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When I go to Vegas, I’m usually on a budget. I can’t control airfare to Las Vegas, but one way I can stretch my budget further is to try to have only one splurge meal per day, and make the other two as cheap as possible. Veteran Vegas bargain hunters know that to truly save money in Vegas, you stay Downtown, or pretty much anywhere off the Strip where hotels and food are much cheaper. But what if you are staying on the Strip without a car, as I usually do? You hunt down every cheap meal deal within walking distance, that’s what.
Here are 10 breakfast ideas for under $10 on or within easy reach of the Strip. (Prices do not include beverages–which can easily add $3-7 to the cost. No joke.)
Breakfast
Ellis Island
Ellis Island (a Super 8 Motel) is located on Koval Lane, one block behind the Strip. It isn’t much to look at, but it’s very well-known for its cheap meal deals. Being a solo female traveler, I’ll admit there’s no way in hell I’d make this walk after dark, but for breakfast…at these prices? You bet. Bring your street smarts, but not your expensive jewelry, as you may encounter a street person or two along the way. To get there, walk down E. Flamingo (between Ballys and Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall), cross Koval, and it’s a short walk to your right. All their breakfast options are under $10. If you go during normal dining hours, be prepared to wait.
Hash House a Go Go, Imperial Palace
The only downside to eating here is that the over-$10 part of the menu is going to tempt you wickedly. Stay strong. If you know you’re weak of will, don’t even look at the menu, just ask for The Basic–a two egg breakfast any style, with potatoes, fruit and biscuit (add bacon, sausage or ham) for $7.95.
Ocean One Bar and Grille
Located in the Miracle Mile Shops, this restaurant offers a number of under-$10 breakfasts, including omelets for $7 and Belgian waffles (with side of meat) for $5.99.
La Salsa Cantina
This restaurant has locations in Caesars Forum Shops, the Showcase Mall (next to MGM Grand), and the Miracle Mile Shops in Planet Hollywood. It has a $3.99 breakfast deal that includes 2 eggs, toast or flour tortillas, bacon or sausage, and mexican corn or potatoes.
Victorian Room, Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall
The Victorian Room has some inexpensive breakfast options under $10. Get there before 6am, and you can take advantage of their breakfast specials, the 3 egg breakfast for $4.99 or the steak and egg special for $6.99. If you’re not an early riser, try the short stack of pancakes for $7.99 later on.
JJ’s Boulangerie, Paris Las Vegas
If you prefer a light breakfast of coffee and pastries for breakfast, you could get something from Starbucks, or you could treat yourself to a cup of coffee and a couple of excellent French pastries at Paris Las Vegas. Why not go for the French pastries?
Le Creperie, Paris
Le Creperie is what I call high-end “fast” food: It is a walk-up window located on Le Boulevard, the indoor shopping area that connects Paris and Ballys (technically still in Paris). It offers both sweet and savory crepes from 7am-on. They are delicious. According to their website, the average check is $5/person.
Pyramid Cafe, Luxor
You can sleep as late as you want here; breakfast is served all day. Get their Cinnamon Roll French Toast with caramelized apples and toasted almonds for just $9.99.
Earl of Sandwich, Planet Hollywood
The Earl is a cheap date. You can get a breakfast sandwich here for around $4. Lunch sandwiches are cheap, too, and the Earl of Sandwich makes super yummy sandwiches. Bonus? The restaurant has free wifi.
The Orleans French Market Buffet
No, this isn’t on the Strip, but it’s easily reachable via the free shuttle between Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall and the Orleans. The Orleans breakfast buffet is just $7.99 on weekdays (Sat-Sun brunch is double that), which makes it a great deal and worth the trip if you’ve got the time. This is one of my favorite buffets in Vegas. It’s cheap and it’s good, two of my favorite qualities in a restaurant. The catch? Breakfast is only served 8-10am.
If none of these work for you, there’s always Krispy Kreme (locations include Excalibur, Circus Circus, and the Stratosphere), Dennys (inside the Casino Royale), Starbucks (locations include Treasure Island, Harrahs, and Excalibur), and the ubiquitous McDonalds (locations at MGM Grand, Luxor, and next to Harrahs, as well as the freestanding Viva McDonalds on the north end of the Strip where the old Westward Ho used to be).
Have you had luck scouting out other cheap breakfasts on or near the Strip? I’d love to hear about it! Please share in the comments section below.
