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#27. Grandy's
- Rating: 3.5/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3451 Cypress Mill Road Brunswick, Georgia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
Highest-rated cheap eats in Brunswick by diners
Americans spend a lot of money on eating out—in 2024, that totaled $1.54 trillion, or nearly 59% of all food spending. So, it's only natural to want the best bang for your restaurant dollar.
Value has become a key component of what diners look for when they eat out, with more than 7 in 10 consumers eyeing menus for value meals. At the same time, many diners also look for something new and exciting, hoping to sample new flavors or food with ingredients that are too expensive to make at home.
Many ethnic cuisines also provide a lot of value because they aren't as expensive to produce. Many Mexican dishes fall into this category because tortillas are cheaper to produce than bread. Many Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Filipino, and Cambodian food, also rely on low-cost ingredients and simple food preparation techniques.
Food trucks and street food vendors also offer cheaper food, thanks to lower overhead costs. Their limited menus typically focus on one type of food, allowing them to simplify purchasing and pass the savings on in the form of lower prices.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cheap eats restaurants within 10 kilometers of the Brunswick area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 8, 2025. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews were considered, and a cost of "$" (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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#26. Larry's Giant Subs
- Rating: 3.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2909 Glynn Ave. Brunswick, Georgia
- Categories: Delis, Cheesesteaks, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
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#25. KFC
- Rating: 3.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 400 Warren Mason Hwy Brunswick, Georgia
- Categories: Fast food, Chicken Wings, Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp
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#24. Zuzu's
- Rating: 3.5/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 119 Mallory St. St. Simons, Georgia
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp
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#23. 5 De Mayo Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.6/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2809 Glynn Ave. Brunswick, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
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#22. Sumo Hibachi & Sushi Japanese Restaurant
- Rating: 3.6/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 135 Altama Connector Brunswick, Georgia
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
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#21. Larry's Giant Subs
- Rating: 3.7/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 320 Hyde Park Cmns Brunswick, Georgia
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
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#20. Larry's Giant Subs
- Rating: 3.8/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1600 Frederica Road Ste 5 St. Simons, Georgia
- Categories: Delis, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
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#19. Fox's Pizza Den
- Rating: 3.8/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 240 Retreat Village St. Simon's Island, Georgia
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
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#18. Beachcomber BBQ & Grill
- Rating: 3.8/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 319 Arnold Road St. Simons Island, Georgia
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
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#17. Sandy Bottom Bagels
- Rating: 4.0/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 242 Retreat Village Saint Simons Island, Georgia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, Bagels
- Read more on Yelp
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#16. Sweet Mama's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 98 Retreat Village St. Simons, Georgia
- Categories: Sandwiches, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
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#15. Surcheros Fresh Mex
- Rating: 4.0/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 310 Glynn Isle Ste 723 Brunswick, Georgia
- Categories: Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
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#14. Skinny Pete's
- Rating: 4.1/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 911 Glynn Isles 110 Glynn Isle Brunswick, Georgia
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Steakhouses, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
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#13. Larry's Giant Subs
- Rating: 4.1/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5295 New Jesup Hwy Brunswick, Georgia
- Categories: Delis, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
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#12. La Salsa Taqueria
- Rating: 4.2/5 (169 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5701 Altama Ave. Brunswick, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
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#11. Twin Oaks BBQ
- Rating: 4.2/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2618 Norwich St. Brunswick, Georgia
- Categories: Barbecue, American
- Read more on Yelp
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#10. Broomelli Boys Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.2/5 (227 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 760 Scranton Road Ste 101 Brunswick, Georgia
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
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#9. Saigon Pho
- Rating: 4.3/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 760 Scranton Road Ste 100 Brunswick, Georgia
- Categories: Vietnamese, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
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#8. Willie's Wee-Nee Wagon
- Rating: 4.3/5 (244 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3599 Altama Ave. Brunswick, Georgia
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
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#7. Nick's Buffet
- Rating: 4.4/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3779 Darien Hwy Brunswick, Georgia
- Categories: Buffets
- Read more on Yelp
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#6. Hot Dog Alley
- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 533 Ocean Blvd. St. Simons, Georgia
- Categories: Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp
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#5. Zeig's Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2066 Perry Lane Road Brunswick, Georgia
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
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#4. Wake Up Coffee
- Rating: 4.7/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3349 Cypress Mill Road Brunswick, Georgia
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
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#3. Yellow Deli And Bakery
- Rating: 4.7/5 (156 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 801 Egmont St. Brunswick, Georgia
- Categories: Delis, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
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#2. Gary Lee's Market
- Rating: 4.7/5 (198 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3636 US Hwy 82 Brunswick, Georgia
- Categories: Barbecue, Southern
- Read more on Yelp
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#1. Wrap Happy
- Rating: 4.9/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5441 Altama Ave. Brunswick, Georgia
- Categories: Wraps
- 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.
