There’s a significant disparity in cost, reaffirming that dining out in Toronto is as much about budget as it is about taste.

Grab a bite to eat at The Warehouse, where many food items are under $10! From a wide range of starters and snacks, street tacos and more. This is a great spot to fuel up.

“Their lunch special will fill you up for lunch AND dinner - the portion is great for the price.” more

Roncesvalles There are only three sandwiches on the menu at Gold Standard, including a breakfast sandwich and a burger, and they’re all gloriously $6.

In fact, it’s difficult to find a place that they don’t deliver to. Certainly, anywhere in the GTA is fair game, and the company states that they now include delivery to 95% of Canadians. All new HelloFresh customers get currently up to 20 meals for free.

On-campus eateries If you prefer to eat on campus, check out Oakham Café (external link, opens in new window)  or the Hub Café and pay using your OneCard to save the tax! You can load your OneCard with funds on-line and present it when you’re ready to pay for your meal.

“Other lunch specials: hot smoked meat/pastrami/roast beef freshly shaved & piled high on rye with...” more

Holy Chuck serves up some of the best burgers in all of Toronto, and the prices are quite reasonable.

The Scarborough district of Toronto is known for its ethnic diversity — more than half of the district’s residents are immigrants or foreign-born, which has led to a proliferation of different cuisines and restaurants. Peterson heads there in this episode to taste the Middle Eastern pastries at Crown Pastries, a small shop owned and operated by two brothers from Syria, Rasoul and Ismail Salha.

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Set in a former bank, this barbecue house offers counter service of pit-smoked meats prepared over live oak fires. You’ll find everything from brisket to smoked chicken to baby back ribs and a mouth-watering list of sides. Chica’s Chicken

Another meal kit delivery service, Fresh Canteen helps you control what you’re eating by sending you the prepped ingredients and printed recipe of your choice meal from their varied weekly menus. Also coming in at $12.50 a meal, it’s a great option for those wanting to cook their own food.

Fortunately for existing fans of the long-running restaurant, it’s not a massive overhaul. The interior has been gussied up with a few tweaks, but the ambiance is as charming as ever. Led by Chef di Cucina Kyle Rindinella, Enoteca Sociale’s menu has an emphasis on traditional Roman dishes made with seasonal, southern Ontario-sourced ingredients. Fat Pasha

For those who would rather skip cooking altogether, there are plenty of cooked meal options. If Toronto Meal Deals you’re gluten-free or following the very popular paleo lifestyle, Paleo Toronto has you covered. At $17.95 per meal, it’s not cheap – but grass fed organic healthy food tends to come at a price.