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A TikToker Shared Their Best Spots For Cheap Eats In Toronto & Ate So Much For $20 (VIDEO)

"Some of the best tacos in Toronto."

The Ramen Guy enjoying a Empanada. Right: Gus' Taco in Toronto. ​

The Ramen Guy enjoying a Empanada. Right: Gus' Taco in Toronto.

Associate Editor

Cheap eats in Toronto are not hard to find if you know where to look, and you can score great deals on absolute classics in Toronto's food scene without burning a hole through your wallet.

The Ramen Guy — the name that local TikTok account @insta.noodls goes by — recently set out on a mission to discover his own list of the best cheap Toronto restaurants to see just how much delicious food he could get his hands on with a budget of only $20.

The Ramen guy ended up with a great haul and scored four different treats on a really doable budget. Here are the places you might want to consider adding to your list of cheap spots to eat in the city:

Gus Tacos: $5

His first stop was at Gus Tacos, where he was able to indulge in their flavorful tacos for only $5.

"In my humble opinion, some of the best tacos in Toronto," he said.

Address: 225 Augusta Ave., 616 Gladstone Ave., 1546 Dupont Street

Google rating: 4.5 stars

Crumbs Gourmet Patties: $5.15

He then headed to Crumbs Gourmet Patties to try out their beef and cheese patty for only $5.15.

The pastry was oozing with cheese, and The Ramen Guy discovered that double-stacking the patties made for maximum enjoyment. The owner even approved of his method, making the experience even more satisfying.

Address: 160 Baldwin St.

Google rating: 4.7 stars

Dipped Donuts Inc: $4

To satisfy his sweet tooth, The Ramen Guy picked up a cookie and cream doughnut for $4.

The creamy filling and doughnut goodness left him feeling satisfied and impressed by how affordable it was.

Location: 161 Baldwin St.

Google rating: 4.6 stars

Jumbo Empanadas: $6.75

As a true foodie, The Ramen Guy couldn't leave without trying one more indulgence, a jumbo beef empanada for $6.75.

The unexpected twist of eggs and olives in the filling made this pastry a true standout for The Ramen Guy, and he couldn't believe how delicious it was.

Location: 245 Augusta Ave.

Google rating: 4.4 stars


After taxes, the total came to $21, which proves that finding the best cheap eats in Toronto is possible, even with a tight budget.

@insta.noodls

Replying to @reeeevurrr ballin on a budget #toronto #cheapeats #streetfood

  • Associate Editor

    Rhythm Sachdeva (she/her) was a Toronto-based Associate Editor at Narcity Media. She has previously reported for CTV News, The Canadian Press, the Toronto Star and the Times of India, where she published several A1 features and breaking news stories for national audiences. Rhythm graduated from the University of Toronto with an honours bachelor of arts degree in journalism and also holds a graduate certificate in contemporary journalism from Centennial College. At university, she was the managing editor of her campus magazine, The Underground. She's passionate about writing about the diverse immigrant community in Toronto and is always on the hunt for unique human interest stories.

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