Budget lunches

Childrenswear · 05-09-2019 11:04am #1

Any suggestions for a cheap takeaway lunch in the city centre? €5 or less, not including a drink.

Thanks

05-09-2019 12:12pm

You will get a roll in most delis for around the 5er or less.

GalwayGrrrrrl · 05-09-2019 12:49pm

McDonald’s happy meal

flazio · 05-09-2019 1:08pm

Mac Ds eurosaver menu, their wrap of the day,

Childrenswear · 05-09-2019 2:55pm

Thanks for the suggestions so far.

Are any of the delis nicer than the others?

Or is there any place a bit different? Not necessarily looking for a sandwich or burger.

Wompa1 · 05-09-2019 3:16pm

I think Classico on Forster Street have some pretty good deals. Four Star Pizza also do a slice and drink deal, as do Pizza Napoli on Cross Street and I think Apache on Dominick Street do too. You might find a good sandwich in Esquires in Eyre Square. Personally, I like rolls at the Spar on Headford Road O'Hehirs Bakery make lovely sandwiches and rolls but are probably about 6.50 or so.

xckjoo · 05-09-2019 4:14pm

Not being funny, but if you're trying to save money it's cheaper to bring a lunch from home (e.g. sandwich or leftovers). Not always possible, but the savings over even a short length of time are pretty big

ArtyC · 05-09-2019 4:15pm

Subway are good, no extra for all salads.

Mccambridges do s crackin soup , think the small is less than €2.50 and I find it enough . They also have a decent salad bar

Napoli do a massive slice for €3.90

Think you get a roll, wedges & water in gala prospect hill for a €5

GalwayGrrrrrl · 05-09-2019 5:31pm

xckjoo wrote: »

Not being funny, but if you're trying to save money it's cheaper to bring a lunch from home (e.g. sandwich or leftovers). Not always possible, but the savings over even a short length of time are pretty big

I second this. A pack of 5 bagels (less than 2 Euro), a pack of sliced cheese (2 Euro), a cucumber (1 Euro) and chutney (2 Euro) would give you a week of lunches for 7 Euro. If you shop at Aldi it’s cheaper still.

van_beano · 05-09-2019 5:32pm

GalwayGrrrrrl wrote: »

I second this. A pack of 5 bagels (less than 2 Euro), a pack of sliced cheese (2 Euro), a cucumber (1 Euro) and chutney (2 Euro) would give you a week of lunches for 7 Euro. If you shop at Aldi it’s cheaper still.

You've left out the meat :eek:

Childrenswear · 05-09-2019 5:53pm

Thanks for all the suggestions, some I didn’t know existed, like Esquires. Will have to check them all out!

Absolutely, bringing in lunch is the cheapest option, but it doesn’t always happen for one reason and another. And there are so many places to eat in town, I was sure there should be some cheap and delicious options around!

05-09-2019 6:07pm

Wards on university road are excellent if you want a nicer deli, will cost you about 6 euro though. I wouldn’t get hung up on hunger 5 euro, I spend over 5 euro on my sandwich everyday and really it’s nothing in the grand scheme.

Couldn’t be dealing with bringing lunch, not near as nice and it’s just hassle.

Mrs OBumble · 05-09-2019 6:23pm

Esquires is good, but you'll get very little there for a fiver.

Wards is on university rd, not college Rd.

Mccambridges sandwiches are excellent.

paconnors · 05-09-2019 6:24pm

Elyse Odd Locksmith wrote: »

Wards on college road are excellent if you want a nicer deli, will cost you about 6 euro though. I wouldn’t get hung up on hunger 5 euro, I spend over 5 euro on my sandwich everyday and really it’s nothing in the grand scheme.

Couldn’t be dealing with bringing lunch, not near as nice and it’s just hassle.

Wards is on Universty Rd

05-09-2019 7:28pm

paconnors wrote: »

Wards is on Universty Rd

Sorry meant to say university road.

