Sometimes you want to go out to a restaurant without spending a lot of money. Finding good value and quality food at an affordable price can be a challenge, especially in these days of rising prices. Fortunately, many Montreal restaurateurs have decided to target this niche and offer great options for under $20.
We've rounded up restaurants that should top your list of cheap eats in Montreal.
Pizza Bouquet
45 Rue Beaubien E, Montreal, H2S 1P8
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With two locations to choose from, there's no cause to pass up the $5 slices at this premium pizza joint. Thin, crispy, with fantastic toppings like the rosemary-kissed potato pizza, the Upside Down (cheese under the red sauce, with a drizzle of deliciously herbaceous pesto) and the popular Sopressatta with goat cheese and honey drizzle, it's a cheap treat that's hard to beat.
La Ligne Rouge
414 Rue Jean-Talon E, Montreal, H2R 1T5
With prices virtually unchanged since the pandemic, Villeray's Ligne Rouge has probably the most affordable souvlaki pita in town, plus let's not forget the scrumptious casse-croute options. The burgers and steamés are perfect, and the fries are as good as those at any roadside joint in rural Quebec.
Ho Guom
Multiple locations
This Vietnamese restaurant has lineups every Tuesday, and for good reason: it's two-for-one day, when whole huge families descend upon the place to feast for cheap. The phò broth is layered, savoury, gorgeous, but you'll also want to try the unique dishes on the menu, like the fried calami patties on vermicelli and salad.
Lloydie's
Multiple locations
With whole jerk chicken plates coming in at under $20, complete with fried plantain, and rice and peas, Lloydies has lots of dishes that fit the bill for cheap eats. Nothing quite beats their Jamaican patties in terms of affordable, satisfying snacks: they come in at $4 a pop.
Nouilles de Lan Zhou
1006 Boulevard St-Laurent, Montreal, H2Z 9Y9
Hand-pulled noodles are a treat at any price, but these come in cheap and in ultra generous portions. The Dan Dan noodles are a fan fave, loaded with beef, greens and chopped peanuts, and the spicy sliced beef noodle soup is packed with spicy punch.
Sana
655 Rue Jarry O, Montreal, H3N 1G3
This Pakistani spot in Parc Ex has famously low prices and high spice levels. Get the shareable grill plate, an overflowing plateful of grilled meats including chicken, lamb, beef and sausage, with extra rice, salad and naan for only $4. The Pakistani style fish and chips is also a must, but expect a generously spiced batter! And there are a ton of extra affordable vegetarian choices.
Arepera
73 Rue Prince Arthur, Montreal, H2X 1B4
An amazing choice for gluten-free folks, Arapera serves up crispy corn cakes stuffed with hearty, protein-packed fillings like cheese, plantain and black beans, pulled chicken with avocado or shredded beef in tomato sauce. All are under $20.
La Toxica
Multiple locations
With lots of choices of four-taco plates sitting at around $20, La Toxica is always an affordable choice but the burritos are where the real value is. Huge and packed tight with incredible fillings that'll give you sustenance for a whole day, they're a hell of a deal.
Carnitas Michoacanas Leoncito
264 Rue St-Zotique E, Montreal, H2S 1L3
With regular super promotions that make this Little Italy spot even more affordable, it's a full-meal deal at all times. Sit down, pick the meat of your choice (roast pork, chopped chicken, beef, goat and more) and order it by weight. It comes with all the trimmings: tortillas, salads, salsas galore!
BOSSA Prêt à manger
Multiple locations
With premium ingredients and incredible flavour combos, Bossa sandwiches are all under $20 yet pack an incredible caloric punch. From the roast chicken sammy with basil oil to the classic sausage and rapini sammy to the chicken cutlet Milanese hoagie, with prosciutto, mozza and arugula, they'll all welcome you to yumtown.
Ta Pies
4520 Avenue du parc, Montreal, H2V 4E3
You can get two of these Australian handheld pies for around $20, and yet each is a meal unto itself. Classic flavours include the cubed steak of the butter chicken pie. One is plenty, and it'll leave you money for sides like mushy peas and delish Aussie desserts, like the lamington or the pavlova.
Dame Tartine
Multiple locations
Having brunch for less than $20 with a coffee included is becoming difficult to fine. In Montreal, Granby and Saint-Hyacinthe, you can find Dame Tartine restaurants which fit the criteria for affordable breakfasts. Multiple vegetarian, vegan, keto, gluten-free, or carnivorous options are offered. Don't miss their homemade juices!
Drogheria Fine
68 Avenue Fairmount O, Montreal, H2T 2M2
No matter the season or the weather outside, freshly baked gnocchi coated in homemade tomato sauce that's sure to please. For only $5, leave with a generously filled box!
Slice + Soda
Multiple locations
Feel like you're in New York with Slice + Soda's various locations with their deliciously huge pizza wedges sold individually or as a whole pizza. The slices range from $5 to $6, while the house sodas are $5.50.
Chungchun Kogo Coreen
Multiple locations
If you like to eat pogos, well, head to this address that makes a Korean version. Customize the sausage, filling and sauces… there are over a hundred possible combinations!
Ravioli Mai Xiang Yuan
Multiple locations
We go to one of the two restaurants to obviously eat delicious dumplings, but also, for affordable and authentic Chinese food. The menu choices are vast between soups, dumplings, starters, and desserts. A feast is guaranteed.
Paulo et Suzanne
5501 Boulevard Gouin O, Montreal, H4J 1C8
Open for over 40 years, 24 hours a day, this is the place to fill your stomach with poutines, burgers, club sandwiches, spaghetti, subs, grilled cheese, and more! They have won awards for their poutines and burgers.
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