{"id":27529,"date":"2019-06-28T17:00:30","date_gmt":"2019-06-28T17:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/?p=27529"},"modified":"2021-10-28T17:19:15","modified_gmt":"2021-10-28T17:19:15","slug":"cheap-eats-in-san-francisco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/cheap-eats-in-san-francisco\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Find the Best Cheap Eats in San Francisco"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re planning to visit San Francisco<\/a>, you already know you\u2019re in for the culinary adventure of a lifetime. While San Francisco\u2019s food scene is world-class, you can save your pennies for shopping sprees and streetcar rides\u2014there\u2019s enough cheap eats in San Francisco to keep both your belly and your bank account full. If you\u2019re asking yourself, \u201cHow can I eat cheap in San Francisco?\u201d just follow our guide!<\/p>\n

1. Sam Wo Restaurant<\/h3>\n

Sam Wo Restaurant, which opened in 1907, upholds its legendary reputation by serving consistently satisfying Cantonese dishes at remarkable prices: most menu items are $10 or under, guaranteeing that you\u2019ll eat cheap in Chinatown.<\/p>\n

2. House of Pancakes<\/h3>\n

Not all the great Chinese food in San Francisco is in Chinatown. The Taiwan-inspired House of Pancakes in the Inner Parkside neighborhood features savory pancakes, hand-pulled noodles, and a variety of dumplings. You\u2019ll instantly understand why cheap food in San Francisco is truly out of this world.<\/p>\n

3. You See Sushi<\/h3>\n

While Chinatown has a deservedly famous reputation for delicious meals, San Francisco is home to a wide range of international cuisine. You\u2019ll find it easy to indulge in some of the best cheap sushi in San Francisco. You See Sushi has a menu of seemingly endless maki and nigiri selections at unbeatable prices.<\/p>\n

4. Onigilly<\/h3>\n

For a twist on classic sushi, head to Onigilly for seaweed-wrapped Japanese rice balls. They offer over 15 flavors to mix and match, including vegan and gluten-free options.<\/p>\n

5. Ritual Coffee Roasters<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Time for a coffee break! Ritual Coffee Roasters has several locations throughout the city, and a visit to one of them will convince you why there\u2019s so much food to love<\/a> in San Francisco. And when you\u2019re ready for more cheap food in San Francisco, check out the Valencia St. location for a fresh-brewed, locally-roasted, incredibly delicious cup of coffee and a fresh pastry for under $10. It\u2019s a perfect light lunch or mid-afternoon snack.<\/p>\n

6. Street Taco<\/h3>\n

No California cuisine is more beloved than the street taco, and that\u2019s what you\u2019ll find at the aptly-named Street Taco. Located in the famed Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco, this restaurant serves made-to-order tacos and burritos in organic, handmade tortillas.<\/p>\n

7. Fisherman\u2019s Wharf<\/h3>\n

There\u2019s no way you\u2019ll want to leave San Francisco without sampling some fresh, delicious seafood, and you don\u2019t need a large budget to take advantage of the city\u2019s prime Pacific location. Head down to Fisherman\u2019s Wharf in the Marina district. You\u2019ll find an abundance of seafood vendors selling their fresh catches just steps from the water\u2019s edge. Fresh containers of a la carte crab, shellfish, and other succulent seafood are ready to be eaten as you walk along the historic waterfront. \u00a0The best cheap food in San Francisco is truly right at your fingertips.<\/p>\n

8. Super Duper Burgers<\/h3>\n

Sometimes, even in a culinary kaleidoscope like San Francisco, you just want a burger. You\u2019ll be hard-pressed to find a simpler, more satisfying, yet still uniquely San Franciscan burger than the one served at Super Duper Burgers, a small Bay Area chain of restaurants. Super Duper features a fast-food-inspired menu with optional upgraded twists\u2014like an organic egg added to a two-patty burger, garlic and cheddar on your fries, or an organic chocolate shake.<\/p>\n

9. The Candy Store<\/h3>\n

Don\u2019t leave San Francisco before satisfying your sweet tooth<\/a>! The Candy Store\u2019s name says it all. You\u2019ll find glass jars filled with candy both familiar and foreign, new and nostalgic. You\u2019re allowed to choose as little\u2014or as much\u2014of the sweet stuff as you want.<\/p>\n

What are some of the best ways to experience cheap food in San Francisco? Try some of these exciting options for adventurous eating:<\/p>\n