Finding affordable food at the fair requires walking extensively and navigating many signs. A range of satisfying options under $5 exists, spanning basic items, creative choices, and unusual offerings. The generally cheapest foods appear along restaurant row near the animal barns. Most vendors accept credit cards, though many offer a slight discount for cash payments. Purchases made through site links may generate compensation for the site. Using the site constitutes consent to the User Agreement and to the collection, recording, and storage of clicks, interactions, and personal information by the site and third-party partners according to the Privacy Policy.
So, finding food "bargains" at the palace of food excess is not all that easy. Prepare to walk a lot and gawk at many, many signs. But we did it, Dear Reader. We found a satisfying blend of nourishment -- all less than $5 -- at the New York State Fair that ranged from the very basic to the sorta creative to the hmmm, what is THAT?
Some tips: Generally the cheapest food is located along restaurant row, near the animal barns. (Don't get any ideas.) And pretty much every place we went accepted credit cards, but gave a slight discount for paying in cash. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
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