Highest-rated cheap eats in Hattiesburg 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 Hattiesburg 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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Dan's Truck Stop & Cafe

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#21. Dan's Truck Stop & Cafe

- Rating: 2.8/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4878 US Highway 49 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: American, Desserts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Dans Diner

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#20. Dans Diner

- Rating: 3.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4878 US 49 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Diners
- Read more on Yelp

China Express

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#19. China Express

- Rating: 3.1/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3407 Hardy St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Best Wok

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#18. Best Wok

- Rating: 3.1/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 28 Market Court Ste 70 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Which Wich

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#17. Which Wich

- Rating: 3.2/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6109 US Hwy 98 Ste 60 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Stricks Original BBQ & Catering

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#16. Stricks Original BBQ & Catering

- Rating: 3.2/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3802 West 4th St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

Panda

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#15. Panda

- Rating: 3.4/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1900 Hardy St. Ste East Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Rio Grande

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#14. Rio Grande

- Rating: 3.4/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 153 Turtle Creek Drive Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Topher's Rock 'N Roll Grill

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#13. Topher's Rock 'N Roll Grill

- Rating: 3.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5252 Old Hwy 11 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Topher's Rock 'N Roll Grill

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#12. Topher's Rock 'N Roll Grill

- Rating: 3.6/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3320 Hardy St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Burgers, Sandwiches, American
- Read more on Yelp

Compadres Taqueria & Grill

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#11. Compadres Taqueria & Grill

- Rating: 3.9/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1131 Hardy St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Winged It

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#10. Winged It

- Rating: 3.9/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 207 South 40th Ave. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Triangle Seafood & Po Boy

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#9. Triangle Seafood & Po Boy

- Rating: 4.0/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 420 Hardy St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Seafood, Seafood Markets
- Read more on Yelp

Lennys Grill & Subs

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#8. Lennys Grill & Subs

- Rating: 4.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3704 Hardy St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Gold Post Sandwich House

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#7. Gold Post Sandwich House

- Rating: 4.1/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2210 Hardy St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad, Burgers
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Golden Dragon

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#6. Golden Dragon

- Rating: 4.4/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 793 Hwy 42 Petal, Mississippi
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

T-Bones Records & Cafe

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#5. T-Bones Records & Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2101 Hardy St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Vinyl Records
- Read more on Yelp

Los Charros

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#4. Los Charros

- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 100 Eastbrook Drive Ste 10 Petal, Mississippi
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Southbound Bagel and Coffee Shop

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#3. Southbound Bagel and Coffee Shop

- Rating: 4.5/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 217 East Front St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bagels, Breakfast & Brunch
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A & B Discount Grocery Chinese Takeout

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#2. A & B Discount Grocery Chinese Takeout

- Rating: 4.6/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 700 Emerald Lane Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

GrateFull Soul

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#1. GrateFull Soul

- Rating: 4.6/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 205 Main St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Categories: Soul Food
- 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.