🔔 Philadelphia, PA Meal Deals

Best Cheap Eats in Philadelphia
Two People, Under $20

🔔 Philadelphia, PA  ·  6 verified deals  ·  Updated 2026

Philly residents are famously value-conscious, and the city's restaurant scene reflects that. From Chinatown soup dumplings to East Passyunk burgers to Fishtown ramen, Philadelphia has built a food culture where eating well and spending wisely aren't mutually exclusive. Two people can eat like locals without getting anywhere near $40.

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Dim Sum Garden

Dumplings + Noodles for Two

Chinatown's most popular value destination — soup dumplings, hand-pulled noodle bowls, dumplings, and curry chicken cakes all well under $10 each. Two people can build a full, impressive spread for under $20. Always busy, always worth the wait.

📍 Philadelphia, PA (Chinatown)  ·  ⏳ Ongoing
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Fountain Porter

Burger, Fries & Pickles for Two

East Passyunk spot with a menu of just three things: $6 burger, $4 basket of fries, $4 bowl of pickled vegetables. Order everything twice for two people and you're at $28 — or mix and share for a perfectly filling meal under $20. No frills, all flavor.

📍 Philadelphia, PA (East Passyunk)  ·  ⏳ Ongoing
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Pho 75

Two Pho Bowls

East Passyunk Vietnamese spot with generous bowls for $13.75 before tip — served quickly and efficiently. Two people, two bowls, done. One of Philly's best values for a filling sit-down meal.

📍 Philadelphia, PA (East Passyunk)  ·  ⏳ Ongoing
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Amy's Pastelillos

Pastelillos + Bowls for Two

Fishtown gem where every pastelillo is $5 — grab three each and still have money for tax and tip. Or go for the popular pollito bowl: rice, stewed chicken, tostones, avocado, and pickled onion for $15. Genuinely one of Philly's best budget finds.

📍 Philadelphia, PA (Fishtown)  ·  ⏳ Ongoing
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Cheu Fishtown

Ramen & Dumplings for Two

The Fishtown outpost of the beloved Center City ramen spot. Daily happy hours bring apps like chicken wontons and fried dumplings down to $5. Shareable entrees including sliced beef, seafood hot pot, and ramen top out at $15. Two people eat a proper sit-down meal under $30.

📍 Philadelphia, PA (Fishtown)  ·  ⏳ Happy hour daily
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Suya Suya

West African Bowls for Two

Northern Liberties spot serving flavorful West African comfort food — the chicken bowl with rice, Brussels sprouts, and sweet plantains comes in just under $14. Two bowls and two people are full and happy for under $30. A genuinely unique Philly find.

📍 Philadelphia, PA (Northern Liberties)  ·  ⏳ Ongoing
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💡 Pro tip: Philly neighborhoods matter — Chinatown, East Passyunk, Fishtown, and Northern Liberties each have their own rhythm. Many of the best spots are cash-only or have limited hours. Check before you go, and flag anything outdated on our main directory.

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Applebee's

2 Entrees + Appetizer

One shareable appetizer + two full-size entrées. Fiesta Lime Chicken, Classic Bacon Cheeseburger, Boneless Wings & more. Dine-in, takeout & delivery.

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Chili's

3 for Me — ~$10.99/person

Each person picks a starter, full entrée, and non-alcoholic drink. Roughly $10.99/person — one of the best per-head values in casual dining.

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