Highest-rated cheap eats in Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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.

Penn Lake Roast Beef

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#30. Penn Lake Roast Beef

- Rating: 4.3/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8911 Penn Ave. South Bloomington, Minnesota
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Ideal Diner

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#29. Ideal Diner

- Rating: 4.3/5 (195 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1314 Central Ave. Northeast Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Diners
- Read more on Yelp

Zait & Za'atar: Mediterranean Dhaba

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#28. Zait & Za'atar: Mediterranean Dhaba

- Rating: 4.4/5 (215 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1626 Selby Ave. Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Afro Deli

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#27. Afro Deli

- Rating: 4.4/5 (272 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 720 Washington Ave. Southeast Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Sandwiches, Mediterranean, Somali
- Read more on Yelp

Zakia Deli

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#26. Zakia Deli

- Rating: 4.4/5 (191 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2412 Kennedy St. Northeast Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Mediterranean, Lebanese
- Read more on Yelp

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Spyhouse Coffee Roasters

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#25. Spyhouse Coffee Roasters

- Rating: 4.4/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 215 South 4th St. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Nelson Cheese & Deli

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#24. Nelson Cheese & Deli

- Rating: 4.4/5 (202 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1562 Como Ave. Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Categories: Cheese Shops, Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Hovie's

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#23. Hovie's

- Rating: 4.4/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1450 Yankee Doodle Road Eagan, Minnesota
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

Abi's Restaurant

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#22. Abi's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2828 Lyndale Ave. South Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Mexican, Salvadoran
- Read more on Yelp

Manny's Tortas

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#21. Manny's Tortas

- Rating: 4.5/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 920 East Lake St. Ste 125 Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Mexican, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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Matchbox Coffee Shop

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#20. Matchbox Coffee Shop

- Rating: 4.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1306 2nd St. Northeast Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Fletcher's Ice Cream & Cafe

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#19. Fletcher's Ice Cream & Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (183 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 306 East Hennepin Ave. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Coffee & Tea, Waffles
- Read more on Yelp

Cuppa Java

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#18. Cuppa Java

- Rating: 4.5/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 400 Penn Ave. South Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Casa Deli

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#17. Casa Deli

- Rating: 4.5/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 720 11th Ave. South Hopkins, Minnesota
- Categories: Mediterranean, Delis, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Gyropolis

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#16. Gyropolis

- Rating: 4.5/5 (411 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2320 West 90th St. Bloomington, Minnesota
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

Miller's Corner Bar and Grill

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#15. Miller's Corner Bar and Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 547 40th Ave. Northeast Columbia Heights, Minnesota
- Categories: Bars, American, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Teque Arepa

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#14. Teque Arepa

- Rating: 4.5/5 (281 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7733 Flying Cloud Drive Eden Prairie, Minnesota
- Categories: Venezuelan
- Read more on Yelp

Roman's Cafe

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#13. Roman's Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 513 40th Ave. Northeast Columbia Heights, Minnesota
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

Sushi Takatsu

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#12. Sushi Takatsu

- Rating: 4.6/5 (163 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 733 Marquette Ave. Ste 225 Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Seafood, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

JK's Table

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#11. JK's Table

- Rating: 4.6/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7401 Metro Blvd. Ste 155 Edina, Minnesota
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Grande Sunrise Mexican Restaurant

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#10. Grande Sunrise Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.6/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5554 South 34th Ave. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Tacos, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Trieste Café

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#9. Trieste Café

- Rating: 4.6/5 (163 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10 South 5th St. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Delis, Mediterranean, Greek
- Read more on Yelp

Rebecca's Bakery

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#8. Rebecca's Bakery

- Rating: 4.6/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2211 East Franklin Ave. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Sammy's Avenue Eatery

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#7. Sammy's Avenue Eatery

- Rating: 4.6/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1101 West Broadway Ave. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Sandwiches, American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Mojo Coffee Gallery

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#6. Mojo Coffee Gallery

- Rating: 4.6/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2205 California St. Northeast Ste 102 Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Art Galleries
- Read more on Yelp

All Square

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#5. All Square

- Rating: 4.7/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4047 Minnehaha Ave. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

Càphin Minneapolis

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#4. Càphin Minneapolis

- Rating: 4.7/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4503 France Ave. South Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Vietnamese, Coffee & Tea, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

Cream & Amber

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#3. Cream & Amber

- Rating: 4.7/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1605 Mainstreet Hopkins, Minnesota
- Categories: Cafes, Bookstores, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Walden Coffee

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#2. Walden Coffee

- Rating: 4.7/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 520 Lowry Ave. Northeast Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

The Get Down Coffee

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#1. The Get Down Coffee

- Rating: 4.8/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1500 North 44th Ave. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Cafes
- 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.

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