Highest-rated cheap eats in Fargo 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 Fargo 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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Hi-Ho Burgers & Brews

1 / 25

#25. Hi-Ho Burgers & Brews

- Rating: 3.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3051 25th St. South Ste L Fargo, North Dakota
- Categories: Burgers, American
- Read more on Yelp

Potbelly

2 / 25

#24. Potbelly

- Rating: 3.2/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4445 17th Ave. South Fargo, North Dakota
- Categories: Sandwiches, fast food, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

It's Burger Time

3 / 25

#23. It's Burger Time

- Rating: 3.2/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1900 Main Ave. Fargo, North Dakota
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Spicy Pie Pizza - Downtown Fargo

4 / 25

#22. Spicy Pie Pizza - Downtown Fargo

- Rating: 3.2/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 322 North Broadway Fargo, North Dakota
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Fortune House

5 / 25

#21. Fortune House

- Rating: 3.3/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1100 19th Ave. North Ste D Fargo, North Dakota
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Slurp Ramen

6 / 25

#20. Slurp Ramen

- Rating: 3.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 414 Broadway North Fargo, North Dakota
- Categories: Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

Dolly Down

7 / 25

#19. Dolly Down

- Rating: 3.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4510 19th Ave. Southwest Fargo, North Dakota
- Categories: American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Marco's Pizza

8 / 25

#18. Marco's Pizza

- Rating: 3.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2502 South University Drive Fargo, North Dakota
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Smashburger

9 / 25

#17. Smashburger

- Rating: 3.5/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1801 45th St. Southwest Fargo, North Dakota
- Categories: Burgers, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

Frank's Lounge

10 / 25

#16. Frank's Lounge

- Rating: 3.6/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2640 52nd Ave. South Fargo, North Dakota
- Categories: Lounges, American
- Read more on Yelp

Drunken Noodle

11 / 25

#15. Drunken Noodle

- Rating: 3.6/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 414 Broadway Fargo, North Dakota
- Categories: Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

Babb's Coffee House

12 / 25

#14. Babb's Coffee House

- Rating: 3.7/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 604 Main Ave. Fargo, North Dakota
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Smiling Moose Rocky Mountain Deli

13 / 25

#13. Smiling Moose Rocky Mountain Deli

- Rating: 3.7/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2877 45th St. South Fargo, North Dakota
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Grand Junction Grilled Subs

14 / 25

#12. Grand Junction Grilled Subs

- Rating: 3.7/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1100 19th Ave. North Fargo, North Dakota
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Grand Junction Grilled Subs

15 / 25

#11. Grand Junction Grilled Subs

- Rating: 3.8/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5050 13th Ave. South Fargo, North Dakota
- Categories: New American, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Dempsey's Public House

16 / 25

#10. Dempsey's Public House

- Rating: 3.9/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 226 Broadway North Fargo, North Dakota
- Categories: Irish Pub, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Jade Dragon

17 / 25

#9. Jade Dragon

- Rating: 4.0/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1015 Main Ave. Fargo, North Dakota
- Categories: Vietnamese, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Randy's University Diner

18 / 25

#8. Randy's University Diner

- Rating: 4.1/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2130 South University Drive Fargo, North Dakota
- Categories: Diners
- Read more on Yelp

JL Beers

19 / 25

#7. JL Beers

- Rating: 4.2/5 (226 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 518 1st Ave. North Fargo, North Dakota
- Categories: Burgers, Beer Bar, American
- Read more on Yelp

Taco Bros Food

20 / 25

#6. Taco Bros Food

- Rating: 4.3/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 425 Broadway Fargo, North Dakota
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

The Shack on Broadway

21 / 25

#5. The Shack on Broadway

- Rating: 4.3/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3215 Broadway North Fargo, North Dakota
- Categories: American, Comfort Food, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Nichole's Fine Pastry & Café

22 / 25

#4. Nichole's Fine Pastry & Café

- Rating: 4.5/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 13 8th St. South Fargo, North Dakota
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

Cracked Pepper

23 / 25

#3. Cracked Pepper

- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4955 17th Ave. South Ste 124 Fargo, North Dakota
- Categories: Desserts, Soup, American
- Read more on Yelp

Sandy's Donuts & Coffee Shop

24 / 25

#2. Sandy's Donuts & Coffee Shop

- Rating: 4.6/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 301 Main Ave. West West Fargo, North Dakota
- Categories: Donuts, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Twenty Below Coffee

25 / 25

#1. Twenty Below Coffee

- Rating: 4.7/5 (205 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 14 Roberts St. North Fargo, North Dakota
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
- 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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