Lake Louise
Fill up for the day on the Sasquatch breakfast sandwich, or pick up a burger or hot dog for lunch in this ski-lodge cafeteria beside the Lake Louise…
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Central Coast
Inside a converted gas station one block east of Main St, the breads, pastries and cookies are baked fresh daily. Tasty sandwiches are also on offer.
Southern Nevada
This home-proud pizza joint is open an hour later than its competitors (on the weekends at least). Otherwise things are pretty par for the course.
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Actually a famous hardware store chain, but its few aisles of groceries and refrigerated items is Volcano's best selection for self-caterers.
Centro Histórico
Tasty, though tiny, tortas de pavo (turkey sandwiches) with avocado are served hot off the griddle at this old-school greasy spoon.
Sacramento
An anchor of the K St Mall area, this loud, enormous pizza joint has a great Margherita, a rock and roll theme and a well-tattooed staff.
Cape Cod
Buy fresh organic produce, Cape Cod honey and homemade baked goods direct from the source at this outdoor market, the oldest on the Cape.
Shenandoah Valley
More often just known as the Clocktower, this spot serves Italian staples (pasta and lasagna) as well as wraps and panini at lunch.
Las Vegas
Locals in the know go to this old-fashioned supper club for hearty, home-style Italian cooking in a red-sauce Sopranos setting.
Aguascalientes State
One of three local year-round markets that morph seemingly into one, selling everything from household items to cheap eats.
Sacramento
Best bet for big ol' breakfasts – custardy French toast, chorizo sausage with eggs – at a 1938 art-deco movie theater.
Kingston
Cambodian and Thai dishes feature in this plain-Jane downtown eatery favored for takeout by starving university students.
Estes Park
This large outpost of a western states grocery chain is the place to stock up in Estes Park. It also has a full pharmacy.
Northern Central Highlands
On the main road, Restaurante Carretas serves up a reasonable Mexican feed; one of the the best of a limited lot.
Austin's Chuckwagon General Store
Southwestern Utah
Sells camping supplies, groceries, beer and deli sandwiches to go. It has an ATM, showers and laundromat too.
St John's
This unadorned spot tops the townsfolks' list for reasonably priced sushi, with spicy tuna that wins raves.
Northern Central Highlands
Hotel Jardín is a fairly typical Mexican cantina that is well priced for its location, right on the plaza.
Cancún
Inexpensive Mexican food can be found at the food stalls on the northern corner of Parque de las Palapas.
Southwestern Utah
Groceries and organic snacks available year-round, though hours may be limited November through February.
Aguascalientes State
One of three local all-year-round markets that morph into one, and sell cheap eats plus household items.
La Paz
This small health food shop sells natural supplements and a few smoothie additions like protein powder.
Gaspé Peninsula
This tourist-trappy cafe caters to families with its wide patio and an ice-cream parlor next door.
Aguascalientes State
One of three local year-round markets that join into one and sell household items and cheap eats.
Banff National Park
Breakfast and lunch joint located in the Sunshine gondola base station. Only open in winter.
Denali National Park & Preserve
The center has a limited selection of backpacker-oriented foods, sandwiches and coffee.
Chetumal
A row of small, simple eateries serving inexpensive meals, produce and fruit.
Grand Canyon National Park South Rim
Small quick-service coffee shop with takeaway bagels, wraps and sandwiches.
Sacramento & the Central Valley
A remarkably solid Thai restaurant with good curries and soups.
