Cheap Eats in Paris: 145 Spots Where Every Euro Counts
The three-course menu chalked up for next to nothing by a monument is rarely a deal: frozen starter, reheated main, dessert from a tub. In Paris, the best cheap food almost never looks like a bistro. It's a falafel counter with a line down the street, a dumpling canteen full of regulars, a Kurdish grill pressing lahmacun to order.
These 145 cheap eats in Paris were cross-checked across Le Fooding, Time Out and Michelin, so a small bill never has to mean a sad meal. Want a proper sit-down? See the cheap restaurants. Skipping meat? Try our cheap vegetarian eats.
A sprawling 4,500 m² Italian food paradise in Paris's 13th arrondissement, serving artisanal pizzas, fresh pasta, and more to 1,000 guests in a vibrant, electric atmosphere.
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Chef Eyal Shani's energetic pita palace brings bold Israeli street food to the Marais with roasted cauliflower and creative vegetable-forward dishes.
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A neighborhood artisan bakery where hand-kneaded natural sourdough and exceptional viennoiseries are crafted daily with Label Rouge flours across three welcoming Parisian locations.
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A Marais institution since 1979, serving what many consider the world's best falafel sandwich with divine homemade sauce and fresh ingredients.
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A 17m² Brooklyn-inspired burger counter in Pigalle serving expertly crafted smash burgers with potato buns and house-made everything.
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A luminous vegetarian canteen in the heart of the Marais serving ultra-fresh, Instagram-worthy plant-based comfort food with an impressive 9.6/10 rating.
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A pioneering cocktail bar championing 100% French spirits through innovative collaborations with renowned chefs since 2014.
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A beloved Vietnamese canteen in the heart of Paris's Asian quarter, serving steaming bowls of traditional phô and regional specialties at unbeatable prices.
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Chef Rudy Laine's wood-fired Afro-Caribbean cuisine brings the vibrant flavors of Africa and the Antilles to the banks of Canal Saint-Martin.
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Authentic Kurdish flatbreads and flame-grilled meats served fast in a vibrant Faubourg Saint-Denis setting.
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A neighborhood gem in the 9th arrondissement serving handmade dumplings and fresh noodles with exceptional quality at remarkably accessible prices.
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Neapolitan pizza excellence with limited daily production and theatrical pizzaiolo performances across multiple Paris locations.
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A legendary artisan bakery in the 10th arrondissement where traditional bread-making meets exceptional craftsmanship in a beautifully preserved historic setting.
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A beloved sandwich stand in the historic Marché des Enfants Rouges, serving XXL homemade sandwiches that have earned cult status among Parisians.
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A dedicated ramen house bringing the soul-warming tradition of Japanese noodle bowls to the Parisian dining scene.
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A welcoming Vietnamese canteen in the 13th arrondissement serving authentic pho and daily-changing soups seven days a week.
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A minimalist burger joint in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés serving authentic smash burgers crafted by a Swiss-trained chef.
A welcoming Taiwanese, Vietnamese, and Thai eatery in the 10th arrondissement, famous for its signature Tien Hiang hot pot and unbeatable €12 lunch menu.
A Korean café in the 5th arrondissement where authentic bingsu and specialty coffee transport you straight to Seoul's café scene.
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A family-run Turkish gem serving handcrafted döner kebab with homemade ingredients and Anatolian tradition in Paris's vibrant 10th arrondissement.
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A clandestine 1920s-inspired cocktail bar concealed behind a pizzeria's fridge door, serving expertly crafted drinks in an authentic Prohibition-era setting.
A beloved Butte-aux-Cailles institution serving authentic Algerian couscous at unbeatable prices in a warmly convivial atmosphere since generations.
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An intimate boutique where refined tea culture meets exceptional culinary craftsmanship in the heart of Paris's 1st arrondissement.
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A no-frills burger joint serving homemade patties and creative fries at unbeatable prices, where the daily stock of 200 freshly baked buns sells out fast.
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A vibrant food hall in a converted SNCF warehouse near Gare de Lyon, featuring diverse international street food stands, organic local produce, and a sprawling 1,500 m² garden terrace.
Authentic Berlin döner kebab crafted with fresh ingredients and homemade sauces in the heart of Oberkampf.
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A pioneering 100% vegan canteen serving Jamaican-inspired plant-based cuisine with Italian influences in a laid-back, eco-conscious setting.
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A legendary Parisian institution where Art Nouveau splendor meets affordable French bistro classics in a bustling, timeless atmosphere.
A colorful vegan sandwich haven serving creative plant-based creations and lactose-free sundaes in a chill canalside setting.
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One of Paris's finest artisanal bakeries, crafting 100% homemade breads, viennoiseries, and pastries with organic flours and exceptional quality ingredients.
