English Breakfast

When I go to Vegas, I’m usually on a budget. I can’t control airfare to Las Vegas, but one way I can stretch my budget further is to try to have only one splurge meal per day, and make the other two as cheap as possible. Veteran Vegas bargain hunters know that to truly save money in Vegas, you stay Downtown, or pretty much anywhere off the Strip where hotels and food are much cheaper. But what if you are staying on the Strip without a car, as I usually do? You hunt down every cheap meal deal within walking distance, that’s what.

Here are 10 breakfast ideas for under $10 on or within easy reach of the Strip. (Prices do not include beverages–which can easily add $3-7 to the cost. No joke.)

Pyramid Cafe, Luxor

You can sleep as late as you want here; breakfast is served all day. Get their Cinnamon Roll French Toast with caramelized apples and toasted almonds. . .or their Bacon Waffle. . . or the Red Velvet Pancakes. . .or–Let’s just say there are a lot of great choices available for just $9.99.

Earl of Sandwich, Planet Hollywood

The Earl is a cheap date. You can get a breakfast sandwich here for around . You can also get a fresh fruit yogurt parfait if you want to balance all the unhealthy things you’ve done in Vegas with something a little healthy. Or muffins, bagels, or oatmeal. Bonus? The restaurant has free wifi.

Ellis Island

Ellis Island (a Super 8 Motel) is located on Koval Lane, one block behind the Strip. It isn’t much to look at, but it’s very well-known for its cheap meal deals. Being a solo female traveler, I’ll admit there’s no way in hell I’d make this walk after dark, but for breakfast…at these prices? You bet. Bring your street smarts, but not your expensive jewelry, as you may encounter a street person or two along the way. To get there, walk down E. Flamingo (next to Bally’s), cross Koval, and it’s a short walk to your right. All their breakfast options are under $10. If you go during normal dining hours, be prepared to wait.

Hash House a Go Go, The Quad

The only downside to eating here is that the over-$10 part of the menu is going to tempt you wickedly. Stay strong. If you know you’re weak of will, don’t even look at the menu, just ask for The Basic–a two egg breakfast any style, with potatoes, fruit and biscuit ($7.95). Or try any of a variety of creatively-flavored flapjacks for $8.95 (Mango Coconut or Butterscotch Almond, anyone?). Basic flapjacks are just $6.95.

JJ’s Boulangerie, Paris Las Vegas

There’s nothing like a chocolate croissant for breakfast to make you think you’re actually in Paris. There are lots of other delightful pastry choices here as well, and it all smells so wonderful.

Le Creperie, Paris

Le Creperie is what I call high-end “fast” food: It is a walk-up window located on Le Boulevard, the indoor shopping area that connects Paris and Ballys (technically still in Paris). It offers both sweet and savory crepes from 7am-on. They are delicious. If you want to keep the price under $10, make sure you sign up for the Total Rewards card at the players club (it’s free) and show it to them when you order. With that, you can get a Caramel Apple or Caramelized Pear Crepe for just $9.75, a Three Cheese Crepe for $9.75, or a Tomato Mozzarella Crepe for $8.75.