Ah, the lunchtime rush in the city; eating out always poses an eternal struggle between quality, quantity and cost. But, why should you have to settle for a mediocre supermarket meal deal when there are some top spots delivering unbelievable quality on a budget? Now, you'll never worry about your dreaded midday munching again, as we've rounded up some of Manchester's best cheap lunches.
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Last updated on 9th October 2024
After a cheap set lunch menu in Manchester city centre? Bab NQ has choices of fancy kebab coming in at just £10 when you purchase any drink from 12 'til 3pm on weekdays. Think chicken Aleppo, lamb Adana, chip shop halloumi or vegan grilled tenderstem.
If you're looking for an affordable lunch in a laid-back venue then head to ASK Italian near Piccadilly Gardens. This spacious destination is filled with natural light, decorated with pretty plants and fairy lights.
There are a number of tasty Italian dishes up for grabs here, including mushroom and truffle calzones, crispy pancetta carbonara, creamy lasagna and much more.
The best cheap lunch in Manchester? Blue Kitchen has got to be up there with its main and a soft drink midweek deal for £10. There's tonnes to choose from too, including smoked baby back ribs, vegan tacos and a hot chicken Buffalo sandwich.
Saving you some serious pennies, Yard & Coop is bringing cheap eats to town from Sunday through Thursday. Head over for a crackin' midday menu that sees you tuck into £10 lunch deals in Manchester city centre - think lip-smacking treats, such as mac 'n' cheese and drums with wings.
Whether you build your own sharing board from the range of tasty small plates or tuck into a hearty classic main, the pub grub at Yates Manchester won't cost a pretty penny. Topping it off? For just £1 extra you can upgrade to an alcoholic drink on their meal deals.
One of the best places to eat a cheap lunch in Manchester, West Didsbury's Volta is delving out three delicious small plates for £15 on weekdays. While a little more pricey than some of our picks, it's well worth the visit for getting plenty of bang for your buck, thanks to succulent queenie scallops, aromatic Berbere spiced black lentils and sticky halloumi.
You can eat for well under a tenner at Indian kitchen Bundobust. Located in the Northern Quarter, the restaurant is a veggie haven of spicy cooking fronting two dishes for £9.95 come weekday lunch. We recommend the masala dosa, a warming combination of soup and mini pancakes, or the classic pav bhaji served with a veg-packed curry.
THE BUTCHER is award-winning Amsterdam, Berlin and Ibiza brand that's delving out bargain lunches at its Urban Playground location in Manchester Arndale. Choose everything from classic cheese-topped patties to truffle-glazed beef, 'Silence of the Lamb' and 'Codfather' burgers.
With six pieces of sushi, katsu curry and ramen all coming in at under a tenner, YO! at the Trafford Centre or Arndale is an affordable place to stop for lunch after a spot of shopping. Better yet, they've got a whole vegan menu to keep everyone round the table happy.
A cool music space, YES is a great place to spend your lunch hour. The Charles Street spot hosts a lineup of pop-up kitchens, including pizza from Pepperoni Playboy, which comes in at under £4 for a slice. Better yet, you can also grab overflowing gyros for under a tenner.
While they already offer up cheap food and drink, Crazy Pedro's is taking prices even lower with their weekday restaurant deals in Manchester at lunch. Grab two slices of their mad inventions, alongside a soft drink, for only £6. Just an extra quid will get you a pint instead.
