Highest-rated cheap eats in Goldsboro 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 Goldsboro 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.

Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet

1 / 22

#22. Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet

- Rating: 2.6/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 403 North Berkeley Blvd. Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

Pizza Inn

2 / 22

#21. Pizza Inn

- Rating: 2.6/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 707 Norwood Ave. Hwy 70 Bypass Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

Ninja Hibachi Express

3 / 22

#20. Ninja Hibachi Express

- Rating: 2.8/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2144 Wayne Memorial Drive Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

La Paz Mexican Restaurant

4 / 22

#19. La Paz Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 3.0/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 335 North Spence Ave. Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Dough Boy's Pizzeria

5 / 22

#18. Dough Boy's Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.1/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2922 US Hwy 70 West Ste A Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

The Lantern Inn

6 / 22

#17. The Lantern Inn

- Rating: 3.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2201 East Ash St. Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

P.T.'s Grille

7 / 22

#16. P.T.'s Grille

- Rating: 3.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2134 Wayne Memorial Drive Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Dee's Diner

8 / 22

#15. Dee's Diner

- Rating: 3.7/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1314 West Grantham St. Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Southern, Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp

Empire Fire Mongolian Grill

9 / 22

#14. Empire Fire Mongolian Grill

- Rating: 3.7/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1209 North Berkeley Blvd. Ste A Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Chinese, Mongolian
- Read more on Yelp

Fuji Steak House

10 / 22

#13. Fuji Steak House

- Rating: 3.7/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2515 East Ash St. Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Steakhouses, Japanese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries

11 / 22

#12. Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries

- Rating: 3.7/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 163 NC-111 South Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Burgers, American, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

El Monarca

12 / 22

#11. El Monarca

- Rating: 3.8/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1813 North Berkely Blvd. Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

China House

13 / 22

#10. China House

- Rating: 3.8/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 205 South Berkeley Blvd. B Ste B Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

B & G Grill

14 / 22

#9. B & G Grill

- Rating: 3.9/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 110 East Ash St. Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

Adams Roadside BBQ

15 / 22

#8. Adams Roadside BBQ

- Rating: 4.1/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3451 US Highway 70 West Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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Bonfire's Tortilla Bar

16 / 22

#7. Bonfire's Tortilla Bar

- Rating: 4.2/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2826 Cashwell Drive Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Brooklyn Pizzeria

17 / 22

#6. Brooklyn Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.3/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 912 North Spence Ave. Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Rice & Noodles

18 / 22

#5. Rice & Noodles

- Rating: 4.3/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 105 Patetown Road Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Kathy's Kitchen

19 / 22

#4. Kathy's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.4/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1709 East Ash St. Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Labrar Coffee Company

20 / 22

#3. Labrar Coffee Company

- Rating: 4.7/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 141 North Center St. Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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Grady's BBQ

21 / 22

#2. Grady's BBQ

- Rating: 4.7/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3096 Arrington Bridge Road Indian Springs, North Carolina
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

The Ice Storm

22 / 22

#1. The Ice Storm

- Rating: 4.8/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 116 South Center St. Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- 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.