Highest-rated cheap eats in Salisbury 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 Salisbury 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.

Sub Runners

1 / 17

#17. Sub Runners

- Rating: 3.0/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 901 North Salisbury Blvd. Ste A Salisbury, Maryland
- Categories: Pizza, Cheesesteaks, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

Sage Diner

2 / 17

#16. Sage Diner

- Rating: 3.2/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 917 South Salisbury Blvd. Salisbury, Maryland
- Categories: Diners
- Read more on Yelp

Taylor's BBQ

3 / 17

#15. Taylor's BBQ

- Rating: 3.2/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 934 South Salisbury Blvd. Salisbury, Maryland
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

Daytons

4 / 17

#14. Daytons

- Rating: 3.5/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 909 Snow Hill Road Salisbury, Maryland
- Categories: American, Seafood, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Delmar Diner

5 / 17

#13. Delmar Diner

- Rating: 3.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9506 Ocean Hwy Delmar, Maryland
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

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the Deli at Pecan Square

6 / 17

#12. the Deli at Pecan Square

- Rating: 3.6/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1210 Nanticoke Road Unit 13 Salisbury, Maryland
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Bagel Bakery Cafe

7 / 17

#11. Bagel Bakery Cafe

- Rating: 3.6/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1006 South Salisbury Blvd. Salisbury, Maryland
- Categories: Sandwiches, Bagels
- Read more on Yelp

Saladworks

8 / 17

#10. Saladworks

- Rating: 3.7/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2737-B North Salisbury Blvd. Ste B Salisbury, Maryland
- Categories: Vegetarian, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

Ponzetti's Pizza & Subs

9 / 17

#9. Ponzetti's Pizza & Subs

- Rating: 3.8/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1053 North Salisbury Blvd. Salisbury, Maryland
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

DePietros NY Pizzeria

10 / 17

#8. DePietros NY Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.9/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 211 Milford St. Ste A Salisbury, Maryland
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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Rt. 13 Caribbean Flava

11 / 17

#7. Rt. 13 Caribbean Flava

- Rating: 4.0/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 327 East Main St. Salisbury, Maryland
- Categories: Caribbean
- Read more on Yelp

Johnny's Sub Shop

12 / 17

#6. Johnny's Sub Shop

- Rating: 4.1/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1124 East Main St. Salisbury, Maryland
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Trax Deli

13 / 17

#5. Trax Deli

- Rating: 4.2/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 261 Canal Park Drive Salisbury, Maryland
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

Rise Up Coffee

14 / 17

#4. Rise Up Coffee

- Rating: 4.3/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 105 East College Ave. Salisbury, Maryland
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

The Greek Pita Place

15 / 17

#3. The Greek Pita Place

- Rating: 4.3/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 800 South Salisbury Blvd. Salisbury, Maryland
- Categories: Greek, Salad, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

Together Cafe

16 / 17

#2. Together Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 100 East Carroll St. Frank B Hanna Lobby Salisbury, Maryland
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

East Side Deli

17 / 17

#1. East Side Deli

- Rating: 4.8/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1120 East Main St. Salisbury, Maryland
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Cheesesteaks
- 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.