Best Cheap Eats Restaurants in West Village (10014)
7 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Joe's Pizza
A classic slice shop that helped define the image of the New York street slice worldwide.
Notable Picks
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Joe's Pizza
8.6
The Carmine Street original of Joe’s remains one of the city’s most photographed slice counters, drawing tourists and locals for its no-frills, foldable New York slice. Service is brusque, seating minimal, but as a fast, cheap, and culturally iconic bite in the middle of the West Village, it still delivers what most people come for.
Must-Try Dishes:
Plain cheese slice, Fresh mozzarella slice, Pepperoni slice
What makes it special: A classic slice shop that helped define the image of the New York street slice worldwide.
8.4
Opened in 1996 on a West Village corner, the original Magnolia Bakery helped ignite the cupcake and banana pudding craze seen on Sex and the City. Today it remains a dessert landmark where a quick, relatively inexpensive sweet stop still feels like part of the neighborhood experience.
Must-Try Dishes:
Banana pudding, Signature cupcake, Cheesecake slice
What makes it special: Iconic banana pudding and classic American desserts beloved since its rise to fame.
8.3
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Hidden Gems Heaven
Crispy‑outside, fluffy‑inside falafel made to order and vibrant vegetarian‑friendly Mediterranean plates make it a go-to for quick, flavorful meals in the West Village. Locals praise the fresh herbs, house hot sauces, and consistent quality at lunch or late night. The casual pace and affordability make it a reliable choice for everyday falafel cravings.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mixed falafel pita, Sabich pita, Hummus & fries plate
What makes it special: Falafel freshly fried and fluffy, not greasy or stale.
8.2
Opened in 2004, Bleecker Street Pizza is a high-volume slice shop known for its Nonna Maria and grandma-style pies, with slices flying out of the oven until 4–5am on weekends. Awards from national outlets and steady late-night crowds make it a reliable stop for a square or slice after the bars let out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Nonna Maria pie, Grandma slice, White pie slice
What makes it special: An award-winning slice counter where the Nonna-style pies stay crisp into the early morning.
8.2
In business since the early 1960s, Corner Bistro is a no-frills West Village bar turning out half-pound burgers and fries at prices that still undercut many newer spots. With thousands of reviews and decades of burger press, it’s one of the few sit-down options in the neighborhood that still qualifies as real cheap eats.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bistro Burger, Cheeseburger, Chili Burger
What makes it special: A bohemian-era tavern turning out hefty ½-lb burgers until 4am.
8.1
Operating since the 1980s beside Joe's, Bagels on the Square is a compact counter turning out hand-rolled, freshly baked bagels with a deep bench of cream cheeses and egg sandwiches. It’s a neighborhood staple for quick breakfasts and grab-and-go lunches that stay firmly under a typical sit-down check.
Must-Try Dishes:
Everything bagel with scallion cream cheese, Turkey, egg and cheese sandwich, Sourdough bagel with lox spread
What makes it special: A long-running neighborhood bagel counter with serious variety and turnover.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Parked along West 4th, El Jalapeno Taqueria is a taco-truck style operation serving burritos, tacos, and flautas into the early morning. With low prices, generous portions, and a loyal late-night following, it’s one of the purest cheap eats plays in the zip code.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy Pork Burrito, Roast Pork Tacos, Chicken Torta
What makes it special: Late-night truck turning out hefty, deeply flavored burritos and tacos.