Where can I get a cheap meal near Niagara Falls?

Yes, you can get a cheap meal near the falls, but skip the tourist-trap joints on Clifton Hill unless you want a $18 burger that tastes like cardboard. For the best bang for your buck, head to the Niagara Falls Brewing Company (just off Lundy's Lane, about a 5-min drive from the falls). Their pub menu has solid burgers and fish and chips for around $15-18 CAD, and the portions are huge. If you want even cheaper, hit up a local chain like Boston Pizza or East Side Mario's on Lundy's Lane—both have lunch specials under $12, and you won't feel ripped off.

For something truly budget-friendly, walk to the Casino Niagara food court. It sounds weird, but they have a decent food court with Subway, Pizza Pizza, and a Chinese place where you can get a full plate for under $10. No one's checking IDs to get in, and it's a 2-minute walk from the falls. If you're willing to drive 10 minutes, go to Zappi's Pizza on Stanley Avenue—a massive slice and a pop for $7, and it's actually good. Avoid the "family restaurants" on Clifton Hill unless you want the t-shirt and a sad $20 meal.