Arbys
1 / 28#28. Arbys
- Rating: 2.6/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 490 North Suncoast Blvd. Crystal River, Florida
- Categories: Sandwiches, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
Highest-rated cheap eats in Homosassa Springs by diners
Americans spend a lot of money on eating out—in 2024, that totaled $1.54 trillion, or nearly 59% of all food spending. So, it's only natural to want the best bang for your restaurant dollar.
Value has become a key component of what diners look for when they eat out, with more than 7 in 10 consumers eyeing menus for value meals. At the same time, many diners also look for something new and exciting, hoping to sample new flavors or food with ingredients that are too expensive to make at home.
Many ethnic cuisines also provide a lot of value because they aren't as expensive to produce. Many Mexican dishes fall into this category because tortillas are cheaper to produce than bread. Many Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Filipino, and Cambodian food, also rely on low-cost ingredients and simple food preparation techniques.
Food trucks and street food vendors also offer cheaper food, thanks to lower overhead costs. Their limited menus typically focus on one type of food, allowing them to simplify purchasing and pass the savings on in the form of lower prices.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cheap eats restaurants within 10 kilometers of the Homosassa Springs area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 8, 2025. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews were considered, and a cost of "$" (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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Chan's
2 / 28#27. Chan's
- Rating: 3.0/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2665 North Forest Ridge Blvd. Hernando, Florida
- Categories: Chinese, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
New China Chinese Restaurant
3 / 28#26. New China Chinese Restaurant
- Rating: 3.1/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3599 North Lecanto Hwy Beverly Hills, Florida
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
Wendy's
4 / 28#25. Wendy's
- Rating: 3.1/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4223 Suncoast Blvd. Homosassa, Florida
- Categories: Burgers, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
Sugarmill Restaurant
5 / 28#24. Sugarmill Restaurant
- Rating: 3.3/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5446 South Suncoast Blvd. Homosassa, Florida
- Categories: Diners
- Read more on Yelp
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El Ranchito Mexican Grill
6 / 28#23. El Ranchito Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 445 Northeast 1st Ter Crystal River, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Michael Anthony's Pizza
7 / 28#22. Michael Anthony's Pizza
- Rating: 3.6/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3938 South Suncoast Blvd. Homosassa, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
Sara's Diner
8 / 28#21. Sara's Diner
- Rating: 3.7/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 216 US-19 Crystal River, Florida
- Categories: American, Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
The Old Mill Tavern
9 / 28#20. The Old Mill Tavern
- Rating: 3.7/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10465 West Yulee Drive Homosassa, Florida
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp
Norton's Riverside Sports Bar & Grill
10 / 28#19. Norton's Riverside Sports Bar & Grill
- Rating: 3.8/5 (170 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 16 Northeast 5th St. Crystal River, Florida
- Categories: Sports Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
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Beef 'O' Brady's
11 / 28#18. Beef 'O' Brady's
- Rating: 3.8/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6738 West Gulf To Lake Hwy Crystal River, Florida
- Categories: Pubs, Sports Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp
China Gourmet
12 / 28#17. China Gourmet
- Rating: 3.9/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9435 South Suncoast Blvd. Homosassa, Florida
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
New England Pastry & Cafe
13 / 28#16. New England Pastry & Cafe
- Rating: 3.9/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3896 North Lecanto Hwy Beverly Hills, Florida
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
Brothers Pizza
14 / 28#15. Brothers Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6746 West Gulf To Lake Hwy Crystal River, Florida
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
Moschello's II
15 / 28#14. Moschello's II
- Rating: 4.0/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 750 West Hampshire Blvd. Citrus Springs, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
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Breakfast Station
16 / 28#13. Breakfast Station
- Rating: 4.0/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3593 North Lecanto Hwy Beverly Hills, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Diners, American
- Read more on Yelp
Breakfast Station
17 / 28#12. Breakfast Station
- Rating: 4.1/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1676 Southeast Us Hwy 19 Crystal River, Florida
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
Paige's Root Beer
18 / 28#11. Paige's Root Beer
- Rating: 4.2/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2147 West Norvell Bryant Hwy Lecanto, Florida
- Categories: Burgers, Desserts, American
- Read more on Yelp
Breakfast Station
19 / 28#10. Breakfast Station
- Rating: 4.2/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7781 South Suncoast Blvd. Homosassa, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Diners, American
- Read more on Yelp
Kim's Cafe II
20 / 28#9. Kim's Cafe II
- Rating: 4.2/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3910 South Suncoast Blvd. Homosassa, Florida
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
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Tea House 650
21 / 28#8. Tea House 650
- Rating: 4.3/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 650 North Citrus Ave. Crystal River, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
Grannie's Restaurant
22 / 28#7. Grannie's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (281 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1712 Southeast US Highway 19 Crystal River, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters
23 / 28#6. Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters
- Rating: 4.3/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2416 North Heritage Oaks Path Hernando, Florida
- Categories: Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
The Biscuit Barn
24 / 28#5. The Biscuit Barn
- Rating: 4.5/5 (186 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1960 Northwest US-19 Crystal River, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
Dixie Dogs
25 / 28#4. Dixie Dogs
- Rating: 4.6/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6269 South Suncoast Blvd. Homosassa, Florida
- Categories: Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp
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Camel Tow Taco
26 / 28#3. Camel Tow Taco
- Rating: 4.6/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
Beans pillar of smoke BBQ
27 / 28#2. Beans pillar of smoke BBQ
- Rating: 4.7/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2125 South Suncoast Blvd. Homosassa, Florida
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
Jimmy T's New York Deli
28 / 28#1. Jimmy T's New York Deli
- Rating: 4.8/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 910 East Norvell Bryant Hwy Hernando, Florida
- Categories: Delis, Breakfast & Brunch
- 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.
