State College has plenty of food spots for any possible craving a student may have.

However, college students don’t necessarily have the money to eat out all the time. Meals in State College can cost over $20 —nowhere near college-student budget-friendly.

If you have ever found yourself looking for a good meal without paying an astronomical price, Onward State has you covered.

Our staffers compiled the best cheap meal options for when those high prices are a little much.

Holden Mostofsky: Benny Leone’s

I’ve probably mentioned this in around five different articles, but Benny Leone’s is great.

You can get a $5 cheese slice that’s bigger than your head. If you are really hungry, you can get two for $10, and you still might have some left over.

In my opinion, it’s also one of the best slices you can get in downtown State College.

Gabriel Alpher: Dunkin’

The Dunkin’ $6 meal deal includes a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich, hash browns, and a medium coffee.

A perfect, cheap breakfast that fuels you for your morning and is a great way to start the day.

Sylvia Prebor: Sakura

Sakura is amazing overall, but their 3 rolls for $18 is hard to beat.

It’s takeout only, but they have a drive-thru for pickup, so you don’t even need to get out of your car! I really recommend it for all the college students balling on a budget.

Maggie Alderisio: Local Whiskey Burger Deal

The burger special at Local Whiskey might be the best deal not only in State College but in the entire country.

For $7.59, you get a soft drink, burger, and fries. And this isn’t some crummy burger either. It comes with cheese, bacon, sauce, and toppings on a delicious sesame bun.

The portion of fries is also overwhelming. I currently have some leftovers in my fridge from grabbing this deal with a fellow staffer just earlier today.

Sarah Nasif: Doggies Pizza

Always $2 slices of Doggies Pizza. Enough said.

Laura Wells: Dunkin’

A cheap meal from Dunkin’ is the $6 meal deal, which includes one coffee, a sandwich, and hash browns. Especially since Dunkin’ is opening in the Business Building, this will be perfect for early mornings.

Grace Paulovich: Tadashi

For $12.95, you get two sushi rolls, miso soup, and a side salad. It’s a little over $10, but for an entire sushi meal, it’s a bargain.

It’s a good, cheap eat if you’re looking for something slightly elevated.

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