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Where team Eater ate on under $10/day in NYC.

by Sonia Chopra@soniachopra Jul 24, 2015, 2:22pm EDT

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by Sonia Chopra@soniachopra Jul 24, 2015, 2:22pm EDT

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Eater's first-ever Cheap Eats Week contest has come to a close, though you can catch up on all the glory right here or by scoping #thecontest on Twitter or Instagram. But the fun's not over: We've mapped out the best places visited by Eater contestants during the challenge (skipping over bagel shops, pizza, specials, and dessert). Go forth and try them all for yourself.

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Sunny & Annie Gourmet Deli

The order: BEC on a roll, $2.99.

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94 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009

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Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop

The order: Strawberry jelly doughnut, $1.10.

727 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222

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El Castillo de Jagua

The order: Egg and swiss on whole wheat, $2.50.

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113 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002

Panya Bakery

The order: Cream pan, $1.95.

8 Stuyvesant St, New York, NY 10003

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Little Miss Muffin 'n' Her Stuffin'

The order: Jerk chicken patty, $2.50.

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768 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Downtown Bakery

The order: Egg and cheese on a roll, $3.

69 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003

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Polish G.I. Delicatessen

The order: Paczki, $1.25.

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109 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003

Cafe Zaiya

The order: Cream puff/spicy code roe onigiri/hot dog bun, $1.50/$1.95/$2.25.

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18 E 41st St, New York, NY 10017

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Shopsin's General Store

The order: Mac and cheese pancake, $5.

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120 Essex St, New York, NY 10002

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Bakeri

The order: Ciabatta roll, $1.

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150 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249

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Fast and Fresh Burrito Deli

The order: Vegetarian tostada, $3.

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84 Hoyt St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Happy Star Bakery

The order: Rice noodle with Buddhist, aka "rice noodle batter with a fistful of shredded carrots, baby corn, and several kinds of mushrooms on top." Two orders, one with ham, for $3.50.

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160 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002

Saigon Vietnamese Sandwich Deli

The order: Vegetarian banh mi, $4.75.

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369 Broome St, New York, NY 10013

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Golden Fried Dumpling

The order: Five pork and chive dumplings, $1.25.

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192 Duffield St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Tamale Lady

The order: Tamales, $1.50 each.

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Broadway, New York, NY 10031

Merit Kabab & Dumpling Palace

The order: Samosas, $1.25 each.

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37-67 74th St, Woodside, NY

Princessa Bakery

The order: Cuban sandwich, $6.

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94 Graham Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206

Sophie's Cuban Cuisine

The order: Crispy beef pie, $2.19.

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401 E 68th St, New York, NY 10065

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Woorijip

The order: Miso soup and wild rice, $1 each. There's also a 50% off table after 5 p.m.

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12 W 32nd St, New York, NY 10001

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Mama's Empanadas

The order: Two corn empanadas, $3.35 (but splurge for the guacamole). [Photo]

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76-17 Roosevelt Ave, Jackson Heights, NY 11372

Rainbow Falafel

The order: Fried cauliflower sandwich, $4.75.

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26 E 17th St, New York, NY 10003

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Xi'an Famous Foods

The order: Spicy cucumber salad and mi pi cold noodle rice noodles, $5.25 each.

14 E 34th St, New York, NY 10016

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Mmm...Enfes

The order: Upma and dosa, $3.99/$4.50.

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70 W 39th St, New York, NY 10018

The Halal Guys

The order: Small mixed platter over rice, $5.99.

309 E 14th St, New York, NY 10003

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Margon

The order: Meatless Cuban sandwich aka grilled cheese with avocado, $4.50.

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136 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036

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La Isla Cuchifritos

The order: Blood sausage and pig tongue, $1 each.

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6 Graham Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206

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Mei Li Wah

The order: A pork bun and a famous bun, $1 each.[Photo: Sam Kim]

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62-64 Bayard St, New York, NY 10013

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Kati Junction

The order: egg kati roll, $3.40.

200 W 40th St, New York, NY 10018

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Punjabi Grocery & Deli

The order: Small rice with chickpeas and spinach, $4 (also go for the $2 pistachio kulfi).

114 E 1st St, New York, NY 10009

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Yummy Taco

The order: Grilled chicken over rice, $5.

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941 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222

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Kim's Aunt Kitchen Cart

The order: Fried whiting sandwich on wheat pita, $4.50.

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46th Street, New York, NY

Mamoun's Falafel

The orders: Lentil soup and falafel, $3 and $3.50.

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22 Saint Marks Pl, New York, NY 10003

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Shake Shack

The order: Off-menu grilled cheese, $3.

409 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

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Banh Mi Saigon Bakery

The order: Vegetarian banh mi, $3.50 (add meat for $1).

[Photo: Pablo Douzoglou]

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198 Grand St, New York, NY 10013

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Taqueria Izucar

The order: Three tacos, $4.50.

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1503 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The Golden Krust Palace

The order: Two jerk patties (chicken and beef) and coco bread, $6.23 total.

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Brooklyn, NY 11211

Prosperity Dumpling

The order: 12 pork and chive dumplings ($3), 8 veggie dumplings ($3), shrimp wonton soup ($1.75), plain sesame pancake ($1).

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46 Eldridge St, New York, NY 10002

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Vanessa's Dumpling House

The order: Bok choy ($3), sesame pancake ($1), pork and chive dumplings (4 for $1).

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118 Eldridge St, New York, NY 10002

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Oasis

The order: Falafel sandwich, $3.

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161 N 7th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211

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Al-Araf Halal Fried Chicken

The order: iftar box, $4.99.

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Taqueria El Mezcal

The order: Pig ear tacos, $1.50 each.

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3910 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11232

Rafiqi's Halal Food

The order: Falafel sandwich and chicken over rice, $3/$5.50.

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530 5th Ave, New York, NY 10036

Golden Wok

The order: Szechuan-style shrimp, $6.50.

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159 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014

La Bahia

The order: Frijole y queso papusa adn tamal de pollo, $4.

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690 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Taste of Guilin

The order: Guilin-style cold noodles, Cantonese vegetable stir fry, cured pork with rice noodles.

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6307 8th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220