Highest-rated cheap eats in Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville 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.

El Castillo Taqueria & Bakery

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#30. El Castillo Taqueria & Bakery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (247 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9735 Old St. Augustine Road Ste 18 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Q-Cup Boba Tea

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#29. Q-Cup Boba Tea

- Rating: 4.5/5 (262 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11380 Beach Blvd. Ste 20 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Vietnamese, Sandwiches, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Urban Grind Coffee Company

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#28. Urban Grind Coffee Company

- Rating: 4.5/5 (156 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 45 West Bay St. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Bagels
- Read more on Yelp

Gina's Delicatessen

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#27. Gina's Delicatessen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 803 Edgewood Ave. South Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Delis, Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Light On The Sugar Bakery Café

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#26. Light On The Sugar Bakery Café

- Rating: 4.5/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4860 Big Island Drive Unit 2 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Le Crepes

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#25. Le Crepes

- Rating: 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10300 Southside Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Creperies, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

The Fried Egg

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#24. The Fried Egg

- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2973 Mayport Road Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Food Trucks, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Lunch Break

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#23. Lunch Break

- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2851 Edgewood Ave. Ste 1 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Wally's Gyros & Subs

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#22. Wally's Gyros & Subs

- Rating: 4.6/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1541 Cesery Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: New American, Halal, Lebanese
- Read more on Yelp

Andy's Sandwich Shoppe

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#21. Andy's Sandwich Shoppe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 503 Lane Ave. South Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Ellianos Coffee

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#20. Ellianos Coffee

- Rating: 4.6/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1125 Lane Ave. South Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bagels, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Twisting Roots

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#19. Twisting Roots

- Rating: 4.6/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2021 Saint Augustine Road Ste 8 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Food Trucks, Southern, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Sushi & Sub

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#18. Sushi & Sub

- Rating: 4.6/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5800 Beach Blvd. Ste 202 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Ellianos Coffee

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#17. Ellianos Coffee

- Rating: 4.6/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8781 Old Kings Road South Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Bagels
- Read more on Yelp

Barrs Street Eats

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#16. Barrs Street Eats

- Rating: 4.6/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1639 Barrs St. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Vic's Sandwich Shop

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#15. Vic's Sandwich Shop

- Rating: 4.6/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1355 Edgewood Ave. North Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Happy Taco Feliz

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#14. Happy Taco Feliz

- Rating: 4.6/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 12553 Main St. North Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Fresh From the Garden

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#13. Fresh From the Garden

- Rating: 4.6/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4040 Woodcock Drive 2200 Bldg Ste145 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Cafes, Greek
- Read more on Yelp

1748 Bakehouse

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#12. 1748 Bakehouse

- Rating: 4.6/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1748 North Main St. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Marianas Grinds

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#11. Marianas Grinds

- Rating: 4.6/5 (534 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11380-10 Beach Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Hawaiian, Filipino, Guamanian
- Read more on Yelp

Damascus Kitchen

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#10. Damascus Kitchen

- Rating: 4.6/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3615 Dupont Ave. Ste 100 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Falafel, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

Hapa Li

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#9. Hapa Li

- Rating: 4.7/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Food Trucks, Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp

El Chamo Criollo

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#8. El Chamo Criollo

- Rating: 4.7/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Venezuelan, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

Rite On Que

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#7. Rite On Que

- Rating: 4.7/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Caterers, Food Trucks, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

La Sabrosa Grocery & Restaurant

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#6. La Sabrosa Grocery & Restaurant

- Rating: 4.7/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1939 Mound St. Orange Park, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, International Grocery, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp

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Mechanism Coffee Roasters

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#5. Mechanism Coffee Roasters

- Rating: 4.8/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11526 Lake Mead Ave. Ste 103 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Daily Donuts

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#4. Daily Donuts

- Rating: 4.8/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1513 Park Ave. Orange Park, Florida
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Donuts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Latin Soul Grille

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#3. Latin Soul Grille

- Rating: 4.8/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5960 Richard St. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Food Trucks, Latin American, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

Bunny's Donut Shop

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#2. Bunny's Donut Shop

- Rating: 4.8/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6426 Bowden Road Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Donuts, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Balkan Cafe

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#1. Balkan Cafe

- Rating: 4.9/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8595 Beach Blvd. Ste 305 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Modern European
- 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.