Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
1 / 20#20. Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
- Rating: 2.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2901 10th Ave. South Great Falls, Montana
- Categories: Fast food, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
Highest-rated cheap eats in Great Falls by diners
Americans spend a lot of money on eating out—in 2024, that totaled $1.54 trillion, or nearly 59% of all food spending. So, it's only natural to want the best bang for your restaurant dollar.
Value has become a key component of what diners look for when they eat out, with more than 7 in 10 consumers eyeing menus for value meals. At the same time, many diners also look for something new and exciting, hoping to sample new flavors or food with ingredients that are too expensive to make at home.
Many ethnic cuisines also provide a lot of value because they aren't as expensive to produce. Many Mexican dishes fall into this category because tortillas are cheaper to produce than bread. Many Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Filipino, and Cambodian food, also rely on low-cost ingredients and simple food preparation techniques.
Food trucks and street food vendors also offer cheaper food, thanks to lower overhead costs. Their limited menus typically focus on one type of food, allowing them to simplify purchasing and pass the savings on in the form of lower prices.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cheap eats restaurants within 10 kilometers of the Great Falls area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 8, 2025. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews were considered, and a cost of "$" (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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Taco Treat
2 / 20#19. Taco Treat
- Rating: 2.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2025 10th Ave. South Great Falls, Montana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Chuck's Oriental Palace
3 / 20#18. Chuck's Oriental Palace
- Rating: 2.6/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 202 6th St. Northwest Great Falls, Montana
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
Taco Treat
4 / 20#17. Taco Treat
- Rating: 2.6/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1700 3rd St. Northwest Great Falls, Montana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Amigo Lounge Taco Treat
5 / 20#16. Amigo Lounge Taco Treat
- Rating: 2.6/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1200 7th St. South Great Falls, Montana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
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Four B's Restaurant
6 / 20#15. Four B's Restaurant
- Rating: 2.8/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4610 10th Ave. South Great Falls, Montana
- Categories: Restaurants
- Read more on Yelp
Cafe Rio Fresh Modern Mexican
7 / 20#14. Cafe Rio Fresh Modern Mexican
- Rating: 3.0/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 900 10th Ave. South Great Falls, Montana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Best Wok
8 / 20#13. Best Wok
- Rating: 3.0/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1800 10th Ave. South Great Falls, Montana
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
Howard's Pizza
9 / 20#12. Howard's Pizza
- Rating: 3.3/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 713 1st Ave. North Great Falls, Montana
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
R & R Lounge
10 / 20#11. R & R Lounge
- Rating: 3.3/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3811 10th Ave. South Great Falls, Montana
- Categories: New American, Lounges
- Read more on Yelp
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Ford's Drive In
11 / 20#10. Ford's Drive In
- Rating: 3.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1301 Central Ave. West Great Falls, Montana
- Categories: Burgers, New American
- Read more on Yelp
Teriyaki Madness
12 / 20#9. Teriyaki Madness
- Rating: 3.6/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1710 10th Ave. South Great Falls, Montana
- Categories: Japanese, Asian Fusion, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp
Wheat Montana Bakery & Deli
13 / 20#8. Wheat Montana Bakery & Deli
- Rating: 3.8/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1116 9th St. South Great Falls, Montana
- Categories: Delis, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
The Burger Bunker
14 / 20#7. The Burger Bunker
- Rating: 3.8/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 24 5th St. South Great Falls, Montana
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
Brian's Top Notch Cafe
15 / 20#6. Brian's Top Notch Cafe
- Rating: 3.8/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 718 Central Ave. Great Falls, Montana
- Categories: Burgers, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
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Morning Light Coffee Roasters
16 / 20#5. Morning Light Coffee Roasters
- Rating: 4.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1701 9th Ave. South Great Falls, Montana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
Montana Sub Shop
17 / 20#4. Montana Sub Shop
- Rating: 4.3/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 701 9th St. South Great Falls, Montana
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Miss Kitty's Coffee Cafe
18 / 20#3. Miss Kitty's Coffee Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2501 6th Ave. North Great Falls, Montana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
Family Affair Restaurant
19 / 20#2. Family Affair Restaurant
- Rating: 4.6/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 616 26th St. North Great Falls, Montana
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
Amy's Morning Perk
20 / 20#1. Amy's Morning Perk
- Rating: 4.8/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 910 9th St. Northwest Great Falls, Montana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- 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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