Chrome Coffee Works
1 / 30#30. Chrome Coffee Works
- Rating: 4.2/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 131 Pine St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
Highest-rated cheap eats in Reno by diners
Americans spend a lot of money on eating out—in 2024, that totaled $1.54 trillion, or nearly 59% of all food spending. So, it's only natural to want the best bang for your restaurant dollar.
Value has become a key component of what diners look for when they eat out, with more than 7 in 10 consumers eyeing menus for value meals. At the same time, many diners also look for something new and exciting, hoping to sample new flavors or food with ingredients that are too expensive to make at home.
Many ethnic cuisines also provide a lot of value because they aren't as expensive to produce. Many Mexican dishes fall into this category because tortillas are cheaper to produce than bread. Many Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Filipino, and Cambodian food, also rely on low-cost ingredients and simple food preparation techniques.
Food trucks and street food vendors also offer cheaper food, thanks to lower overhead costs. Their limited menus typically focus on one type of food, allowing them to simplify purchasing and pass the savings on in the form of lower prices.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cheap eats restaurants within 10 kilometers of the Reno area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 8, 2025. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews were considered, and a cost of "$" (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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La Favorita Catering
2 / 30#29. La Favorita Catering
- Rating: 4.2/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp
Panaderia Jalisco Bakery & Deli
3 / 30#28. Panaderia Jalisco Bakery & Deli
- Rating: 4.2/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10555 Stead Blvd. Ste 12 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican, Bakeries, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
House of Bread
4 / 30#27. House of Bread
- Rating: 4.2/5 (210 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1185 California Ave. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
El Rincon Restaurant
5 / 30#26. El Rincon Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 668 Greenbrae Drive Sparks, Nevada
- Categories: Salvadoran
- Read more on Yelp
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Mi Linda Guatemala
6 / 30#25. Mi Linda Guatemala
- Rating: 4.3/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1597 Vassar St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Bakeries, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
Nick's Greek Deli
7 / 30#24. Nick's Greek Deli
- Rating: 4.3/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 600 South Virginia St. Ste C Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Delis, Greek, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
Honey Bakery
8 / 30#23. Honey Bakery
- Rating: 4.3/5 (359 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 403 Keystone Ave. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Dim Sum
- Read more on Yelp
Mi Ranchito
9 / 30#22. Mi Ranchito
- Rating: 4.3/5 (248 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 500 Denslowe Drive Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
Jalapeño's 2
10 / 30#21. Jalapeño's 2
- Rating: 4.3/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6255 Sharlands Ave. Ste 2 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
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Taqueria Los 3 Toritos
11 / 30#20. Taqueria Los 3 Toritos
- Rating: 4.3/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1925 Silverada Blvd. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
My Pie Pizza
12 / 30#19. My Pie Pizza
- Rating: 4.3/5 (373 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9333 Double R Blvd. Ste 1700 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
Port of Subs
13 / 30#18. Port of Subs
- Rating: 4.3/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3350 South McCarran Blvd. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Sandwiches, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
Panaderia Azteca
14 / 30#17. Panaderia Azteca
- Rating: 4.3/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2145 Sutro St. Ste 6 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
West Street Market
15 / 30#16. West Street Market
- Rating: 4.3/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 148 West St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Bars, Pizza, Music Venues
- Read more on Yelp
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El Taco Torro
16 / 30#15. El Taco Torro
- Rating: 4.4/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Reno Nv Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Pedalers Deli
17 / 30#14. Pedalers Deli
- Rating: 4.4/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6147 Lakeside Drive Ste 102 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Delis, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
Stella Coffee Company
18 / 30#13. Stella Coffee Company
- Rating: 4.4/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 701 South Virginia St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
Copenhagen Bar
19 / 30#12. Copenhagen Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2140 Prater Way Sparks, Nevada
- Categories: Bars, Seafood, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
Icecycle Creamery
20 / 30#11. Icecycle Creamery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (261 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6147 Lakeside Drive Ste 102 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Food Stands, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
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Buzzed Coffee
21 / 30#10. Buzzed Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 941 North Virginia St. Ste B Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
Bumble Tea Boba
22 / 30#9. Bumble Tea Boba
- Rating: 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3320 South Mccarran Blvd. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Coffee & Tea, Waffles
- Read more on Yelp
Sinbad's Hot Dogs
23 / 30#8. Sinbad's Hot Dogs
- Rating: 4.6/5 (185 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 418 North McCarran Blvd. Sparks, Nevada
- Categories: Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp
Roamer Coffee House
24 / 30#7. Roamer Coffee House
- Rating: 4.6/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 300 South Wells Ave. Ste 5 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Michael's Deli
25 / 30#6. Michael's Deli
- Rating: 4.6/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 465 South Meadows Pkwy Ste 19 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Soup, Sandwiches, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
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The Fix Falafel
26 / 30#5. The Fix Falafel
- Rating: 4.6/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 148 West St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Falafel, Vegan, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Moon Rabbit Cafe
27 / 30#4. Moon Rabbit Cafe
- Rating: 4.7/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 225 3/4 West Taylor St. Hiroma Hall Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Diners, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
Coffee N' Comics
28 / 30#3. Coffee N' Comics
- Rating: 4.7/5 (209 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 940 West Moana Lane Ste 104 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
La Raza Hot Dogs
29 / 30#2. La Raza Hot Dogs
- Rating: 4.8/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 855 South Wells Ave. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp
Pangolin Café
30 / 30#1. Pangolin Café
- Rating: 4.9/5 (348 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 955 South Virginia St. Ste 110 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bagels, 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.
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