40 cheap eats rooms in Las Vegas, editor-picked. the best low-budget rooms in Las Vegas: the places editors actually return to. All Las Vegas food.
Suzuya Patisserie ★ 4.8
7365 S Buffalo Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89113
Suzuya Patisserie in Las Vegas is the Japanese-style bakery on Buffalo Drive since 2012, a family-owned counter for Japanese cakes, crepes, sandos and coffee.
Tip: The strawberry shortcake is the signature; the Chinatown branch on Spring Mountain runs shorter hours but is closer to the Strip.
Vesta Coffee Roasters (Arts District) ★ 4.8
1114 S Casino Center Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89104
Vesta Coffee Roasters in the Arts District of Las Vegas is the on-site roastery cafe with house-roasted beans, a single-origin filter programme and a quiet.
Tip: The roastery runs visible from the counter; the Friday morning cupping (free) is the easiest way to taste the current single-origins.
Bouchon Bakery ★ 4.7
3355 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Bouchon Bakery at the Venetian in Las Vegas is Thomas Keller's pastry counter, a French-American patisserie with viennoiserie and sandwiches that has run.
Tip: Pain au chocolat are best before 10am; the TKO chocolate-cream sandwich is Keller's most reordered counter item.
PublicUs ★ 4.7
1126 E Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 89101
PublicUs on Fremont Street in Las Vegas is the downtown Fremont East cafe since 2015, an all-day cafe serving Velton Ross microroasted coffee.
Tip: The back patio runs work-friendly with outlets; busiest 09:00-11:00 with the downtown work-from-cafe crowd.
Mothership Coffee Roasters (Fremont) ★ 4.7
1028 Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Mothership Coffee Roasters in Las Vegas is Juanny Romero's woman-owned Nevada roastery since 2012, a downtown Fremont cafe with single-origin pour-overs.
Tip: Five locations across the Las Vegas Valley; the Fremont room has the deepest single-origin selection and the longest hours.
Freed's Bakery ★ 4.6
9815 S Eastern Ave #145, Las Vegas, NV 89183
Freed's Bakery in Las Vegas is the Anderson family's third-generation Eastern Avenue bakery since 1959, a Brooklyn-rooted shop for custom cakes.
Tip: Same-day cakes available; the strawberry shortcake by the slice runs $9 at the counter and has not changed in fifty years.
Bouchon Bakery (Venetian counter) ★ 4.6
3355 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Bouchon Bakery at the Venetian in Las Vegas is Thomas Keller's pastry counter, a French-American patisserie with viennoiserie, sandwiches and a TKO cookie.
Tip: The croissants and TKO (Thomas Keller Oreo) are the anchors; the counter runs from 07:00 daily.
Senza Gluten-Free Bakery ★ 4.5
9640 W Tropicana Ave, Ste 119, Las Vegas, NV 89147
Senza Gluten-Free Bakery in Las Vegas is the West Tropicana dedicated gluten-free shop since 2018, a woman-owned counter with Brazilian cheese puffs.
Tip: The Brazilian cheese puffs are the signature; cakes and quiche need a call ahead, the cupcake case rotates flavours weekly.
Makers and Finders Coffee ★ 4.5
1120 S Main St #110, Las Vegas, NV 89104
Makers and Finders in Las Vegas is the Arts District Latin-American cafe on South Main, a coffee shop and breakfast counter with arepas, Cuban sandwiches.
Tip: Breakfast runs all day; the arepas and Colombian-style empanadas are the kitchen's anchor plates.
Saginaw's Delicatessen ★ 4.5
8 Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Saginaw's Delicatessen at Circa in downtown Las Vegas is the 24-hour Fremont Street deli from Paul Saginaw, co-founder of Zingerman's, a scratch-made.
Tip: The Reuben with house-made sauerkraut is the signature; matzo ball soup and latkes round out the deli classics. Open 24/7.
