Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, Le Petit Parisien and Claud, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find cheap french restaurants in Union Square. Great french food that fits your budget.
Union Square's Cheap French Destinations
Discover a charming selection of affordable French-inspired eateries and diverse global bites nestled in the heart of Union Square. From the authentic savory treats at Village Creperie and Creperie NYC to the classic snacks at Moritz Pommes Frites Bar, this collection highlights budget-friendly spots that bring a taste of Europe to the neighborhood. You can also explore a wide range of other local favorites, including fresh offerings from Bagels & Schmear, Middle Eastern staples from Habibi Halal Food, and sweet desserts from Van Leeuwen Ice Cream. These curated destinations offer a perfect blend of casual convenience and international flavor for any diner on the go.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap French Restaurants in Union Square | Cheap French Food
- Van Leeuwen Ice Cream · rated 5/5: American.
- Le Petit Parisien · rated 5/5: French.
- Claud · rated 5/5: French.
- North Square Restaurant · rated 5/5: American.
- Chez Francis · rated 4.8/5: French.
- Frevo · rated 4.8/5: French.
- Village creperie · rated 4.8/5: French.
- Boucherie · rated 4.7/5: French.
- LOULOU · rated 4.7/5: French.
- Petite Boucherie · rated 4.7/5: French.
- Pommes Frites · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Bosie · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Thursday · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Bagels & Schmear · rated 4.6/5: bagel_shop.
- Boucherie Union Square · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Carriage House NYC · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Village Creperie · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Moritz Pommes Frites Bar · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Minetta Tavern Restaurant · rated 4.5/5: French.
- Claudette · rated 4.5/5: French.
- Elephant and Castle · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Tompkins Square Bagels | East Village Bagels · rated 4.5/5: bagel_shop.
- Telegraphe Cafe. · rated 4.5/5: sandwich_shop.
- Amelie Bistro & Wine Bar west village · rated 4.5/5: French.
- Patis Bakery · rated 4.5/5: French.
- Le Baratin · rated 4.5/5: French.
- Minetta Tavern · rated 4.5/5: French.
- L'Express · rated 4.4/5: French.
- Marylou · rated 4.4/5: French.
- Patis Bakery · rated 4.4/5: French.
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.
