A cheap lunch in Toronto isn’t just fuel to keep you going, it can be a midday oasis that improves your whole outlook on the rest of the afternoon. Whether you forgot to make your lunch, didn’t have time or just hate doing it altogether, these are some places you can head for lunch that are both yummy and easy on the wallet.

Here are my picks for the top cheap lunches in Toronto by neighbourhood.

Annex

Tacos are $4 each or four for $13 atBang Bang Burrito, making it one of the best deals on tacos in the city in this neighbourhood.

Baby Point

Annie’s Cuisineis this neighbourhood’s spot for cheap Caribbean, with classic options like jerk chicken and curry goat topping out at under $10.

Baldwin Village

Pretty much every bowl ofKinton Ramen’s nominal standby dish is $12.99 at this location of a chain with spots throughout the city.

Beaches

While you can get some of the craziest burgers with grilled cheese buns, chili and cheese-stuffed mushrooms atBurger’s Priest, standard cheeseburgers are still also just $6.29 here.

Fill up on burritos at Bang Bang in the Annex. Photo by Hector Vasquez.

Bloorcourt

Prices are low across the board atCinderella, situated right at the entrance to Dufferin subway station, with falafel sandwiches for just $3.99, chicken shawarma sandwiches for $5.49.

Bloordale

Chito’s Pizzais the best when it comes to great lunchtime deals, large pizzas going for just $9.50 (though I personally recommend the shawarma pizza for $15).

Brockton Village

If you’re really looking to fill up for cheap,Pho Linhis the place to go. Humongous XL bowls of their legendary beef rice noodle soup are around $8.50.

Canary District

You can take out or dine in atSouk Tabulewhere Middle Eastern mezza like falafel and hummus hover around $6.50.

Castlefield Design District

Open 24 hours,Commisso Brothershas a hot table where pretty much everything is under $10 including their renowned veal sandwiches.

Chinatown

Boiled, steamed or pan-fried,Mother’s Dumplingsare all around $10, steamed buns around $5.

The BLT is a popular option at Brick St. Bakery in the Distillery District. Photos by Hector Vasquez.

Church Wellesley

A variety of around a dozen veggie rotis atIndian Roti Housego for around $10, including favourites like saag paneer.

Corso Italia

Sandwiches and pasta atCentro Trattori & Formaggiwill cost you just over five bucks for a taste of homestyle Italian cooking.

Danforth

Though recognized as one of Toronto’s best ramen spots, bowls of soup atRyus Noodle Baraverage out around $14.

Distillery District

A great BLT can be found atBrick Street Bakeryfor just $5.50, other sandwiches going for under $10 and sausage rolls for $3.50.

Don Mills

Jerk chicken or pork sandwiches are just $6.25 atAllwyn’s Bakery, coco bread patty sandwiches just over $3.

Dundas West

A host of great cheap options can be found atMarket 707, a series of shipping containers converted into stalls selling poutine, meat pies, and grilled cheese.

Don't miss the jerk chicken sandwich at Allwyn's in Don Mills. Photo by Hector Vasquez.

Entertainment District

Illstyl3 Sammiesdoes epic sandwiches like Philly cheesesteaks for under $10, and they do hoagies and breakfast sammies for similar prices.

Etobicoke

Mrakovic Deliwill load up a plate with house cevapi and a bun for $10, with the traditional accompaniments of onion, ajvar and kaymak.

Financial District

Classic salads from Greek to Nicoise and tabouleh to Caesar are all just $8.99 atMam Green Salad.

Junction

It’s not the cheapest peameal sandwich in the city, but considering the version atWhen the Pig Came Homecomes topped with kale and maple aioli, $5 is a great deal.

Junction Triangle

Hot, cheesy Italian sandwiches too big to get your mouth around are still around or under $7 atNonna’s.

The fish tacos can't be beat at Seven Lives in Kensington Market. Photo by Jesse Milns.

Kensington

Though the tacos atSeven Livesare filled with high-end seafood like grilled mahi mahi, spicy shrimp and smoked tuna, they’re still only $5 each.

Leslieville

A “basic” grilled cheese with aged cheddar and mozzarella, house hot sauce and roasted red pepper sauce is just $5 atCompleto. Tacos come in orders of three for just $9.

Little Italy

Textbook smash burgers are just $6.50 atRudy, poutine and chicken sandwiches going for $7.50.

Little India

Nothing is better than a good old sandwich at community-orientedLazy Daisy’s Cafe, options like BLTs, burritos and grilled cheeses going for around $10.

Oakwood Village

一个小的炸鸡是8.50美元Judy’s Island Grill, $10 for small orders of brown stew chicken or BBQ chicken.

Try the Detroit style burger at Gold Standard on Roncesvalles. Photo by Hector Vasquez.

Parkdale

Tibetan bento boxes are $8.99 atYak Cafeand Indian-style thali meals are $7.99. Both allow you to sample a lot of different little items for less.

Roncesvalles

There are only three sandwiches on the menu atGold Standard, including a breakfast sandwich and a burger, and they’re all gloriously $6.

Rogers Road

The go-to half grilled chicken atSt. Matthew’s BBQ Chickenis $6. For $5 more you can get it with the standby accompaniments of rice and potatoes

Queen West

Just try finishing a roti fromGandhi Rotiin one sitting—you probably won’t be able to, despite the fact that vegan rotis all cost under $10.

Rosedale

Black Camelsandwiches stuffed with a mountain of slow-cooked meat such as pulled pork, brisket or pulled chicken are under $10.

Lasagna makes for a cheap lunch at Agincourt Bakery in Scarborough. Photo by Hector Vasquez.

Scarborough

AtAgincourt Bakery, the $6 veal sandwich and $7 meatball sandwich are both almost too big and sloppy to finish in one sitting, and it’s a similar story with lasagna for $7 as well.

South Core

Harbour Eats by Mercatinoprovides a budget-friendly option for office workers with stations providing tacos, sushi, poke bowls, sandwiches and more all for around $10.

St. Lawrence Market

Simplistic peameal bacon sandwiches atCarouselare already iconic, their popularity only improved by a $6.45 price tag.

St. Clair West

Tacos are $5, huevos dishes are $10 and tostadas are under $10 atTenoch, home to great value and some of Toronto’s meatiest sandwiches.

Weston-Mount Dennis

Whole wheat roti is just $6.50 atV’s Caribbean, a cash-only veggie-forward restaurant.

Yonge & Dundas

Beef or chicken patties are just $2 atRitz Caribbean, and there’s always a $5.99 lunch special.

吃沙瓦玛比renditio不会更好n at Zezafoun near Yonge and Eglinton. Photo by Jesse Milns.

Yonge & Eglinton

Falafel wraps are $6.40 and chicken shawarma wraps are $8.45 every day atZezafoun, where they also do rotating Syrian lunches for $11.95.

Yonge & St. Clair

Burgers get pretty zany atHoly Chuckbut an old-fashioned cheeseburger from here is well-priced for the quality at $9.49.

Yorkville

Kebaberiehas chicken, beef or veggie kebab sandwiches and chicken or beef shawarma sandwiches for under $10.