NuWay
The Crumbly Loose-Meat Sandwich Since 1930
Wichita's love affair with NuWay is nearly a century old. The signature sandwich is finely ground, seasoned beef piled on a fresh bun — 'Crumbly is good!' as the slogan goes — best with onions, pickles, mustard, crinkle fries and a homemade root beer. Old-school counters, retro booths and prices that make feeding two an afterthought. Two eat for around $14.
Old Mill Tasty Shop
Wichita's 1932 Soda Fountain
Step through the door at 604 E. Douglas and you're back in 1932 — a working marble soda fountain mixing cherry cokes and phosphates the original way. The menu runs to sandwiches, soups and locally beloved green chili, with daily blue-plate specials and a homemade malt that's honestly enough for two. Two eat for around $18.
Doo-Dah Diner
Scratch-Made Kansas Diner
A husband-and-wife downtown diner that takes scratch cooking seriously. Travelers rave about the corned beef hash (some call it the best of their lives), and the chicken-fried steak and fried bologna sandwich keep regulars loyal. Grab a counter seat for the full show. Two eat for around $20.
The Artichoke Sandwichbar
Home of the Famous No. 8
A small, characterful Irish sandwich bar just north of downtown, doubling as one of Wichita's best folk-bluegrass-celtic music rooms. The move is the Famous No. 8 — the city's most-ordered sandwich — with a beer and the band warming up. Two eat for around $18.
My Tho
Vietnamese Pho & Banh Mi
A North End family-run favorite serving some of the best pho and banh mi in the area, with broth and recipes kept a closely held family secret. Big, warming bowls and crusty sandwiches at gentle prices make it an easy two-person stop. Two eat for around $18.
Ruben's Mexican Grill
Delano Family Mexican
A laid-back, family-owned spot in the historic Delano District with a familiar, crowd-pleasing menu and a bar pouring cold margaritas. The kitchen leans on fresh ingredients and happily takes special requests — share a couple of plates and you're set. Two eat for around $18.
Puerto Vallarta
Local Mexican Favorite
A long-running pick for favorite Mexican restaurant in Wichita, with queso that locals could eat with a spoon, big combo plates and the kind of friendly, unhurried service that keeps families coming back. You won't leave hungry. Two eat for around $18.
Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q
Kansas City-Style BBQ
Classic Kansas City-style barbecue done right: moist brisket, perfectly smoked turkey breast, ribs and sauce on the side, with great coleslaw and potato salad alongside. Friendly, fast and easygoing — split a couple of meats and sides for two. Two eat for around $20.
TJ's Burger House
Delano Diner Burgers
A Delano-district burger joint locals send you to without hesitation — honest, diner-style burgers, dogs, tots and fries done the way they should be. No frills, just a good, cheap burger in a historic cowtown neighborhood. Two eat for around $16.
Picasso's Pizzeria
Delano Local Pizza
A neighborhood pizzeria in Delano turning out hand-built pies with a loyal local following. Split a pizza between two and you've got an easy, satisfying meal that stays well under budget. Two eat for around $18.
Churn and Burn
Liquid-Nitrogen Ice Cream
A hipster-modern parlor that flash-freezes ice cream to order with liquid nitrogen, alongside pop-tarts, egg-less cookie dough and other creamy concoctions. A fun, cheap way to cap a meal — two big cups still come in well under budget. Two eat for around $12.
Cactus Cantina & Grill
Mexican Nachos & Fajitas
A dependable Mexican spot where the nachos arrive piled with creamy queso and salsa, and the chicken fajitas hit the table sizzling and generous. Share an app and a platter and two of you eat well for the price. Two eat for around $20.
💡 Pro tip: All deals are community-verified. We linked official menus only where we could confirm them, so most spots here are map-only — tap through to find hours and the current menu. At the diners and Mexican sit-downs, the two-under-$20 move is to share a big plate (Old Mill's malts and the cantina nachos are plenty for two). Hours and prices change, so check before a special trip. If something's expired, flag it on our main directory so we can update it.
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Pick 6 — Meal for Two from $19.99
The Pick 6 lets two people build a shared meal — choose six items across wings, tenders, and sides — starting around $19.99. A reliable two-for-$20 play at any BWW. Dine-in or takeout; pricing varies slightly by market.
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