I'm planning a vacation in Paris - what's the cost of food there, more or less? I don't want to eat in places like McDonald's and KFC every day, can I find equally cheap but better meal there?
For lunchtime, for the best values you cannot beat the ethnic restaurants. In the fifth arrondissement (arr.) there are a multitude of Greek, Italian and Vietnamese restaurants. In the sixth arr. there are many Greek and Italian restaurants, and there is Chinatown in the 13th arr. with a plethora of cheap eateries to choose from. Also all around Paris you may find simple street food carts, the crêpe for example is to Parisians what the burger is to Americans - the essential fast food. You can find crêpe stands near all major sightseeing attractions. They are offered with a variety of delicious fillings. For a wider variety of fillings try the crêperies where you can have a filling sit down meal for a bit more money. Another great alternative for cheap eats is the “panini”, a grilled Italian sandwich available everywhere in Paris.
Try Le Cloche des Halles across the road from the NW corner of Jardin des Halles. 26, rue Coquilière. 1st. Tel: 01 42 36 93 89 (Cloche is bell and you can see the sign of the golden bell hanging outside. Their specialities are selection plates of many different cheeses or many different meats (my favourite with hams, pate, salami and so on) served with great bread. I can't rememeber the price exactly but I would guess between USD$10-20 for great home made food. As it's a typical Parisian Cafe, you can get good sandwiches for MickeyD-type prices.
Here's what Frommer Online has to say about cheap eating in Paris: http://www.frommers.com/trip_ideas/cultural_immersion/article.cfm?ideaID=CULTURE&articleID=1771&t=Best%20Dining%20Bets%20in%20Paris%20on%20a%20Budget
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You can check out http://www.dininginfrance.com/paris_restaurants.htm
It has a great listing of the types of foods/restaurants available and the prices as well.
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Look for the cheap lunchtime special menus - often amazing value
Eat your largest meal at lunchtime - bread, jam and coffee in the mornings and a small meal in the evening should see your money go a long way
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