Looking for a tasty, local lunch spot that doesn’t break the bank? We’re here for you, Chattanooga. Check out this list of 30+ places where a lunch for one costs $10 or less.

We know proximity is key when it comes to a midday meal, so we've broken up these spots into their respective sides of town: Downtown, NorthShore, St. Elmo, Southside, East Ridge, Hixson, Brainerd, and Red Bank.

Try out some of the shareable menu items or the quesadilla at The Bitter Alibi. | Photo by Rachael Crowe via Chattanooga Tourism Co.

Downtown

Uncle Larry's Restaurant, locations vary
Order a whiting, perch, tilapia, catfish, or pork chop sandwich for $7. Regular and jumbo hot dogs are also $7.

Mindy B’s Deli, 818 Georgia Ave.
Pick a deli classic or house specialty sandwich, all for $10 or less.

Rembrandt’s Coffee House, 204 High St.
Grab a chicken salad or grilled cheese sandwich, garden wrap, or Mediterranean chopped salad for $10.

Shangri-la, 14 E. 7th St.
Pick select specialty sushi rolls or the combos served with one egg roll + white rice for under $10.

Chatt Smokehouse, 416 E. MLK Blvd.
Pick from a variety of sandwiches like rib, pork, beer, smoked chopped chicken breast, or fish for $10 or less. Bonus: Grab a bowl of chili or chili fries for $4.

Alimentari Cafe & Market, 841 Chestnut St.
Choose from the sandwich options or salads, all under $10. Pro tip: We recommend splurging on the West Village Club for $10.25.

Pickle Barrel, 1012 Market St.
Try out the “Junkyard Dog” for $9 or an order of six wings for $10. We recommend tossing them in the John Leslie’s BBQ sauce.

Have you tried the mushroom walnut burger from Sluggo's? | Photo by @sluggosnorth

Northshore

River Street Deli, 151 River St.
Enjoy the egg salad sandwich served with lettuce + tomato on your choice of bread for $9.95.

Mean Mug Coffeehouse, locations vary
Craving breakfast for lunch? Try out Mean Mug’s breakfast sandwiches served all day long for under $10. Pro tip: You can substitute the bread for a bagel for $1.50 extra.

Sluggo's, 505 Cherokee Blvd.
Try an order of spicy wings made with grilled seitan or the zucchini griddle cakes. Sandwiches, including the Patty Hearst melt, are $9.99 and served with a pickle.

Tremont Tavern, 1203 Hixson Pk.
Take advantage of the happy hour specials (Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m.) for $9 fish and chips, a $7 quesadilla, $6 "Tremont Boomers," $6 “edamole" dip + $6 “Durty McCurdy” chicken tenders.

Pizza Bros, locations vary
Grab a $3.25 slice of pepperoni or cheese any day, any time.

Get your hands on a classic hot dog and a brew for your lunch. | Photo by @shhadyscorner

Southside

Oddstory Brewing Co., 1604 Central Ave. + 336 E. MLK Blvd.
The OG smash burger is $9, and two sandos are available for $10. Pro tip: Don’t sleep on the elote or curry fries for $7 a pop.

Shady's Corner, 1402 Cemetery Ave.
Just looking for something simple and cheap? Stop by for a grilled cheese or “Gas Station Glizzy” for $3 each. Bonus: Grab fried chicken, burgers, wings, and loaded fries at this bar's food truck, Dumb Cluck.

Five Wits Brewing Co., 1501 Long St.
Try out the left coast smash burger for $9 and the animal style fries for $8.

Taqueria Jalisco Ania, 1639 Rossville Ave.
The bean and rice burrito is only $6, served with chips. Or, get three Mexican street-style tacos for $9.75.

Conga Latin Food, 26 E. Main St.
Pick from the empanadas, two tacos or tostones, or tostadas. Pro tip: Try out the tortilla soup for $9.

Bollywood Tacos, 203 E. Main St.
Take your pick of the “Bollykicks,” premium, or house tacos — we recommend the chicken shawarma. You can also enjoy the nachos and cheese quesadilla for under $10.

You don't want to miss out on the lunch deals from Santis Mexican Grill. | Photo by @santismexgrill_chatt

North Chattanooga, Hixson, East Ridge + Brainerd

Ankar's Hoagies, locations vary
Looking for a quick bite? Take your pick of this hoagie spot’s vast menu of subs, sandwiches, and hoagies all under $9.

New York Pizza Co., 5084 South Ter.
Get two slices of pizza and a beverage for $10 or one slice of pizza, three breadsticks, and a drink for $10.

Golden Big Bowl, 5517 Brainerd Rd.
The options are endless at this local spot. Load up a small, medium, or large teriyaki bowl for under $10, or pick from a combination plate or burger.

Santi’s Mexican Grill and Sports Bar, 2040 Hamilton Place Blvd.
Load up on the mini street tacos for $2 each on Tuesdays, or various lunch specials for under $11.

Home Plate Bar & Grill of Chattanooga, 5611 Ringgold Rd.
Home Plate’s express lunch deals are $7.99 Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All lunch meals are served with french fries.

La Altena, 8644 E. Brainerd Rd.
This local spot has 34 lunch specials, and almost all of them are under $10.

Red Bank + St. Elmo

Old Man Rivers Table & Tavern, 118 Cross St.
Check out the lunch special for $9.95, which includes a rotating meat and two sides.

Purple Daisy Picnic Cafe, 4001 St. Elmo Ave.
Try a variety of sandwiches, like the grilled cheese, buffalo smoked chicken, and barbecue, all for $10 or under. Bonus: Try out the Brunswick stew for $7 a bowl or a chili pie for $8.

The Hummus Bowl, 3931 St. Elmo Ave.
Make your own pita or wrap for $9.49, and grab a side of stuffed grape leaves for $5.49.

The Tap House, 3800 St. Elmo Ave.
Snack on menu items like the hummus or pimento cheese plates, the house or Caesar salads, or the BLT for $10 or less.

What did we miss? If you know a budget-friendly lunch that’s not on the list, let us know.