Gary's Hamburgers
1 / 25#25. Gary's Hamburgers
- Rating: 3.7/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3909 Washington Road Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Burgers, fast food, American
- Read more on Yelp
Highest-rated cheap eats in Augusta by diners
Americans spend a lot of money on eating out—in 2024, that totaled $1.54 trillion, or nearly 59% of all food spending. So, it's only natural to want the best bang for your restaurant dollar.
Value has become a key component of what diners look for when they eat out, with more than 7 in 10 consumers eyeing menus for value meals. At the same time, many diners also look for something new and exciting, hoping to sample new flavors or food with ingredients that are too expensive to make at home.
Many ethnic cuisines also provide a lot of value because they aren't as expensive to produce. Many Mexican dishes fall into this category because tortillas are cheaper to produce than bread. Many Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Filipino, and Cambodian food, also rely on low-cost ingredients and simple food preparation techniques.
Food trucks and street food vendors also offer cheaper food, thanks to lower overhead costs. Their limited menus typically focus on one type of food, allowing them to simplify purchasing and pass the savings on in the form of lower prices.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cheap eats restaurants within 10 kilometers of the Augusta area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 8, 2025. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews were considered, and a cost of "$" (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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Dragon Express
2 / 25#24. Dragon Express
- Rating: 3.8/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2174 Gordon Hwy Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
Wasabi Express
3 / 25#23. Wasabi Express
- Rating: 3.8/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2838 Washington Road Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Vietnamese, Japanese, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
Main China
4 / 25#22. Main China
- Rating: 3.9/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4403-B Washington Road Evans, Georgia
- Categories: Chinese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
New Moon Cafe
5 / 25#21. New Moon Cafe
- Rating: 3.9/5 (274 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 936 Broad St. The White's Building Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
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Top China
6 / 25#20. Top China
- Rating: 4.0/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4497 Columbia Road Ste 10 Martinez, Georgia
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
Augusta Fish Market & Restaurant
7 / 25#19. Augusta Fish Market & Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1843 Walton Way Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Seafood, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
Roly Poly Augusta
8 / 25#18. Roly Poly Augusta
- Rating: 4.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3626 Walton Way Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
New China
9 / 25#17. New China
- Rating: 4.0/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4276 Washington Road Ste 4B Evans, Georgia
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
Tuff Luck Café
10 / 25#16. Tuff Luck Café
- Rating: 4.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2517 Milledgeville Road Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Salad, American
- Read more on Yelp
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Diablo's Southwest Grill
11 / 25#15. Diablo's Southwest Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (214 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3668 Wheeler Road Ste 4 Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Galle's Seafood
12 / 25#14. Galle's Seafood
- Rating: 4.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 31 Laney Walker Blvd. Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Seafood Markets, American
- Read more on Yelp
Sunrise Grill
13 / 25#13. Sunrise Grill
- Rating: 4.1/5 (276 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3830 Washington Road Ste 10 Martinez, Georgia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Ruth's Family Restaurant
14 / 25#12. Ruth's Family Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (181 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3843 Washington Road Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Belair Donuts
15 / 25#11. Belair Donuts
- Rating: 4.2/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 720 East Robinson Ave. Grovetown, Georgia
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
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Taqueria El Patron
16 / 25#10. Taqueria El Patron
- Rating: 4.2/5 (482 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3107 Washington Road Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Groucho's Deli
17 / 25#9. Groucho's Deli
- Rating: 4.2/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 758 Broad St. Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Delis
- Read more on Yelp
Knuckle Sandwiches
18 / 25#8. Knuckle Sandwiches
- Rating: 4.3/5 (217 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1149 Broad St. Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: New American, Barbecue, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
The Sports Center
19 / 25#7. The Sports Center
- Rating: 4.3/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 594 Broad St. Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Burgers, Southern, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp
Happy Garden
20 / 25#6. Happy Garden
- Rating: 4.4/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1702 Jenkins St. Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
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La Casa Latina
21 / 25#5. La Casa Latina
- Rating: 4.4/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2310 Lumpkin Road Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: International Grocery, Latin American, Puerto Rican
- Read more on Yelp
Lahore Express
22 / 25#4. Lahore Express
- Rating: 4.5/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 201 Shartom Drive Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Indian, Pakistani
- Read more on Yelp
Ubora Coffee Roasters
23 / 25#3. Ubora Coffee Roasters
- Rating: 4.5/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1128 Jones St. Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
Buona Caffe Artisan Roasted Coffee
24 / 25#2. Buona Caffe Artisan Roasted Coffee
- Rating: 4.7/5 (287 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1858 Central Ave. Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp
Nutritious Alternatives
25 / 25#1. Nutritious Alternatives
- Rating: 4.8/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1795 Martin Luther King Blvd. Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Vegetarian, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- 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.
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