Best Cheap Eateries in New Jersey

New Jersey has many "Cheap Eateries" or inexpensive restaurants that stand out as having good value.

A cheap eatery is defined as a casual restaurant that offers good value food and fast service without all the trimmings of expensive decor, a view, gourmet food, or wait staff that panders, or very few of the qualities normally found in a fine dining restaurant.

Many of these inexpensive restaurants are family restaurants that welcome kids, and include diners, fast food chains, and local family run eateries.

Our cheap or inexpensive restaurant ratings and reviews are based on a combination of many sources including, personal visits by the restaurant editor of New Jersey Leisure Guide, visitor reviews, and restaurant critics

Reviews on the best "cheap eateries" in New Jersey

Northern Jersey

Cubby's BBQ Ribs Restaurant
Hackensack
This BBQ eatery is family-friendly in a cafeteria-like atmosphere and a menu that covers the full range of BBQ food. The service is fast, the portions are huge, and the price is reasonable.

Cup Joint
Hoboken
It's a very popular coffee shop/diner that serves up cheap eats and great food, in a very friendly atmosphere, and at bargain prices.

Famous Dave's
Hillsborough
A popular BBQ restaurant in 5 locations in New Jersey serving up good food in large portions at a very reasonable price.

Je's Restaurant
Newark
This longtime popular Newark soul food restaurant has consistently demonstrated exceptional, well prepared food at a very reasonable price

Hiram's
Ft. Lee
This is a place to go for exceptional hot dogs, burgers, and a beer, without all the fancy trimmings that can drive the price up.

Rutt's Hut
Clifton
If you don't mind a truck stop atmosphere, not having to dress up, and enjoy deep fried hot dogs, with a beer, this is the place for you. Rutt's Hut is a place from out of the past. And the prices for beer and food can't be beat!

Central Jersey

Harold's New York Deli Restaurant
Edison
There is no way to adequately describe this place. They serve up excellent quality deli food in such huge portions that you will not be able to finish it. If you have an average appetite, order a sandwich or meal and split it with someone else.

Mastoris Diner
Bordentown
If you are looking for an eatery with a huge menu, huge portions of food served at a reasonable price, then this is the place to come.

Max's Famous Hot Dogs
Long Branch
This popular eatery near the beach in Long Branch has been around since 1928 and has evolved into a full service restaurant that offers favorite American delights for everyone at a very reasonable price.

Sweet Lou's Cafe
Freehold
This breakfast - lunch restaurant is a popular hit with the locals and business people in Freehold.

Trattoria Faro
Freeold
One of Freehold's top Italian restaurants. Serves Sicilian style Italian food with exceptional price value.

Szechuan Star Restaurant
Freehold
This BYOB Chinese restaurants stands out above it's peers in the quality of it's Szechuan food.

Southern Jersey

The Pirates Den
Brigantine
This BYOB is a great place for families and locals looking for an inexpensive restaurant for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. In addition to the traditional American dishes, they also have Italian items.

Schellenger's Restaurant
Wildwood
This landmark wildwood seafood restaurant is easy to find with it's rooftop comical lobster trying to escape a boiling pot of water. This is a restaurant with character that is popular with families.

Tony's Baltimore Grille
Atlantic City
This is an Italian restaurant that's inexpensive, dependable and popular with local families and late arriving gamblers, it's one of the few restaurants where you can get a good meal in the early A.M.

Tun Tavern
Atlantic City
This is a neat micro brewery with a good variety of micro brews and domestic and imported beer. It is Atlantic City's only restaurant and brewery in one, located a few blocks from the boardwalk.

White House Restaurant
Atlantic City
This White House is a must visit for any one who comes to Atlantic City looking for that special sub or hoagie, or whatever part of the country you call your favorite sandwich.

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