NYC SNACK FINDS
3 Published Menus • Snacks from $5.25
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Can you find a good New York appetizer without paying for a full dinner? Three restaurant websites currently publish snack prices at $12 or less. This guide compares their own menus; it is not based on personal visits, paid reviews, or an exhaustive search of every restaurant in the city.
Online menu review date: October 10, 2026. Promotions and prices may change. Always check with the restaurant before visiting. Tax, tip and any mandatory gratuity are not included in listed menu prices.
WHAT LOOKS GOOD?
Fries • Wings • Mozzarella Sticks
Quick price comparison
| Location | Published snack prices | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Teddy’s F&B | Happy hour mozzarella sticks $5.00; regular fries $5.25 | Mozzarella sticks $5.00 on official daily 5–8 PM happy-hour menu; fries $5.25 from regular menu. |
| Archer Hotel New York | Sweet chili wings $10; shrimp tacos $10 | Happy hour Monday–Friday 4–7 PM. |
| The Hudson NYC | Chicken wings $12; mozzarella sticks $12 | Happy Hour menu; time window not stated on that menu page. |
1. Teddy’s F&B — simple, affordable starters
2171 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10029. The official food menu shows French fries for $5.25, fried mozzarella sticks for $7.50, and three-cheese spicy fries for $7.50. A separate official Happy Hour menu lists mozzarella sticks for $5.00 and onion rings for $5.00, valid Monday–Sunday, 5–8 PM. The regular menu lists mozzarella sticks at $7.50; these are alternative menu prices, not stackable discounts. Confirm eligibility and availability before visiting.
Check the regular Teddy’s menu and official Teddy’s Happy Hour menu for current details.
2. Archer Hotel New York — $10 happy-hour shareables
45 West 38th Street, New York, NY 10018. Its published happy-hour menu lists sweet chili chicken wings, Cajun shrimp tacos, calamari and several other shareables for $10 each, Monday–Friday, 4–7 PM. The page also states an automatic 20% gratuity for parties of six or more.
Check Archer Hotel New York’s official happy-hour page before a visit.
3. The Hudson NYC — $12 wings and mozzarella sticks
348 Dyckman Street, New York, NY 10034. The restaurant’s Happy Hour menu displays a $12 small-plates section, including chicken wings, big mozzarella sticks, hummus and guacamole. The cited menu does not clearly publish the happy-hour time window, so confirm that detail directly before relying on the special.
Check The Hudson NYC’s official menu for updates.
CHECK BEFORE YOU GO
Menu Price • Time • Location • Extra Charges
How to compare snack value
- Compare portion sizes: a $12 plate may be more or less filling than a $7.50 starter.
- Check your day: an offer valid Monday–Friday may not apply during the weekend.
- Look for extra charges: taxes, tip and published mandatory gratuities affect the real total.
- Confirm the location: promotions and portions may vary between branches.
- Do not assume a deal: a regular starter price is not automatically a happy-hour discount.
What should you drink with these snacks?
Sparkling water with citrus, unsweetened iced tea and lemonade are easy pairing ideas. We have not verified that these specific restaurants sell or discount those beverages, so check the drinks menu first. Alcohol is not necessary for a great snack outing.
Looking for Chicago snack deals?
We also compared three Chicago restaurants’ official happy-hour menus, with a hot-honey chicken slider, fried pickles and Spanish tortilla. These are venue-specific prices, not national guarantees.
Are these NYC’s cheapest appetizers?
This guide does not make that claim. It is a small, transparent list of verifiable examples, not a citywide ranking. A low menu price without portion size or deal conditions is not enough to establish the best overall value.
Prefer a snack at home?
Make our garlic cheese toast bites or browse quick alcohol-free drinks for wings. Both are written for easy home preparation rather than restaurant dining.
Our research and update policy
Bite & Sip Picks has not personally visited these restaurants or taste-tested the dishes. All quoted offers are based on official public menus reviewed online on October 10, 2026. Recheck time restrictions and prices before publication and on a regular maintenance schedule.
