Eating does not have to be an expensive affair if you know where to look. Norfolk offers a variety of fine cuisine but “fine” does not have to cost an arm and a leg. The city is filled with hidden gems that would content even the most passionate “food critic”. Old favorites from fried chicken, mouth watering sandwiches to exotic Mexican food can be found on a student budget in Norfolk. The question is where can you find them?

It is not hard to find a good place to eat in Norfolk. Almost every nook and cranny of the city is sprinkled with eateries. For those who are around the corner of Chesapeake, Chick-fil-A is a must try for their delicious and juicy fried chicken sandwiches, melt in your mouth butter biscuits and signature waffle fries. Then, there is also Plaza Azteca where you can stuff yourself silly with wholesome traditional Mexican food. The place is family friendly, the food is as authentic as it gets and they do not skimp on the contents in their signature margaritas. Customers who have been into Azteca always come out satisfied, never mind that they have been around for more than 10 years. Doumar’s is another place to visit for an affordable culinary experience. The home of ice cream cones, they were invented there and you can still be served at your car. A nostalgic place with thoughts of Happy Days, Doumar’s been around since the 70’s. A place that has been around that long tells you that they must have done something right and good, no doubt. Their menu is a crowd pleaser and their prices please all.

The places above are just a sampler to more cheap eats around Norfolk. Here’s a list of cheap eat places worthy of a visit, not only for their reasonable prices, but for the quality of their food.

Chick-fil-A
1516 Sams Cir, Chesapeake, VA, 23320

Plaza Azteca 4292 Holland Rd, Virginia Beach, VA, 23452

Doumar's
1919 Monticello Ave, Norfolk, VA, 23517

No Frill Bar and Grill 806 Spotswood Ave, Norfolk, VA, 23517

Happy Buffet Restaurant
879 Lynnhaven Pkwy Ste 107, Virginia Beach, VA, 23452

Smitty's Better Burger
1313 N King St, Hampton, VA, 23669

Beach Bully Open Pit Bar B Q
601 19TH St , Virginia Beach , VA , 23451