Wallet and stomach feeling empty? Here are 30 lunches for $10 or less in Springfield
We've all been there: It's 11:30 a.m. and you already devoured the salad you brought from home. Or in your rush to get to work or school, you didn't have time to pack lunch. Or maybe you're just sick of fast food.
If you're there right now, you're in luck. The News-Leader is serving up 30 choices from Springfield restaurants that cost $10 or less. However, this is by no means an exhaustive list — call it a sampling of what's out there.
A heads-up: Prices are always subject to change, and these listings are based on menus accessible online. Confirm current prices and availability with the restaurant.
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1. 3rabiana: Chicken Shawarma
Dish: Marinated chicken served on hoagie bread with garlic sauce and pickles.
Price: $10
Address and website: 3rabiana is a food truck; 3rabiana.square.site.
2. 7th on Walnut: The Fresh Daily Special
Dish: Grilled steak, lettuce, onion, tomatoes and American cheese on toasted bread, served with fries.
Price: $8.99
Address and website: 319 E. Walnut St.; 7onwalnut.com.
3. Alli's Family Restaurant: Country Fried Steak Sandwich
Dish: Country fried steak sandwich served with choice of fresh potato chips or French fries.
Price: $8.99
Address and website: 4525 W. Chestnut Expressway; yelp.com/biz/allis-family-restaurant-springfield-2.
4. Bambino's: Veggie Panini
Dish: Green peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, lettuce mozzarella cheese and house dressing served on focaccia bread. Served with pasta salad, chips or fresh fruit.
Price: $8.49
Address and website: 1141 E. Delmar St. or 2810 E. Battlefield; bambinoscafe.com.
5. Big Momma's Coffee: Drury Lane Sandwich
Dish: Chicken salad with lettuce, tomatoes and sprouts on wheatberry bread, served with chips and pickle spear.
Price: $7.19
Address and website: 217 E. Commercial St.; bigmommascoffee.com.
6. Black Sheep (Sunshine St.): Foodie Burger
Dish: Steak patty served with garlic herb cheese, caramelized onions and truffle mayonnaise.
Price: $7.95
Address and website: 2420 E. Sunshine St.; blaaacksheep.com.
7. Cashew Station: Luu's Special
Dish: Sweet and sour chicken or cashew chicken served with fried rice, two wontons and an eggroll.
Price: $7.25
Address and website: 620 E. Battlefield Road; cashewstation.com.
8. Cedar's: Hot Roast Beef Sandwich
Dish: Roast beef served on two slices of grilled Texas toast with mashed potatoes and beef gravy.
Price: $6.49
Address and website: 3322 S. Campbell Ave.; cedarsfamilyrestaurant.com.
9. College Street Cafe: Hot Rod Burger
Dish: Burger with pepper jack cheese and jalapenos, served with choice of potato salad, fries or chips.
Price: $8.99
Address and website: 1622 W. College St.; yelp.com/biz/college-street-cafe-springfield.
10. Crosstown Barbecue: Lunch Plate
Dish: Sliced, smoked beef brisket and ham, served with bread and choice of two sides: barbecue pit beans, fresh coleslaw or homestyle potato salad.
Price: $9.95
Address and website: 1331 E. Division St.; crosstownbarbecue.com.
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11. Druff's: Father Schlink Sandwich
Dish: Sandwich with gouda, mac 'n' cheese and sweet barbecue pulled pork served on sourdough bread. Your choice of fresh fruit or chips.
Price: $10
Address and website: 331 Park Central East, Suite 101; yumdruffs.com.
12. El Sombrero: Chicken Lunch Fajitas
Dish: Chicken breast fajitas grilled with onion, bell pepper and tomato, served with rice, refried beans, salad and warm tortillas.
Price: $8.49
Address and website: 1529 W. Battlefield Road; facebook.com/elsombrerosgf.
13. Greek Belly: Gyro Pita
Dish: Slow roasted rotisserie pork or chicken with tzatziki, French fries, tomato and onion wrapped in a pita.
Price: $8.50
Address and website: 320 E. Walnut St.; greekbelly.com.
14. Happy China: Szechuan Beef Combination
Dish: Szechuan beef served with choice of pork fried rice or white rice, and choice of wonton soup, hot and sour soup, egg drop soup, crab rangoon or egg roll.
