Affordable Comfort Food in NYC From Garlic Wings to Tres Leches

3.9 (86)

Mon – Thu, 11:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 11:00 – 22:30

245-07 Jamaica Ave

Chicken wings in garlic sauce draw the most praise at this Queens Chinese restaurant on Jamaica Avenue. Hot and sour soup arrives with extra crunch, the shrimp broccoli comes out fresh, and prices stay budget-friendly, with the kitchen closed on Sunday.

4.5 (235)

Mon – Sat, 11:00 – 21:30; Sun, 12:00 – 21:30

66-47 Fresh Pond Road

Fresh sushi and generous bento boxes headline this Queens Japanese restaurant on Fresh Pond Road. Regulars steer toward budget-friendly lunch specials, Chinese and Thai classics fill out the menu, and the dining room has the straightforward feel of a traditional Japanese eatery.

4.5 (68)

Mon – Fri, 06:00 – 19:00; Sat – Sun, 07:00 – 18:00

470 East Tremont Avenue

Hot breakfast sandwiches start at 6:00 AM on weekdays at this East Tremont spot in the Bronx. Burgers come on grilled bread, Mexican plates add another option, the clean space runs a fast takeout setup, and patient staff even help customers practice their Spanish.

4.3 (18)

Mon – Sat, 06:00 – 21:00; Sun, 07:00 – 21:00

302 Knickerbocker Ave

Raspberry cookies, Oreo cake, tres leches and strawberry shortcake fill the cases at this Brooklyn bakery on Knickerbocker Avenue. The bakers take specific custom cake designs and keep options ready for last-minute birthdays, with iced coffee and chocolate-filled pastries at budget-friendly prices.