🌭 Charleston Meal Deals

Best Cheap Eats in Charleston
Two People, Under $20

🌭 Charleston, WV  ·  12 verified deals  ·  Updated June 2026

Charleston is West Virginia's capital, a Kanawha River town under a gold-domed statehouse, and its food runs on two beloved state institutions. First, the pepperoni roll — soft bread baked around sticks of pepperoni, invented as a coal miner's lunch by Italian immigrants and now West Virginia's unofficial state food; get a made-to-order one hot. Second, the West Virginia hot dog, which isn't a hot dog without chili sauce, mustard, onions and — non-negotiably — a scoop of cole slaw. Around those you'll find fried bologna sandwiches, homemade root beer, Gino's-style pizza, an Appalachian farm-to-table scene and even a James Beard-winning chef in town. Almost all the classics are dirt cheap. We've linked official menus where we could confirm them; most are best found on the map.

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Graziano's Pizza

Made-to-Order Pepperoni Rolls

You can grab a pre-packaged pepperoni roll at any WV gas station, but the move in Charleston is a fancy one made to order and served hot — soft bread baked around sticks of pepperoni until the dough soaks up the spiced oil. Graziano's does it right, and the pizza's good too. Two eat for around $14.

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Stewart's Original Hot Dogs

WV Slaw Dogs & Root Beer

A Charleston landmark and the place to learn that a real West Virginia hot dog comes with chili sauce, mustard, onion and a mandatory scoop of crisp, sweet cole slaw. Order a couple, add their frosty homemade root beer in a chilled mug, and you've nailed the local classic for a few bucks. Two eat for around $10.

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Trivillian's Pharmacy & Soda Fountain

Old-School Soda Fountain

A wonderfully old-fashioned pharmacy soda fountain — the kind of spot where you perch at the counter for a slaw dog, a sandwich and a hand-mixed fountain soda or shake. Pure nostalgia at pocket-change prices. Two eat for around $12.

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The Grill

Fried Bologna & Onion Rings

A counter-service comfort joint that nails the Appalachian basics — an impeccable grilled fried bologna sandwich loaded onto grilled bread, crispy hand-battered onion rings, generous fries, and pineapple upside-down cake with ice cream to finish. Welcoming, fast and cheap. Two eat for around $12.

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Gino's Pizza & Spaghetti House

WV Pizza Institution

A West Virginia institution since the 1960s, Gino's does the value-priced family thing better than any chain — square-cut pizzas, spaghetti, garlic bread and 'Largest Large in Town' deals. Split a pizza and you're well under budget. Two eat for around $14.

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Ellen's Homemade Ice Cream

Downtown Ice Cream & Lunch

A downtown Charleston sweet spot churning out homemade ice cream in a rotating cast of flavors, with soups and sandwiches if you want lunch before dessert. Charming, local and easy on the wallet. Two eat for around $12.

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Best of Crete Deli

Greek Deli

A family-run Greek deli bringing gyros, spanakopita, Greek salads and baklava to Charleston. Counter-casual, generously portioned and a nice break from the pepperoni-and-slaw rotation. Two eat for around $14.

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Dem 2 Brothers and a Grill

BBQ & Soul Food

A Charleston favorite for smoked barbecue and soul food — ribs, brisket, pulled pork and sides like mac & cheese and greens. Big, hearty plates that two can share and still come in under budget. Two eat for around $16.

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Pies & Pints

WV-Born Pizza & Craft Beer

Born in the New River Gorge and now a West Virginia favorite, Pies & Pints pairs inventive wood-fired pizzas (the grape-and-gorgonzola is a cult pick) with a deep craft-beer list. Split a pie and a couple of pints. Two eat for around $18.

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Cozumel Express

Authentic Mexican

Skip the chain down the street — Cozumel turns out authentic Mexican plates, tacos and burritos in a dark, easygoing room, with margaritas if you want them. One of the better cheap-and-filling options in town. Two eat for around $14.

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Ichiban

Pan-Asian & Sushi

A downtown pan-Asian spot for fresh sushi, bao buns, hibachi and noodle dishes. A more global, sit-down change of pace; share a few rolls and an app to keep things reasonable for two. Two eat for around $18.

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Bluegrass Kitchen

Appalachian Farm-to-Table

An East End neighborhood mainstay doing seasonal, locally sourced Appalachian cooking with unusually strong vegetarian options. A little more of a sit-down dinner, but lunch or shared plates keep two around budget. Two eat for around $20.

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💡 Pro tip: All deals are community-verified. We linked official menus only where we could confirm them, so most spots here are map-only. Get your pepperoni roll made-to-order and hot, and remember a West Virginia hot dog isn't complete without the slaw. The hot dogs, pepperoni rolls and fried bologna are the cheapest, most authentic way to feed two here. Hours and prices change, so check before a special trip. If something's expired, flag it on our main directory so we can update it.

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Buffalo Wild Wings

Pick 6 — Meal for Two from $19.99

The Pick 6 lets two people build a shared meal — choose six items across wings, tenders, and sides — starting around $19.99. A reliable two-for-$20 play at any BWW. Dine-in or takeout; pricing varies slightly by market.

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Chili's

3 for Me — about $10.99/person

Each person picks a starter, full entrée, and non-alcoholic drink. Roughly $10.99/person — one of the best per-head values in casual dining.

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