Highest-rated cheap eats in Atlanta, according to Tripadvisor
With the advent of Big Data, it's easier than ever to quantify what people like around the globe. And when it comes to food—particularly easy, cheap eats—Americans have very specific opinions. Dining brands in U.S. have a long and storied history, and whether they're fast food, fast-casual, high-end, or super cheap, American restaurants offer something for almost everyone.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated restaurants in Atlanta that are listed as "cheap eats" on Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Easy, inexpensive options here run the gamut of cuisine, service options, and styles. The restaurants on this list are chock-full of variety, mixing ethnicities, food regions, and cultures into steaming melting pots of deliciousness.
Anyone reading the list will surely see some favorite eateries and classic go-to restaurants. Keep reading to see if any of your favorite cheap eateries made the list.
#30. Fresh To Order CNN Center
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Address: 1 Cnn Ctr NW Ste 220, Atlanta, GA 30303-2762
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#29. Metro Cafe Diner
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Address: 229 Peachtree St. Suite B-17, Atlanta, GA 30303
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#28. Fellini's Pizza
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Pizza
- Address: 909 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306-4267
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#27. The Varsity
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Address: 61 North Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30308-2166
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#26. Fellini's Pizza
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Pizza
- Address: 2809 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305-3135
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#25. Kwan's Deli and Korean Kitchen
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Asian
- Address: 10 Park Avenue West Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30313
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#24. Hankook Taqueria
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Asian
- Address: 1311 Collier Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318-2303
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#23. CNN Center Food Court
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Address: 1 Cnn Ctr NW, Atlanta, GA 30303-2762
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#22. Reuben's Deli
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Soups
- Address: 57 Broad St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303-2324
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#21. The Food Shoppe
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Address: 123 Luckie St NW #108, Atlanta, GA 30303-2114
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#20. Lee's Bakery
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (5.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Asian, Vietnamese
- Address: 4005 Buford Hwy NE Ste C, Atlanta, GA 30345-1684
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#19. Delia's Chicken Sausage Stand
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Address: 489 Moreland Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316-1552
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#18. Johnny Rockets
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Address: 280 Luckie St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
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#17. Flying Biscuit Cafe
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
- Address: 3280 Peachtree Rd NE Terminus Building Suite 145, Atlanta, GA 30305-2430
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#16. Lovies Bbq
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Barbecue
- Address: 3420 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305-1890
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#15. Thumbs Up Diner
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Address: 826 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318-5573
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#14. DaVinci's Pizzeria
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Pizza
- Address: 1270 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309-3451
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#13. Sublime Doughnuts
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bakeries, American
- Address: 535 10th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318-5713
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#12. Cafe Agora
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mediterranean, Turkish
- Address: 92 Peachtree Pl NE Midtown, Atlanta, GA 30309-4111
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#11. Sweet Hut Bakery & Cafe
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bakeries, Taiwanese
- Address: 933 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309-7900
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#10. Corner Bakery Cafe
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Cafe, American
- Address: 3368 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326-1008
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#9. Corner Bakery Cafe
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Address: 270 Peachtree St NW Ste 120, Atlanta, GA 30303-1283
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#8. Grindhouse Killer Burgers
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Address: 1842 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30324-4840
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#7. Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Address: 231 Peachtree St NE Suite a-05, The Mall at Peachtree Center, Atlanta, GA 30303-1603
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#6. Silver Skillet
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Address: 200 14th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318-5304
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#5. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Dessert
- Address: 1198 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318-5626
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#4. Atlanta Breakfast Club
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Address: 249 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30313-1953
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#3. Home Grown
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Address: 968 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30316-1410
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#2. Thumbs Up Diner
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
- Address: 573 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
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#1. Aviva by Kameel
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (5.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Lebanese, Mediterranean
- Address: 225 Peachtree St NE Inside the Mall of Peachtree Center, Atlanta, GA 30303-1701
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