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Best Budget Bites: $3.50 Tamales From La Loma

Come hear the ballad of a spicy skyway legend.

November 28, 2023

Best Budget Bites: $8.75 Egg Sandwich from Sun Street Breads

Let's relitigate the Great Twin Cities Egg Sandwich War.

September 29, 2023

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Best Budget Bites: $1.99 Corn Dog from Kowalski’s

The humble dog doesn't perform any culinary abracadabra—it's simply cheap and tasty.

Deborah Copperud

August 1, 2023

Best Budget Bites: $9 Shish Taouk Sandwich from Ed’s Deli

Middle Eastern delights from a suburban bodega-like setting.

April 6, 2023

Best Budget Bites: $1.25 Colossal Cinnamon Roll Doughnut from Cub

It's big. It's fresh. It's practically free.

January 13, 2023

Best Budget Bites: $5.50 Chicken Sandwich from Logan’s

Hey Popeye's: Take a hike! (Respectfully.)

December 21, 2022

Best Budget Bites: $5 Bánh Mì from iPho by Saigon

Fast. Fresh. Fair-priced.

November 11, 2022

Best Budget Bites: $6 Ham ‘n’ Cheese Croissant from Heather’s

Will readers find this new series appetizing? We don't know!

October 21, 2022