Highest-rated cheap eats in Indianapolis, according to Tripadvisor

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July 22, 2022
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Highest-rated cheap eats in Indianapolis, 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 Indianapolis 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. Panera Bread

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (111 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Address: 110 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
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#29. Rene's Bakery

- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (27 reviews)
- Detailed ratings:
- Type of cuisine: Bakeries
- Address: 6524 N. Cornell Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46220
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#28. Yat's On Mass Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (121 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Cajun & Creole
- Address: 659 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204-1606
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#27. Mann's Grill

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (71 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Address: 1214 S Tibbs Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46241-4128
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#26. Adel Gyros

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (30 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Mediterranean
- Address: 10450 N College Ave Ste 100, Indianapolis, IN 46280-1478
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#25. Thai Town Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (33 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Asian, Thai
- Address: 1237 S High School Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46241-3126
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#24. La Hacienda Indianapolis

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (37 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican
- Address: 5625 Lawton Loop East Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46216-1015
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#23. Biscuits Cafe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (62 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, American
- Address: 1035 Broad Ripple Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220-2034
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#22. Yats at Traders Point

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (53 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: not available
- Address: 5650 W 86th St Ste 132, Indianapolis, IN 46278-1414
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#21. Culver's

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (68 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: 4701 Kentucky Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46221-3531
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#20. Four Seasons

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (72 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Address: 1935 N Shadeland Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46219-1731
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#19. Fresco Italian Cafe on the Canal

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (43 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Italian
- Address: 340 W Michigan St On the Canal level, just north of the W Michigan St and Indiana Ave intersection., Indianapolis, IN 46202-3204
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#18. Graeter's Ice Cream

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (69 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Dessert, American
- Address: 5560 North Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46208
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#17. Potbelly Sandwich Shop

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (75 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Fast Food
- Address: 55 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46204
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#16. Soupremacy

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (69 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Soups
- Address: 7 E Market St, Indianapolis, IN 46204-3001
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#15. Bee Coffee Roasters

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (53 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Coffee & Tea, Cafe
- Address: 201 S Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46225-1000
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#14. Calvin Fletchers Coffee Co.

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (57 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (5.0/5), Atmosphere (5.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Coffee & Tea, Cafe
- Address: 615 Virginia Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203-1747
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#13. Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (127 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Dessert
- Address: 427 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204-1501
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#12. Long's Bakery

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (117 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bakeries, American
- Address: 2301 E Southport Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46227-5149
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#11. Egg Roll Number 1

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (73 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Asian
- Address: 4540 S Emerson Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203-5930
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#10. Working Man's Friend Tavern

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (112 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Address: 234 N Belmont Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46222-4206
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#9. Historic Steer-In Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (234 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Address: 5130 E 10th St, Indianapolis, IN 46219-4308
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#8. Giorgio's Pizza

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (126 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Address: 9 E Market St, Indianapolis, IN 46204-3001
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#7. Jack's Donuts

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (97 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bakeries, American
- Address: 135 W Market St, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2816
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#6. Yats on College

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (227 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Cajun & Creole
- Address: 5363 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220-3141
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#5. BRICS - Broad Ripple Ice Cream Station

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (127 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (5.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Dessert, American
- Address: 901 E 64th St, Indianapolis, IN 46220-1101
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#4. Sundae's Homemade Ice Cream

- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (75 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (5.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Dessert, American
- Address: 9922 E 79th St, Indianapolis, IN 46256-4824
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#3. Lincoln Square Pancake House

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (138 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Address: 2330 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46208-5700
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#2. The Tamale Place

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (424 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Mexican
- Address: 5242 Rockville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46224-9110
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#1. Long's Bakery

- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (2,546 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bakeries, American
- Address: 1453 N Tremont St, Indianapolis, IN 46222-2800
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