Highest-rated cheap eats in Trenton 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 Trenton 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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Chuck's Wings

1 / 30

#30. Chuck's Wings

- Rating: 4.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4592 South Broad St. Trenton, New Jersey
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Bagels N Cream

2 / 30

#29. Bagels N Cream

- Rating: 4.0/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1051 Washington Blvd. Trenton, New Jersey
- Categories: Bagels, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Mexican Mariachi Grill

3 / 30

#28. Mexican Mariachi Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (253 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1507 Parkway Ave. Ewing Township, New Jersey
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Sea World Seafood

4 / 30

#27. Sea World Seafood

- Rating: 4.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1470 Prospect St. Trenton, New Jersey
- Categories: Seafood, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Sub Maria's Deli

5 / 30

#26. Sub Maria's Deli

- Rating: 4.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1305 Nottingham Way Trenton, New Jersey
- Categories: Delis, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Covello's Pizza

6 / 30

#25. Covello's Pizza

- Rating: 4.1/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 308 South Broad St. Trenton, New Jersey
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Chicken Holiday

7 / 30

#24. Chicken Holiday

- Rating: 4.1/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1865 North Olden Avenue Ext Trenton, New Jersey
- Categories: Delis
- Read more on Yelp

Kusina Ni Inang

8 / 30

#23. Kusina Ni Inang

- Rating: 4.1/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 104 Flock Road Hamilton Township, New Jersey
- Categories: Filipino
- Read more on Yelp

Olde Nottingham Tavern

9 / 30

#22. Olde Nottingham Tavern

- Rating: 4.1/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9 Mercer St. Hamilton Township, New Jersey
- Categories: Bars, Karaoke, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Anthony's Pizza Town

10 / 30

#21. Anthony's Pizza Town

- Rating: 4.1/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 252 US Hwy130 Bordentown, New Jersey
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

NJ Weedman's Joint

11 / 30

#20. NJ Weedman's Joint

- Rating: 4.2/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 322 East State St. Trenton, New Jersey
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Breakfast & Brunch, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Nino's Pizzarama

12 / 30

#19. Nino's Pizzarama

- Rating: 4.2/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1937 Chambers St. Trenton, New Jersey
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Hamilton Bagel & Grill

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#18. Hamilton Bagel & Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2130 NJ-33 Hamilton Township, New Jersey
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Bagels, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Taqueria El Mariachi

14 / 30

#17. Taqueria El Mariachi

- Rating: 4.2/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 109 South Olden Ave. Trenton, New Jersey
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Rocco's Pizza & Italian Restaurant

15 / 30

#16. Rocco's Pizza & Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 312 West Front St. Florence, New Jersey
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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Chencha Y Chole

16 / 30

#15. Chencha Y Chole

- Rating: 4.3/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 865 South Broad St. Trenton, New Jersey
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Empire Pizza

17 / 30

#14. Empire Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 170 Rte 130 Bordentown, New Jersey
- Categories: Pizza, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Captain Paul's Firehouse Dogs

18 / 30

#13. Captain Paul's Firehouse Dogs

- Rating: 4.4/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2230 Princeton Pike Lawrenceville, New Jersey
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Sandwiches, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

Al's Airport Inn

19 / 30

#12. Al's Airport Inn

- Rating: 4.4/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 636 Bear Tavern Road Ewing, New Jersey
- Categories: Dive Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

Donuts Time Cafe

20 / 30

#11. Donuts Time Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (205 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1280 Rt 33 Hamilton Township, New Jersey
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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Circle Deli

21 / 30

#10. Circle Deli

- Rating: 4.4/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3212 South Broad St. Hamilton, New Jersey
- Categories: Delis, Cheesesteaks, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Classic Sub Shop

22 / 30

#9. Classic Sub Shop

- Rating: 4.5/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1164 Hwy 33 Trenton, New Jersey
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

El Gallo Tropical

23 / 30

#8. El Gallo Tropical

- Rating: 4.5/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 17 East Park Ave. Hamilton, New Jersey
- Categories: Mexican, Spanish, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

The Hambone Opera

24 / 30

#7. The Hambone Opera

- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 960 Spruce St. Lawrence Township, New Jersey
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

Udo's Bagels

25 / 30

#6. Udo's Bagels

- Rating: 4.5/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 160 Lawrenceville Penning Road Ste 18 Lawrence Township, New Jersey
- Categories: Bagels, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Hot On D Spot

26 / 30

#5. Hot On D Spot

- Rating: 4.5/5 (185 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1469 Nottingham Way Hamilton, New Jersey
- Categories: Trinidadian, Imported Food
- Read more on Yelp

Halal Brothers

27 / 30

#4. Halal Brothers

- Rating: 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 503 Hamilton Ave. Trenton, New Jersey
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Halal, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Mama Dude's

28 / 30

#3. Mama Dude's

- Rating: 4.6/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11 Sunnybrae Blvd. Hamilton Township, New Jersey
- Categories: Food Trucks, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Caesar's Bagels & Deli

29 / 30

#2. Caesar's Bagels & Deli

- Rating: 4.6/5 (225 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 110 Flock Road Hamilton Township, New Jersey
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

Gyro Express

30 / 30

#1. Gyro Express

- Rating: 4.8/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7 East State St. Trenton, New Jersey
- Categories: Afghan, Middle Eastern
- 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.