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10 St. Louis Lunches Under $5 You Should Be Eating ASAP

By on Thu, Feb 25, 2016 at 3:08 pm

We get it: you don't want to break the bank at lunch. Like, you want to spend barely anything. Well, you're in luck -- St. Louis has numerous dining options for the cheapskate in you. Flip through to find budget friendly lunch finds near you.

We get it: you don't want to break the bank at lunch. Like, you want to spend barely anything. Well, you're in luck -- St. Louis has numerous dining options for the cheapskate in you. Flip through to find budget friendly lunch finds near you.

02/25/2016
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10 St. Louis Lunches Under $5 You Should Be Eating ASAP
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The Vine Mediterranean Cafe and Market 3171 S. Grand Blvd. Affordable, authentic and delicious, The Vine is the perfect spot for lunching on a budget. Photo by Jennifer Silverberg.
The Vine Mediterranean Cafe and Market
3171 S. Grand Blvd.
Affordable, authentic and delicious, The Vine is the perfect spot for lunching on a budget. Photo by Jennifer Silverberg.
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Try this chicken shwarma for $4.99. Or, if you're a falafel fanatic, you can get it $4.99 as well. It comes complete with tahini and fresh pita bread. Photo by Jennifer Silverberg.
Try this chicken shwarma for $4.99. Or, if you're a falafel fanatic, you can get it $4.99 as well. It comes complete with tahini and fresh pita bread. Photo by Jennifer Silverberg.
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Need to continue studying or working over lunch? Bring your laptop and enjoy free wifi, good food and an inviting atmosphere. Photo by Jennifer Silverberg.
Need to continue studying or working over lunch? Bring your laptop and enjoy free wifi, good food and an inviting atmosphere. Photo by Jennifer Silverberg.
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Racanelli's 6314 Delmar Blvd. Craving pizza? Look no further than this New York pizzeria. Photo by Mabel Suen.
Racanelli's
6314 Delmar Blvd.
Craving pizza? Look no further than this New York pizzeria. Photo by Mabel Suen.
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You can get a single slice of cheese pizza for as little as $2.50. Order a slice of tomato basil, spinach, veggie or cheeseburger (pictured) pizza, and the damage will still be a mere $3.50. Photo by Mabel Suen.
You can get a single slice of cheese pizza for as little as $2.50. Order a slice of tomato basil, spinach, veggie or cheeseburger (pictured) pizza, and the damage will still be a mere $3.50. Photo by Mabel Suen.
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You can get a slice for dine in or carryout. Photo by Mabel Suen.
You can get a slice for dine in or carryout. Photo by Mabel Suen.
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Eat-Rite Diner 622 Chouteau Ave. Nothing beats a diner when it comes to cheap food. And what diner is more St. Louis than Eat-Rite? Photo by Nicholas Phillips.
Eat-Rite Diner
622 Chouteau Ave.
Nothing beats a diner when it comes to cheap food. And what diner is more St. Louis than Eat-Rite? Photo by Nicholas Phillips.
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As you can tell, the majority of the menu will be good to your $5 and under budget. Photo by Kelly Glueck.
As you can tell, the majority of the menu will be good to your $5 and under budget. Photo by Kelly Glueck.
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Al-Tarboush Deli 602 Westgate Ave. If you're in the Loop, this Lebanese pick is a great option off the beaten path of Delmar. Photo by Sarah Fenske.
Al-Tarboush Deli
602 Westgate Ave.
If you're in the Loop, this Lebanese pick is a great option off the beaten path of Delmar. Photo by Sarah Fenske.
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Stop by and order almond or pistachio baklava ($1.49), a hummus or feta cheese sandwich ($3.99), or, if you're willing to break the bank by fifty cents, a falafel sandwich ($5.50). Photo by Sarah Fenske.
Stop by and order almond or pistachio baklava ($1.49), a hummus or feta cheese sandwich ($3.99), or, if you're willing to break the bank by fifty cents, a falafel sandwich ($5.50). Photo by Sarah Fenske.
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Banh Mi So #1 4071 S. Grand Blvd. Banh Mi So #1, which translates to "#1 Sandwich," lives up to its name. Photo by Dewey Truong.
Banh Mi So #1
4071 S. Grand Blvd.
Banh Mi So #1, which translates to "#1 Sandwich," lives up to its name. Photo by Dewey Truong.
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The Vietnamese shop offers sandwiches for $3.50 to $4.25. The Banh xeo, pictured, is $6.50 -- but we don't discriminate. Photo by Ian Froeb.
The Vietnamese shop offers sandwiches for $3.50 to $4.25. The Banh xeo, pictured, is $6.50 -- but we don't discriminate. Photo by Ian Froeb.
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Protzel's Delicatessen 7608 Wydown Blvd. If you find yourself in Clayton during lunch hour, take a seat at the counter at Protzel's Deli. Photo by Madelaine Azar.
Protzel's Delicatessen
7608 Wydown Blvd.
If you find yourself in Clayton during lunch hour, take a seat at the counter at Protzel's Deli. Photo by Madelaine Azar.
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Several sandwiches fall under the $5 mark when you order a small. Photo by Madelaine Azar.
Several sandwiches fall under the $5 mark when you order a small. Photo by Madelaine Azar.
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The same goes for their homemade chicken soup, "Max's really good chili," beef sticks and knishes. Photo by Madelaine Azar.
The same goes for their homemade chicken soup, "Max's really good chili," beef sticks and knishes. Photo by Madelaine Azar.
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Amaghetti's Bakery and Cafe Locations on The Hill, in Hazelwood and in Webster Groves. Here you can get half a giant sub for the not-so-giant price of $4.95. RFT File Photo.
Amaghetti's Bakery and Cafe
Locations on The Hill, in Hazelwood and in Webster Groves.
Here you can get half a giant sub for the not-so-giant price of $4.95. RFT File Photo.
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You can also get a cup of soup, pasta salad, chunky potato salad or creamy coleslaw for under $5. RFT File Photo.
You can also get a cup of soup, pasta salad, chunky potato salad or creamy coleslaw for under $5. RFT File Photo.
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Oh, and don't forget the toasted ravioli. At Amaghetti's, the St. Louis staple is only $4.95. RFT File Photo.
Oh, and don't forget the toasted ravioli. At Amaghetti's, the St. Louis staple is only $4.95. RFT File Photo.
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Mai Lee 8396 Musick Memorial Dr. This Chinese and Vietnamese restaurant in Brentwood has as much variety in their prices as they do their offerings. The Bun Bo Nuong pictured technically doesn't qualify for the $5 and under list, but doesn't it look delicious? Photo by Jennifer Silverberg.
Mai Lee
8396 Musick Memorial Dr.
This Chinese and Vietnamese restaurant in Brentwood has as much variety in their prices as they do their offerings. The Bun Bo Nuong pictured technically doesn't qualify for the $5 and under list, but doesn't it look delicious? Photo by Jennifer Silverberg.
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