web site: http://www.gogocurryusa-ny.com
Ba’al Cafe & Falafel
71 Sullivan St.
(Between Spring St and Broome St)
New York, NY 10012
Ph: 646-368-9957
Za’atar bread ($2.50, available for breakfast) and Falafel sandwiches ($5.00, lunch). Offers Baklava and other sweets.
Hours: Mon-Sun 7AM-7PM
Subway: C,E to Spring St
Sunrise Mart
494 Broome St.
(Between W. Broadway & Wooster St)
New York City, NY 10012
Ph: 212-219-0033
Cheap Japanese Curry, Ramen Soup, Sushi and Bento boxes.
Hours: 10AM-10PM, Daily
Subway: 1 to Canal St
Sigma Burger Pie
68 W.3rd St
(Between Thompson St and Laguardia Pl)
Greenwich Village, NY 10012
Ph: 212-777-0743
Nice Veggie Burger $5; Beer Can $3; Specials – 2 Cheese Burgers $5
Sigma Burger Pie $5 Vegetable Burger
Hours: Sun-Wed 10AM-1AM Thur-Sat 10AM-2AM
Subway: A, B, C, D, E, F, M to W 4 St
Papaya Dog
333 Sixth Ave (Avenue of Americas)
(Between W.3rd St and W.4th St)
New York, NY 10014
Ph: 212-627-9748
Cheap Hot Dog and 99 Cents Fries
Hours: 24 Hours Daily
Subway: A, B, C, D, E, F, M to W.4th St
Hummus Place
71 Seventh Ave South
(At Bleecker St)
New York, NY 10014
Ph: 212-924-2022
5 Falafel Balls $3.95; Veg, Couscous $8.95; Hummus Masacha $7.95; Lunch Special Until 4PM – Free Appetizer with Entree
Hours: Sun-Fri 10:30AM-Midnight
Subway: 1 to Christopher St-Sheridan Sq; A, B, C, D, E, F, M to W.4 St
Gray’s Papaya
402 Sixth Avenue
(At W.8th St)
New York, NY 10011
Ph: 212-260-3532
Two hot dogs and a drink for $3.99
Hours: 24 hours, Daily
Subway: A, E, D, F to W 4th St
Indian Taj
181 Bleecker St
(Between McDougal St and Sullivan St)
New York, NY 10012
Ph: 212-982-0810
Indian Lunch Buffet. 12PM-4PM. $10.95 Mon-Fri and $12.95 Sat-Sun.
20% Discount for Students and teachers with ID
Hours: Sun-Thur 12PM-11PM; Fri-Sun 12PM-12AM
Subway: A, B, C, D, E, F, M to W.4 St
Maoz Vegetarian
59 E.8th St
(Between Broadway and University Pl)
New York, NY 10003
Ph: 212-420-5999
Maoz Falafel sandwich $5.25
Hours: Daily, 11:00AM-10:00PM
Subway: N to 8 St-NYU; 6 to Astor Pl
Tortaria
94 University Place
(At corner of 12th St)
New York, NY 10003
Ph: 212-776-1830
Mexican sandwiches called Tortas (7.81) and Taquitos ($5.52-$6.43), $25 Margarita Pitcher
Hours: Sun-Thur 11AM. to Midnight; Fri & Sat 11AM to 1AM
Subway: 4, 5, 6 , N, Q, R to 14th St-University Sq; L to University Sq-14th St
Taboonette
30 E.13th St
(Between 5th Ave and University Place)
New York, NY 10003
Ph: 212-510-7881
Sandwich place; Shakshuka $5.95; Sabeech $6; Chickem Shawarma (Pita or Rice) $8.75; Pulled Pork $8.50; Calamari $8.50
Hours: Mon-Fri 9AM-10PM Sat 11AM-10PM Sun 11AM-9PM
Subway: N, Q, R, L to 14 St-Union Sq
Mamoun’s Falafel
119 MacDougal St
(Between Bleecker Ave and 3rd St)
New York, NY 10012
Ph: 212-674-8685
Middle Eastern fare such as Falafels, Hummus (chickpea puree with garlic, lemon and tahini), Baba Ganouj (roasted eggplant with parsley, garlic and tahini) and Tabouleh (bulgur wheat salad with finely chopped mint, parsley and onions). You can also try their popular Chicken, Kafta and Shish Kebobs. Make sure to leave room for their Baklava, Mabrumeh and Knafe desserts. Vegetarian Sandwiches start at $3 and meat ones at $5.50.
Hours: 11AM–5AM, 7 days
Subway: A, B, C, D, E, F, M to West 4 St
Web site: http://www.mamouns.com
Saigon Shack
114 MacDougal St
(Between Bleecker St and 3rd St)
New York, NY 10012
Ph: 212-228-0588
Vietnamese Food. Classic Beef Pho $8, Vegetarian Banh Mi $7
Hours: Sun-Wed 11AM-11PM; Thu-Sat 11AM-2AM
Subway: A, B, C, D, E, F, M to W 4 St; 1 to Houston St
Maoz Vegetarian
38 Union Square East
(Between 16th St and 17th St)
New York, NY 10003
Ph: 212-260-1988
Maoz Falafel Sandwich $5.25 Egg & Eggplant Pita $5.85
Hours: Mon–Thurs 11:00AM–11:00PM, Fri–Sat 11:00AM–12:00AM, Sunday 11AM–10PM
Subway: L, N, Q, R, 4, 5, 6 to 14 St-Union Sq
Saigon
369 Broome St
(Between Mott St & Elizabeth St)
New York, NY 10013
Ph: 212-219-8341
Famous for Banh Mi (Vietnamese sandwiches) $4.50 and above
Hours: Daily, 7 AM to 7 PM
Subway: J to Bowery
Kati Roll Company
99 MacDougal St
(Between Bleecker St and Minetta Lane)
New York, NY 10012
Ph: 212-420-6497
Aloo Masala Roll $4.50
Hours: Mon-Thur 12PM-12AM; Fri-Sat 12PM-5AM
Subway: A, B, C, D, E, F, M to W.4 St