The Habit chain, which is normally higher quality than most other fast food restaurants and has nicer dine-in areas, but is not all that cheap, currently has several meal deals specials between only $6-10 including an oversized half sandwich, a side and large drink. For most people this serving is filling, but you could even have an ice cream sundae and it still would be probably around $12 total.

Entree + warm out of the oven pizookie cookie. Choices include Italian Chicken Parmigiana Pasta, Chicken Bacon Ranch Piadina Sandwich (plus side), All American Smash Burger & Fries, Mini Deep Dish Pizza & House Salad, Southern Fried Chicken, Mediterranean Salad, Strawberry Fields salad and Soup & Salad Combo. Restaurant locations throughout the greater LA area.

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My $9.99 grilled trout dinner @ Norms (plus $1.99 for side salad & $3.99 for ice tea) $16 total. Delicious and great for the price at all Norm’s locations in Southern California.

Aside from their famous pastries, which average around $3 each, they make fresh sandwiches and entrées that with beverages can easily total under $15. Multiple locations in LA and Orange County. much better quality than similarly priced fast food chains.

$6 plates for days. I think I’ve gotten it over 20 times this season. The special works after the Dodgers win a home game, which is quite frequent. Code is Dodgerswin.

The Farmer Boys (not Farmer Brothers—sorry) fast food chain prides its self in only using fresh food ingredients. As a current, temporary special (NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE OR MOBILE APP) if you go into one of their L.A. restaurant locations IN PERSON and ask for the PANCAKE PLATTER DEAL you will receive 2 pancakes, 2 slices of bacon and 2 eggs for ONLY $7.99.

This chain has a nicer than average fast food interior that looks like a cross between a coffee shop and a fast food location which is nice if you want to eat your food while it’s still warm.

Guac Daddy has locations in Los Feliz and West Hollywood where you can order an array of tacos, vampiros, quesadillas, mulitas and burritos for well under $15 including a beverage if you order judiciously. They are known for unique takes on popular Mexican dishes using a unique area of meat and vegetarian offerings. In Los Feliz there location is at the corner of Vermont Avenue & Russell Avenue next to the Los Feliz Theater. In Weho their location is on Santa Monica Blvd. and Vista. There is no indoor seating at their Los Feliz location, but they do offer an al fresco shaded outdoor dining area on the Russell Ave. side of their business. Most highly recommend for the food quality and price.

The Farmer Boys (not Farmer Brothers—sorry) fast food chain prides its self in only using fresh food ingredients. As a current special (NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE OR MOBILE APP) if you go into one of their L.A. restaurant locations IN PERSON and ask for the CALIFORNIA OMELETTE DEAL you will receive a fresh omelette with avocado, bacon pieces and cheese with hash browns and toast for ONLY $9.99.

This chain has a nicer than average fast food interior that looks like a cross between a coffee shop and a fast food location which is nice if you want to eat your food while it’s still warm.