
Highest-rated cheap eats in Palm Bay by diners
Americans spend a lot of money on eating out—in 2024, that totaled $1.54 trillion, or nearly 59% of all food spending. So, it's only natural to want the best bang for your restaurant dollar.
Value has become a key component of what diners look for when they eat out, with more than 7 in 10 consumers eyeing menus for value meals. At the same time, many diners also look for something new and exciting, hoping to sample new flavors or food with ingredients that are too expensive to make at home.
Many ethnic cuisines also provide a lot of value because they aren't as expensive to produce. Many Mexican dishes fall into this category because tortillas are cheaper to produce than bread. Many Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Filipino, and Cambodian food, also rely on low-cost ingredients and simple food preparation techniques.
Food trucks and street food vendors also offer cheaper food, thanks to lower overhead costs. Their limited menus typically focus on one type of food, allowing them to simplify purchasing and pass the savings on in the form of lower prices.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cheap eats restaurants within 10 kilometers of the Palm Bay area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 8, 2025. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews were considered, and a cost of "$" (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.
#29. Moo's Soft Serve
- Rating: 4.0/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 930 North Hwy A1A Indialantic, Florida
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Hot Dogs
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#28. Michelli's Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 145 Palm Bay Road Northeast Melbourne, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#27. Family Tradition Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3555 Bayside Lakes Blvd. Southeast Palm Bay, Florida
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#26. La Loma Coney Island
- Rating: 4.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1180 Aurora Road Melbourne, Florida
- Categories: American, Italian, Breakfast & Brunch
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#25. Dottie's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5275 Babcock St. Northeast Ste 5 Palm Bay, Florida
- Categories: American
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#24. Philly's Finest Cheesesteaks & Hoagies
- Rating: 4.1/5 (203 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 828 East Eau Gallie Blvd. Indian Harbour Beach, Florida
- Categories: Cheesesteaks, Sandwiches, Chicken Wings
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#23. Mash Hoagies
- Rating: 4.1/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 190 Malabar Road Southwest Ste 119 Palm Bay, Florida
- Categories: Salad, Sandwiches, American
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#22. Pat's Place
- Rating: 4.1/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 279 East Eau Gallie Blvd. Melbourne, Florida
- Categories: Greek, Pizza, Sandwiches
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#21. Izzy's Diner
- Rating: 4.1/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2598 Palm Bay Road Palm Bay, Florida
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
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#20. The Sun Shoppe Cafe
- Rating: 4.2/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 540 East New Haven Ave. Melbourne, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Sandwiches
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#19. Shep's Diner
- Rating: 4.2/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1409 Aurora Road Melbourne, Florida
- Categories: Diners, American
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#18. Friendly Toast Cafe 2
- Rating: 4.2/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 380 North Wickham Road Melbourne, Florida
- Categories: American
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#17. Euro Deli
- Rating: 4.2/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3156 West New Haven Ave. West Melbourne, Florida
- Categories: Delis, Grocery, Imported Food
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#16. La cubanita sandwich
- Rating: 4.2/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 101 South Babcock St. Melbourne, Florida
- Categories: Sandwiches, Cuban
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#15. Mustard's Last Stand
- Rating: 4.3/5 (259 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 415 East New Haven Ave. Melbourne, Florida
- Categories: Hot Dogs
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#14. Mustard's Last Stand
- Rating: 4.3/5 (188 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1288 North Harbor City Blvd. Melbourne, Florida
- Categories: Hot Dogs
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#13. The Burger Inn
- Rating: 4.4/5 (298 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1819 North Harbor City Blvd. Melbourne, Florida
- Categories: Burgers
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#12. Tree Of Life Cuban Bakery
- Rating: 4.4/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1200 Malabar Road Southeast Ste 2 Palm Bay, Florida
- Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches, Cuban
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#11. La Preferida
- Rating: 4.4/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2024 Aurora Road Melbourne, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, Imported Food
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#10. Slices Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3760 West Eau Gallie Blvd. Ste 101 Melbourne, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Chicken Wings
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#9. Beachside Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (310 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 109 5th Ave. Indialantic, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Salad
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#8. The 905 Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 908 East New Haven Ave. Melbourne, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#7. Chez Quan's
- Rating: 4.6/5 (323 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1470 Aurora Road Melbourne, Florida
- Categories: Thai, Latin American, Sandwiches
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#6. Camel Tow Taco
- Rating: 4.6/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
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#5. Don's Famous Hoagies
- Rating: 4.6/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 784 South Apollo Blvd. Melbourne, Florida
- Categories: Sandwiches
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#4. Jimmy's Famous Greek & America Food
- Rating: 4.6/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4020 West New Haven Avenue Melbourne, Florida
- Categories: Food Trucks, Greek, Sandwiches
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#3. Oh Biscuit
- Rating: 4.6/5 (462 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 846 West Eau Gallie Blvd. Melbourne, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
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#2. Arepa Con Que
- Rating: 4.7/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1898 North Wickham Road Melbourne, Florida
- Categories: Venezuelan, Empanadas, Breakfast & Brunch
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#1. Heavenly Treats Bakery & Cafe
- Rating: 4.9/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 635 South Wickam Road Ste 105 West Melbourne, Florida
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Empanadas
- 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.