Bay Area: Eats for Two Under $25

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On a tight budget but still love to eat out once in awhile? These quality four-star-and-up meals for two add up to under $10, $20, and even $25, including tax and tip! Bon appetit!

 1. Andersen Bakery

665 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 512-8160

Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: SOMA

4.0 star rating
  9/1/2011

Lunch is Downtown San Francisco can be really hit or miss, it seems, but after seeing the sign for the pick two special in front of the door of this place, I had to give it a try.

My first visit I ordered the half vegetarian sandwich (the one with…More »

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 2. Annie's Hot Dogs & Pretzels

899 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 861-0778

Category: Food Stands

Neighbourhood: Union Square

5.0 star rating
  6/19/2011

OK, so my veggie dog with spicy red onions and sauerkraut was the most amazing hot dog I've ever had in my life. My husband said it was just an Amy's brand hot dog boiled and handed to me, but I'm just sayin', it was magical. Of course, it was…More »

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 3. Boudin Sourdough Bakery & Cafe

619 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 281-8200

Categories: Sandwiches, Bakeries

5.0 star rating
  6/20/2011

Soup in a sourdough breadbowl? Ain't nothin' wrong with that!

My husband and I had dinner here a few nights ago. It was our first visit to this location, and we really enjoyed it. The staff was all-around friendly. The atmosphere was great. I loved…More »

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 4. Boudin Sourdough Bakery & Cafe

160 Jefferson St
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 928-1849

Categories: Bakeries, Specialty Food, Cafes

Neighbourhood: Fisherman's Wharf

4.0 star rating
  8/31/2010

Another reason to visit the Fisherman's Wharf! This is the place to get some of that ole famous San Francisco sourdough! You don't want to miss it (but if you do, be SURE to grab some at the airport before you catch your plane home)! If you go at…More »

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 5. Burgermeister

759 Columbus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 296-9907

Category: Burgers

Neighbourhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

5.0 star rating
  9/28/2011

This is one of the best veggie burgers in town, and my hubby agrees on the non-vegetarian burgers as well. We've been to this place twice now, and we will definitely be back.

The veggie patty was delicious, and unlike any other I've had. It was not a…More »

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 6. Cafe Dolci

740 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 392-9222

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Vietnamese, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: Union Square

4.0 star rating
  9/2/2011

I probably don't have anything new to say, but this place is awesome. I would not have known it if not for Yelp because it is so tiny, it would be easy to miss, especially with all the traffic and pedestrians on Market Street. However, the tofu…More »

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 7. Catch Isle

845 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 882-1699

Category: Seafood

Neighbourhoods: Union Square, SOMA

4.0 star rating
  6/20/2011

Found this on Yelp and I'm glad I did. Not that it hasn't been said yet, but $5.50 fish 'n' chips?!?! Forget about it! The fish was a little greasier than I would have liked, but nonetheless tasty.

Bonus: This is probably the cheapest meal in the…More »

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 8. El Farolito

2779 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 824-7877

Category: Mexican

Neighbourhood: Mission

5.0 star rating
  6/20/2011

You can't put a price on the perfect burrito, but I'm happy to report El Farolito will fill your belly without emptying your wallet.

Bonus: The beans are vegetarian! Nom!

For our first visit here, I ordered the veggie and my husband ordered one with…More »

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 9. Fuddruckers

1940 N Main St
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 943-1450

Categories: Hot Dogs, Burgers

4.0 star rating
  6/20/2011

It's Saturday night -- date night. Where else can you go but Fuddruckers, of course! I'm only half-kidding. I mean, it depends on who you are talking to, but the hubby and I sure do love us some burgers and shakes. Just sayin'.

