{"id":27484,"date":"2019-06-26T17:00:25","date_gmt":"2019-06-26T17:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/?p=27484"},"modified":"2021-10-28T17:19:10","modified_gmt":"2021-10-28T17:19:10","slug":"cheap-eats-in-boston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/cheap-eats-in-boston\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Find the Best Cheap Eats in Boston"},"content":{"rendered":"

Boston<\/a> isn\u2019t just for academics and history buffs. With a storied past as an international port city for hundreds of years, Boston has had plenty of time to establish itself as a world-class culinary destination. But you don\u2019t need to break open your piggy bank to visit\u2014there\u2019s enough cheap eats in Boston to keep you full as you take in the city\u2019s historic sights. If you\u2019re asking yourself, \u201cHow can I eat cheap in Boston?\u201d just follow our nifty guide to the city!<\/p>\n

1. State Street Provisions<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re wondering what foods Boston is known for, look no further than one of the city\u2019s enduring nicknames: \u201cBeantown.\u201d Yes, Boston is well-known for its baked beans, swirled with molasses and seasoned with earthy spices. State Street Provisions serves a hearty bowl with braised pork belly and brown sugar. And though the restaurant is a beautiful boutique space, this mouthwatering crock of beans will set you back only $8.<\/p>\n

2. Boston Chowda Co<\/strong><\/h3>\n

As a harbor city with a long tradition of sailing and fishing, Boston has a strong relationship with seafood. One of the city\u2019s iconic dishes is New England clam chowder, a rich cream-based soup full of tender chunks of potato and flavorful morsels of clam. While there\u2019s no shortage of great chowder houses serving cheap food in Boston, Boston Chowda Co is hard to beat. Its Faneuil Hall location offers a bread bowl full of steaming chowder, and they also sell their signature soup in sizes ranging from 8 oz to a gallon.<\/p>\n

3. Legal Sea Foods<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Clams aren\u2019t the only savory seafood Bostonians love to put in their soup\u2014Legal Sea Foods offers a creamy lobster bisque, and their clam chowder comes in both a classic and \u201clite\u201d recipe.<\/p>\n

4. Billy\u2019s Roast Beef & Seafood<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Did we mention Boston loves its seafood? Whether you\u2019re in the mood for fish or something else, you\u2019ll find great variety at Billy\u2019s Roast Beef & Seafood, which offers not just a variety of seafood plates and fish sandwiches but also burgers, fries, chicken wings, wraps, and, yes, roast beef sandwiches.<\/p>\n

5. Spyce<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Boston isn\u2019t all fish and meat; it has plenty of vegetarian and vegan selections for the plant-based traveler. Spyce has a variety of appetizing, flavor-forward vegan and vegetarian bowls featuring international flavors. They also have a number of gluten-free options. The best cheap eats in Boston are healthier than you\u2019d think!<\/p>\n

6. Chill on Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n

For a classic Boston sweet treat, grab a creamy-cold frappe at Chill on Park. If you want the ice cream but also a caffeine boost, go for an affogato (espresso poured over ice cream).<\/p>\n

7. Yankee Lobster Company<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You might not think of lobster as cheap food in Boston, but this harbor town has many opportunities to enjoy shellfish inexpensively. Yankee Lobster Co. serves lobster mac \u2018n\u2019 cheese, lobster bisque, lobster Caesar salads, and traditional lobster rolls\u2014plus many other fresh seafood dishes\u2014for well under $25 each.<\/p>\n

8. Pauli\u2019s<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The quickest, easiest way to enjoy lobster while walking Boston\u2019s historic streets is a good old-fashioned lobster roll. Grab one for takeout at Pauli\u2019s in Boston\u2019s North End, and have fun meandering!<\/p>\n

9. Boston Kitchen Pizza<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Craving pizza? Boston Kitchen Pizza has you covered with its extensive menu of specialty pies. Try a classic Margherita Pizza, or indulge in the Bostonian for honey garlic chicken, green onion, and sesame seeds on your pie.<\/p>\n

10. Flour Bakery + Cafe<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You weren\u2019t going to end your visit without a slice of Boston cream pie, were you? Flour Bakery makes an acclaimed Boston cream pie, and they\u2019ll sell it to you in sizes ranging from six inches to a half sheet that serves 40+. The classic combination of sponge cake, vanilla cream, and chocolate ganache is a must-try. The best cheap food in Boston really takes the cake!<\/p>\n

Want to find some fun things to do in Boston<\/a> while eating your way through the city? Work off some of those delicious meals with fun activities:<\/p>\n