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Looking for a place to chow down on a limited budget? Here’s a list of affordable restaurants in and around Burlington. There’s nothing high-end here — just good grub and lots of it.

Parents in town? See "Tastes Good: Off-Campus Meal Plans" for Food Editor Suzanne Podhaizer’s pricier suggestions.

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Radio Bean

Nightly live music and a light menu of bagels, panini, vegan sweets and baked goods keep this hip local hangout hopping. Take-Out.

Red Onion

  • 140 1/2 Church Street, Burlington, VT, 05401
  • 802-865-2563

Try the legendary Red Onion Sandwich, a combo of turkey, bacon, Granny Smith apples, red onion, sundried-tomato mayo and smoked Gruyere. Mmmmm. Take-Out & Delivery.

Rí Rá Irish Pub

Think you’re smart? Be proven wrong at Rí Rá’s Tuesday night Pub Quiz. Feel like dancin’? Show up late night Saturday — there’s usually a live DJ. Take-Out.

Rooney's Café & Deli

  • 173 College Street, Burlington, VT, 05401
  • 802-864-7547

Homemade soups such as Long Trail cheddar ale and seafood bisque sell out fast at this café and deli. Delivery & Take-Out.

Ruben James

  • 159 Main Street, Burlington, VT, 05401
  • 802-864-0744

RJ’s has free wings and $5 sandwiches Fridays after 5. Oh, and lots of TVs. Delivery & Take-Out.

Sadie Katz Delicatessen

  • 189 Bank Street, Burlington, VT, 05401
  • 802-864-5308

Burlington’s new Jewish deli is all about traditional faves — including mounds of pastrami on rye, and foot-long, all-beef dogs with kraut and matzoh ball soup. Take-Out.

Sapa Tea and Coffee

  • 9 Center Street, Burlington, VT, 05401
  • 802-318-4888

Sip small cups of rich Vietnamese coffee and loose-leaf tea, as well as fruit juices, smoothies and bubble tea. Sample chocolate truffles from Birnn and other sweets, too. Take-Out.

Shalimar of India

  • 16 North Winooski Avenue, Burlington, VT, 05401
  • 802-864-5693

The $7.95 Sunday brunch at this family-owned Indian restaurant is a great deal. Delivery and Take-Out.

Skinny Pancake

At this crêperie, you can get yours with a sweet or savory filling. Try the “lovemaker,” which combines strawberries and Nutella. Consume fondue and folk music Thursday-Sunday. Take-Out

Sneakers Bistro & Café

Sneaker’s is packed on the weekends, but it’s worth the wait. Get there early on Sunday and smother Kahlua batter-dipped French toast with real Vermont maple syrup. That’ll wake you up. Take-Out
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