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Best Budget Bites

Best Budget Bites: $8.99 Lunch Special From Sushi Takatsu

Let's celebrate the celebrated skyway staple a little bit more.

August 18, 2025

Best Budget Bites: $9.99 Roast Beef Sandwich From Maverick’s Real Roast Beef

We finally visit the last of the suburban roast beef heavy hitters.

August 5, 2025

Best Budget Bites: $9.95 Pad Thai From Jasmine Thai

Sitting on the border of Minneapolis and Columbia Heights, Jasmine Thai makes the perfect flavorful, saucy dish. 

June 13, 2025

Best Budget Bites: $8.79 Bacon 3 Cheesesteak From Charleys Cheesesteaks

He never thought he'd taste his dream sandwich again. But it was waiting for him at the Maplewood Mall.

Best Budget Bites: $4 Shower Oranges From Aldi

'You have to trust me,' explains our student journalist.

Best Budget Bites: $1 Veggie Samosas From Pooja Grocers

At just a buck, these samosas leave enough in your lunch budget to choose your own adventure.

April 22, 2025

Best Budget Bites: $9.49 Grilled Chicken Sandwich From Zakia Deli

BBB tips its cap to a stalwart Lebanese lunch spot.

March 19, 2025

Best Budget Bites: $8.75 Olive Burger From Sandy’s Tavern

Quality-wise, did the 'world famous' menu item survive a semi-recent ownership transfer?

January 22, 2025