Highest-rated cheap eats in Dover 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 Dover 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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China Taste

1 / 26

#26. China Taste

- Rating: 3.3/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 121 North Main St. Ste 1 Camden, Delaware
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

No 1 Chinese Restaurant

2 / 26

#25. No 1 Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 3.3/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1708 East Lebanon Road Dover, Delaware
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Jade Garden

3 / 26

#24. Jade Garden

- Rating: 3.3/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 56 West Birdie Lane Magnolia, Delaware
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Countrie Eatery

4 / 26

#23. Countrie Eatery

- Rating: 3.5/5 (183 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 950 North State St. Dover, Delaware
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Diners, American
- Read more on Yelp

Romano's Restaurant

5 / 26

#22. Romano's Restaurant

- Rating: 3.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 768 Walker Road Dover, Delaware
- Categories: Pizza, Mexican, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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The Great Wall Kitchen

6 / 26

#21. The Great Wall Kitchen

- Rating: 3.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 435 South New St. Dover, Delaware
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Wawa

7 / 26

#20. Wawa

- Rating: 3.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2800 North Dupont Hwy Dover, Delaware
- Categories: Convenience Stores, Gas Stations, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

La Ortolana Pizza Restaurant

8 / 26

#19. La Ortolana Pizza Restaurant

- Rating: 3.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 233 Old Camden Road Camden Wyoming, Delaware
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

El Pipil

9 / 26

#18. El Pipil

- Rating: 3.6/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 720 Townsend Blvd. Dover, Delaware
- Categories: Latin American
- Read more on Yelp

Magnolia Restaurant

10 / 26

#17. Magnolia Restaurant

- Rating: 3.6/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3 South Main St. Magnolia, Delaware
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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Poliseno's Pizzeria

11 / 26

#16. Poliseno's Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.6/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 439 South New St. Dover, Delaware
- Categories: Pizza, Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Simaron Pizza & Steak Shop

12 / 26

#15. Simaron Pizza & Steak Shop

- Rating: 3.7/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 415 West Loockerman St. Dover, Delaware
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Grocery Basket

13 / 26

#14. Grocery Basket

- Rating: 3.8/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 301 North Bradford St. Dover, Delaware
- Categories: Delis, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Four Seasons Pizza

14 / 26

#13. Four Seasons Pizza

- Rating: 3.8/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2467 South State St. Dover, Delaware
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Pleasanton's Seafood

15 / 26

#12. Pleasanton's Seafood

- Rating: 3.8/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6738 North Dupont Hwy Dover, Delaware
- Categories: Seafood Markets, Sandwiches, Cheesesteaks
- Read more on Yelp

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La Delicia Mexican Restaurant

16 / 26

#11. La Delicia Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 3.9/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 585 Forest St. Dover, Delaware
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

El Nopal

17 / 26

#10. El Nopal

- Rating: 4.0/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 627 West Division St. Dover, Delaware
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Luigi's Pizza

18 / 26

#9. Luigi's Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5502 South DuPont Hwy Dover, Delaware
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Glasgow Deli

19 / 26

#8. Glasgow Deli

- Rating: 4.1/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3920 North Dupont Hwy Dover, Delaware
- Categories: Sandwiches, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

House of Coffi

20 / 26

#7. House of Coffi

- Rating: 4.2/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 14 East Loockerman Plaza Dover, Delaware
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Anna & Mike's Pizza

21 / 26

#6. Anna & Mike's Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9781 South Dupont Hwy Felton, Delaware
- Categories: Bakeries, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

La Baguette Bakery and Catering

22 / 26

#5. La Baguette Bakery and Catering

- Rating: 4.3/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 323 South Governors Ave. Dover, Delaware
- Categories: Bakeries, French, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Cobblestone Cafe

23 / 26

#4. Cobblestone Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 408 South State St. Dover, Delaware
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Main Street Market

24 / 26

#3. Main Street Market

- Rating: 4.4/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 140 South Main St. Smyrna, Delaware
- Categories: Delis, Bakeries, Grocery
- Read more on Yelp

Bavarian Bakery & Deli

25 / 26

#2. Bavarian Bakery & Deli

- Rating: 4.5/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1819 South Dupont Hwy Dover, Delaware
- Categories: Bakeries, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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The Little Grocer

26 / 26

#1. The Little Grocer

- Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 902 East Division St. Dover, Delaware
- Categories: Grocery, Delis, Sandwiches
- 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.