Ten lunches at The Forks for under $10

Tall Grass Prairie has hearty salad and sandwich combos, and serves day-old pastries for a discounted price. Choose this option if you’re craving homemade baking and a veggie-filled lunch.

Tall Grass Prairie – Sesame Orzo Salad and Aged Cheddar Sandwich Combo $7.10
Tall Grass Prairie – Day Old Blueberry Muffin $1.40
Total (including tax) $9.61



We often hear from travellers and on social media that Fergie’s Fish’n Chips serves up the best fish and chips across Canada! The snack option is a perfect lunch size, and the crispy batter, famous fries, and flavourful tartar sauce makes this a worthwhile pick.

Fergie’s Fish’n Chips – Snack: 1 Piece of Pickerel and Small Chips $6.77
Total (including tax) $7.65



KYU Grill’s Shichimi frites are addicting. These crispy thick fries are drizzled generously with a not-too spicy mayo and topped with black sesame seeds. The KYU corn is garlicky and delicious, and together both sides make a nice introduction into Japanese fusion.

KYU Grill – Small Shichimi Frites $4.00
KYU Grill – KYU Corn $3.74
Total (including tax) $8.76



Doubles are a Caribbean sandwich made with two pieces of fried bread and a spiced chickpea curry filling. Bindy’s Caribbean Delights serves them with a side of tamarind and hot sauce, and suggest the salad as a side – both are delicious. A few bites of frozen yogurt complete this tropical combination.

Bindy’s Caribbean Delights – Trinidad Doubles $3.25
Bindy’s Caribbean Delights – Garden Salad $3.74
Fro-gurts – Child Size $2.65



If you’re craving breakfast for lunch, Danny’s All Day Breakfast is reasonably priced and tasty. Before 11AM their breakfast special (2 eggs, bacon or sausage, hashbrowns + toast) is only $5.25! But if you pick this Pancake Breakfast, try placing the eggs and bacon onto the pancakes and drizzling with syrup to create the ultimate open-faced breakfast sandwich.

Danny’s All Day Breakfast – Pancake Breakfast $7.95
Total (including tax) $9.01



Zorba’s Greek + Italian has tons of fresh and filling dishes. The lasagna can be ordered by the slice and is stacked with cheesy, meat-filled layers. Red Ember’s homemade cold brewed tea adds a refreshing touch.

Zorba’s Greek + Italian – Lasagna $5.75
Red Ember – Cold Brewed Tea $3.00
Total (including tax) $9.89



Red Ember is known for its wood-fired pizza, but they also have spectacular salads that are perfect for lunch. Miso-tahini dressing, sunflower seeds, mint and juicy beets make this a must-have dish if you are craving something healthy.

Red Ember – Beet Salad $8.00
Total (including tax) $9.04



Take a tour through The Forks Market for this lunch combination. Start with Taste of Sri Lanka’s Veggie Samosa for a crispy, savory pocket of goodness. Then stroll over to Fusion Sushi for a six-piece cucumber roll, and swing by Skinners to complete the meal with a fizzy fountain drink.

Taste of Sri Lanka – Veggie Samosa $2.00
Fusion Sushi – Cucumber Roll $4.50
Skinners – Fountain Drink $1.90
Total (including tax) $9.49