Highest-rated cheap eats in Billings 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 Billings 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.

Cafe Rio Fresh Modern Mexican

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#24. Cafe Rio Fresh Modern Mexican

- Rating: 2.5/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2816 King Ave. West Billings, Montana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery

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#23. Perkins Restaurant & Bakery

- Rating: 3.1/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 765 South 20th St. West Billings, Montana
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery

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#22. Perkins Restaurant & Bakery

- Rating: 3.2/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 825 North 27th St. Billings, Montana
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

Muzzle Loader Cafe

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#21. Muzzle Loader Cafe

- Rating: 3.3/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4912 Laurel Road Billings, Montana
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

McCormick Cafe

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#20. McCormick Cafe

- Rating: 3.3/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2419 Montana Ave. Billings, Montana
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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Staggering Ox - Billings

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#19. Staggering Ox - Billings

- Rating: 3.3/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2829 King Ave. West Ste D Billings, Montana
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Taco Treat

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#18. Taco Treat

- Rating: 3.6/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1313 Grand Ave. Ste 10 Billings, Montana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Pita Pit

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#17. Pita Pit

- Rating: 3.7/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2228 Grand Ave. Billings, Montana
- Categories: Sandwiches, Mediterranean, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

Shanghai Village

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#16. Shanghai Village

- Rating: 3.7/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2926 2nd Ave. North Billings, Montana
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Sarah's Mexican Food

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#15. Sarah's Mexican Food

- Rating: 3.7/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 310 North 29th St. Billings, Montana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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Los Mayas Mexican Restaurant

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#14. Los Mayas Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 3.9/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1212 Grand Ave. Ste 12 Billings, Montana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Your Pie Pizza

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#13. Your Pie Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 824 Shiloh Crossing Blvd. Ste 1 Billings, Montana
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

Red Rooster Cafe

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#12. Red Rooster Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1500 Broadwater Ave. Ste 1 Billings, Montana
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Grandstand Sports Bar and Casino

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#11. Grandstand Sports Bar and Casino

- Rating: 4.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 905 Grand Ave. Billings, Montana
- Categories: Casinos, Sports Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

Great Harvest Bread Co

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#10. Great Harvest Bread Co

- Rating: 4.1/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 907 Poly Drive Billings, Montana
- Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes

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#9. MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes

- Rating: 4.1/5 (191 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2695 King Ave. West Ste D Billings, Montana
- Categories: Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

TOPZ Sandwich Company

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#8. TOPZ Sandwich Company

- Rating: 4.1/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2206 Grant Road Billings, Montana
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

King's Hat

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#7. King's Hat

- Rating: 4.2/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 105 South 37th St. Billings, Montana
- Categories: Burgers, fast food, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Rockets Gourmet Wraps & Sodas

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#6. Rockets Gourmet Wraps & Sodas

- Rating: 4.2/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2809 1st Ave. North Billings, Montana
- Categories: Wraps, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Blue's BBQ

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#5. Blue's BBQ

- Rating: 4.3/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 523 Hilltop Road Billings, Montana
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

Rae Rae's Gluten Free Bakery

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#4. Rae Rae's Gluten Free Bakery

- Rating: 4.3/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1505 Rehberg Lane Ste F Billings, Montana
- Categories: Bakeries, Specialty Food, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

La Tinga

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#3. La Tinga

- Rating: 4.6/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 113 North 30th St. Billings, Montana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Black Dog Coffee House

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#2. Black Dog Coffee House

- Rating: 4.7/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1528 24th St. West Billings, Montana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Donuts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Caramel Cookie Waffles

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#1. Caramel Cookie Waffles

- Rating: 4.8/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1707 17th St. West Billings, Montana
- Categories: Waffles
- 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.