The Best Places to Get Lunch on a Budget in Lubbock
The holidays are here, which may mean you're scrimping to afford gifts for friends and family. So where do you go when you're looking for a great sandwich on a budget?
In addition to the below restaurants, there are several more places to eat on the cheap in Lubbock. If you're craving fast food, Whataburger, Chick-fil-A, Raising Cane's, McDonald's, Burger King and Wendy's all have value menus.
Did we miss any? Leave your suggestions for cheap places to eat in Lubbock in the comment section below.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
Kingsgate Center, 8201 Quaker Ave (806) 794-4900For just under $4 you can get a made-to-order sandwich. Just think about how good a ham sandwich with lettuce, tomato, honey mustard and a spicy horseradish sauce on a honey wheat bun sounds.
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Potbelly Sandwich Shop
Another toasty sandwich option here in the Hub City, Potbelly offers several sub standbys, plus a specialty sandwich called "A Wreck." It's not a reference to Texas Tech's motto "wreck 'em," but it's still a solid choice and rings up at under $5.
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Schlotzsky's
5204 Slide Road (806) 793-1233Whether you're craving soup or a sandwich, Schlotzsky's has plenty to choose from on its massive menu. Many of their sandwiches do cost a little bit more ($5+), so weigh your wallet before you drive down.
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One Guy from Italy
1011 University Ave (806) 747-1226Lubbock doesn't have too many choices when it comes to pizza, franchise places excluded. One Guy From Italy has some money-saving meal deals during lunch hours (Mon. - Fri. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.): a calzone and drink for $6, or two slices of pizza and drink for $6.
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Pete's Drive In #3
4156 34th St (806) 792-2806Most of the sandwiches here are around $6 (add $2-3 if you want a full meal). They offer a free drink when you like their Facebook page, so keep that in mind, too.