Eat Well, Spend Less

The Hub has never had more choices in cut-rate chow—but some values taste better than others. A smorgasbord of expert picks and sneaky strategies for the thrifty food-lover.

6/25/2009, 1:17 a.m.

Beyond Biggie Fries

Twenty-one superlative snacks for five bucks or less, plus a few freebies.

Beyond Biggie Fries for $5

Cheeseburger

Metropolitan Club (6-10 p.m. Mon.)
1210 Boylston St., Chestnut Hill, 617-731-0600

Beyond Biggie Fries for $3

Whipped Feta with Crackers

Sofra (daily)
One Belmont St., Cambridge, 617-661-3161

Beyond Biggie Fries for $1

Charcuterie

Sel de la Terre—Back Bay (5-7 p.m. Mon.)
774 Boylston St., Boston, 617-266-8800

Beyond Biggie Fries for Free

Tacos

Cactus Club (after 10 p.m. Sun.)
939 Boylston St., Boston, 617-236-0200

Photographs by Dave Bradley and Lisa Richov

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