NJ.com has shared their picks for Ultimate N.J. cheap eats guide (Read Full List) — this is the 2024 update.

Shared because with “inflation and supply shortages” dining out can get expensive.

Though cheap eating is possible, it just means “you’re not looking hard enough”.

For those looking into criteria and methodology into how the list was tabulated, that specific information was not shared.

Among the 41 places that made the cut, only two were in Bergen County.

Uncle Paulie’s Peruvian Chicken in Maywood (Website) was highlighted for their lunch specials (priced at $10.95) with high marks on the menu going to arroz con pollo and lomo saltado.

Chefski’s in Wallington “is all about Polish home cooking” and its roast pork was “the winner” there.

[photo source: Uncle Paulie’s]