
Highest-rated cheap eats in Youngstown by diners
Americans spend a lot of money on eating out—in 2024, that totaled $1.54 trillion, or nearly 59% of all food spending. So, it's only natural to want the best bang for your restaurant dollar.
Value has become a key component of what diners look for when they eat out, with more than 7 in 10 consumers eyeing menus for value meals. At the same time, many diners also look for something new and exciting, hoping to sample new flavors or food with ingredients that are too expensive to make at home.
Many ethnic cuisines also provide a lot of value because they aren't as expensive to produce. Many Mexican dishes fall into this category because tortillas are cheaper to produce than bread. Many Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Filipino, and Cambodian food, also rely on low-cost ingredients and simple food preparation techniques.
Food trucks and street food vendors also offer cheaper food, thanks to lower overhead costs. Their limited menus typically focus on one type of food, allowing them to simplify purchasing and pass the savings on in the form of lower prices.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cheap eats restaurants within 10 kilometers of the Youngstown area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 8, 2025. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews were considered, and a cost of "$" (out of 4) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than five locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
#28. House of China
- Rating: 4.0/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 135 Boardman Canfield Road Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Chinese
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#27. JR Grinders
- Rating: 4.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 400 West Main St. Canfield, Ohio
- Categories: Sandwiches, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#26. Avalon Downtown Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 17 West Federal St. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Specialty Food, Wine Bars
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#25. Golden Dawn
- Rating: 4.0/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1245 Logan Ave. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: American, Italian, Bars
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#24. Wedgewood Fernando's Pizza - Austintown
- Rating: 4.0/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1622 South Raccoon Road Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
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#23. Francesco Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 617 West Liberty St. Hubbard, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#22. Golden Rye Grille
- Rating: 4.1/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10745 Main St. New Middletown, Ohio
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch
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#21. Uptown Pizza Shops
- Rating: 4.1/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2940 Belmont Ave. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
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#20. Pho Saigon
- Rating: 4.1/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6532 South Ave. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Chinese, Vietnamese
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#19. C's Waffles Family Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 920 West Liberty St. Hubbard, Ohio
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
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#18. The Mocha House
- Rating: 4.2/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7141 Tiffany Blvd. Boardman, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, American, Desserts
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#17. Pressed Coffee Bar and Eatery
- Rating: 4.2/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 215 Lincoln Ave. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#16. The Daily Grind
- Rating: 4.2/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 824 North State St. Girard, Ohio
- Categories: Cafes
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#15. El Taco Feliz
- Rating: 4.2/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2014 North Road Southeast Warren, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
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#14. Maggies Magic Muffins
- Rating: 4.2/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7932 Southern Blvd. Boardman, Ohio
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
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#13. Bruno Bros Pizza
- Rating: 4.2/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8381 Market St. Ste 3 Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
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#12. C's Waffles Boardman
- Rating: 4.2/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6526 South Ave. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: New American, Waffles
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#11. Cornersburg Pizza
- Rating: 4.2/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3518 Canfield Road Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Italian
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#10. Bamboo Garden
- Rating: 4.3/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5468 Mahoning Ave. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Chinese
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#9. Norma's Casa de Tacos
- Rating: 4.4/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8051 Market St. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
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#8. Little Damascus
- Rating: 4.4/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1112 Niles Cortland Road Niles, Ohio
- Categories: Middle Eastern
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#7. Niki'z Pub
- Rating: 4.6/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 509 Mason St. Niles, Ohio
- Categories: Pubs, Pizza
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#6. Branch Street Coffee Roasters
- Rating: 4.6/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1393 Boardman Canfield Road Boardman, Ohio
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries
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#5. sauceeino
- Rating: 4.6/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4721 Market St. Boardman, Ohio
- Categories: Mediterranean, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Vegetarian
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#4. Ely's To Go
- Rating: 4.6/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 850 East Western Reserve Road Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Vegan
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#3. Sweet Melissa's
- Rating: 4.6/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6810 Market St. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Comfort Food, Sandwiches, Salad
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#2. Jimmy's Italian Food Specialties
- Rating: 4.7/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3230 Belmont Ave. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Italian
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#1. Silva's Lebanese Deli
- Rating: 4.8/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3620 Starr Center Drive Canfield, Ohio
- Categories: Delis, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 388 metros.