Disregard all those rumors that the only people eating well on the Upper East side are Hedge Fund owners, Woody Allen and the extremely well-heeled.
There are places even on the Upper East side where the hoi polloi can eat so heartily at such low prices that they may even grow obese like the rest of overweight America.
See below for my list of cheap eats on the Upper East side:
Milk Burger
2056 Second Ave
(Between E.105th St and E.106th St)
New York, NY 10029
Ph: 212-360-1988
Milk Burger (Single) $4.25; Cheeseburger (Single) $3.75; Fries $2.50; Chocolate Shack $4
Hours: 11AM-11PM, Daily
Subway: 6 to 103 St
Andaz
1378 1st Ave
(Between 73rd & 74th St)
New York 10021
Ph: 212-288-0288
Lunch Buffet $9.95 on Weekdays.
Imli Baingan Appetizer
Hours: 11Am-3PM Dinner Daily: 5pm-10:30pm
Subway: Looong walk from 69St-Hunter College 4, 6
Ayama
1164A First Ave
(Between E.63rd St and E.64th St)
New York, NY 10065
Ph: 212-751-1818
Great Japanese and Thai Lunch Specials
Hours: Mon-Fri 11AM-11PM; Sat-Sun 12PM-11PM
Subway: F to Lexington Ave-63rd St
Dos Toros Taqueria
1111 Lexington Ave
(Between W.77th St and W.78th St)
New York, NY 10075
Ph: 212-535-4658
Burritos, Tacos & Quesadillas
Hours: Mon-Fri 11AM-10PM; Sat-Sun 12PM-10PM
Subway: 6 to 77 St
Agua Fresca
207 E.117th St
(Between 2nd Ave and 3rd Ave)
New York, NY 10035
Ph: 212-996-2500
Mexican Latin Fusion Box Lunch Specials (Mon-Fri 11AM-3PM) like Seafood enchiladas ($8.95)
Hours: Sun-Thu 11AM-10PM; Fri-Sat: 11AM-11PM
Subway: 6 to 116th St
Achar
1365 First Ave
(Between 73rd St and 74th St)
New York, NY 10021
Ph:212-734-2447
$8.50 Chicken or Vegetarian Lunch Special (appetizer plus Entrée) 12PM-3PM
Hours: 12PM-11:30PM, Daily
Subway: Looong walk from 69St-Hunter College 4, 6
Lenny’s
1269 First Ave
(Between 68th St and 69th St)
New York, NY 10021
Ph: 212-288-0852
Cheap Sandwiches, Omelette, Bagels & Salads. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Close to St.Catherine’s Park
Hours: Mon-Fri 7AM-8:30PM, Fri 7AM-7:30PM, Sat-Sun 8AM-7:30PM
Subway: 6 to 68th St-Hunter College
Web site: http://www.lennysnyc.com
Szechuan Chalet
1395 Second Ave
(Between E.72nd & 73rd St)
New York, NY 10021
Ph: 212-737-1838
Chinese Food. Lunch specials (entrée with soup or soda and rice) start at $6.95 11:30AM-3:00PM. For dinner, most entrees are under $14.
Hours: Mon-Thu: 11:30AM-10:30PM; Fri: 11:30AM-11PM; Sat: 12PM-11PM Sun: 12PM-10PM
Subway: 6 to 77th St
Joy Burger
1567 Lexington Ave
(At 100th St)
New York, NY 10029
Ph: 212-289-6222
Midi (5-oz) Burger $4.95; Maxi (8-oz) Burger $6.55; Black and White Shake $3.95
Hours: 11AM-11PM, Daily
Subway: 6 to 103rd St
Land of Plenty
204 E.58th St
(Between 2nd Ave & 3rd Ave)
New York, NY 10022
Ph: 212-308-8788
Sichuan Chinese Food. Ma Po Tofu with Chilli Minced Pork $8 during Lunch Special and $10.95 for Dinner
Hours: Mon-Fri: 11:30AM-10PM Sat-Sun: 12PM-10PM
Subway: N, Q, R to Lexington Ave/59th St; 4, 5, 6 to 59th St
Spice Noodle
1744 First Ave
(Between E.90th St and E.91st St)
New York, NY 100128
Ph: 212-369-5019
Vietnamese Thai Food. Bun Xao Noodles $6.50 for Lunch & $9.95 at Dinner; Cha Gio $5
Hours: Mon-Thu 11AM-11PM Fri-Sat 11AM-11:30PM Sun 11:30AM-11PM
Subway: 4, 5, 6 to 86 St and long walk toward east side
Papadam
1448 First Avenue
(Between E.75th St & E.76th St)
New York, NY 10021
Ph: 212-879-6000
Lunch Buffet, 7 days a week for $9.95
Hours: Mon-Sun 12PM-3PM; Dinner: Mon-Sat 5PM-10PM
Subway: 6 to 77 St
Blue 9 Burger
1415 2nd Ave
(Between E.73rd St and E.74th St)
New York, NY 10021
Ph: 212-988-8171
Blue 9 Burger Double American Cheeseburger $5.30
Hours: Sun-Thu: 11AM-11PM; Fri-Sat: 11AM-4AM
Subway: 4, 6 to 77th St