Disclaimer: Prices listed above are subject to change.
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I’m a huge fan of Hash House A Go Go! The meals are inexpensive compared to what you get, but the meals truly are huge. Here’s a picture of the pancake my husband got as a *side* dish to his main meal: http://bit.ly/aOIU7D
Good God, that pancake is bigger than my head! No one’s going to go hungry at the Hash House are they? LOL.
Ok, I’m now starving. Not fair. This should come in very handy for my upcoming Vegas trip!
LOL! Glad I could help, Andy!
All excellent recommendations. If you want to splurge ,And go over your $10.00 budget. You should try
the Peppermill. Old school Vegas vibe, and a good breakfast.
If you find yourself downtown you have to eat at the Bay City Dinerinside the Golden Gate.
Also, the steak dinner at Ellis Island is awesome. And the price is unbelievable.
Yes! Thanks for mentioning the Peppermill, D3wayne. I love it and desperately wanted to include it, but the prices just wouldn’t work. Haven’t eaten there, but spent some time in the lounge with friends over drinks. Great vibe! It’s one of my favorite places in Vegas.
I’ll be writing another post soon on strategies for saving money on lunch and dinner.
On the drink and pastry route, I’d have to suggest the Cafe at the Drugstore at Wynn.
Oooh, good suggestion, Hedy! I haven’t tried it yet, but it’s going on my list now.
Thanks, Hedy! I haven’t tried the Drugstore yet, but it’s going on my list now.
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The best thing about Vegas is that breakfast can be consumed at any time.
These suggestions are great! I’ll be bookmarking this one for the next time I’m there!
Yes, indeed. I wouldn’t say that’s the BEST thing about Vegas, but it’s a perk.
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My favorite cheap breakfast last December was at O’Shea’s. A double frozen Bailey’s Irish Creme for two bucks.
Not much fiber or protein, but who cares!
LOL! Oh my goodness. Not a breakfast for the faint of heart.
Hi Gray
Tried the breakfast at Hash A Go Go this morning, well about 10.30 actually , place was very very busy but I only ended waiting about 10 mins as a place became available at the bar.
It was great , after have a glance around I saw the portions and stuck to the basic £7.95 and also ordered a fresh orange. I has a couple of glasses of iced water aswell (free , i know Americans take this for granted but in UK they always try to charge you by giving you bottled water , it is still somewhat unusual top ask for tap water and can attract funny looks!!)
All in all cost me $17 (inclusive of $3 tip), I couldn’t eat all the toast given !! Thanks for the suggestion and I look forward to trying others on your list .
See you tomorrow Sharon x
Another thumbs up for Hash House!
All these suggestions are great. I ‘ve been going to many of these places for years myself.
Earl of Sandwich (Planet Hollywood) is open 24 hrs , so it’s a great snack spot any time of day, now.
I have not been to Ocean One for breakfast yet , but I have never been disappointed when I have gone there for lunch.
PBR Rock Bar , again inside Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood has reasonable prices and portions , but I have not been there yet.
Along the lines of JJ Boulangerie inside Paris, I love going to Jean-Philippe’s Patisserie inside Bellagio and another location inside Aria. The prices will push your total bill a little above $10 if you get more than a pastry or a drink together but I am not a huge breakfast eater. So, when I don’t feel like a full breakfast/brunch , I head to one of these locations for my morning energizer.
I haven’t been to PBR Rock Bar yet, either. Gonna have to try that sometime. Yes, the Patisserie is a good one also, but I didn’t think you could keep breakfast under $10 there, so didn’t include it.
The Patisserie isn’t cheap by any stretch but I just find it too irresistable. They have an amazing hot chocolate. for about $5. I don’t recall the prices of individual pastries but they are similar to JJ’s across the street.
Buchon Bakery at the Venetian is comparable in price and, in my opinion, worth every penny. The assortment isn’t as big though. They have an excellent Ham and Cheese sandwich on a baguette for about $9. Yes, that sounds expensive just for a sandwich, and it is. But it’s a good portion size.
These are two of my favourite places to have a splurge meal.
Eat at either of these in the morning and have a sandwich at Earl of Sandwich or Ocean One later on in the day and you’re in under $20 for the day, or close to it.
You know I just stayed at the Palazzo; I should have gone over to Bouchon to check it out. Opportunity missed. Next time!