Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable restaurants in St. Louis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're on the hunt.
1. 2Schae Cafe
Topping the list is 2Schae Cafe. Located at 275 Union Blvd. in DeBaliviere Place, the breakfast and brunch spot, which offers sandwiches, coffee and tea, is the highest rated low-priced eatery in St. Louis, boasting 4.5 stars out of 244 reviews on Yelp.
This restaurant has a wide variety of menu options and includes both breakfast and lunch options. Stop by and grab a breakfast platter or omelette in the morning, or stop by in the afternoon or after work to grab a pizza or hot sandwich. Check out the business's website for a complete list of offerings and for more information.
2. The Gramophone
Next up is Forest Park Southeast's The Gramophone, situated at 4243 Manchester Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 197 reviews on Yelp, the bar, which offers sandwiches and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option.
Visitors who stop by the specialty sandwich shop will get their choice of bread (baguette, ciabatta, sourdough, rye or brioche) as well as a wide variety of sides. Check out specific sandwich creations such as Chicky Chicky Parm Parm, the Fight Club with roast beef, mushrooms and onions and the Big Millie's Meatball with marinara sauce and Parmesan cheese. Sides such as mac and cheese are also available. Here is the full menu.
3. Pickles Deli Downtown
Pickles Deli Downtown, a deli and breakfast and brunch spot that offers sandwiches and more located downtown, is another much-loved, affordable go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 119 Yelp reviews. Head over to 200 N. Broadway, Suite 110 to see for yourself.
This new eatery offers up breakfast and lunch fare on the cheap. Check out specific menu options like the Breakfast Pita Wrap two eggs and choice of meat wrapped in a pita or the Pickles Club sandwich with oven roasted turkey breast, ham, bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and avocado spread. This place also caters. Here's the menu.
4. Firehouse Subs
Over in South Hampton, check out Firehouse Subs, which has earned four stars out of 33 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the deli, which offers sub sandwiches and more, by heading over to 38 Hampton Village Plaza.
Founded by firefighters, a portion of each purchase goes to the chain's foundation, which provides lifesaving equipment to first responders.
On the menu, look for deli offerings like the Hook and Ladder sub (smoked turkey breast, Virginia honey ham and melted Monterey Jack), the corned beef brisket sub or the Italian salad with grilled chicken.
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