Everyone loves a tip about eat in New York without spending a lot, right? No wonder that posts with tips about cheap restaurants are among the most accessed here on the blog! I always say: you do not have to live on MC Donald’s and $ 1 pizzas slices to save money during your time here. New York has many nice places to eat, for the most varied tastes and pockets. Today the tip is a good, cheap and super well located place: Vapiano. Vapiano is a franchise with locations worldwide (including in Brazil). Here in New York, the location is at Union Square.
The space is super wide and cozy with some different types of tables to sit. The operation of the place is very simple: you arrive, take your card in the cashier and choose where to sit. Then, you take one of the menus (you will see a lot in the restaurant) and go to one of the food stations to make your order – and your dish is freshly cooked.
The choices are very varied. There is a pasta station, with more than ten options of pastas (with classics like carbonara, bolognese and pesto), starting at $10.95. There are also three choices of risotto, priced from $14.95, and pizzas, with 15 choices of flavors and prices starting at $10.95. The plates are huge! For those who want a healthy option, there are 7 salad variations – try Reef’n Beef, with meat and shrimp, a delight, in a super-generous portion. Salad prices start at $8,45. There are still soups in medium and large sizes – from $ 4.25. You can add some extra ingredients depending on your choice. And there is also the bar, with drinks such as coffee, juices, wines and beers – not to mention that there are also a variety of desserts. I told you: the place is super democratic and full of options! After you place your order – which is included on your card – you wait or leave with your plate. At the exit, you stop by the cashier and pay the bill. Simple, right?
Also , the place is very cozy – and there is no such hurry to leave! In addition, the restaurant opens from 11am to 11pm, meaning it is an option for almost any time of day!
Address: 113 University Place.
Laura Peruchi is a Brazilian blogger, author, and entrepreneur. She has lived in Manhattan with her husband since 2014. Since then, she has shared on her blog varied content about the Big Apple. From travel tips, including unusual things to do, shopping tips, etiquette, restaurants, and a lot more, her blog has become a reference in Portuguese (also available in English) for anyone planning a trip to New York City.
