Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are WEST10WEST, Bite and Porto Rico Importing, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Washington Square's Cheap American Destinations
Exploring the historic streets around Washington Square doesn't have to break the bank, as the neighborhood is packed with affordable gems perfect for a casual meal or a quick snack. This collection showcases a diverse range of flavors, from classic American comfort food and artisanal bakeries to satisfying Italian and Chinese dishes. Whether you are grabbing a sandwich at Bite, a legendary drink at McSorley's Old Ale House, or a sweet treat from Dough Doughnuts, these local favorites offer incredible value in the heart of the city.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap American Restaurants in Washington Square | Cheap American Food
- WEST10WEST · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Bite · rated 5/5: American.
- Porto Rico Importing · rated 5/5: American.
- The GRID · rated 5/5: American.
- Arlene's Grocery · rated 5/5: American.
- White Oak Tavern · rated 5/5: American.
- The Garret · rated 5/5: American.
- The Folly · rated 5/5: American.
- The Wren · rated 5/5: American.
- Van Leeuwen Ice Cream · rated 5/5: American.
- McSorley's Old Ale House · rated 5/5: American.
- Great Jones Distilling Co · rated 5/5: American.
- Gasoline Alley Coffee · rated 5/5: American.
- The City Bakery · rated 5/5: American.
- Dough Doughnuts · rated 5/5: American.
- Blind Tiger · rated 5/5: American.
- Little Cupcake Bakeshop · rated 5/5: American.
- Schmackary's · rated 5/5: American.
- Popup Bagels · rated 5/5: American.
- North Square Restaurant · rated 5/5: American.
- OASES New York · rated 5/5: Mediterranean.
- C as in Charlie · rated 4.8/5: Korean.
- Revival · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Julia's · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Little Maven · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Vinyl Steakhouse · rated 4.8/5: Steakhouse.
- The Golden Swan · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Pubkey · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Jerrell's BETR BRGR · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Wolfnights - The Gourmet Wrap · rated 4.7/5: American.
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.








