Panda Garden
1 / 23#23. Panda Garden
- Rating: 2.6/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 724 Tyler St. Pittsfield, Massachusetts
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
Highest-rated cheap eats in Pittsfield by diners
Americans spend a lot of money on eating out—in 2024, that totaled $1.54 trillion, or nearly 59% of all food spending. So, it's only natural to want the best bang for your restaurant dollar.
Value has become a key component of what diners look for when they eat out, with more than 7 in 10 consumers eyeing menus for value meals. At the same time, many diners also look for something new and exciting, hoping to sample new flavors or food with ingredients that are too expensive to make at home.
Many ethnic cuisines also provide a lot of value because they aren't as expensive to produce. Many Mexican dishes fall into this category because tortillas are cheaper to produce than bread. Many Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Filipino, and Cambodian food, also rely on low-cost ingredients and simple food preparation techniques.
Food trucks and street food vendors also offer cheaper food, thanks to lower overhead costs. Their limited menus typically focus on one type of food, allowing them to simplify purchasing and pass the savings on in the form of lower prices.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cheap eats restaurants within 10 kilometers of the Pittsfield area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 8, 2025. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews were considered, and a cost of "$" (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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Golden Phoenix
2 / 23#22. Golden Phoenix
- Rating: 2.9/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 445 North St. Pittsfield, Massachusetts
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
Angelina's Submarine Shops
3 / 23#21. Angelina's Submarine Shops
- Rating: 3.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 657 Main St. Dalton, Massachusetts
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Hot Harry's Fresh Burritos
4 / 23#20. Hot Harry's Fresh Burritos
- Rating: 3.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 724 Tyler St. Pittsfield, Massachusetts
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Angelina's Submarine Shops
5 / 23#19. Angelina's Submarine Shops
- Rating: 3.1/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 133 Elm St. Pittsfield, Massachusetts
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
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Hot Harry's Fresh Burritos
6 / 23#18. Hot Harry's Fresh Burritos
- Rating: 3.3/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 37 North St. Pittsfield, Massachusetts
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Vivaldi's Pizzeria
7 / 23#17. Vivaldi's Pizzeria
- Rating: 3.3/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5 Cheshire Road Pittsfield, Massachusetts
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
South Street Pizza House
8 / 23#16. South Street Pizza House
- Rating: 3.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 148 South St. Pittsfield, Massachusetts
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
Betty's Pizza Shack
9 / 23#15. Betty's Pizza Shack
- Rating: 3.6/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 26 Housatonic St. Lenox, Massachusetts
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
Hot Dog Ranch
10 / 23#14. Hot Dog Ranch
- Rating: 3.6/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 114 West Housatonic St. Pittsfield, Massachusetts
- Categories: Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp
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Dalton Restaurant
11 / 23#13. Dalton Restaurant
- Rating: 3.7/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 401 Main St. Dalton, Massachusetts
- Categories: Diners
- Read more on Yelp
Krispy Cones Soft Serve Ice Cream
12 / 23#12. Krispy Cones Soft Serve Ice Cream
- Rating: 3.8/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 585 South Main St. Lanesboro, Massachusetts
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp
Liberty Pizza
13 / 23#11. Liberty Pizza
- Rating: 3.8/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 308 North St. Pittsfield, Massachusetts
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
New Asian Garden
14 / 23#10. New Asian Garden
- Rating: 3.8/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1-3 Newell St. Pittsfield, Massachusetts
- Categories: Chinese, Japanese, Thai
- Read more on Yelp
East Side Cafe
15 / 23#9. East Side Cafe
- Rating: 3.9/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 378 Newell St. Pittsfield, Massachusetts
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
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Lenox Coffee
16 / 23#8. Lenox Coffee
- Rating: 3.9/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 52 Main St. Lenox, Massachusetts
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
Kelly's Diner
17 / 23#7. Kelly's Diner
- Rating: 4.0/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 860 Dalton Ave. Pittsfield, Massachusetts
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
Cim's Tavern
18 / 23#6. Cim's Tavern
- Rating: 4.1/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 429 Fenn St. Pittsfield, Massachusetts
- Categories: American, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp
Teo's Hot Dogs
19 / 23#5. Teo's Hot Dogs
- Rating: 4.1/5 (170 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1410 East St. Pittsfield, Massachusetts
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
Berkshire Mountain Bakery
20 / 23#4. Berkshire Mountain Bakery
- Rating: 4.1/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 180 Elm St. Pittsfield, Massachusetts
- Categories: Pizza, Bakeries, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
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Bagel And Brew
21 / 23#3. Bagel And Brew
- Rating: 4.2/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 18 Franklin St. Lenox, Massachusetts
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Bagels
- Read more on Yelp
Flo's Diner
22 / 23#2. Flo's Diner
- Rating: 4.2/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1245 West Housatonic St. Pittsfield, Massachusetts
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp
Samel's Deli and Catering
23 / 23#1. Samel's Deli and Catering
- Rating: 4.3/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 115 Elm St. Pittsfield, Massachusetts
- Categories: Delis
- 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.
