Highest-rated cheap eats in Lafayette, Indiana 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 Lafayette 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.

Noodles & I

1 / 29

#29. Noodles & I

- Rating: 3.7/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 111 North Chauncey Ave. West Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Noodles, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Linnwood Tavern

2 / 29

#28. Linnwood Tavern

- Rating: 3.7/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1244 North 14th St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Bars, American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Christos New City Grill

3 / 29

#27. Christos New City Grill

- Rating: 3.8/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3291 Teal Road Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Arni's Restaurant

4 / 29

#26. Arni's Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2200 Elmwood Ave. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

The Downtowner Restaurant

5 / 29

#25. The Downtowner Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2200 Elmwood Ave. Ste D-15 Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

The Tick Tock Tavern & Eatery

6 / 29

#24. The Tick Tock Tavern & Eatery

- Rating: 3.9/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1816 North 9th St. Road Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Old Buffalo Outpost Bar & Grill

7 / 29

#23. Old Buffalo Outpost Bar & Grill

- Rating: 3.9/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2511 Old US Hwy 231 South Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Pubs, American
- Read more on Yelp

Vienna Espresso Bar & Bakery

8 / 29

#22. Vienna Espresso Bar & Bakery

- Rating: 3.9/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 208 South St. West Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Taco Rico

9 / 29

#21. Taco Rico

- Rating: 3.9/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1325 Sagamore Pkwy North Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

CoreLife Eatery

10 / 29

#20. CoreLife Eatery

- Rating: 4.0/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 105 Farabee Drive South Ste 100 Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Salad, New American, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

Dog N Suds

11 / 29

#19. Dog N Suds

- Rating: 4.0/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 601 Sagamore Pkwy South Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Burgers, Hot Dogs, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Dog N Suds

12 / 29

#18. Dog N Suds

- Rating: 4.0/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 401 Sagamore Pkwy West West Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Burgers, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

South Side Diner

13 / 29

#17. South Side Diner

- Rating: 4.0/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2108 Veterans Memorial Pkwy South Ste C Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

Roberts Americus Restaurant

14 / 29

#16. Roberts Americus Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7460 Old State Road Ste 25 Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

El Chicano

15 / 29

#15. El Chicano

- Rating: 4.1/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6 North Earl Ave. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Country Cafe

16 / 29

#14. Country Cafe

- Rating: 4.2/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4254 South St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Famous Frank's

17 / 29

#13. Famous Frank's

- Rating: 4.2/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Pierce St. West Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Food Trucks, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Mitchell's Mexican Grill

18 / 29

#12. Mitchell's Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 120 North Washington St. Delphi, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp

La Fiesta Burrito

19 / 29

#11. La Fiesta Burrito

- Rating: 4.3/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2122 Veterans Memorial Pkwy South Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Greyhouse Coffee - West Lafayette

20 / 29

#10. Greyhouse Coffee - West Lafayette

- Rating: 4.4/5 (359 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 100 Northwestern Ave. West Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Donuts, Creperies
- Read more on Yelp

Fuel

21 / 29

#9. Fuel

- Rating: 4.4/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 106 South 16th St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Fiesta Mexican Grill

22 / 29

#8. Fiesta Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 102 North Chauncey Ave. Ste C West Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

The Pickle

23 / 29

#7. The Pickle

- Rating: 4.5/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 914 Union St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Salad, Pizza, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

Azzip Pizza

24 / 29

#6. Azzip Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 105 Farabee Drive Ste B Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Réveille Coffee Bar

25 / 29

#5. Réveille Coffee Bar

- Rating: 4.6/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1001 Main St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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Budges Drive In

26 / 29

#4. Budges Drive In

- Rating: 4.6/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1102 North 14th St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Sacred Grounds

27 / 29

#3. Sacred Grounds

- Rating: 4.7/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 724 Wabash Ave. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Music Venues, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Mango Loco

28 / 29

#2. Mango Loco

- Rating: 4.7/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1440-3 Sagamore Pkwy North Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

Sweet Revolution Bake Shop

29 / 29

#1. Sweet Revolution Bake Shop

- Rating: 4.7/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 109 North 5th St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- 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.