A Franco-British bakery and coffee shop championing artisan sourdough, specialty coffee, and eco-responsible practices across three Parisian locations.
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A convivial downtown destination serving diverse cuisine with vegetarian-friendly options and a charming terrace.
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Champion-crafted tacosushi and Japanese street food in an immersive izakaya setting by France's 2018 sushi champion.
A pioneer of authentic Vietnamese coffee culture in Paris since 2017, serving traditional street food and expertly roasted coffee in a cozy Scandinavian-Asian setting.
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An American-style bakery and diner serving homemade pies, fresh bagels, and Brooklyn-inspired organic fare in the heart of Paris's 18th arrondissement.
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The birthplace of Paris's modern cocktail scene, serving innovative libations in an intimate speakeasy setting since 2007.
A neighborhood ramen specialist near Opéra delivering authentic Japanese comfort food with a perfect 5/5 rating.
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A dedicated ramen bar serving authentic Japanese bowls with organic, locally-sourced ingredients and extensive dietary options in a welcoming atmosphere.
A vibrant Syrian vegetarian haven in the 10th arrondissement, serving authentic mezze, falafels, and hummus in a relaxed, accessible setting.
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An authentic Vietnamese street food haven serving exceptional bánh mì and bubble tea in a relaxed neighborhood setting near Porte d'Ivry.
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Award-winning Sichuan noodle house where handmade dan dan noodles and customizable spice levels earned Le Fooding's "Best Noodles" distinction in 2016.
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A champion mixologist crafts bespoke cocktails from seasonal, organic ingredients in a pastel-pink paradise where hip-hop meets sustainability at a flat €12 per drink.
A modern meat-focused eatery where butcher-quality cuts meet street food convenience, served with homemade fries and creative sauces in a vibrant setting designed by street artist Zics.
A pioneering eco-responsible café-cantine housed in a former Petite Ceinture railway station, combining urban farming, DIY workshops, and sustainable dining since 2014.
A pioneering specialty coffee roastery and artisan bakery serving exceptional sourdough bread and carefully sourced coffee across three beloved Parisian locations since 2012.
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A welcoming vegan burger joint in the 10th arrondissement where homemade street food is prepared fresh before your eyes.
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Authentic Xi'an street food meets Parisian bistrot charm, where handmade momos and Biang Biang noodles bring the flavors of China's ancient Silk Road capital to the 10th arrondissement.
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A beloved gluten-free bakery crafting exceptional organic breads and pastries with rice flour since 2014, proving that allergen-friendly can be utterly delicious.
FoodingHow to find good cheap eats in Paris
Three rules work every time. Follow the queue of locals, not the waiter calling from the doorway. Pick the place that does one thing, whether that's falafel, pho or smash burgers. And eat your big meal at lunch, when sit-down places are cheapest. The filters above let you add a neighborhood or opening hours to the budget, and the map shows what's good near you right now.
Street food from everywhere
Some of the city's best cheap meals come wrapped in bread. L'As du Fallafel has fed the Marais since 1979: falafel in warm pita with tahini and its famous white sauce. It's open from noon to midnight, except Friday evening and Saturday. Around the corner, Miznon stuffs pitas with roasted cauliflower. On Faubourg Saint-Denis, Urfa Dürüm grills Kurdish dürüm and lahmacun seven days a week, for around €10 a wrap. More of the same in our Middle Eastern street food.
Asian canteens, big flavors
In the 9th, Délice de Condorcet folds its own dumplings and pulls fresh noodles; book for weekday lunch. The 13th's Asian quarter hides more cheap favorites, including Ngoc Xuyen Saigon and Tien Hiang, and Menkicchi Ramen and Neko Ramen are on the list for noodle nights. Dig deeper with our Vietnamese food and Chinese restaurants.
Burgers and pizza, in limited editions
The best cheap spots often cap their production. Dumbo (Pigalle) is a 17 m² counter pressing smash burgers on potato buns, with double-fried fries; it makes about a hundred burgers per service, then shuts the grill. Dalmata bakes only 101 Neapolitan pizzas per service, so book for dinner. Out with a group? La Felicità, Big Mamma's giant food hall at Station F, keeps everyone happy. Compare with our full burgers and pizza lists.
A cheap drink, and where to look
Cheap doesn't stop at dinner: Le Syndicat mixes French-spirit cocktails and Moonshiner hides behind a pizzeria's fridge door. The 9th and the 10th have the most cheap eats on this list, followed by the 11th; start with the 10th arrondissement around Faubourg Saint-Denis. For the critics' budget favorites, see the Fooding cheap eats, then open any place for what to order, prices and the good and not-so-good from reviews.