❄️ Minneapolis / St. Paul Meal Deals

Best Cheap Eats in Minneapolis / St. Paul
Two People, Under $20

❄️ Minneapolis / St. Paul  ·  8 verified deals  ·  Updated 2026

The Twin Cities have a food scene that surprises visitors every time. Somali, Hmong, Eastern European, and James Beard-winning American — all sitting alongside 70-year-old breakfast counters and Jucy Lucy burger joints — at prices that haven't kept up with the coasts.

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Matt's Bar

Two Jucy Lucys

Minneapolis icon since 1954 — the original Jucy Lucy, a cheese-stuffed burger where the cheese melts inside the patty. Two burgers + shoestring fries under $20. Cash only. Always a wait, always worth it. South Minneapolis.

📍 Minneapolis, MN  ·  ⏳ Ongoing — cash only
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Al's Breakfast

Breakfast for Two

Dinkytown institution since 1950 — Minnesota's narrowest restaurant (10 feet wide), 14-seat counter. Blueberry walnut pancakes, eggs Benedict with homemade hollandaise, corned beef hash. Two breakfasts under $18. Cash and checks only.

📍 Minneapolis, MN (Dinkytown)  ·  ⏳ Ongoing — cash only
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Kramarczuk's

Eastern European Plates for Two

Northeast Minneapolis landmark since 1954 — house-made sausages, pastrami brisket sandwiches, pierogies, borsch with pampushky (garlic rolls). Cafeteria-style, fast-moving line. Two people eat a legendary NE Minneapolis meal for under $20.

📍 Minneapolis, MN (NE)  ·  ⏳ Ongoing
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Cossetta's

Italian Plates for Two

St. Paul Italian institution — cafeteria-style pasta with ricotta cheese sauce, pizza with house Italian sausage, meatball hero. Two hearty Italian plates under $20. Save room for gelato and cannoli at the Pasticceria upstairs.

📍 St. Paul, MN  ·  ⏳ Ongoing
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Holy Land

Middle Eastern Feast for Two

Minneapolis Middle Eastern staple — falafel, shawarma, hummus, pita plates at counter service prices. Two people build a filling meal for under $18. Multiple locations including Midtown Global Market. Beloved by locals for 30+ years.

📍 Minneapolis, MN  ·  ⏳ Ongoing
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Hmongtown Marketplace

Hmong Food Court for Two

St. Paul's legendary Hmong food court — chicken wings stuffed with ground pork and glass noodles, papaya salad, lemongrass-chili sausages, purple sticky rice. Two people eat an authentic Hmong meal for under $15. A truly unique Twin Cities experience.

📍 St. Paul, MN  ·  ⏳ Ongoing
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On's Kitchen

Thai Plates for Two

Family-run St. Paul Thai with 100+ dishes spiced to order — pad prik moo grop (crispy pork belly in red curry), curries, seafood, noodles all under $12. Two people eat beloved Twin Cities Thai for under $20.

📍 St. Paul, MN  ·  ⏳ Ongoing
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Ramen Kazama

Two Ramen Bowls

Minneapolis ramen spanning Japanese regional styles — creamy tonkotsu with pork belly, shoyu chicken broth, veggie curry ramen. Bowls around $14–16 each. One of the Twin Cities' most praised ramen spots. University area.

📍 Minneapolis, MN  ·  ⏳ Ongoing
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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. Available 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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