Tacos El Gordo (Strip) ★ 4.5
the-strip · 3041 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89104
Tacos El Gordo in Las Vegas is the Tijuana adobada specialist on the north Strip, slicing pork from the trompo into hand-pressed corn tortillas.
Tip: Order at the cashier first, then queue at the meat station with your ticket; adobada and suadero are the two to get on a first visit.
Tacos El Gordo (Strip) ★ 4.5
the-strip · 3041 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89104
Tacos El Gordo on the Las Vegas Strip is the Tijuana adobada counter where every taco runs $2.40 to $2.60 and four with a Mexican Coke clears the room.
Tip: Four tacos and a soda for under $15; the adobada line is longest but moves fast, suadero and cabeza queues are shorter.
Monta Japanese Noodle House ★ 4.5
spring-mountain-chinatown · 5030 Spring Mountain Rd Ste 6, Las Vegas, NV 89146
Monta Ramen on Spring Mountain in Las Vegas is the Chinatown tonkotsu specialist where a 16-hour pork-bone broth bowl runs $13 with a $3 kaedama noodle.
Tip: Add the $3 kaedama (extra noodles) to finish the broth; lunchtime waitlists fill by 11:45, get on the Yelp queue from the car.
Monta Ramen ★ 4.4
spring-mountain-chinatown · 5030 Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89146
Monta Ramen in Las Vegas is the Chinatown Hakata-style tonkotsu shop next door to Raku, a 35-seat counter that codified Vegas's ramen scene from 2009 onward.
Tip: Counter-only seating and cash preferred; the line builds from 18:00 onward and they sell out by 23:00.
Sunrise Coffee ★ 4.4
3130 E Sunset Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89120
Sunrise Coffee in Las Vegas is the locally owned cafe on East Sunset Road since 2011, the original Mothership Coffee predecessor with vegan pastries.
Tip: The vegan bakery counter runs from opening; the avocado toast and granola bowls are the work-friendly lunch picks.
Secret Pizza ★ 4.4
the-strip · 3708 S Las Vegas Blvd, Level 3, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Secret Pizza at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas is the unmarked New York counter at the end of a vinyl-lined corridor on level 3, slinging thin-crust slices.
Tip: From the Chandelier bar take the lift to level 3 and walk the record-lined hallway between Blue Ribbon and Jaleo; standing room only, slices $6-7.
In-N-Out Burger (Sahara) ★ 4.4
west-sahara · 2900 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89102
In-N-Out Burger on West Sahara in Las Vegas is one of the closest Sahara Avenue locations to the Strip, with drive-thru, dine-in and the late-night.
Tip: Order Animal Style off the secret menu (mustard-grilled patty, extra spread, grilled onions); the Neapolitan shake is three flavours in one cup.
Doña Maria Tamales (Downtown) ★ 4.4
downtown-fremont-east · 910 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Doña Maria Tamales in downtown Las Vegas is the Martinez family's tamale-counter-turned-restaurant since 1980, holding the Charleston and Las Vegas Boulevard.
Tip: Tamales sell by the dozen for takeaway and ship overnight; on the menu, ask for them smothered in red chile and topped with an egg for breakfast.
In-N-Out Burger (W Sahara) ★ 4.4
west-sahara · 2900 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89102
In-N-Out on West Sahara in Las Vegas is the close-to-Strip burger drive-thru where a Double-Double, fries and a vanilla shake combo runs $11 to $13.
Tip: Animal Style, Protein Style and the Neapolitan shake are free off the secret menu; weekends after 23:00 the drive-thru is the fastest route.
Secret Pizza (Cosmopolitan) ★ 4.4
the-strip · 3708 S Las Vegas Blvd, Level 3, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Secret Pizza at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas is the hidden Strip slice counter where cheese and pepperoni run $6 to $7 a slice, two slices and a soda.
Tip: Two slices and a soda for $15 on the Strip is rare; standing room only, find it down the record-lined corridor on Level 3.
