Visiting New York City as a family can be expensive, but your meals don’t have to be. There are a number of amazing, budget-friendly places to eat in New York where you can get an affordable meal while still experiencing the local and international cuisines that make Big Apple dining so unique.
Cap your day with a cool treat at Shake Shack Shake Shack’s Madison Square Park location is the original—and possibly the most charming—with string lights and a large patio. The whole family can grab a classic ShackBurger, which comes with cheese and ShackSauce ($5.55) and crinkle-cut fries ($2.99) and still have enough room in the budget to share a couple featured shakes, like the raspberry cheesecake or salted caramel pretzel ($5.79). It’s a pretty sweet end to a successful day in the city!
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Grab coffee and a classic breakfast at Mike’s Coffee Shop This Brooklyn favorite is so old-school it doesn’t even have a website. Celebrities, locals and tourists crowd Mike’s Coffee Shop (328 Dekalb Ave., Brooklyn) to get a taste of classic diner fare like pancakes with a side of sausage ($4.75), two eggs any style ($3.50), and steak and eggs ($7). And with a large coffee for only $1.25, you’ll be energized for a full day of sightseeing.
