Highest-rated cheap eats in Duluth 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 Duluth 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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KFC

1 / 20

#20. KFC

- Rating: 2.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 415 Central Ave. North Duluth, Minnesota
- Categories: Fast food, Chicken Wings, Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp

Chopsticks Inn

2 / 20

#19. Chopsticks Inn

- Rating: 2.7/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 505 East 4th St. Duluth, Minnesota
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery

3 / 20

#18. Perkins Restaurant & Bakery

- Rating: 2.8/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2502 London Road Duluth, Minnesota
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

Cantonese House

4 / 20

#17. Cantonese House

- Rating: 2.8/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 24 West 1st St. Duluth, Minnesota
- Categories: Cantonese
- Read more on Yelp

China Star Family Restaurant

5 / 20

#16. China Star Family Restaurant

- Rating: 2.9/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4227 Haines Road Hermantown, Minnesota
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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Erbert and Gerbert's

6 / 20

#15. Erbert and Gerbert's

- Rating: 3.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 234 West 1st St. Duluth, Minnesota
- Categories: Sandwiches, Soup, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Zhong Hua Restaurant

7 / 20

#14. Zhong Hua Restaurant

- Rating: 3.0/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4602 Grand Ave. Ste 700 Duluth, Minnesota
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Beijing Restaurant

8 / 20

#13. Beijing Restaurant

- Rating: 3.4/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1918 London Road Duluth, Minnesota
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

7 West TapHouse

9 / 20

#12. 7 West TapHouse

- Rating: 3.6/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2510 Maple Grove Road Duluth, Minnesota
- Categories: Tacos, Burgers, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

T-Bonz Bar & Grill

10 / 20

#11. T-Bonz Bar & Grill

- Rating: 3.7/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2531 West Superior St. Duluth, Minnesota
- Categories: Bars, Pizza, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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Beacon Sports Bar & Grill

11 / 20

#10. Beacon Sports Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5044 Hermantown Hermantown, Minnesota
- Categories: Sports Bars, Chicken Wings, American
- Read more on Yelp

Coney Island Deluxe

12 / 20

#9. Coney Island Deluxe

- Rating: 4.1/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 112 West 1st St. Duluth, Minnesota
- Categories: Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

Uncle Loui's Cafe

13 / 20

#8. Uncle Loui's Cafe

- Rating: 4.1/5 (317 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 520 East 4th St. Duluth, Minnesota
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Big Daddy's Burgers

14 / 20

#7. Big Daddy's Burgers

- Rating: 4.3/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2828 Piedmont Ave. Duluth, Minnesota
- Categories: Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

The Breeze Inn

15 / 20

#6. The Breeze Inn

- Rating: 4.3/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5168 Jean Duluth Road Duluth, Minnesota
- Categories: Burgers, Sandwiches, American
- Read more on Yelp

King of Creams

16 / 20

#5. King of Creams

- Rating: 4.4/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 502 East 4th St. Duluth, Minnesota
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Cheesesteaks, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Casa Latte

17 / 20

#4. Casa Latte

- Rating: 4.4/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5493 Miller Trunk Hermantown, Minnesota
- Categories: Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

Positively 3rd Street Bakery

18 / 20

#3. Positively 3rd Street Bakery

- Rating: 4.7/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1202 East 3rd St. Duluth, Minnesota
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Great Harvest Bread Co

19 / 20

#2. Great Harvest Bread Co

- Rating: 4.7/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3 South 13th Ave. East Duluth, Minnesota
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Dovetail Cafe

20 / 20

#1. Dovetail Cafe

- Rating: 4.8/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1917 West Superior St. Duluth, Minnesota
- Categories: Cafes, 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.