4 Best Restaurants for Cheap Eats in Springfield

Check out these Springfield restaurants for some of the best local fare that won’t break your budget. Each offers a unique dining experience at prices that allow you to eat out multiple times a week.

Red Rose Pizzeria

Red Rose Pizzeria has some of the best pizza in Springfield. The menu also includes a variety of grinders, salads, and authentic Italian dishes. Red Rose Pizzeria is a family owned and operated business. Nicola and Edda Caputo opened the doors in 1963 and the restaurant is now run by two of their children, Tony and Rita. This is a great place for anyone on a budget. The prices are low and the portions are large. The party size pizza has 28 slices at only $23. Red Rose Pizzeria serves beer and wine. The dessert menu includes classic Italian favorites such as tiramisu and cannoli.

Eat

Eat is a great little affordable spot for breakfast. This is a local favorite that will not break the bank. Eat seats about 20 people for breakfast or brunch. They offer takeout for those who do not want to wait. There are a few tables outside, as well. The menu items range from BLT sandwiches to chicken and waffles, plus pretty much anything you would hope to find on a breakfast menu. There are some dishes that are more traditional lunch items like fries and salads, too. They offer unique daily specials like chicken blackberry salad, so customers always have a variety.

Bueno Y Sano

Bueno Y Sano offers authentic Mexican fare fast and cheap. The name means “good from the start.” They pride themselves on using fresh ingredients and simple recipes. The food is healthy and delicious. The ingredients are locally grown, making this restaurant part of the local fabric of the community. The menu is simple but extensive. Choose from burritos, salads, tacos, or quesadillas with many choices of meat and toppings. Their prices are low and they offer a variety of special deals. Repeat customers get their 11^th burrito or taco free. They offer call-ahead service for takeout so your order is ready when you arrive.

Hot Table

Hot Table is best known for their paninis. Choose from various chicken, steak, ham, turkey, tuna, and veggie options. The hummus veggie is a top favorite among vegetarians and those looking for a light but filling meal. It’s hard to pick a favorite among the steak panini, but the steak horseradish gets rave reviews. The buffalo chicken is a perfect blend of blue cheese, hot sauce, and buttermilk ranch flavors. Hot Table also offers a variety of breakfast panini that will make anyone’s morning a little brighter. They offer many salads, as well.

Red Rose Pizzeria is a great place to go with a group of friends. Share a party size pizza and enjoy a glass of wine or a few beers. Meet up with a friend for brunch at Eat. The prices are reasonable and the atmosphere is cozy. Hot Table is great for lunch on a budget and Bueno Y Sano offers great Mexican fare that you can feel good about eating.

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