Highest-rated cheap eats in Glens 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 Glens 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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Marino's Pizza

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#30. Marino's Pizza

- Rating: 3.2/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: North Gate Center 797 US Rt 9 Queensbury, New York
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Amore Pizza

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#29. Amore Pizza

- Rating: 3.2/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 340 Aviation Road Sokol's Plz Queensbury, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Giavano's Pizzeria

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#28. Giavano's Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.4/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 727 Upper Glen St. Ste 1 Queensbury, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

A&W Restaurant

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#27. A&W Restaurant

- Rating: 3.5/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2208 Route 9 Lake George, New York
- Categories: Burgers, fast food, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

Mr B's Best Beef & Subs

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#26. Mr B's Best Beef & Subs

- Rating: 3.5/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 833 US Rte 9 Queensbury, New York
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Cool Beans

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#25. Cool Beans

- Rating: 3.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2 South Western Ave. Queensbury, New York
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, New American
- Read more on Yelp

I Love NY Pizza

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#24. I Love NY Pizza

- Rating: 3.6/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 30 Main St. Hudson Falls, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Cirelli's Jam 'n' Eggs

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#23. Cirelli's Jam 'n' Eggs

- Rating: 3.6/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 31 Main St. South Glens Falls, New York
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Diners
- Read more on Yelp

Bogey's Pub & Grill

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#22. Bogey's Pub & Grill

- Rating: 3.6/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 31 Cronin Road Queensbury, New York
- Categories: Pubs, American
- Read more on Yelp

Zack's Drive In

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#21. Zack's Drive In

- Rating: 3.7/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 152 River St. Hudson Falls, New York
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

Spot Coffee

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#20. Spot Coffee

- Rating: 3.7/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 221 Glen St. Glens Falls, New York
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Lox of Bagels & Moor

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#19. Lox of Bagels & Moor

- Rating: 3.7/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 89 1/2 Main St. Queensbury, New York
- Categories: Delis, Bagels
- Read more on Yelp

Wendy's

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#18. Wendy's

- Rating: 3.8/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 714 Upper Glen St. Queensbury, New York
- Categories: Burgers, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

Pizza Jerks

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#17. Pizza Jerks

- Rating: 3.8/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 175 Broad St. Hannaford Plaza Glens Falls, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Panda Garden

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#16. Panda Garden

- Rating: 3.8/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 110 Main St. Midtown Shopping Center South Glens Falls, New York
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Asia Delight

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#15. Asia Delight

- Rating: 3.8/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 736 Upper Glen St. Queensbury, New York
- Categories: Chinese, Thai, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Pizza Jerks

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#14. Pizza Jerks

- Rating: 3.8/5 (418 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 59 Iroquois St. Lake George, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Angelina's Pizzeria

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#13. Angelina's Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.8/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 410 Bay Road Queensbury, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Dog Shack

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#12. Dog Shack

- Rating: 3.9/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 449 Lower Main St. Hudson Falls, New York
- Categories: Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

The Peppermill Restaurant

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#11. The Peppermill Restaurant

- Rating: 3.9/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 94 Main St. Midtown Shopping Center South Glens Falls, New York
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

Bean's Country Store

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#10. Bean's Country Store

- Rating: 4.1/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1128 Ridge Road Queensbury, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Moose On The Loose Deli

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#9. Moose On The Loose Deli

- Rating: 4.1/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1439 State Rt 9 Lake George, New York
- Categories: Delis, Soup, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Scrappy's Diner

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#8. Scrappy's Diner

- Rating: 4.1/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10338 New York 149 Fort Ann, New York
- Categories: Diners
- Read more on Yelp

Mandy's Pizza & Subs

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#7. Mandy's Pizza & Subs

- Rating: 4.2/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1229 Burgoyne Ave. Hudson Falls, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

Rocco's Italian-American Bistro

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#6. Rocco's Italian-American Bistro

- Rating: 4.2/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 132 Glen St. Glen Falls, New York
- Categories: Italian, Soup, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Papa's Diner

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#5. Papa's Diner

- Rating: 4.3/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 398 Corinth Road Queensbury, New York
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

New Way Lunch

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#4. New Way Lunch

- Rating: 4.3/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 21 South St. Glens Falls, New York
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Burgers, Diners
- Read more on Yelp

Kru Coffee

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#3. Kru Coffee

- Rating: 4.3/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 140 Glen St. Glens Falls, New York
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Breakfast & Brunch, Bagels
- Read more on Yelp

Poopie Di Manno's Lunch

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#2. Poopie Di Manno's Lunch

- Rating: 4.3/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 54 Lawrence St. Glens Falls, New York
- Categories: Diners, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Peter's Diner

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#1. Peter's Diner

- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 36 South St. Glens Falls, New York
- Categories: Diners
- 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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