28 Cheap Eats in Paris Approved by Le Fooding
Cheap food in Paris has a bad reputation, and near the sights it usually deserves it: a rubbery croque, a tourist crêpe, a sandwich that spent the morning in plastic. The good cheap eats exist, but they're tiny, busy and rarely on the first page of Google.
Le Fooding, the French guide to creative, relaxed places, tracks them closely. Here are its cheap eats in Paris: 28 spots for a proper meal on a small budget, with prices, hours and tips to skip the line. Want more options? See our wider cheap eats and quick bites.
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 17m² Brooklyn-inspired burger counter in Pigalle serving expertly crafted smash burgers with potato buns and house-made everything.
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Authentic Kurdish flatbreads and flame-grilled meats served fast in a vibrant Faubourg Saint-Denis setting.
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Neapolitan pizza excellence with limited daily production and theatrical pizzaiolo performances across multiple Paris locations.
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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 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 beloved Butte-aux-Cailles institution serving authentic Algerian couscous at unbeatable prices in a warmly convivial atmosphere since generations.
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Authentic Berlin döner kebab crafted with fresh ingredients and homemade sauces in the heart of Oberkampf.
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A colorful vegan sandwich haven serving creative plant-based creations and lactose-free sundaes in a chill canalside setting.
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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 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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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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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.
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A traditional Breton crêperie serving organic buckwheat galettes and sweet crêpes in a charming former bakery setting.
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A Parisian burger institution serving handcrafted burgers made with traditional French farm-raised meat across four vibrant neighborhoods.
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A slice of 1950s New York deli culture serving authentic corned beef sandwiches on Moïse Sfez brioche in the vibrant Marais.
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Ultra-thin Calabrian pizzas with 36-hour matured dough served in an intimate Montmartre setting where the passionate chef commands the room.
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Le Marais's premier charcuterie destination crafting Paris's finest jambon-beurre with artisanal meats and house-cured specialties.
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A neighborhood crêperie on the slopes of Belleville serving authentic buckwheat galettes and sweet crêpes with organic ingredients, paired with a curated selection of natural ciders and vintage calvados.
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A unique café where wellness sessions and gourmet comfort food converge in the heart of Paris's 9th arrondissement.
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A sunny anglophone coffee shop in Goutte d'Or serving creative vegan brunch and homemade kombucha.
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A beloved specialty coffee roastery and artisan bakery serving exceptional sourdough bread, house-made pastries, and expertly brewed coffee in the heart of the 6th arrondissement.
TimeoutFoodingHow to eat cheap in Paris, the Le Fooding way
The rule is simple: the more focused the menu, the better the deal. Almost every spot here does one thing, from döner to pho, and does it well. Filter by neighborhood and opening hours, then use the map to find the closest one.
Street food from everywhere
Urfa Dürüm, on the Faubourg Saint-Denis, bakes Kurdish flatbreads to order: about €2.50 for a lahmacun, €10 for a dürüm. Nearby on rue des Petites Écuries, Ozlem makes döner from marinated veal breast, with a sandwich and a drink for €6.50. Sürpriz does Berlin-style döner in Oberkampf, with a halloumi version for vegetarians. In the Marais, Miznon stuffs pitas with everything from ratatouille to beef bourguignon, and roasts whole cauliflowers. Explore more in our Middle Eastern street food page.
Pho, soups and couscous
Ngoc Xuyen Saigon, in the 13th, serves pho from 9:30am and a different soup each day, with crab on Thursdays. Chez Mamane, on the Butte-aux-Cailles, keeps a family couscous tradition going, with fluffy semolina and generous portions. See our Vietnamese food, ramen & noodles and couscous pages.
Burgers, pizza and sandwiches
Dumbo, in a 17m² Pigalle shop, makes about a hundred smash burgers per service; when they're gone, they're gone. Dalmata caps each service at 101 Neapolitan pizzas. At the Marché des Enfants Rouges, Chez Alain Miam Miam builds XXL sandwiches for around €8. More in our burgers and sandwiches pages.
Timing is everything
Many of these places don't take bookings, so dodge the 1pm rush. Miznon closes on Saturday and stops at 4pm on Friday; Ozlem only serves lunch, Monday to Saturday. The 10th has the most Fooding cheap eats, followed by the 9th and the 3rd. Each place page lists opening hours, prices and what to order, plus insider tips like the quietest time to show up.