Doña Maria Tamales (Downtown) ★ 4.4
downtown-fremont-east · 910 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Doña Maria Tamales on South Las Vegas Boulevard is the 1980 family tamale counter, three tamales with rice and beans for $11 to $14 in a no-frills room two.
Tip: Tamales sell by the dozen for takeaway; smothered in red chile and topped with an egg is the breakfast plate locals order.
Project V Bakery ★ 4.3
4650 Sunset Rd Ste B, Henderson, NV 89014
Project V Bakery in Henderson is the all-vegan storefront on Sunset Road, run by sisters Ashley and Haley Yamagata with mochi donuts, malasadas.
Tip: The matcha mochi donuts and the Portuguese-style malasadas are the signature bake; sourdough loaves drop Saturday and sell out by midday.
Sambalatte Coffee Roasters ★ 4.3
750 S Rampart Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89145
Sambalatte in Las Vegas is Luiz Oliveira's Brazilian-influenced cafe and roastery, a Summerlin specialty coffee room with a competitive-level barista.
Tip: The Summerlin location runs the roastery and the deepest single-origin shelf; the Boca Park location runs longer evening hours.
Bungalow Coffee Co ★ 4.3
201 E Charleston Blvd Ste 180, Las Vegas, NV 89104
Bungalow Coffee Co in Las Vegas is the Arts District specialty cafe on East Charleston, a 3,000 square foot room with pour-overs, cold brew.
Tip: The cold brew old fashioned (summer menu) is the standout signature; weekend brunch fills up by 09:30 with a strong work-from-cafe crowd.
Pizza Rock ★ 4.3
downtown-fremont-east · 201 N 3rd St, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Pizza Rock in downtown Las Vegas is Tony Gemignani's 13-time World Pizza Cup outpost at Downtown Grand, with a walk-up window doing slices in six different.
Tip: The walk-up window does single slices; the Neapolitan and Roman get the best of the four ovens, the Sicilian travels well.
Eggslut ★ 4.3
the-strip · 3708 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Eggslut at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas is the breakfast counter from Alvin Cailan's LA original, doing soft-scrambled Fairfax sandwiches on brioche.
Tip: Order the Fairfax and the Slut (coddled egg in potato puree); the Cosmo line moves faster than the LA flagship by 09:30.
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop (Sahara) ★ 4.3
west-sahara · 322 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89102
Capriotti's on West Sahara in Las Vegas is the original Vegas outpost of the Delaware sub shop, slow-roasting turkeys overnight for the Bobbie (turkey.
Tip: The Bobbie is the order, sized small to large; for the long-lined locations the line moves fastest if you order online and pick up at the counter.
Hot N Juicy Crawfish ★ 4.3
spring-mountain-chinatown · 4810 Spring Mountain Rd Ste C-D, Las Vegas, NV 89102
Hot N Juicy Crawfish on Spring Mountain Road in Las Vegas is the original Chinatown boil counter, serving crawfish, shrimp and Dungeness in the house Hot N.
Tip: Order by the pound with corn and potatoes; ask for the Hot N Juicy seasoning at medium heat for the balance of garlic, lemon-pepper and Cajun.
Pho Kim Long ★ 4.3
spring-mountain-chinatown · 4029 Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89102
Pho Kim Long on Spring Mountain in Las Vegas is the 24-hour Chinatown pho landmark with rare-beef and brisket bowls at $11 to $13 even at 04:30 am.
Tip: Open 24 hours, a rare bird on Spring Mountain; rare and well-done brisket pho with extra basil and lime is the standing order.
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop (Sahara) ★ 4.3
west-sahara · 322 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89102
Capriotti's on West Sahara in Las Vegas is the original Vegas Capriotti's where the Bobbie (slow-roasted turkey, cranberry, stuffing) runs $11 small.
Tip: The small Bobbie feeds one, the large feeds two; order online for pickup, the counter line peaks 12:00-13:00 every weekday.
