Highest-rated cheap eats in Lewiston, Maine 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 Lewiston 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.

Wendy's

1 / 19

#19. Wendy's

- Rating: 2.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 133 Center St. Auburn, Maine
- Categories: Fast food, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Lewiston House Of Pizza

2 / 19

#18. Lewiston House Of Pizza

- Rating: 2.5/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 95 Lincoln St. Lewiston, Maine
- Categories: Pizza, Wraps, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Angelo's Pizzeria

3 / 19

#17. Angelo's Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 365 Sabattus St. Lewiston, Maine
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Heidi's Brooklyn Deli

4 / 19

#16. Heidi's Brooklyn Deli

- Rating: 3.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 624 Turner St. Auburn, Maine
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Luiggi's Pizzeria

5 / 19

#15. Luiggi's Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 63 Sabattus St. Lewiston, Maine
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Heathco's

6 / 19

#14. Heathco's

- Rating: 3.6/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 375 Court St. Auburn, Maine
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Lewiston Mandarin Buffet

7 / 19

#13. Lewiston Mandarin Buffet

- Rating: 3.6/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 750 Sabattus St. Lewiston, Maine
- Categories: Chinese, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

Lotus Restaurant

8 / 19

#12. Lotus Restaurant

- Rating: 3.7/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 279 Center St. Auburn, Maine
- Categories: Japanese, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Georgio's Pizza & Donut Shop

9 / 19

#11. Georgio's Pizza & Donut Shop

- Rating: 3.7/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 740 Minot Ave. Auburn, Maine
- Categories: Pizza, Donuts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Val's Drive-In

10 / 19

#10. Val's Drive-In

- Rating: 3.8/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 925 Sabattus St. Lewiston, Maine
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Diners, American
- Read more on Yelp

Taber's Lakeside Stand

11 / 19

#9. Taber's Lakeside Stand

- Rating: 3.8/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 470 Lake Shore Drive Auburn, Maine
- Categories: Golf, American, Mini Golf
- Read more on Yelp

Roy's All Steak Hamburgers

12 / 19

#8. Roy's All Steak Hamburgers

- Rating: 3.9/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5 Washington St. North Auburn, Maine
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Roy's All Steak Hamburgers & Golf Center

13 / 19

#7. Roy's All Steak Hamburgers & Golf Center

- Rating: 4.1/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2514 Turner Road Auburn, Maine
- Categories: Burgers, Mini Golf, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

Rolly's Diner

14 / 19

#6. Rolly's Diner

- Rating: 4.2/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 87 Mill St. Auburn, Maine
- Categories: Sandwiches, Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Fran's Restaurant

15 / 19

#5. Fran's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1485 Lisbon St. Lewiston, Maine
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Dubois Cafe & Variety

16 / 19

#4. Dubois Cafe & Variety

- Rating: 4.4/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 906 Sabattus St. Lewiston, Maine
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

El Pocho's Mexican Grill

17 / 19

#3. El Pocho's Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 97 Lisbon St. Lewiston, Maine
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Pinky D's Poutine

18 / 19

#2. Pinky D's Poutine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Lisbon Falls, Maine
- Categories: Food Trucks, Poutineries
- Read more on Yelp

Simones' Hot Dog Stand

19 / 19

#1. Simones' Hot Dog Stand

- Rating: 4.6/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 99 Chestnut St. Lewiston, Maine
- Categories: Hot Dogs
- 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.