What’s your favorite cheap lunch in Richmond?

In search of $12 lunches

Carytown restaurant New York Deli

New York Deli has been a Richmond lunch staple for almost a century.

Photo by RICtoday

Richmond has an abundance of high-quality local eats — that much isn’t up for debate. Now we’re on the hunt for the city’s best fast, cheap lunches. The sort of place you can swing by on your lunch break and spend less than $12.

When we’re looking for new spots to dig in, our readers never fail to point us in the right direction. So we’re asking you — where’s your favorite spot to grab lunch for under 10 bucks? Point us in the right direction — bonus points if you give us some menu recommendations while you’re at it.

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