You're tired, hungry, poor..."Huddled masses" and all that.  You're on your lunch break at work, but you forgot to brown bag it.  Reaching in your pocket when stopped at a red light, you realize you only have $5, and what will that get you?  Another .99 cent burger that will send your intestines into a frenzy?

My mission this week was a challenging one. Find the top places in the Tampa Bay area where you can get breakfast or lunch for $5 or less.  What's more, try to find quality food and variety from area restaurants.

Below are my top  "finds", which include European crepes, Mexican cuisine, traditional breakfasts, and American pizza, burgers, wings and BBQ ribs.  Some even include beachside dining and free wine-by-the-glass.

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