Best Cheap Eats Restaurants in Fort Greene
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Hua Long Chinese Restaurant
A high-volume Fort Greene counter spot with an unusually deep menu of spicy chicken, seafood, and vegetarian General Tso’s options.
Notable Picks
8.3
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Primarily a takeout operation on Fulton Street, Hua Long turns out a long menu of American-Chinese standards plus an unusually deep specials section, including seafood platters and vegetarian General Tso’s. High order volume and solid recent ratings make it a dependable pick for big, sauce-heavy plates.
Must-Try Dishes:
General Tso's Chicken, Seafood Delight, Fried Half Chicken
What Makes it Special: A high-volume Fort Greene counter spot with an unusually deep menu of spicy chicken, seafood, and vegetarian General Tso’s options.
8.1
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Family Friendly Favorites
Hidden Gems Heaven
Fort Greene’s long-running bagel counter near BAM serves straightforward New York bagels, classic breakfast sandwiches, and deli-style spreads at friendly prices. It’s a practical choice for commuters and nearby office workers who want a fast, filling bagel without fuss.
Must-Try Dishes:
Plain bagel with bacon, egg & cheese, Everything bagel with scallion cream cheese, Cinnamon raisin bagel with butter
What Makes it Special: Busy corner bagel shop near BAM with reliable, inexpensive classics.
#3
Slutty Vegan
8.1
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Instagram Worthy Wonders
Late Night Legends
Quick Bites Champions
Slutty Vegan’s Fort Greene outpost turns fully plant-based burgers, fries, and shakes into an almost party-like counter-service experience, with long lines and loud branding. The menu leans indulgent and messy rather than health-focused, making it a destination for late-night comfort food rather than quiet meals.
Must-Try Dishes:
One Night Stand burger, Fussy Hussy burger, Sloppy Toppy burger
What Makes it Special: A fully vegan, over-the-top burger counter with a party energy and heavy social media footprint.
Worthy Picks
7.6
Yang No. 1 Asian in Fort Greene is a delivery-centric Chinese-American shop with a sprawling menu of General Tso’s, sesame dishes, lo mein, dumplings, and bean curd specials. Quality can vary, but when ordered strategically it delivers exactly the kind of salty-sweet comfort people expect from neighborhood Chinese.
Must-Try Dishes:
General Tso's Chicken, Sesame Bean Curd, Mongolian Beef
What Makes it Special: An all-purpose Fort Greene delivery option with a huge menu of Chinese-American standards plus tofu and bean curd variations.
7.6
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Comfort Food Classics
A teriyaki-first takeout shop where rolls work best as supporting players to a bento-style order rather than the entire plan. Keep it simple—one classic roll plus a warm entree—and you’ll get the most consistent value from the kitchen’s strengths.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy Salmon Roll, California Roll, Shrimp Tempura Roll
What Makes it Special: A budget bento-and-roll format that’s strongest when ordered classic.