Americans spend a lot of money on eating out—in 2024, that totaled $1.54 trillion, or nearly 59% of all food spending. So, it's only natural to want the best bang for your restaurant dollar.
Value has become a key component of what diners look for when they eat out, with more than 7 in 10 consumers eyeing menus for value meals. At the same time, many diners also look for something new and exciting, hoping to sample new flavors or food with ingredients that are too expensive to make at home.
Many ethnic cuisines also provide a lot of value because they aren't as expensive to produce. Many Mexican dishes fall into this category because tortillas are cheaper to produce than bread. Many Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Filipino, and Cambodian food, also rely on low-cost ingredients and simple food preparation techniques.
Food trucks and street food vendors also offer cheaper food, thanks to lower overhead costs. Their limited menus typically focus on one type of food, allowing them to simplify purchasing and pass the savings on in the form of lower prices.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cheap eats restaurants within 10 kilometers of the Greensboro area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 8, 2025. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews were considered, and a cost of "$" (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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Pantry Fried Chicken
1 / 27- Rating: 4.2/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2921 East Martin Luther King Jr Drive Ste 101 High Point, North Carolina
- Categories: Chicken Wings, fast food, Southern
- Read more on Yelp
Capra's Italian Deli
2 / 27- Rating: 4.2/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2772 Nc 68 Ste 101 high point, North Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Uncle Maddio's
3 / 27- Rating: 4.2/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4112 Brian Jordan Place High Point, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
Taste of Troy
4 / 27- Rating: 4.2/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1236 Guilford College Road Ste 113 Jamestown, North Carolina
- Categories: Mediterranean, Greek, Turkish
- Read more on Yelp
First Carolina Delicatessen
5 / 27- Rating: 4.3/5 (163 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1635 Spring Garden St. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, American
- Read more on Yelp
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Summit Cafe
6 / 27- Rating: 4.3/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1050 Summit Ave. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Caribbean, Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
Cinnaholic
7 / 27- Rating: 4.3/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1218-Q Bridford Pkwy Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
BaoBao Kitchen
8 / 27- Rating: 4.3/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2403 Battleground Ave. Ste 2 Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Vietnamese, Thai
- Read more on Yelp
Flavoures
9 / 27- Rating: 4.3/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 320 South Elm St. Ste B Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Desserts, Gelato, Waffles
- Read more on Yelp
Big Burger Spot
10 / 27- Rating: 4.3/5 (521 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3750 A Battleground Ave. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
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Mikhael's Cafe & Catering
11 / 27- Rating: 4.3/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4214 Beechwood Drive Ste 109 Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp
Mythos Grill
12 / 27- Rating: 4.4/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3900 West Market St. Ste F Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Greek
- Read more on Yelp
Mama Ginna's
13 / 27- Rating: 4.4/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4549 US Hwy 220 North Summerfield, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
Banh Mi Saigon Sandwiches & Bakery
14 / 27- Rating: 4.4/5 (318 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3808 West Gate City Blvd. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Vietnamese, Bakeries, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Common Grounds
15 / 27- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 631 South Elm St. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
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Astro Dogs
16 / 27- Rating: 4.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1621 Spring Garden St. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Food Trucks, Korean, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp
New Garden Bagel
17 / 27- Rating: 4.5/5 (241 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1577-D New Garden Road Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Bagels, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Spring Valley Restaurant
18 / 27- Rating: 4.5/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 421 West Meadowview Road Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp
La-Pizzeria
19 / 27- Rating: 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3925 Sedgebrook St. Ste 107 High Point, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
SidWill's Cafe & Catering
20 / 27- Rating: 4.6/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 116-E East Main St. Jamestown, North Carolina
- Categories: Southern, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
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Bandito Burrito Truck
21 / 27- Rating: 4.6/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1609 West Friendly Ave. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
Slices Pizza by Tony
22 / 27- Rating: 4.6/5 (195 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 401 Tate St. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
Flame Broiler
23 / 27- Rating: 4.7/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3606-H North Elm St. Ste H Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Korean, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
Scuppernong Books
24 / 27- Rating: 4.7/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 304 South Elm St. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Bookstores, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
Jerusalem Market
25 / 27- Rating: 4.8/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5002 High Point Road Ste H Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Sandwiches, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp
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Black Magnolia Southern Patisserie
26 / 27- Rating: 4.9/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1162 Revolution Mill Drive Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
To the Moon and Back Frozen Treats
27 / 27- Rating: 4.9/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1692 Hwy 68 North Ste A-B Oak Ridge, North Carolina
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Food Trucks, Comfort Food
- 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.