Price: $9.25
Address and website: 820 E. Battlefield Road; happychinaspringfield.com.
15. Hibiscus Jerk Hut: Jerk Chicken Wrap
Dish: Spring mix, tomatoes, green peppers, red onions, cheddar cheese and sliced jerk chicken breast wrapped in a tortilla. Served with fresh grapes, sliced oranges and a side of ranch.
Price: $8
Address and website: 1834 N. Glenstone Ave.; hibiscusjerkhut.com.
16. Kung Fu Taco: Choice of Three Tacos
Dish: Three tacos with your choice of protein — beef, chicken, pork, shrimp or tofu — spring mix, cilantro, and minced onion served with a side of kimchi.
Price: $9.99
Address and website: 3354 S. National Ave.; kung-fu-taco.business.site.
17. London Calling Gourmet Pasty Co.: Traditional Pasty
Dish: Steak, onion, golden potato and rutabaga baked in a pasty.
Price: $9.99
Address and website: 2825 Glenstone Ave.; londoncallingpastycompany.com.
18. Mimi's Soulfood: Chicken Strips
Dish: Three chicken strips with one side and dipping sauce.
Price: $9.99
Address and website: 533 S. Kimbrough Ave.; facebook.com/mimissoulfood88.
19. Nonna's Italian Cafe: Pesto Linguine
Dish: Linguine with fresh basil, tomatoes, olive oil, and parmesan, served with a choice of a house or Caesar salad and bread basket.
Price: $9.99
Address and website: 306 S. South Ave.; nonnascafe.net.
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20. Ott's Pasta Carryout: Lasagna
Dish: Lasagna served with salad and bread.
Price: $7.50
Address and website: 1437 E. Cherry St.; ottspasta.com.
21. PaChan's Asian Kitchen: Cashew Chicken
Dish: Crispy chicken in brown sauce topped with cashews and green onion, served with fried rice.
Price: $7.49
Address and website: 3245 W. Republic Road; facebook.com/PaChanAsianKitchen.
22. Pizza House: Lunch for One
Dish: A single-topping 9-inch pizza and drink.
Price: $9.25
Address and website: 312 E. Commercial St.; springfieldpizzahouse.com.
23. Purple Burrito: Combination Plate 10 - Two Carne Asada Tacos
Dish: Two carne asada tacos served with rice and beans.
Price: $7.50
Address and website: Multiple locations; purpleburrito.netlify.com
24. Rama Thai Cafe: Sesame Chicken
Dish: Crispy chicken stir-fried with homemade chili sauce and sesame seeds.
Price: $9.99
Address and website: 1129 E. Walnut St.; ramathaispringfield.com.
25. Smokin' Bob's BBQ: Pulled Pork Nachos (half order)
Dish: Tortilla chips with pulled pork, smoked cheddar cheese, barbecue sauce, pit beans and slaw.
Price: $10
Address and website: 3309 E. Sunshine St.; smokinbobsbbq.com.
26. Springfield Family Restaurant: Classic Burger
Dish: Angus Beef burger served with fries.
Price: $8.45
Address and website: 2222 S. Campbell Ave.; springfieldfamilyrestaurant.com.
27. Sub Shop: Large Combo
Dish: Any sub, drink and choice of a side.
Price: $9
Address and website: 456 W. McDaniel St.; facebook.com/SubShopsDowntown.
28. Taco Villa: Enchilada Style Taco Burger
Dish: Burger served with lettuce, tomato and Taco Villa's "signature sweet sauce" on a bun, topped with grated cheese and smothered in enchilada sauce.
Price: $8.99
Address and website: Multiple locations; mexicanvilla.net.
29. The Big Slice: The Mongo Slice
Dish: Slice of New York-style pizza with pepperoni, Italian sausage, beef, bacon and ham.
Price: $4.50
Address and website: 4126 S. Kansas Expressway or 1454 E. Sunshine St.; thebigslicespringfield.com.
30. Tinga Tacos: The Street
Dish: Pork, cheese onion, cilantro and lime juice taco.
Price: $3.75
Address and website: 308 W. McDaniel St.; tingatacossgf.com.
Susan Szuch is the health and public policy reporter for the Springfield News-Leader. Follow her on Twitter @szuchsm. Story idea? Email her at sszuch@gannett.com.
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