
Highest-rated cheap eats in Kingston by diners
Americans spend a lot of money on eating out—in 2024, that totaled $1.54 trillion, or nearly 59% of all food spending. So, it's only natural to want the best bang for your restaurant dollar.
Value has become a key component of what diners look for when they eat out, with more than 7 in 10 consumers eyeing menus for value meals. At the same time, many diners also look for something new and exciting, hoping to sample new flavors or food with ingredients that are too expensive to make at home.
Many ethnic cuisines also provide a lot of value because they aren't as expensive to produce. Many Mexican dishes fall into this category because tortillas are cheaper to produce than bread. Many Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Filipino, and Cambodian food, also rely on low-cost ingredients and simple food preparation techniques.
Food trucks and street food vendors also offer cheaper food, thanks to lower overhead costs. Their limited menus typically focus on one type of food, allowing them to simplify purchasing and pass the savings on in the form of lower prices.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cheap eats restaurants within 10 kilometers of the Kingston area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 8, 2025. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews were considered, and a cost of "$" (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.
#29. Port Ewen Diner
- Rating: 3.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 295 Broadway Port Ewen, New York
- Categories: Diners
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#28. 440 Pizzeria
- Rating: 3.6/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 440 Broadway Kingston, New York
- Categories: Pizza
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#27. Dragon Garden
- Rating: 3.7/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 334 Lucas Ave. Kingston, New York
- Categories: Chinese
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#26. Broadway Pizza
- Rating: 3.7/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 60 Broadway Tivoli, New York
- Categories: Pizza
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#25. Michael's Diner
- Rating: 3.7/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1071 Ulster Ave. Kingston, New York
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, American
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#24. Antonio's Pizzeria Bridge Plz
- Rating: 3.8/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Bridge Plz Rosendale, New York
- Categories: Pizza
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#23. Terri's Market & Deli
- Rating: 3.9/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 56 Emerson St. Kingston, New York
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Salad
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#22. Lox of Bagels
- Rating: 3.9/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3103 Rt 9 West Saugerties, New York
- Categories: Bagels, Breakfast & Brunch
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#21. Dallas Hot Weiners
- Rating: 4.0/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 51 North Front St. Kingston, New York
- Categories: Hot Dogs
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#20. Cranberry's At Tilley Hall
- Rating: 4.0/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1 West Market St. Hyde Park, New York
- Categories: Bagels, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
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#19. Stone Soup
- Rating: 4.0/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 470 Broadway Kingston, New York
- Categories: Sandwiches, Soup, Cafes
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#18. Village Pizza III
- Rating: 4.0/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7514 North Broadway Red Hook, New York
- Categories: Pizza
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#17. Rhinebeck Bagels & Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 31 West Market St. Rhinebeck, New York
- Categories: Bagels, Sandwiches
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#16. Kai's Kitchen
- Rating: 4.1/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 600 Ulster Ave. Kingston, New York
- Categories: Chinese
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#15. Historic Village Diner
- Rating: 4.1/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7550 North Broadway Red Hook, New York
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
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#14. Joe Cristiano's Pizza
- Rating: 4.1/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1225 Rt 9G Hyde Park, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#13. Meredith's Bread
- Rating: 4.2/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 415 State Route 28 Kingston, New York
- Categories: Bakeries, Gluten-Free
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#12. Dallas Hot Wieners
- Rating: 4.2/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1706 Ulster Ave. Lake Katrine, New York
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Nana's Creative Cafe
- Rating: 4.2/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 98 Mill Hill Road Woodstock, New York
- Categories: Cafes, Delis
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#10. Vincenzo's Pizzeria & Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 305 Wall St. Kingston, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#9. Lucoli
- Rating: 4.3/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7476 South Broadway Red Hook, New York
- Categories: Pizza
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#8. The Stone Pony Deli
- Rating: 4.3/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 963 Kings Hwy Saugerties, New York
- Categories: Delis, Pizza
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#7. Joe Beez
- Rating: 4.3/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 456 Broadway Kingston, New York
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
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#6. Dallas Hot Wieners II
- Rating: 4.4/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 490 Broadway Kingston, New York
- Categories: Hot Dogs
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#5. Sunrise Bagel & Deli
- Rating: 4.5/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 496 Albany Ave. Kingston, New York
- Categories: Bagels, Delis
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#4. Sissys Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (178 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 324 Wall St. Kingston, New York
- Categories: New American, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#3. Half Moon Rondout Cafe
- Rating: 4.7/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 83 Broadway Kingston, New York
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#2. Mara's On The Way
- Rating: 4.8/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 855 State Route 28 Kingston, New York
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches
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#1. Top Taste Restaurant
- Rating: 4.8/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 448 Hasbrouck Ave. Kingston, New York
- Categories: Caribbean
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 388 metros.