Highest-rated cheap eats in Manchester 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 Manchester 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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Souvlaki Pizza & Subs

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#30. Souvlaki Pizza & Subs

- Rating: 3.8/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 256 Bridge St. Manchester, New Hampshire
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Merrimack House of Pizza

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#29. Merrimack House of Pizza

- Rating: 3.8/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 563 Daniel Webster Hwy Merrimack, New Hampshire
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Ed and Murphy's 501 Pizza

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#28. Ed and Murphy's 501 Pizza

- Rating: 3.8/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 501 Mammoth Road Londonderry, New Hampshire
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Bagel Cafe

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#27. Bagel Cafe

- Rating: 3.8/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 19 South River Road Bedford, New Hampshire
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bagels, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

MaryAnn's Restaurant - Derry

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#26. MaryAnn's Restaurant - Derry

- Rating: 3.9/5 (232 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 29 East Broadway Derry, New Hampshire
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

Consuelo's Taqueria

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#25. Consuelo's Taqueria

- Rating: 3.9/5 (218 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 36 Amherst St. Manchester, New Hampshire
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Pho Golden Bowl

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#24. Pho Golden Bowl

- Rating: 3.9/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 12 Lake Ave. Manchester, New Hampshire
- Categories: Vietnamese, Noodles, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

Charlie's Homestyle Diner

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#23. Charlie's Homestyle Diner

- Rating: 4.0/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 600 Daniel Webster Hwy Merrimack, New Hampshire
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

The Bridge Cafe

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#22. The Bridge Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (252 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1117 Elm St. Manchester, New Hampshire
- Categories: Sandwiches, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

The Bagg Lunch

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#21. The Bagg Lunch

- Rating: 4.1/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 679 Mast Road Manchester, New Hampshire
- Categories: Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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Jade Garden

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#20. Jade Garden

- Rating: 4.1/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1271 Hooksett Road Ste 5B Hooksett, New Hampshire
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Sub Station

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#19. Sub Station

- Rating: 4.1/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1292 Hooksett Road Ste H Hooksett, New Hampshire
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Annula's Pizza

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#18. Annula's Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 525 Chestnut St. Manchester, New Hampshire
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Begy's Taqueria

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#17. Begy's Taqueria

- Rating: 4.2/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 310 North Maple St. Manchester, New Hampshire
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Buckley's Bakery & Cafe

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#16. Buckley's Bakery & Cafe

- Rating: 4.2/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 436 Daniel Webster Hwy Merrimack, New Hampshire
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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Kelsen Brewing

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#15. Kelsen Brewing

- Rating: 4.2/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 44 Nashua Road Londonderry, New Hampshire
- Categories: Breweries, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Hot Rize Bagel Cafe & Espresso Bar

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#14. Hot Rize Bagel Cafe & Espresso Bar

- Rating: 4.2/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 634 Daniel Webster Hwy Merrimack, New Hampshire
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bagels, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Elite Pizza

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#13. Elite Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 72 Conant St. Manchester, New Hampshire
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Billy's Famous Pizza

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#12. Billy's Famous Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 380 Daniel Webster Hwy Merrimack, New Hampshire
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Bagel Cafe

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#11. Bagel Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 373 Hanover St. Manchester, New Hampshire
- Categories: Bagels, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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Jimmy's House Of Pizza

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#10. Jimmy's House Of Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 345 Kelley St. Manchester, New Hampshire
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Margie's Dream

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#9. Margie's Dream

- Rating: 4.3/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 172 Hayward St. Manchester, New Hampshire
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Diners
- Read more on Yelp

The Gyro Spot

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#8. The Gyro Spot

- Rating: 4.4/5 (575 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1073 Elm St. Manchester, New Hampshire
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Great American Subs

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#7. Great American Subs

- Rating: 4.4/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 44 Nashua Road Unit 3 Londonderry, New Hampshire
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

Jerome's Deli

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#6. Jerome's Deli

- Rating: 4.4/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 393 Bridge St. Manchester, New Hampshire
- Categories: Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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Taqueria y Pastelitos To Go

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#5. Taqueria y Pastelitos To Go

- Rating: 4.4/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 917 Valley St. Manchester, New Hampshire
- Categories: Mexican, Empanadas
- Read more on Yelp

B & B Cafe And Grill

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#4. B & B Cafe And Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 25 Stark St. Manchester, New Hampshire
- Categories: Greek, American, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

Francoeur's Cafe

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#3. Francoeur's Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 488 South Main St. Manchester, New Hampshire
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

The Bakeshop On Kelley Street

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#2. The Bakeshop On Kelley Street

- Rating: 4.5/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 171 Kelley St. Manchester, New Hampshire
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Bagels
- Read more on Yelp

The Inside Scoop

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#1. The Inside Scoop

- Rating: 4.5/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 260 Wallace Road Bedford, New Hampshire
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, 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.