Highest-rated cheap eats in Elkhart 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 Elkhart 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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King Gyros

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#30. King Gyros

- Rating: 3.2/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3520 South Main St. Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Burgers, Mediterranean, Greek
- Read more on Yelp

North Garden

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#29. North Garden

- Rating: 3.2/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2900 Cassopolis St. Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

China Star

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#28. China Star

- Rating: 3.3/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 54595 County Road 17 Ste 8 Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Mandarin Kitchen

4 / 30

#27. Mandarin Kitchen

- Rating: 3.4/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2501 South Nappanee St. Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

King Gyros - Goshen

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#26. King Gyros - Goshen

- Rating: 3.4/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 507 Pike St. Goshen, Indiana
- Categories: Greek, Burgers, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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Andy's Place

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#25. Andy's Place

- Rating: 3.4/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 921 Johnson St. Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

Callahan's Restaurant

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#24. Callahan's Restaurant

- Rating: 3.6/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2917 Cassopolis St. Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: American, Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

El Camino Real

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#23. El Camino Real

- Rating: 3.6/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 290 Cr 6 East Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Angel's House Of Pancakes

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#22. Angel's House Of Pancakes

- Rating: 3.7/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 510 West Lincoln Ave. Goshen, Indiana
- Categories: Pancakes, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Volcano Pizza

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#21. Volcano Pizza

- Rating: 3.8/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 126 Easy Shopping Place Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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Granma's House of Pancakes

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#20. Granma's House of Pancakes

- Rating: 3.8/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3709 South Main St. Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Pancakes
- Read more on Yelp

RG's Pancake House

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#19. RG's Pancake House

- Rating: 3.9/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1202 Johnson St. Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

George's Gyros

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#18. George's Gyros

- Rating: 4.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1808 East Bristol St. Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

Cock-A-Doodle Cafe

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#17. Cock-A-Doodle Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2320 South Nappanee St. Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, American
- Read more on Yelp

La Esperanza

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#16. La Esperanza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 601 East Jackson Blvd. Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Los Primos Mexican Grill

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#15. Los Primos Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 124 West Jefferson St. Goshen, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Miso Japan

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#14. Miso Japan

- Rating: 4.1/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 203 West Pike St. Goshen, Indiana
- Categories: Japanese, Asian Fusion, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Allen's Bristol Street Cafe

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#13. Allen's Bristol Street Cafe

- Rating: 4.1/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 500 West Bristol St. Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Mayberry Cafe

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#12. Mayberry Cafe

- Rating: 4.1/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 736 Middleton Run Road Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Cappy's Northside Restaurants

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#11. Cappy's Northside Restaurants

- Rating: 4.2/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1000 North Michigan St. Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: American, Beer, Wine & Spirits, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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Yummy Chinese Restaurant

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#10. Yummy Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 30895 Old US 20 West Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Simonton Lake Drive-In

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#9. Simonton Lake Drive-In

- Rating: 4.2/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3724 Cassopolis St. Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Old Style Deli

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#8. Old Style Deli

- Rating: 4.3/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 200 South Main St. Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Delis, American
- Read more on Yelp

Cocos Restaurante

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#7. Cocos Restaurante

- Rating: 4.3/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 910 Goshen Ave. Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Baker's Nook Cafe

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#6. Baker's Nook Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 127 Easy Shopping Place Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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Olympia Candy Kitchen

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#5. Olympia Candy Kitchen

- Rating: 4.3/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 136 North Main St. Goshen, Indiana
- Categories: Candy Stores, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

Universal Tamal

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#4. Universal Tamal

- Rating: 4.4/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 225 South Main St. Goshen, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Ricky's Taqueria

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#3. Ricky's Taqueria

- Rating: 4.4/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 57995 County Road 9 Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Lucky's

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#2. Lucky's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 700 West Bristol St. Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Thai, Bubble Tea, Cambodian
- Read more on Yelp

The Electric Brew

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#1. The Electric Brew

- Rating: 4.6/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 113 East Lexington Ave. Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, 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.

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