Childrenswear · 06-09-2019 8:11am

Thanks, I’ll have to have a scout around town some day

JoeA3 · 06-09-2019 1:10pm

I'd sooner eat my shoe than anything from a "Deli".... yuck! Plus you'll be hungry again within an hour or two (or worse, just feel rubbish).

Eating out is expensive... if you can put up with the hassle, bring your own, its the cheapest.

06-09-2019 3:22pm

JoeA3 wrote: »

I'd sooner eat my shoe than anything from a "Deli".... yuck! Plus you'll be hungry again within an hour or two (or worse, just feel rubbish).

Eating out is expensive... if you can put up with the hassle, bring your own, its the cheapest.

I eat form delis most days and find the majority of them both very nice and filling.

biko · 06-09-2019 4:50pm

The ask from OP is cheap delis, not personal opinions on eating out is good or not.

Stay on topic folks

ChewyLouie · 08-09-2019 9:28am

I think the best value lunch is soup and brown bread. You'll find a lot of places offering it for under €5. The Cellar do a good one for €4.50 but I'm sure you'll find cheaper.

I haven't been for a while but Riordans on Quay Street used to do soup for about €3.60, nothing fancy though.

Edit: Just saw you were looking for takeaway. I'm sure there are takeaway soup and roll places too! Spar, dunnes etc.

Stroke Politics · 08-09-2019 9:35am

Pasta and Pizza di Napoli on Cross St did a slice of pizza and a can of pop for €4.90. Hopefully they still do it, when we travel from Meath every year we always stop by for it and donuts from Boychik...

ChewyLouie · 08-09-2019 9:59am

Dunnes do a large pick-and-mix salad bar box for €5... as much as you can fit in. There are really tasty options and very filling. Smaller boxes available too. Normally go to Dunnes in Briarhill but I'm sure Eyre Square have the same.

1perriwinkle · 09-09-2019 6:16pm

ChewyLouie wrote: »

Dunnes do a large pick-and-mix salad bar box for €5... as much as you can fit in. There are really tasty options and very filling. Smaller boxes available too. Normally go to Dunnes in Briarhill but I'm sure Eyre Square have the same.

I work in town and get lunch at Dunnes most days. The small salad tubs are only €2, and with a bread roll, apple and banana it comes in at less than €4. They also do sandwiches at their deli counter (max €4), and if you have access to a microwave, they do the Cully and Sully soups in tubs for around €2.50

McCambridges soups are lovely as someone mentioned, €2.50 I think for the small one, and they do lovely scones as well. There’s dozens of places that do salads or sambos for €5 or less, Gourmet Tart, Spar etc, and all the fast food places do deals as well

Childrenswear · 10-09-2019 9:04am

I forgot about Dunnes! And Napoli’s pizza is definitely delicious and good value. Thanks for all the suggestions!

zell12 · 10-09-2019 10:33am

Childrenswear wrote: »

Any suggestions for a cheap takeaway lunch in the city centre? €5 or less, not including a drink.
Thanks

Was it for this article? :P
FOOD FOR A FIVER IN GALWAY

Mrs OBumble · 10-09-2019 10:52am

zell12 wrote: »

Was it for this article? :P
FOOD FOR A FIVER IN GALWAY

I hope not: Noodle House has been closed for years.

Actually... I think it closed before Tucos opened!

Research FAIL!

Childrenswear · 10-09-2019 11:47am

zell12 wrote: »

Was it for this article? :P
FOOD FOR A FIVER IN GALWAY

No, absolutely not!! Was that published recently? Certainly some of the language used makes me think they read this thread!

biko · 11-09-2019 12:12pm

No, that was published in 2016

Homelander · 11-09-2019 12:16pm

Lime do an amazing take-away noodle box for €5.

Mrs OBumble · 11-09-2019 1:02pm

I've recently heard good things about the sandwiches sold in Eurogiant. Pre pack, but fresh because office workers are buying them in numbers. And very nice prices.

t.singh1 · 16-09-2019 3:33pm

Personally, Charcoal Grill near Cross St and McDonalds would be a good option for a budget meal. You might get a drink and burger in Charcoal Grill for €4.

