5 Cheap Eats in Naples, FL for $15

Naples isn’t exactly known for cheap eats, but if you know where to look, you can get a satisfying meal for around $15. Eating out, especially for lunch daily, can get expensive. But it doesn’t have to be! Here’s inspiration for budget-friendly meals:

1. The classic breakfast plate @ Goldies Restaurant

Two eggs with bacon or sausage, home fries, and toast is $13 at Goldies, while 3 pancakes and two eggs is $12. A cup of coffee will cost you just over $15. Have you seen their breakfast crispy potatoes? This is a reliable favorite off Pine Ridge Road.

2. The cheeseburger or smashburger @ Brooks Burgers

Their cheeseburger and smash burger are both $14 and include one side! Not just cheap, but also one of the best burger options in Naples with multiple locations. No joke.

3. A Plate of Tacos @ Taqueria San Julian

Most tacos here are $3-4. Order a few Al Pastor (pork) tacos and a Mexican Coke and you’re looking at a filling lunch for around $15 on Airport-Pulling Road.

4. The Sandwiches @ North Naples Country Club

Despite the name, North Naples Country Club is one of the best places for cheap lunch or dinner out in a divey setting. Their Roast Beef and Reuben sandwiches are fantastic budget choices and come with one side! Look for their daily specials, where their Chicago Beef is often just $12.

5. The California Panini @ Lake Park Diner

This sandwich is stacked with their house-made rotisserie chicken, bacon, avocado, and sriracha aioli on grilled sourdough. With your choice of house salad, French fries, or sweet potato fries, it comes in at just under $15. A filling, healthy lunch. Order at the counter and they bring it over.

Even in a city where food can get pricey, these meals prove that you don’t have to spend a fortune to eat well in Naples. Focus on breakfast and lunch options, and you can enjoy full meals under $20 without compromising flavor or portion size.

Originally published in
The Naples Florida Review.
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