Cheap Tasty Places To Eat In Manchester: Manchester’s Budget Friendly Food Spots
Every now and then you've just got to treat yourself to a tea out - and it's always great when it doesn't cut too much into your budget. We have some 10/10 recommendations for cheap places to eat out while in Manchester, with meals starting from as little as £6.
Fat Pat’s
Get Directions 88 Portland St, Manchester M1 4GX
Head here for a "boujee" lunch option! Shopping in Manchester for the day? Get yourself here for a banging Sando—their hot honey fried chicken is not to be missed, complete with their signature ziggy fries, delicious!
This & That
Get Directions 3 Soap St, Manchester M4 1EW
A true institution in the Northern Quarter, This & That is a no-frills curry house that's been serving the city for decades. Famed for its simple yet delicious "rice and three" menu, the spot offers a rotating selection of curries, daals, and stews that change daily. It's the perfect place for a hearty, authentic, and affordable meal in a wonderfully unassuming setting.
Kool Runnings
Get Directions 135-137 Great Ancoats St, Ancoats, Manchester M4 6DE
A vibrant spot in Manchester, Kool Runnings is a beloved local gem serving up authentic Jamaican cuisine. Known for its delicious jerk chicken, flavourful curried goat, and hearty rice and peas, it's the perfect place to grab a no-fuss, takeaway meal that's packed with a punch. It's an essential stop for anyone craving a taste of the Caribbean in the heart of the city.
Crazy Pedro's
Get Directions 55-57 Bridge St, Manchester M3 3BQ
Serving the freshest pizzas by the slice with classic toppings including pepperoni and margherita, as well as their famous salt and pepper chicken and "Big Mac style" slices. Head here for their Happy Hour between 5-10 pm, Sunday to Friday, for a £3 slice and a tequila.
Nell's Pizza at Common
Get Directions 39 Edge St, Manchester M4 1HW
We love pizza here at Glass Onion—our second recommendation is a little different to the above. Nell’s Pizza is a New York-style pizzeria located in three spots, including the Northern Quarter. Grab a 14” pizza every weekday before 4 pm for as little as £7.77 (the angels agree, you’re on the right path).
Yard & Coop
Get Directions 37 Edge St, Manchester M4 1HW
What’s cluckin’ good looking? Chicken, lots of fried chicken! Yard & Coop are Manchester's best fried chicken eatery. Here you can indulge in succulent fried chicken "sandos" and soda for as little as a tenner on a weekday between 12 pm - 4 pm.
Almost Famous
Get Directions 49-51 Edge St, Manchester M4 1HW
Almost Famous is the place to go if you’re after a proper good, greasy burger and deliciously cheesy fries. Stay simple with their famous double cheeseburger with pickles or take a step to the wilder side and try their ‘Blame It On The Whiskey’ burger. Don’t forget your student discount for a generous 20% off.
Wolf At The Door
Get Directions 30-32 Thomas St, Manchester M4 1ER
Love tacos and bao buns? Manchester's Wolf At The Door is a must-visit for you! Here you can get bites for as little as £1, including their "Chippy Tea" bao, which is essentially a chip butty in a bao bun. You do need to purchase a drink with any food, but you’ll easily spend less than a tenner here for some great flavours.
Chit and Chaat
Get Directions 205 Wilmslow Rd, Rusholme, Manchester M14 5AQ
Home to Manchester’s Indian street food, with dishes from as little as £6. Grab a few friends and head to Chit and Chaat, get different dishes to share and try as much as you can. Their famous samosa "chaat" is an Indian classic that can’t be missed on the famous Curry Mile.