Ronald's Donuts ★ 4.2
4600 Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89102
Ronald's Donuts in Las Vegas is the Spring Mountain Chinatown donut shop since 1980, the city's most well-regarded vegan donut counter (the vegan menu marked.
Tip: Most of the menu is accidentally vegan; the marked vegan section is bigger than the rest. Sells out by 12:00 most days.
Grouchy John's Coffee ★ 4.2
8520 S Maryland Pkwy #100, Las Vegas, NV 89123
Grouchy John's Coffee in Las Vegas is the Maryland Parkway cafe with a Vietnamese coffee specialty, locally roasted beans and a study-friendly room near UNLV.
Tip: Vietnamese iced coffee with sweetened condensed milk is the signature; the Tower Pour is the cold-brew option.
Lee's Sandwiches ★ 4.2
spring-mountain-chinatown · 3989 Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89102
Lee's Sandwiches on Spring Mountain Road in Las Vegas is the Chinatown banh mi counter that bakes its own baguette in-house and turns out the workhorse dac.
Tip: Order at the counter; the combo dac biet is the standard order at $6-8 and the Vietnamese iced coffee travels well in the parking lot.
Tacotarian (Downtown) ★ 4.2
arts-district · 1130 S Casino Center Blvd Ste 170, Las Vegas, NV 89104
Tacotarian in the Las Vegas Arts District is the plant-based taqueria from Kristen Corral, with vegan birria, al pastor and chorizo tacos on house-made.
Tip: Order the birria with consomme for dipping; the elote takis appetiser is the side everyone ends up sharing.
Lee's Sandwiches ★ 4.2
spring-mountain-chinatown · 3989 Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89102
Lee's Sandwiches on Spring Mountain Road in Las Vegas is the bakery banh mi counter where a dac biet combo runs $6 to $8 on a baguette baked in-house.
Tip: Dac biet combo and a Vietnamese iced coffee for $10; the baguette is baked all day, ask for one straight out of the oven.
Crown Bakery ★ 4.2
spring-mountain-chinatown · 4355 Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89102
Crown Bakery on Spring Mountain Road in Las Vegas is the Korean-Chinese pastry counter since 2005, with red bean buns, mammoth bread and Asian cakes most.
Tip: Pick up a mammoth bread loaf for breakfast and a tray of red-bean buns for the room; second-floor cafe seating, free wifi, holds quiet most mornings.
Le Cafe Du Val ★ 4.1
1550 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy Suite G, Henderson, NV 89012
Le Cafe Du Val in Henderson is the Horizon Ridge French cafe by the Le Cafe Du Vegas group, a Green Valley pastry counter with viennoiserie, crepes.
Tip: Butter croissants are best before 09:30; the savoury buckwheat galettes are the standout brunch order on weekends.
Rosallie Le French Cafe ★ 4.1
10271 S Eastern Ave #117, Henderson, NV 89052
Rosallie Le French Cafe in Henderson is the West Henderson French breakfast counter, a Parisian-style cafe with brioche perdue (French toast).
Tip: Weekend brunch runs the brioche perdue with seasonal compote; arrive before 10:00 to avoid the wait.
Madhouse Coffee ★ 4.1
8961 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89117
Madhouse Coffee in Las Vegas is the West Sahara cafe and roastery, a long-running 24-hour specialty coffee room popular with Strip industry workers off-shift.
Tip: The cafe runs 24 hours; the Madhouse Mocha is the room's anchor drink and the late-night menu runs lighter pastries.
Shake Shack (New York-New York) ★ 4.1
the-strip · 3790 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Shake Shack at New York-New York in Las Vegas is the Strip's outdoor-corner Shack, doing ShackBurgers, crinkle fries and concretes across from MGM Grand.
Tip: The Strip walk-up window beats the indoor queue; the SmokeShack with bacon is the upgrade from the standard ShackBurger.