6 Of The Best Restaurants In Niagara Falls For Cheap Eats, According To Locals
These hidden gems look drool-worthy!
People at Counterpart Brewing in Niagara Falls. Right: Donuts from Country Fresh Donuts in Niagara Falls.
Niagara Falls is a popular tourist destination in Ontario, but finding an affordable restaurant in the area can sometimes be tough. But don't worry — locals have you covered.
The Niagara region in Ontario has several smaller towns filled with hidden gems, and Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist spots in the country. Today we're telling you where to grab a bite after you're done chasing the waterfall.
On a Reddit thread, locals shared their top food choices in Niagara Falls, and then we curated the list to cheap restaurants, so you don't have to break the bank while eating well.
So, if you plan on heading to Niagara Falls for the day but don't want to eat at Applebee's or IHOP, here is a list of six restaurants you can drive to and enjoy more of the local food scene.
Country Fresh Donuts
Address: 5076 Victoria Ave, Niagara Falls
Cuisine: Donuts
Why You Need To Go: Although the name suggests they have donuts, people on Reddit say you should try the wonton soup at the restaurant.
The soup looks like a bowl full of flavour, perfect when it's cold outside. But don't let your meal end there — the donuts are worth trying too.
"Country Fresh Donuts on Victoria is the best wonton soup I’ve ever tried," the local shared.
Pho Xyclo
Address: 6175 Dunn St, Niagara Falls
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Why You Need To Go: According to Redditors, Pho Xyclo has the best Vietnamese food in the Falls.
"Pho Xyclo is amazing," one person said.
From crispy shrimp spring rolls to satay beef pho, and Laksa Malaysian noodle soup, this Vietnamese restaurant has a lot to offer, and they look so delicious.
Magnolia
Address: 7666 Lundy's Ln, Niagara Falls
Cuisine: Chinese
Why You Need To Go: Magnolia is a Chinese restaurant in Niagara Falls that offers a wide range of items on the menu and is relatively cheap.
If you head there for lunch, you can enjoy the special for $12.99 and you have a lot to choose from.
Micah
Address: 6811 Lundy's Ln, Niagara Falls
Cuisine: Thai
Why You Need To Go: How does $16 Pad Thai sound? Well, if you're looking for a filling meal for under $20, you will find more than one option at Micah.
From Thai fried rice to Sriracha chicken and drunken noodles, most dishes are under $20, and they look so drool-worthy.
Napoli’s
Address: 5485 Ferry St, Niagara Falls
Cuisine: Italian
Why You Need To Go: While Napoli's might not be the cheapest Italian food in Niagara Falls, it's definitely the most recommended.
You can have a filling meal for less than $25 at Napoli and the options are limitless.
The pizza Margherita is $22 and it's a 12-inch pie made with tomato sauce, mozzarella, Basilico and extra virgin olive oil.
The polpette e salsiccia is $20 and consists of house-made meatballs and sausage with tomato sugo.
Counterpart
Address: 3659 Stanley Ave, Niagara Falls
Cuisine: Bar
Why You Need To Go: Not only does this Niagara Falls brewery have a long list of beer on tap but they have cheap eats that would compliment the beer well.
From poutine to fried cauliflower taco, fried chicken sandwich and a burger, this restaurant has a lot of great things to munch on.
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