We were pretty excited…More »

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 10. Golden Boy Pizza

542 Green St
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 982-9738

Category: Pizza

Neighbourhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

5.0 star rating
  1/5/2012

It's been a couple months since I last went to Golden Boy, but I still remember the experience fondly. I'd been out with some friends at House of Shields, when we decided to embark on a journey to find some delicious and relatively cheap food. Golden…More »

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 11. Hubcaps

1548 Bonanza St
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 945-6960
5.0 star rating
  7/2/2011

I've always loved diners. When done right, they can be very cozy, and you can fall right into regulardom without even noticing. I feel like Hupcaps and I could have that kind of relationship. Being that we are new to the area and California in…More »

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 12. In-N-Out Burger

333 Jefferson St
San Francisco, CA 94133
(800) 786-1000

Categories: Fast Food, Burgers

Neighbourhood: Fisherman's Wharf

5.0 star rating
  8/13/2010

No visit to The City by the Bay is complete without a stop at the In-N-Out Burger on the Fisherman's Wharf! The word is fresh, OK? Don't forget to get your fries Animal Style (check out the link below to the "secret" menu)! It's also veggie friendly:…More »

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 13. King of Thai Noodle House

184 O'Farrell St
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 677-9991

Category: Thai

Neighbourhood: Union Square

3.0 star rating
  9/28/2011

Not long ago my hubby and I had a hankering for some Thai food. A friend recommended this place and we were nearby, so we thought we would give it a try.

We ordered the pineapple curry with shrimp, and a vegetarian pad-Thai, and split both. The curry…More »

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 14. La Farine Bakery

6323 College Ave
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 654-0338

Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Rockridge, North Oakland

5.0 star rating
  9/6/2011

Chocolatines. Apple croissants. Morning buns. Baguettes. You can't go wrong here, although I have to say the chocolatines are my favorite. I tried this place while exploring Rockridge with my hubby a couple weeks ago, and find it completely charming…More »

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 15. Las Palmas

5804 College Ave
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 597-0890

Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Caterers

Neighbourhoods: Rockridge, North Oakland

5.0 star rating
  9/7/2011

While exploring in Rockridge one day, my husband and I did a lot of walking and shopping when we suddenly realized we were famished. After checking out menus at a handful of places nearby, all fairly reasonably priced, we settled on this one, and we…More »

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 16. Panera Bread

744 Bancroft Rd
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 933-2230

Category: Bakeries

5.0 star rating
  7/2/2011 First to Review

My husband and I were pretty excited when we saw this Panera was going to be joining our area last month. The area was blocked off, and construction was still taking place, but we were counting down the days where a quick walk or drive down the…More »

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 17. Sally's Famous Fishwich

Fisherman's Wharf
San Francisco, CA

Categories: Food Stands, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: Fisherman's Wharf

4.0 star rating
  7/26/2011

Eight dollars for a fishwich??? Yes, but did you see the size of it? My husband and I split one with a side of fries, and could not have done better. Two drinks also and the bill was only $15.

The cole slaw, vinegar, and breading all made the sammy a…More »

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 18. San Francisco Soup Company

845 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 512-0472

Category: Soup

Neighbourhoods: Union Square, SOMA

5.0 star rating
  9/28/2011

This is definitely one of the cheapest places to eat in the mall, and it might be one of the healthiest too.

I have been here twice, and both times was pleased by the food and service. The first time I was shopping with a girlfriend, and I ordered…More »

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 19. Sunshine Café

1908 Oak Park Blvd
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 938-5180
4.0 star rating
  3/31/2012

If you can get down with some greasy spoon, old school diner type places, Ann's Sunshine Cafe is definitely for you. The service is friendly. The breakfast is traditional and tasty. Your eggs will be cooked just as you like them. If you like your…More »

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 20. Tropisueño

75 Yerba Buena Ln
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 243-0299

Category: Mexican

Neighbourhood: SOMA

4.0 star rating
  9/19/2011

A coworker and I checked out this place for lunch one day. I ordered the cheese enchilada plate. It was phenomenal and a little spicier than other Mexican food I've had so far in California, which coming from Texas, I liked.

Bonus: Lunch was under…More »

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 21. What's Up Dog

699 Folsom St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 348-9888

Category: Hot Dogs

Neighbourhood: SOMA

5.0 star rating
  9/6/2011

I can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet. In the going on four months since I've moved to the Bay Area, I rarely eat at the same place twice because I am constantly exploring. Sure, it's close to my office, but I sincerely doubt it's…More »

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