Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are TAP NYC | 100% Gluten-Free Sandwiches & Açaí Bowls | Midtown East, Virgil's Real BBQ - Upper West Side and Chick Chick, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 8 cheap dining experiences
Find cheap soul food restaurants in Upper West Side. Great soul food food that fits your budget.
Upper West Side's Cheap Soul Food Destinations
Discover a world of comforting, budget-friendly flavors right in the heart of the Upper West Side with this curated selection of soul-satisfying eateries. From the savory depths of Korean fried chicken at Chick Chick and traditional Chinese staples at Simply Noodles to the hearty Mexican fare at Nina's Great Burrito Bar, there is a dish to suit every craving. Whether you are grabbing a quick bite at Zabar's Cafe or enjoying a casual French-inspired meal at Au Jus, these local favorites prove that delicious, soulful dining doesn't have to break the bank.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Soul Food Restaurants in Upper West Side | Cheap Soul Food Food
- TAP NYC | 100% Gluten-Free Sandwiches & Açaí Bowls | Midtown East · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Virgil's Real BBQ - Upper West Side · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Chick Chick · rated 4.6/5: Korean.
- Chama Mama UWS · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Simply Noodles · rated 4.5/5: Chinese.
- Haven · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Aroma · rated 4.5/5: Indian.
- Plum Vietnamese Restaurant · rated 4.5/5: Vietnamese.
- Carmine's · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Peacefood Cafe · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Pico De Gallo Bar & Kitchen · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Senn Thai Comfort Food · rated 4.4/5: Thai.
- Nina's Great Burrito Bar · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Joe's Steam Rice Roll · rated 4.4/5: Chinese.
- Hi Life Bar & Grill · rated 4.4/5: American.
- AMSTERDAM BURGER NYC · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Prohibition · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Deli Kasbah Kosher Grill · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- St. James Gate · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Jacob's Pickles · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Pig and Khao · rated 4.3/5: Thai.
- HARVEST KITCHEN · rated 4.3/5: American.
- The Viand · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Amsterdam Ale House · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Vive La Crepe! · rated 4.2/5: French.
- Amsterdam Cafe · rated 4.2/5: American.
- Au Jus · rated 4.2/5: French.
- Holy Schnitzel (Upper West Side) · rated 4.1/5: Middle Eastern.
- Cafe Eighty Two · rated 4.1/5: 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.
