For many college students, managing money is a problem. New York is filled with so many things to do, most of which end up quickly emptying our wallets. We are constantly presented with choices. Do I want to go to a concert or do I want to be able to eat? Well now you don’t have to choose. Here are three restaurants where you can fill up on a decent meal for less than $5.

Now just take that in for a second; a whole meal for $5 or less. Now while these aren’t Michelin star restaurants, the food will fill you up until you can see your idol in concert. Some people are content when they find a meal for $10, but these places will allow you to stretch $10 for two, three, maybe even four meals. Disclaimer: Results may vary depending on how much you eat.

Gray’s Papaya
2090 Broadway

Located on Broadway between 72nd and 73rd Streets, this food counter is pumping out deals practically made for college students. The recession special comes with two hot dogs and a 14 oz. drink of your choice (pina colada or papaya) all for $4.45. I can definitely vouch for the papaya juice. The smooth sweet flavor of the fruit was extraordinarily refreshing. While the hot dogs were not as mind-blowing as the juice, they weren’t bad. Expect two average hot dogs in cheap buns—but as long as you add ketchup and mustard, you’ll be good to go. If this place is still too expensive for your taste, continue reading.

Prosperity Dumpling
46 Eldridge St.

While this place is farther, located in Chinatown, you could still pay for your subway fare (one way only) and still have enough to pay for a filling meal. At this dive you can get five chive and pork dumplings for only $1. That is only 20 cents each. If you’re not feeling dumplings you can also try their hot and sour soup or pork wonton soup for only $1. This place is also a great place to go with a group of friends because you can get 100 dumplings for only $15. Now are the dumplings the best in the whole world? No. But are they the cheapest in Manhattan? Most definitely! But if you still feel like you’re going to have to drop too much dough to eat here, then I’ve got you covered.

2 Bros. Pizza
542 9th Ave.

Take a brisk walk down Columbus Avenue and you’ll be able to find an uber cheap meal at 2 Bros. Pizza. Here, a slice of pizza costs $1 for cheese and $2 if you want a fancy topping like pepperoni. The pizza is greasy, filling and good. They also have a special where you can get 2 slices of pizza and a can of soda for $2.75. Still hungry? Go ahead, get a third slice for a total bill of $3.75.