Featured in Cheap Eats 2008

Although the concept for these Pret a Manger-style delis (“Life is a Banquet: Serving Memories for over 20 Years”) seems a little grander than the restaurants themselves, they nevertheless offer a nice quick bite, for cheap. Options like the tuna melt ($6.25) and the croque monsieur ($6.25) are warm, square and satisfying, and the espresso ($1.55) is surprisingly well done: dark and sweet with a good crema. Be warned: The in-store lighting is frighteningly bright, so you may want to get carry-out rather than grab a seat. (JKM)