Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Joe's Pizza, The Winslow and Momofuku Noodle Bar, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 50 cheap dining experiences
Find cheap soul food restaurants in Union Square. Great soul food food that fits your budget.
Union Square's Cheap Soul Food Destinations
Union Square serves as a vibrant crossroads for affordable soul food that offers a satisfying taste of home from every corner of the globe. This collection highlights the neighborhood's best budget-friendly gems, featuring everything from savory Ukrainian staples at Streecha and classic Italian slices at Joe's Pizza to zesty Mexican tacos and traditional Chinese dumplings. Whether you are in the mood for a hearty British pub meal or a quick American snack, these local favorites provide a diverse and soul-warming dining experience right in the heart of the city.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Soul Food Restaurants in Union Square | Cheap Soul Food Food
- Joe's Pizza · rated 5/5: Italian.
- The Winslow · rated 5/5: British.
- Momofuku Noodle Bar · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- The Wren · rated 5/5: American.
- Mala House · rated 4.9/5: Chinese.
- Twilight Lounge · rated 4.9/5: American.
- Jos Tacos · rated 4.9/5: Mexican.
- Naks · rated 4.8/5: Filipino.
- Dumpling N' Dips · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Streecha · rated 4.8/5: Ukrainian (Note: The.
- EJ BBQ & Sushi · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Mala House 安逸成都川菜馆21街店 · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Little Kirin · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- ME CHICKEN RICE · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Eat Offbeat · rated 4.8/5: Middle Eastern.
- Pranakhon · rated 4.7/5: Thai.
- Giano · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- All'Antico Vinaio · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Lulla · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Classic Arepas · rated 4.7/5: Spanish.
- Unregular Forno Pizza · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- 8 Bit Bites · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Street Taco · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- BaoDega · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- Chow House · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Ladybird · rated 4.6/5: American.
- NaNa Thai Street · rated 4.6/5: Thai.
- Handsome Rice · rated 4.6/5: Korean.
- Il Cantinori · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- A10 Kitchen · 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.
