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A place · Restaurant · Lower East Side · on 1 of my list

Cheeky Sandwiches.

Worth it, says Antonina. None of the sandwiches surpass the $10 mark and they’re some of the best in town.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my Best cheap eats in New York
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It's on 1 of my list. Each entry below is what I wrote about it there, with my verdict on that list, the fullest first.

Best cheap eats in New York

No. 15 on that list3 min from the subway
Worth it
  • CostUnder $10
  • SubwayF to East Broadway, 3 min
  • Address35 Orchard St, New York, NY
  • From my guide, updated September 2026.

Shelling out for a sandwich has never been my idea of a good time. The ingredients are seldom pricey on their own, so paying a premium for someone to assemble a sandwich doesn’t feel like a smart move on my part. However, Cheeky Sandwiches has managed to change my perspective.

None of the sandwiches surpass the $10 mark and they’re some of the best in town. The braised short rib sandwich in particular deserves shout-out, topped with horseradish, arugula and cherry tomatoes, it’s an uncomplicated masterpiece.

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Cheeky Sandwiches

Lower East Side