Highest-rated cheap eats in Honolulu, according to Tripadvisor

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July 22, 2022
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Highest-rated cheap eats in Honolulu, 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 Honolulu 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. Starbucks, Outrigger Reef

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (311 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Coffee & Tea, Fast Food
- Address: 2169 Kalia Rd #102, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815-1936
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#29. Hiking Hawaii Cafe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (210 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Cafe
- Address: 1956 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
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#28. Cuckoo Coconuts Waikiki

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (337 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Address: 333 Royal Hawaiian Ave, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815-2521
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#27. Pai's Deli

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (120 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Address: 2335 Kalakaua Ave Ste 113, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815-2941
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#26. Kamehameha Bakery Inc

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (177 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bakeries, Hawaiian
- Address: 1284 Kalani St, D106 City Square Shopping Center, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96817
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#25. Waiola Shave Ice

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (230 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Dessert
- Address: 2135 Waiola St, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96826-2747
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#24. The Barefoot Bar

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (274 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Address: 2055 Kalia Road beach front at the Hale Koa Hotel, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815-1948
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#23. Surf N Turf Tacos

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (467 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Mexican
- Address: 2310 Kuhio Ave, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815-2983
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#22. Me's Bar-B-Que

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,031 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Grill
- Address: 151 Uluniu Ave, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815-3257
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#21. Coco Cove

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (501 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Specialty Food Market, Hawaiian
- Address: 2284 Kalakaua Ave Ste 101, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815-2584
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#20. Sam's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (272 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Seafood
- Address: 353 Royal Hawaiian Ave, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815-2521
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#19. Barefoot Beach Cafe

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (857 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Address: 2699 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815-4027
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#18. Tucker & Bevvy Picnic Food

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (484 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Address: 2586 Kalakaua Ave Park Shore Hotel, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815-6614
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#17. Honolulu Coffee

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (699 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bakeries, Cafe
- Address: 2365 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815-5041
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#16. Banan

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (216 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Dessert, Healthy
- Address: 3212 Monsarrat Ave, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815-4446
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#15. Musubi Cafe Iyasume

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (696 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Japanese
- Address: 2427 Kuhio Ave 2nd Floor, Mitsuwa Market Place, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815-3301
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#14. Pioneer Saloon

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (375 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Japanese
- Address: 3046 Monsarrat Ave, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815-4485
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#13. Helena's Hawaiian Food

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (871 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Polynesian, Hawaiian
- Address: 1240 N School St, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96817-2013
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#12. Diamond Head Market & Grill

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (827 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Fast Food
- Address: 3158 Monsarrat Ave, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815-4441
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#11. Liliha Bakery

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (666 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bakeries, American
- Address: 515 N Kuakini St, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96817-2202
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#10. Maguro Spot

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (147 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Japanese
- Address: 2241 Kuhio Ave, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815-2835
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#9. Ono Seafood

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (834 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Seafood
- Address: 747 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96816-1158
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#8. South Shore Grill

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (302 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Address: 3114 Monsarrat Ave, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815-4441
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#7. Marukame Udon Waikiki

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (3,870 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Japanese, Asian
- Address: 2310 Kuhio Ave, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815-2983
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#6. Fresh Catch

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (337 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Seafood
- Address: 3109 Waialae Ave Kaimuki, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96816-1509
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#5. Steak Shack

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,664 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Address: 2161 Kalia Rd, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815-1936
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#4. Island Vintage Shave Ice

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (453 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Dessert, Hawaiian
- Address: 2233 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815-5200
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#3. Leonard's Bakery

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (7,721 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bakeries, Fast Food
- Address: 933 Kapahulu Ave Kalanianaole Hwy/Lunalilo Home Road Intersection96825, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96816-1434
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#2. Tropical Tribe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (249 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Healthy
- Address: 1778 Ala Moana Blvd Suite 101, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815-1605
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#1. Uncle Clay's House of Pure Aloha

- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (754 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Dessert, Hawaiian
- Address: 820 W Hind Dr Ste 116 Aina Haina Shopping Center, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96821-1851
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