Affordable and delicious food in London

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London is one of the best cities around when it comes to great food, yet fast food can detract from local businesses. This list features affordable, healthy options, as well as some unhealthy ones (but hey, who doesn’t have a cheat day?). Try one of these spots out; neither you nor your wallet will be disappointed.

Cito Pizza

1103 Adelaide St. N.

Cito Pizza is a hidden gem amongst the vast sea of pizza joints in London. The fast service alone is enough to warrant a trip to Cito, but you will stay once you smell the amazing spices that go into the food. Where most pizza places fail, Cito triumphs. With an incredible topping selection, insane student deals and massive pizza sizes, Cito truly is the best deal for students without compromising quality. Forget about the big name pizza places, Cito’s quality and prices will beat them any day of the week.

Piping Kettle Soup Co.

Covent Garden Market | 1314 Huron St. | 631 Commissioner’s Rd E.

In this ‘McWorld’ we live in, it becomes harder and harder to find healthy yet affordable food options. Piping Kettle Soup Co. came together to provide London just that. From the heart of Downtown London, and supporting London’s business sector; Piping Kettle has been pouring healthy happiness for years. This business boasts an impressive 50 soups to choose from with additionally delicious sandwiches to boot. Very affordable prices and the best soup you’ll ever eat will have you coming back for more. But seriously, try the gumbo.

Shawarma Pita Palace Mediterranean Cuisine

1103 Adelaide St. N.

Shawarma Pita Palace is located in the same plaza as Cito Pizza, and is aptly named because these guys are the kings of shawarma. This family-owned and operated business has spent the last 16 years perfecting their craft. Each dish is made from the ground up with only fresh ingredients, Canadian meats and a passion for food. Eating healthy and delicious food is extremely pleasant in this restaurant as the interior is lovely with lots of seating. You can often smell the delicious aroma of shawarma meat emanating from the restaurant in the distance, a siren’s call to food lovers.

Billy’s Downtown Deli Restaurant

113 Dundas St.

Nestled right around the corner from the Covent Garden Market sits Billy’s Downtown Deli Restaurant, which has been proudly serving Downtown London for over 30 years. Friendly service and the classic deli restaurant atmosphere give Billy’s Downtown Deli a charm reminiscent of classic ’50s diners. Mouthwatering sandwiches piled to the ceiling with deli cuts are just the tip of the iceberg here. All-day breakfast and delicious soups accompany this stacked lunch menu while the homemade pies, featuring local strawberries, steal the show.

Covent Garden Market

130 King Street

Established in 1845, the Covent Garden Market has been proudly serving London market goods for great prices over the last 174 years. Over 20 different restaurants of all sorts of ethnic backgrounds are ready to serve their dishes every day. The New Delhi Deli offers a tasty array of Caribbean recipes that will put the spice back into your life. The Rice Box is a delicious spot to grab pulled pork buns as well as a tasty rice box. One of the coolest spots in the market is Hot Oven. Zoran Sehovac heads this team of pastry artisans who are dedicated to baking the absolute highest quality pastries to offer London. Watching Zoran knead, flip, toss and twirl the dough around is completely mesmerizing, adding to the complete experience. Overall, the Market is filled to the brim with delicious, affordable and colourful food options.