Highest-rated cheap eats in Norwich 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 Norwich 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.

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Christo's Pizza

1 / 25

#25. Christo's Pizza

- Rating: 2.6/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 126 Gallup Hill Road Ledyard, Connecticut
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Route 12 Taco

2 / 25

#24. Route 12 Taco

- Rating: 2.9/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1383 Norwich Road Plainfield, Connecticut
- Categories: Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp

Ming Moon Chinese Restaurant

3 / 25

#23. Ming Moon Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 3.4/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 756 Colonel Ledyard Hwy Ledyard, Connecticut
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Olde Tymes Restaurant

4 / 25

#22. Olde Tymes Restaurant

- Rating: 3.5/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 360 West Main St. Norwich, Connecticut
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Seafood, American
- Read more on Yelp

Just Breakfast and Things

5 / 25

#21. Just Breakfast and Things

- Rating: 3.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 13 River Road Lisbon, Connecticut
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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VOC's Westside Pizza

6 / 25

#20. VOC's Westside Pizza

- Rating: 3.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 273 West Main St. Norwich, Connecticut
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

Green Onion Pizza Restaurant

7 / 25

#19. Green Onion Pizza Restaurant

- Rating: 3.6/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10 River Road Jewett City, Connecticut
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

Vocatura Bakery

8 / 25

#18. Vocatura Bakery

- Rating: 3.6/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 695 Boswell Ave. Norwich, Connecticut
- Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

King Wah Chinese Restaurant

9 / 25

#17. King Wah Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 3.7/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 276 West Main St. Ste 9 Norwich, Connecticut
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Lori's Deli & Bakeshop

10 / 25

#16. Lori's Deli & Bakeshop

- Rating: 3.8/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 31 Town St. Norwich, Connecticut
- Categories: Cafes, Sandwiches, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

Village Pizza

11 / 25

#15. Village Pizza

- Rating: 3.8/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1602 Rt 12 Ledyard, Connecticut
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Friendly Pizza & Restaurant

12 / 25

#14. Friendly Pizza & Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 321 Norwich New London Tpke Uncasville, Connecticut
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

China House - Quaker Hill

13 / 25

#13. China House - Quaker Hill

- Rating: 3.9/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 30 Norwich Road Quaker Hill, Connecticut
- Categories: Szechuan
- Read more on Yelp

Golden Pizza Restaurant

14 / 25

#12. Golden Pizza Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 134 Rt 12 Preston, Connecticut
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Emely's Pizza Restaurant

15 / 25

#11. Emely's Pizza Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 260 CT-32 North Franklin, Connecticut
- Categories: Pizza, Mexican, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Taftville Pizza

16 / 25

#10. Taftville Pizza

- Rating: 4.1/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 500 Norwich Ave. Norwich, Connecticut
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

Mr Pan's

17 / 25

#9. Mr Pan's

- Rating: 4.2/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 337 Old Canterbury Tpke Norwich, Connecticut
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

D'elia's Bakery & Grinder Shop

18 / 25

#8. D'elia's Bakery & Grinder Shop

- Rating: 4.3/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 272 Franklin St. Norwich, Connecticut
- Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Great Oak Pizza

19 / 25

#7. Great Oak Pizza

- Rating: 4.4/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 704 West Thames St. Norwich, Connecticut
- Categories: Pizza, Greek, Diners
- Read more on Yelp

Dean's Corner

20 / 25

#6. Dean's Corner

- Rating: 4.4/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1 East Main St. Ste A Jewett City, Connecticut
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Diners
- Read more on Yelp

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Main's Country Store & Grill

21 / 25

#5. Main's Country Store & Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 318 Fitchville Road Bozrah, Connecticut
- Categories: Convenience Stores, Sandwiches, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

La Stella Pizzeria

22 / 25

#4. La Stella Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.5/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 80 Broadway Norwich, Connecticut
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Charlene's Diner

23 / 25

#3. Charlene's Diner

- Rating: 4.5/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 37 Main St. Jewett City, Connecticut
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Dixie Donuts

24 / 25

#2. Dixie Donuts

- Rating: 4.7/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 275 West Town St. Norwich, Connecticut
- Categories: Donuts, Bagels, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Lazizah Bakery

25 / 25

#1. Lazizah Bakery

- Rating: 4.7/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 125 Yantic Road Yantic, Connecticut
- Categories: Bakeries, Mediterranean, Lebanese
- 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.

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