Highest-rated cheap eats in Hinesville 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 Hinesville 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.

Orient Express

1 / 13

#13. Orient Express

- Rating: 2.6/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 445 Elma G Miles Pkwy Ste 103 Hinesville, Georgia
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Yummy House

2 / 13

#12. Yummy House

- Rating: 2.8/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 150 Buster St. Uni C Midway, Georgia
- Categories: Japanese, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

El Cazador Mexican Restaurant 2

3 / 13

#11. El Cazador Mexican Restaurant 2

- Rating: 2.9/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 809 Willowbrook Drive Hinesville, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Huddle House

4 / 13

#10. Huddle House

- Rating: 3.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 710 Oglethore Highway Hinesville, Georgia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Diners
- Read more on Yelp

Golden Hibachi Buffet

5 / 13

#9. Golden Hibachi Buffet

- Rating: 3.1/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 503 West Oglethorpe Hwy Hinesville, Georgia
- Categories: Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

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The Gyro Shop

6 / 13

#8. The Gyro Shop

- Rating: 3.4/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 545 West Oglethorpe Hwy Hinesville, Georgia
- Categories: Greek
- Read more on Yelp

Sumo Japanese Restaurant

7 / 13

#7. Sumo Japanese Restaurant

- Rating: 3.5/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 551 West Oglethorpe Hwy Hinesville, Georgia
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Wayback Burgers

8 / 13

#6. Wayback Burgers

- Rating: 3.7/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 863 West Oglethorpe Hwy Ste 200 Hinesville, Georgia
- Categories: Burgers, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

Won-Ton

9 / 13

#5. Won-Ton

- Rating: 4.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 131 West Hendry St. Ste 11 Hinesville, Georgia
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs

10 / 13

#4. Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs

- Rating: 4.0/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 456 West General Screven Way Hinesville, Georgia
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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Hot Wing Express

11 / 13

#3. Hot Wing Express

- Rating: 4.1/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 794 Elma G Miles Pkwy Hinesville, Georgia
- Categories: Fast food
- Read more on Yelp

Sho Nuff Smokin' Good BBQ

12 / 13

#2. Sho Nuff Smokin' Good BBQ

- Rating: 4.3/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4827 West 15th St. Hinesville, Georgia
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

A Taste Of Philly

13 / 13

#1. A Taste Of Philly

- Rating: 4.8/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 445 West General Screven Way Hinesville, Georgia
- Categories: Pretzels, Cheesesteaks, 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.