Stevolende · 19-09-2019 2:03pm

If you want to go really cheap Dealz does sandwiches for €1.50.
I've eaten them and survived, reasonably tasty too in fact.

Wompa1 · 19-09-2019 9:08pm

Stevolende wrote: »

I've eaten them and survived

I needed that laugh today. Thanks! :pac:

beardybrewer · 19-09-2019 11:16pm

zell12 · 21-09-2019 2:34pm

Stevolende wrote: »

Dealz does sandwiches for €1.50. I've eaten them and survived, reasonably tasty too in fact

Yep I agree. Some company with a P.O Box in Dublin supplies them.
Their chicken wraps are yum and very filling.

JohnCleary · 23-09-2019 1:22pm

5 euro for a 4 in 1 at Xian. Not the healthiest but massive portion (feeds 2 of us)

turnfan · 08-10-2019 6:04pm

I would go for the Pasta Factory take away- large pasta for €10.90 (I think) and split it over two days.

The fresh pasta there is fantastic and the portions are massive.

Do the same with Boojum / Vocho and you have a nice variety for the week!

pure.conya · 12-10-2019 2:16pm

Elyse Odd Locksmith wrote: »

I wouldn’t get hung up on hunger 5 euro, I spend over 5 euro on my sandwich everyday and really it’s nothing in the grand scheme.

wow, it's well for some!! even spending €6.5 a day, 5 days a week adds up to €1,690 a year, or you could cop yourself on and stop being lazy, learn to make yourself tastey lunches, if you stick to a reasonable weekly budget of €12 making lunch at home you'd only be spending €624 a year! a saving of over €1000 every year

12-10-2019 2:36pm

pure.conya wrote: »

wow, it's well for some!! even spending €6.5 a day, 5 days a week adds up to €1,690 a year, or you could cop yourself on and stop being lazy, learn to make yourself tastey lunches, if you stick to a reasonable weekly budget of €12 making lunch at home you'd only be spending €624 a year! a saving of over €1000 every year

I’d much rather spend the money on buying lunch, more choice, nicer, fresher, can have what I feel like at lunch not what I decide when shopping etc etc. Om top of that injustvsinply don’t like bringing lunch, I haven’t done it since primary school. A saving of 1k a year to lose out on all the advantages just isn’t even nearly worth it.

Even if making lunch at home 12 euro is not a reasonable weekly budget, it’s the type of budget for someone barely making ends meet.

biko · 13-10-2019 11:13am

pure.conya wrote: »

or you could cop yourself on and stop being lazy, learn to make yourself tastey lunches

I see I have to repeat myself

biko wrote: »

The ask from OP is cheap delis, not personal opinions on eating out is good or not.

Stay on topic folks

dilallio · 14-10-2019 10:54pm

Dunnes in Edward Square does decent grub in the Deli. White/Brown Roll, Ciabatta, or wrap with 3 toppings (toasted or untoasted) for 2.95 euro with a free drink. They have a larger selection of meats & toppings than any other deli I've seen around the centre of town. Don't use the hot deli counter near the bottom of the escalator - they have a much better selection in the main deli.
5 toppings for 3.95 with a drink.
They also have a nice salad bar as mentioned above.

ksceniaonegina · 23-10-2019 6:03pm

McDonalds. Serious

muppetkiller · 25-10-2019 2:30pm

Tesco do a half Chicken and Wedges or Potato cubes for 3.95.
Hard to beat for the price to be honest.
Wouldn't eat it every day though.

ksceniaonegina · 26-10-2019 9:54pm

Boojum maybe

ksceniaonegina · 26-10-2019 9:55pm

Oh yes the Chilli Shack

ksceniaonegina · 26-10-2019 9:55pm

McCambriges deli

ksceniaonegina · 26-10-2019 9:56pm

Tuco's Taqueria

ksceniaonegina · 26-10-2019 9:56pm

Noodle house $5.50

Mrs OBumble · 26-10-2019 10:27pm

ksceniaonegina wrote: »

Noodle house $5.50

Where's that found?

Budget lunches

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