Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Billy's Bakery, Characters NYC Bar & Lounge and The Three Monkeys, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find cheap american restaurants in Lincoln Square. Great american food that fits your budget.
Lincoln Square's Cheap American Destinations
Lincoln Square is home to an impressive array of budget-friendly eateries that cater to every craving, from quick bites to hearty comfort meals. This collection highlights the neighborhood's diverse American and Spanish influences, featuring everything from the artisanal treats at Levain Bakery and Wafels & Dinges to savory staples from Aroma Burgers and Monster Mac. Whether you are grabbing a morning bagel at Broad Nosh Bagels or a warm bowl from The Original Soup Kitchen, these local favorites offer high-quality dining experiences at an accessible price point.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap American Restaurants in Lincoln Square | Cheap American Food
- Billy's Bakery · rated 5/5: American.
- Characters NYC Bar & Lounge · rated 5/5: American.
- The Three Monkeys · rated 5/5: American.
- Ballfields Café · rated 5/5: American.
- Levain Bakery · rated 5/5: American.
- Monster Mac · rated 5/5: American.
- Lela's Kitchen · rated 5/5: American.
- Heaven on 7th Marketplace · rated 4.9/5: American.
- Noi Due Carne · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Carla · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- 72ND Eatery · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Broad Nosh Bagels Deli & Catering 58th Street · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Plant Blossom · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Manhatta · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Kraves Vegan Foods · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Aroma Burgers · rated 4.7/5: American.
- TAP NYC | 100% Gluten-Free Sandwiches & Açaí Bowls | Midtown East · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Vintage · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Sixty Three Clinton · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Masquerade · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina · rated 4.7/5: Steakhouse.
- The Owl's Tail · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Three Roosters · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Wafels & Dinges · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Emmy Squared · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- The Waylon · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Bourbon Steak New York · rated 4.6/5: Steakhouse.
- Playa Bowls · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Chris's · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Carla · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
