Best Cheap Eats Restaurants in Yorkville
7 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Chicken Insider
Tiny Yorkville shop focused on double-battered Korean fried chicken and delivery-friendly combos.
Notable Picks
8.4
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Opened in 2020, Chicken Insider is a narrow Yorkville counter shop specializing in Korean fried chicken, chicken sandwiches, and rice bowls in a K-pop-influenced setting. The kitchen leans on a double-battered fry and house sauces, turning out consistently crisp wings and boneless pieces that travel well for delivery. Locals use it more as a casual dinner and game-night takeout standby than a linger-and-dine restaurant.
Must-Try Dishes:
Boneless Korean fried chicken with sweet and spicy sauce, Seoul chicken sandwich, Tteokbokki with cheese
What Makes it Special: Tiny Yorkville shop focused on double-battered Korean fried chicken and delivery-friendly combos.
Worthy Picks
#2
Tinos
7.9
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Family Friendly Favorites
Abitino’s Financial District outpost is a busy Broadway slice shop from a small NYC group that’s been operating since the early 1990s. It’s where commuters grab Plain Jane cheese slices, upside-down Sicilian squares, and loaded grandma cuts before heading back to the office or subway.
Must-Try Dishes:
Plain Jane Cheese Slice, Grandma Slice, Tony Roni Sausage and Pepperoni Slice
What Makes it Special: High-throughput Broadway counter specializing in classic NYC slices and a wide specialty-slice lineup.
7.8
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Comfort Food Classics
A classic bagel-shop breakfast that’s built for repeat visits: fast counter flow, solid bagels, and simple sandwiches that deliver when you keep it classic. Best used as a quick, focused morning stop rather than a lingering café hang.
Must-Try Dishes:
Everything Bagel, Bacon Egg and Cheese Sandwich, Lox Spread
What Makes it Special: A no-frills bagel counter that nails the classic breakfast lanes.
7.7
Vibes:
Hidden Gems Heaven
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A Yorkville deli that wins on convenience and breadth, with a menu built for fast, reliable staples. It’s best when you keep it classic—one sandwich lane, no overthinking, and you’re out the door with something satisfying.
Must-Try Dishes:
New York Chopped Cheese, Bacon, Eggs, and Cheese Sandwich, York Special Sandwich
What Makes it Special: A true neighborhood deli menu built for fast staples, all day.
7.6
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Late Night Legends
A classic neighborhood cart that works as a late-night taco stop when you want something quick, warm, and uncomplicated. Treat it like a disciplined order—two or three tacos or one quesadilla—so the execution stays fast and focused.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tacos, Quesadilla, Burrito
What Makes it Special: A true taco-cart fallback when you need fast food late.
7.5
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Comfort Food Classics
A straightforward neighborhood pizzeria that delivers best when you keep it classic—one hot slice, one topping slice, and you’re out. It’s not a destination pie, but it’s a practical Yorkville option when you want a fast, familiar NYC slice rhythm.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pepperoni slice, Mushroom pizza slice, Sausage and peppers hero
What Makes it Special: A no-frills Yorkville slice counter built for quick, classic orders.
#7
Lucky Dragon
7.5
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Hidden Gems Heaven
A Yorkville Chinese takeout that earns a spot for wings as a secondary lane—crispy, sauce-friendly, and built for low-drama delivery or pickup. Treat it like a wings-and-one-add-on order, not a full menu tour.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fried Chicken Wings, Chopped Honey Wings, Chopped Buffalo Wings
What Makes it Special: A Chinese takeout that offers multiple wing styles in the ZIP.