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.

Port Ewen Diner

1 / 29

#29. Port Ewen Diner

- Rating: 3.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 295 Broadway Port Ewen, New York
- Categories: Diners
- Read more on Yelp

440 Pizzeria

2 / 29

#28. 440 Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.6/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 440 Broadway Kingston, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Dragon Garden

3 / 29

#27. Dragon Garden

- Rating: 3.7/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 334 Lucas Ave. Kingston, New York
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Broadway Pizza

4 / 29

#26. Broadway Pizza

- Rating: 3.7/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 60 Broadway Tivoli, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Michael's Diner

5 / 29

#25. Michael's Diner

- Rating: 3.7/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1071 Ulster Ave. Kingston, New York
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

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Antonio's Pizzeria Bridge Plz

6 / 29

#24. Antonio's Pizzeria Bridge Plz

- Rating: 3.8/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Bridge Plz Rosendale, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Terri's Market & Deli

7 / 29

#23. Terri's Market & Deli

- Rating: 3.9/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 56 Emerson St. Kingston, New York
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Lox of Bagels

8 / 29

#22. Lox of Bagels

- Rating: 3.9/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3103 Rt 9 West Saugerties, New York
- Categories: Bagels, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Dallas Hot Weiners

9 / 29

#21. Dallas Hot Weiners

- Rating: 4.0/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 51 North Front St. Kingston, New York
- Categories: Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

Cranberry's At Tilley Hall

10 / 29

#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
- Read more on Yelp

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Stone Soup

11 / 29

#19. Stone Soup

- Rating: 4.0/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 470 Broadway Kingston, New York
- Categories: Sandwiches, Soup, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Village Pizza III

12 / 29

#18. Village Pizza III

- Rating: 4.0/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7514 North Broadway Red Hook, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Rhinebeck Bagels & Cafe

13 / 29

#17. Rhinebeck Bagels & Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 31 West Market St. Rhinebeck, New York
- Categories: Bagels, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Kai's Kitchen

14 / 29

#16. Kai's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.1/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 600 Ulster Ave. Kingston, New York
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Historic Village Diner

15 / 29

#15. Historic Village Diner

- Rating: 4.1/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7550 North Broadway Red Hook, New York
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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Joe Cristiano's Pizza

16 / 29

#14. Joe Cristiano's Pizza

- Rating: 4.1/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1225 Rt 9G Hyde Park, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

Meredith's Bread

17 / 29

#13. Meredith's Bread

- Rating: 4.2/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 415 State Route 28 Kingston, New York
- Categories: Bakeries, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

Dallas Hot Wieners

18 / 29

#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

Nana's Creative Cafe

19 / 29

#11. Nana's Creative Cafe

- Rating: 4.2/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 98 Mill Hill Road Woodstock, New York
- Categories: Cafes, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

Vincenzo's Pizzeria & Restaurant

20 / 29

#10. Vincenzo's Pizzeria & Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 305 Wall St. Kingston, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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Lucoli

21 / 29

#9. Lucoli

- Rating: 4.3/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7476 South Broadway Red Hook, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

The Stone Pony Deli

22 / 29

#8. The Stone Pony Deli

- Rating: 4.3/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 963 Kings Hwy Saugerties, New York
- Categories: Delis, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Joe Beez

23 / 29

#7. Joe Beez

- Rating: 4.3/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 456 Broadway Kingston, New York
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Dallas Hot Wieners II

24 / 29

#6. Dallas Hot Wieners II

- Rating: 4.4/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 490 Broadway Kingston, New York
- Categories: Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

Sunrise Bagel & Deli

25 / 29

#5. Sunrise Bagel & Deli

- Rating: 4.5/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 496 Albany Ave. Kingston, New York
- Categories: Bagels, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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Sissys Cafe

26 / 29

#4. Sissys Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (178 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 324 Wall St. Kingston, New York
- Categories: New American, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

Half Moon Rondout Cafe

27 / 29

#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
- Read more on Yelp

Mara's On The Way

28 / 29

#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
- Read more on Yelp

Top Taste Restaurant

29 / 29

#1. Top Taste Restaurant

- Rating: 4.8/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 448 Hasbrouck Ave. Kingston, New York
- Categories: Caribbean
- 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.