Bagel Bagel
1 / 28#28. Bagel Bagel
- Rating: 4.2/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2401 West Pensacola St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Wraps, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Highest-rated cheap eats in Tallahassee by diners
Americans spend a lot of money on eating out—in 2024, that totaled $1.54 trillion, or nearly 59% of all food spending. So, it's only natural to want the best bang for your restaurant dollar.
Value has become a key component of what diners look for when they eat out, with more than 7 in 10 consumers eyeing menus for value meals. At the same time, many diners also look for something new and exciting, hoping to sample new flavors or food with ingredients that are too expensive to make at home.
Many ethnic cuisines also provide a lot of value because they aren't as expensive to produce. Many Mexican dishes fall into this category because tortillas are cheaper to produce than bread. Many Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Filipino, and Cambodian food, also rely on low-cost ingredients and simple food preparation techniques.
Food trucks and street food vendors also offer cheaper food, thanks to lower overhead costs. Their limited menus typically focus on one type of food, allowing them to simplify purchasing and pass the savings on in the form of lower prices.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cheap eats restaurants within 10 kilometers of the Tallahassee area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 8, 2025. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews were considered, and a cost of "$" (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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Echalee Mexican Grill
2 / 28#27. Echalee Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.2/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 515 John Knox Road Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
El Viroleño
3 / 28#26. El Viroleño
- Rating: 4.2/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2910 Kerry Forrest Pkwy Ste B1 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Salvadoran, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Locos Tacos & Bar
4 / 28#25. Locos Tacos & Bar
- Rating: 4.2/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1525 West Tharpe St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Tacos, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
Hopkins Eatery
5 / 28#24. Hopkins Eatery
- Rating: 4.2/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1208 Capital Cir Southeast Ste East Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
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Uptown Cafe
6 / 28#23. Uptown Cafe
- Rating: 4.2/5 (236 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1325 Miccosukee Road Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
RedEye Coffee
7 / 28#22. RedEye Coffee
- Rating: 4.2/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1196 Capital Cir Northeast Ste D Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Flowers & Gifts
- Read more on Yelp
Fermentation Lounge
8 / 28#21. Fermentation Lounge
- Rating: 4.3/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 415 Saint Francis St. Unit 113 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Lounges, Tacos, American
- Read more on Yelp
Blaze Pizza
9 / 28#20. Blaze Pizza
- Rating: 4.3/5 (194 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 220 South Magnolia Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Salad, Pizza, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
Woodchuck's Cafe
10 / 28#19. Woodchuck's Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (217 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2520 West Tharpe St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
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OG Subs
11 / 28#18. OG Subs
- Rating: 4.3/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 444 West College Ave. Ste 112 The Onyx Mixed Use Development Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Salad, Sandwiches, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp
Freshroots Kitchen
12 / 28#17. Freshroots Kitchen
- Rating: 4.4/5 (220 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1605 East Plaza Drive Ste 101 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
RedEye Coffee
13 / 28#16. RedEye Coffee
- Rating: 4.4/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1122 Thomasville Road Ste 7 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
Beignets & Brew
14 / 28#15. Beignets & Brew
- Rating: 4.4/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1415 Timberlane Road Ste 301 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, French
- Read more on Yelp
Curbside BBQ & Seafood
15 / 28#14. Curbside BBQ & Seafood
- Rating: 4.4/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 316 North Copeland St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Seafood, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
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Catalina Cafe
16 / 28#13. Catalina Cafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 603 West Gaines St. Ste 6 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
Metro Deli
17 / 28#12. Metro Deli
- Rating: 4.4/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 104 South Monroe St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Delis, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Little Athens Gyro
18 / 28#11. Little Athens Gyro
- Rating: 4.4/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 666 West Tennessee St. Ste 5 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
Growler Country
19 / 28#10. Growler Country
- Rating: 4.5/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8110 Killearn Plz Lane Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Beer Bar, Sports Bars, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Ma's Diner
20 / 28#9. Ma's Diner
- Rating: 4.5/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6668-9 Thomasville Road Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Diners, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
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Korean Barbeque & More
21 / 28#8. Korean Barbeque & More
- Rating: 4.5/5 (206 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1490 Apalachee Pkwy Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp
Olean's Cafe
22 / 28#7. Olean's Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1605 South Adams St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp
Tally Taco
23 / 28#6. Tally Taco
- Rating: 4.6/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2529 Apalachee Pkwy Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
William Jamaican Jerk & Bbq
24 / 28#5. William Jamaican Jerk & Bbq
- Rating: 4.6/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2520 West Tharpe St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Caribbean, Food Stands, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
House of Music Tallahassee
25 / 28#4. House of Music Tallahassee
- Rating: 4.7/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2011 South Monroe St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Music Venues, American, Karaoke
- Read more on Yelp
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Tally Cat Cafe
26 / 28#3. Tally Cat Cafe
- Rating: 4.7/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2218 North Monroe St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Pet Adoption, Coffee & Tea, Themed Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
Smoothie Time
27 / 28#2. Smoothie Time
- Rating: 4.7/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2626 Capital Medical Blvd. Floor 2 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
Paper Fox Coffee
28 / 28#1. Paper Fox Coffee
- Rating: 4.8/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1704 Capital Cir Northeast Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea
- 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.
