Best Cheap Eats in Brevard County (Under $15)

Texas-style barbecue by the pound in the heart of Cocoa Village. Cryderman's is the real deal: a wood smoker doing what it's supposed to do, brisket that's been given the time it needs, and sides like collard greens with house-made sausage that wouldn't be out of place in Austin.

Order the beef brisket. Add the beans and the cornbread. The seasonal bread pudding is worth holding out for dessert space. The whole meal — a generous brisket plate with sides — comes in under $15 and will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about Space Coast BBQ. This is the best cheap-eat situation in Brevard, full stop.

A slice (or two) at Ryan's Pizza in Cocoa Village is one of Brevard's great affordable pleasures. The pizza is generously sized, the toppings are solid, and the casual pub atmosphere makes it feel like a destination rather than just a quick meal. The BBQ chicken pizza is the fan favorite and worth every cent.

For groups on a budget, a pizza and a pitcher combination here is both excellent value and excellent fun. Irish nachos add something unexpected and delicious to the table for minimal cost. This is where Cocoa Village locals go when they want food without fuss.

Authentic Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches are one of the world's great budget foods — and Saigon Baguette in Melbourne does them right. A proper banh mi: crispy French baguette, pickled daikon and carrots, fresh herbs, jalapeño, and your choice of protein. Under $8. Done correctly.

The pho is also worth ordering on a cool morning — a proper broth, properly seasoned, with fresh accompaniments. This is the kind of spot that makes you grateful it exists: unpretentious, affordable, and genuinely good at what it does. Melbourne's best cheap lunch, arguably.

Terra Craft has achieved something worth admiring: thoughtful, high-quality sandwiches at prices that don't require financial planning. The combinations are interesting — not gimmicky interesting, but "why doesn't everyone do it this way" interesting. The bread quality is excellent, which tells you everything about the kitchen's priorities.

A sandwich here with a drink comes in under $15 and leaves you satisfied rather than vaguely disappointed, which cannot be said of most fast-casual options. This is the budget meal that doesn't feel like settling for something less. Perfect for lunch downtown or a quick post-errand stop.

The creative taco menu at Taco Dive packs a lot of value into a small price. Drunken burritos, BLT tacos, and other combinations that sound odd but work — all priced in a range that makes it easy to order two or three without wincing at the bill.

This is a great casual spot for lunch or early dinner, especially on the sidewalk tables on New Haven Avenue where you can watch downtown Melbourne do its thing. Good value, fast service, and genuinely fun food.

Authentic Texas-style BBQ on a wood smoker in Titusville, opened in 2025 and already building a reputation. The brisket here is done the right way — low and slow, with the patience that separates real BBQ from the imitation. Fast casual format keeps prices down.

For Titusville residents and visitors making the trip to Kennedy Space Center, Sugar Shack BBQ is the budget meal worth building your day around. Eat here, visit the space center, eat here again on the way back. That's a good day.