Cheap Eats in Toronto: 952 Real Spots Locals Rate
The best cheap eats spots in Toronto right now are New York Fries Vaughan Mills (Vaughan, $, 4.9★); Gladiator Burger - Dixie & Eglinton (Mississauga, $, 4.8★); Gladiator Burger - Scarborough (Toronto, $, 4.8★). eatsTO tracks 952 matching spots across the Toronto area and ranks them by Google rating weighted by review volume — no paid placements. Last verified 2026-09-07.
Every venue below is a real place open in the Toronto area right now, matched to a cheap eats vibe. Ranked by real Google reviews and cross-checked against our database — no filler, no invented spots.
Updated 2026-09-07 · 952 spots tracked · showing the top 24.
The list
- New York Fries Vaughan Mills — Vaughan · $ · 4.9★ (11098 reviews) · Restaurant
- Gladiator Burger - Dixie & Eglinton — Mississauga · $ · 4.8★ (9307 reviews) · hamburger
- Gladiator Burger - Scarborough — Toronto · $ · 4.8★ (8005 reviews) · hamburger
- Gladiator Burger - Scarborough — Toronto · $ · 4.8★ (8005 reviews) · hamburger
- Shawarma Anas — Mississauga · $ · 4.9★ (5679 reviews) · Restaurant
- Original Shawarma — Mississauga · $ · 4.6★ (9306 reviews) · Restaurant
- Silver Spoon — Milton · $ · 4.6★ (9256 reviews) · pakistani
- Gladiator Burger - Oakville — Oakville · $ · 4.8★ (6301 reviews) · hamburger
- Gladiator Burger - Oakville — Oakville · $ · 4.8★ (6301 reviews) · hamburger
- Himalayan Kitchen & Bar — Toronto · $ · 4.7★ (7591 reviews) · tibetan
- Pizzeria Badiali — Toronto · $ · 4.7★ (7455 reviews) · pizza
- Gladiator Burger - Erin Mills & Britannia — Mississauga · $ · 4.6★ (8993 reviews) · hamburger
- Burger Factory — Mississauga · $ · 4.7★ (7378 reviews) · hamburger
- Pita And Hummus — Toronto · $ · 4.8★ (5886 reviews) · middle eastern
- Rick's Good Eats — Mississauga · $ · 4.7★ (7031 reviews) · north indian
- Lazeez Shawarma — Brampton · $ · 4.6★ (7433 reviews) · shawarma
- Pizza Hut — Richmond Hill · $ · 4.9★ (3892 reviews) · pizza
- Chuck's Roadhouse Bar and Grill — Mississauga · $ · 4.6★ (6603 reviews) · Restaurant
- BIWON Korean Restaurant — Toronto · $ · 4.7★ (5278 reviews) · korean barbecue
- Simply South Mississauga — Mississauga · $ · 4.8★ (4199 reviews) · south indian
- Simply South Mississauga — Mississauga · $ · 4.8★ (4199 reviews) · south indian
- MTR 1924 — Mississauga · $ · 4.5★ (6743 reviews) · south indian
- Tandoori Time — Toronto · $ · 4.6★ (5400 reviews) · pakistani
- NEW YORK SLIDERS — Brampton · $ · 4.7★ (4160 reviews) · Restaurant
Common questions
What makes a spot good for cheap eats in Toronto?
We look at ambiance signals, review sentiment, price tier, and how well the venue actually fits the cheap eats intent — not just star ratings.
How current is this list?
It regenerates from our live venue database on every deploy. Venues that close or drop below quality thresholds are removed automatically.
Can I book from here?
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