7 Exceptional Massachusetts Restaurants To Try When You're Dining Out On A Budget
By Melissa Mahoney|Published February 10, 2022
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Dining out shouldn’t always come with a high price tag. If you are budget conscious, like many of us are, you may be searching for a place to eat with exceptional cuisine offered at a lower price. We have selected a few such places around the state. Check out these budget-friendly restaurants in Massachusetts for your next meal out on the town.
The Beef Barn is a family-owned restaurant with two locations: one in Bellingham and the other in North Smithfield, Rhode Island. In business for more than 50 years, you can expect quality and affordability; in fact, almost everything on the menu is under $5. Best-known for its slow-cooked roast beef sandwiches, there are plenty of other delectable eats on the menu, including burgers, hot dogs, grilled chicken sandwiches, and the like. Visit the restaurant's website for more information and to see a menu.
We all know how expensive it can be to dine out in Boston, but at Theo's Cozy Corner, you can expect tasty food at affordable prices. Open for breakfast and lunch, Theo's serves up a variety of cuisines, including American, Brazilian, and Italian. Visit the restaurant's Facebook page for more information.
As a highly rated restaurant in Salem, Red's Sandwich Shop occupies a historic home which gives the place a charming, cozy feel. On top of that, the food is quite outstanding. Whether you come in for breakfast or lunch, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu, although the grilled sandwiches are a popular choice. Don't forget to check out the specials while you're here. Visit the restaurant's Facebook page for more information.
In the mood for some comfort food? How about eating comfort food inside a restaurant that looks like a giant milk bottle? This restaurant's historic milk bottle was built in 1926 and is 56 feet tall by 20 feet wide. Having a meal here is a wonderful experience for the whole family. Choose from a variety of menu options like build-your-own omelets, pancakes, seafood on the weekends, and daily specials. Fair warning -- The Milk Bottle is cash only. Visit the restaurant's Facebook page for more information.
Located in a strip mall in North Attleboro, A&J Family Restaurant offers several items that regular customers love. Whether you're a new or returning customer, you must order a homemade muffin. Other popular choices include the corned beef hash, chicken rice soup, and just about any breakfast item. Come hungry because the portions are quite generous. Visit the restaurant's website for more information and to see a menu.
Offering some of the best breakfast and lunch in the city of Springfield, customers not only return for the food but the quick and friendly service. With plenty of sandwiches for both breakfast and lunch as well as salads, chili, and even milkshakes, there's something on the menu for just about everyone. Many of the items are priced at under $10 while others are priced under $5. City Jake's is open Monday through Friday and food is available for dine-in, takeout, and delivery. Visit the restaurant's website for more information and to see a menu.
This Polish-American restaurant has a menu filled with pierogies and other delicious, mouthwatering foods like golabki (stuffed cabbage rolls) and kielbasa. Best of all, Patti's makes both savory and sweet pierogies. Maybe you'll try the spicy buffalo or BBQ pierogis followed by the prune or PBJ pierogies for dessert. Delicious and affordable -- what could be better? Visit the restaurant's website for more information and to see a menu.
Have you ever dined at any of these budget-friendly restaurants in Massachusetts? Do you have any other restaurants to suggest? Please share in the comments!