Meals for people with big appetites and small wallets
2 people, 1 restaurant, 25 bucks
October 19, 2008
2 for $25: Sandwich Works
Thick, crispy and ridged chips are easily the best – ever
2 for $25: Peaches Café
The place has personality, given its strip-mall location
2 for $25: Zebb's
Contemporary diner with retro accents has nearly 30 brews
2 for $25: Taste of Texas Bar-B-Q
Welcome to the Wild West
2 for $25: Rohrbach Brewing Company
Restaurant/microbrewery does German liverwurst and Asian chicken salad equally well
2 for $25: Gigi's
Menu includes Italian and not-so-Italian sandwiches
2 for $25: Magnolia's
Menu includes pizza, wraps, salads, speciality sandwiches and some great fruit
2 for $25: Great Northern Pizza
When it comes to value, this restaurant delivers
2 for $25: LDR Char Pit
Charlotte restaurant has lots of budget options. And pleather
2 for $25: Simply Crepes Café
The Chicken Tarragon Crepe was creamy and dreamy
2 for $25: Elmwood Inn
Try the crab cakes appetizer; you won't be disappointed
2 for $25: Blue Cactus Mexican Grille
Dishes blend of European and Mexican flavors
2 for $25: Jim's Restaurant Too
Reasons to visit Jim's: the food, the staff and the prices
2 for $25: Fujiya Japanese Restaurant
Be sure to remember the Lunchbox
2 for $25: The Pita Pit
Falafel sandwich was a mouthful. And an armful
2 for $25: Flaherty's Three Flags Inn
Opt for something Irish
2 for $25: Jay's Diner
Whatever you order, get fries with it
2 for $25: Chinatown Restaurant
You get a lot for the money at this Greece eatery
2 for $25: Highland Park Diner
Clinton Avenue restaurant has an old school vibe
2 for $25: Coppergrass Bistro
Pittsford eatery gives fresh meaning to 'fresh ingredients'
2 for $25: Lovin' Cup
Park Point cafe/music bistro overflowing with options
2 for $25: Open Face
South Avenue sandwich shop has a "back-to-the-future" vibe
2 for $25: Hartmann's Old World Sausage
There's nothing artificial about this city market/cafe
2 for $25: Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
Our side dish was so good, we wish we'd ordered it as the main course
2 for $25: Tony D's Coal Fired Pizza
It's like Little Tuscany on the Genesee. And did we mention the chicken wings?
2 for $25: Pomodoro
Restaurant has eclectic decor, yummy portobello sandwich
2 for $25: Astoria
Sample Greek cuisine and learn how to say 'galaktoubouriko'
2 for $25: Cole & Parks
Victor eatery has homemade cookies, quick-casual fare and cozy fireside dining
2 for $25: Sticky Lips Pit BBQ
Retro-style restaurant is the perfect place to pig out
2 for $25: PaRe
The restaurant's name sounds like what you do to an apple but is way more fun
2 for $25: Dorado
We're already working on a return visit to Park Avenue restaurant
2 for $25: Fruit & Salad Co.
Eatery offers myriad combos — and help deciding which one to order
2 for $25: SEA Restaurant
Monroe Ave. establishment serves generous portions of flavorful Southeast Asian fare
2 for $25: Lindburgers
Penfield restaurant has 50 different burgers and that's not all
2 for $25: Cafe Cibon
We blew our budget by 60 cents, but my panini was worth every penny
2 for $25: WhatchaGotCookin?
Fairport restaurant offers 'down-home eats for busy people'
2 for $25: Wild Noodles
Henrietta Place has pasta for every taste
2 for $25: The Gate House
Restaurant offers calm atmosphere and 1/2-pound burgers
2 for $25: Napa Wood Fired Pizzeria
Perinton restaurant teeming with temptations
2 for $25: Hyjea
Penfield eatery is hip and healthful
2 for $25: Charlie's Frog Pond
Sunny spot on Park Avenue makes a mean turkey burger
2 for $25: The King and I
You'll find uncommon Thai dishes at this Henrietta restaurant
2 for $25: Ricci's Family Restaurant
Greece institution serves a mouth-watering lasagna
2 for $25: Hicks & McCarthy
The Pittsford village mainstay serves a tasty avocado sandwich
2 for $25: Moe's Southwest Grill
Mexican chain has a fun atmosphere and flavorful food. And a pretty cashier
2 for $25: Orange Glory Cafe
Get your vegetables and a humongous cookie at this East End lunch spot



