Cheap lunch in Soho?

[Oscar613]

I've just started a job in Soho (near Prince and Lafayette) and need good suggestions for where to step and and buy lunch everyday. I only like eating good food but don't want to spend more than $10-$15/day (after tax and tip) on lunch. Do I need to start packing one or are there places around that are good but cheap?

[alepenazzi]

Pita Burger at Broome Street Bar.
Hoomoos Asli.
Vive la Crepe.
I love the falafel sandwich from Ba'al on sullivan way more than the one from Taim.
Salume (most delicious and most expensive sandwiches).
Francois Payard Bakery.

[Oscar613]

great thanks!

[Desidero]

I also recommend the Ba'al soup and the Ba'al sandwich at Ba'al. The place is a gem.

[iluvcookies]

Tribeca Taco Truck... usually parked on Bway bet Prince and Spring, near the Scholastic building.

[Simon]

for soup to go, the stand/kiosk on mercer just below Prince is yummy, esp the Moroccan lamb special and the chicken veggie

[Desidero]

Is this stand/kiosk only around during the day? I live in the hood and have never seen it before, but I'm not in the neighborhood during the workday.

Thanks.

[kathryn]

Is this it?
http://eatdrinkny.com/soupkio.htm

[Simon]

yep, that's the one: it's along the east side of Fanelli...

[foodwhisperer]

Speaking of Prince St. Mekong used to be good and a fun place and cheap. But since they moved to 6th Ave near Houston or Charlton, they are pretty bad.

[Desidero]

Thanks all. Totally agree on Mekong.

[michele cindy]

The avocado spinach jack cheese wrap is a great deal. I think they must use an entire avocado in it.

[ipsedixit]

Sunrise Mart.

[Desidero]

What do you recommend at Sunrise Mart?

[ipsedixit]

My usual order is a unagi donburi, finished with either an order of double sesame dango (or some peanut mochi).

Never had their udon, but it looks (and smells) generally pretty good.

[kathryn]

Alidoro
Aroma (coffee shop)
Banh Mi Saigon Bakery
Calexico cart
Despana
Grandaisy (maybe, those sandwiches are kinda small)
Ground Support (good grilled cheese)
Hampton Chutney
Hoomoos Asli
La Churreria - lunch special
Lahore
McNally Jackson Cafe
Mezzaluna Pizza
Mooncake
Once Upon a Tart
Oro Bakery
Parisi
Parm (might be waits?)
Payard
Rabbits aka RBBTS always looks good when I walk past
Snack
Taim - new location on Spring St

Above Houston, you're fairly close to Bite, Mile End, Il Buco Alimentari.

[foodwhisperer]

Quite a list. Many of which I haven't tried.
Grandaisy on Sullivan St closed. They are open on W bway in tribeca now.
Despana is amazing.
Mooncake is a regular spot and perfect recommendation
Taim has great falafel
I just noticed Ch'er Alpenazzi,mentioned Ba'Al,,really great falafel
Aroma is convenient especially if going to Angelica Theatre
I'd add Ceci Cela, they have some good sandwiches
Ben's pizza is an old inexpensive standby
Kelly and pings is cheap and some things are good
Nespresso has some good snacks.
Silver Spurs is a bit of a walk but inexpensive(almost SoHo)

[Oscar613]

Thanks for the list!

[Lacrosse_Gastronomic]

Dominique Ansel serves soup, salads and sandwiches in addition to pastries.
http://dominiqueansel.com/the-menu/dominique_menu.pdf

Same with Balthazar Bakery.
http://www.balthazarbakery.com/menus/...

[Oscar613]

thanks!