Highest-rated cheap eats in Lincoln, 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 Lincoln 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.
#29. Scooter's Coffee
- Detailed ratings:
- Type of cuisine: Coffee & Tea, Cafe
- Address: 151 N 8th St, Lincoln, NE 68508-1314
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#28. Pho Nguyenn Restaurant
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Asian, Vietnamese
- Address: 611 N 27th St Ste 5, Lincoln, NE 68503-3102
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#27. Runza
- Detailed ratings:
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Fast Food
- Address: 4610 N 27th St, Lincoln, NE 68521-4700
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#26. Cook's Cafe
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Address: 1300 N 66th St, Lincoln, NE 68505-1822
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#25. Penelope's Lil' Cafe
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
- Address: 4724 Pioneers Blvd, Lincoln, NE 68506-5360
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#24. Pizza Ranch
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Pizza
- Address: 8420 Lexington Ave, Lincoln, NE 68505
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#23. Tina's Restaurant
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
- Address: 616 South St, Lincoln, NE 68502-2043
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#22. Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Fast Food
- Address: 201 N 14th St, Lincoln, NE 68508-1616
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#21. Amu Manu
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Japanese, Asian
- Address: 1451 O St, Lincoln, NE 68508-3850
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#20. Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Deli
- Address: 1442 O St, Lincoln, NE 68508
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#19. Hi-Way Diner
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Address: 2105 Highway 2, Lincoln, NE 68502-5640
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#18. Ali Baba Gyros
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Mediterranean
- Address: 112 N 14th St, Lincoln, NE 68508-3801
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#17. Runza Resturant
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Address: 937 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508-3532
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#16. Coffee House
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Coffee & Tea, Cafe
- Address: 1324 P St, Lincoln, NE 68508-1513
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#15. King Kong Restaurant
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (3.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Address: 6800 Wildcat Dr, Lincoln, NE 68504-9812
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#14. Crescent Moon Coffee
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Coffee & Tea, Cafe
- Address: 140 N 8th St, Lincoln, NE 68508-1351
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#13. Bison Witches Bar & Deli
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Soups
- Address: 1320 P St, Lincoln, NE 68508-1503
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#12. Woodees
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
- Address: 201 Capitol Beach Blvd, Lincoln, NE 68528-1600
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#11. Super Taco
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Latin
- Address: 5501 Holdrege St Ste D, Lincoln, NE 68504-3193
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#10. Bagels & Joe
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Address: 4701 Old Cheney Rd, Lincoln, NE 68516-4696
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#9. Virginia's Travelers Cafe and Motel
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
- Address: 3820 Cornhusker Hwy, Lincoln, NE 68504-1533
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#8. The Warm Cookie
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (5.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Dessert, American
- Address: 3700 S 9th Suite A, Lincoln, NE 68502-5349
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#7. Banhwich Cafe
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Cafe
- Address: 940 N 26th St # 201, Lincoln, NE 68503-2520
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#6. Raising Canes
- 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: 403 N 48th St, Lincoln, NE 68504-3410
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#5. Stauffer's Cafe & Pie Shop
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Address: 5600 S 48th St, Lincoln, NE 68516-4199
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#4. The Sultan's Kite
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Fast Food
- Address: 1311 O St, Lincoln, NE 68508-1512
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#3. UNL Dairy Store Lincoln
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Dessert, American
- Address: 114 Food Industry Complex, Lincoln, NE 68583
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#2. Hurts Donuts
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bakeries, American
- Address: 129 N 10th St, Lincoln, NE 68508 In the Grand Manse - entrance on P Street, Lincoln, NE
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#1. The Mill Coffee and Tea
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Coffee & Tea, Cafe
- Address: 800 P St Ste 100, Lincoln, NE 68508-1481
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