Honeymoon Grille
1 / 30#30. Honeymoon Grille
- Rating: 4.2/5 (247 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3458 Manchester Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
Highest-rated cheap eats in Akron by diners
Americans spend a lot of money on eating out—in 2024, that totaled $1.54 trillion, or nearly 59% of all food spending. So, it's only natural to want the best bang for your restaurant dollar.
Value has become a key component of what diners look for when they eat out, with more than 7 in 10 consumers eyeing menus for value meals. At the same time, many diners also look for something new and exciting, hoping to sample new flavors or food with ingredients that are too expensive to make at home.
Many ethnic cuisines also provide a lot of value because they aren't as expensive to produce. Many Mexican dishes fall into this category because tortillas are cheaper to produce than bread. Many Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Filipino, and Cambodian food, also rely on low-cost ingredients and simple food preparation techniques.
Food trucks and street food vendors also offer cheaper food, thanks to lower overhead costs. Their limited menus typically focus on one type of food, allowing them to simplify purchasing and pass the savings on in the form of lower prices.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cheap eats restaurants within 10 kilometers of the Akron area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 8, 2025. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews were considered, and a cost of "$" (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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Swensons Drive-In
2 / 30#29. Swensons Drive-In
- Rating: 4.2/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4466 Kent Road Stow, Ohio
- Categories: Sandwiches, Burgers, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
Swensons Drive-In
3 / 30#28. Swensons Drive-In
- Rating: 4.2/5 (195 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 40 Brookmont Road Montrose, Ohio
- Categories: Sandwiches, Burgers, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
Wally Waffle
4 / 30#27. Wally Waffle
- Rating: 4.2/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 100 North Ave. Tallmadge, Ohio
- Categories: American, Waffles, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
China House
5 / 30#26. China House
- Rating: 4.2/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4031 South Main St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
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Swensons Drive-In
6 / 30#25. Swensons Drive-In
- Rating: 4.2/5 (494 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 658 East Cuyahoga Falls Ave. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Burgers, fast food, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Cornerstone Market & Deli
7 / 30#24. Cornerstone Market & Deli
- Rating: 4.2/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 301 South Main St. Munroe Falls, Ohio
- Categories: Grocery, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
Number 1 Kitchen
8 / 30#23. Number 1 Kitchen
- Rating: 4.2/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3710 Manchester Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
Papa Don's Pub
9 / 30#22. Papa Don's Pub
- Rating: 4.3/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1891 East Market St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: American, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp
Phoenix Express
10 / 30#21. Phoenix Express
- Rating: 4.3/5 (195 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3063 Graham Road Stow, Ohio
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
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Flury's Cafe
11 / 30#20. Flury's Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2202 Front St. Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
- Categories: Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Niko's Sandwich Board
12 / 30#19. Niko's Sandwich Board
- Rating: 4.3/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1947 West Market St. Ste 104 Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Sandwiches, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
Hanini Subs
13 / 30#18. Hanini Subs
- Rating: 4.3/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 835 Brittain Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Papa Roni's Pizza & Ice Cream
14 / 30#17. Papa Roni's Pizza & Ice Cream
- Rating: 4.4/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 68 West State St. Barberton, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
Falls Mediterranean Food Mart & Grill
15 / 30#16. Falls Mediterranean Food Mart & Grill
- Rating: 4.4/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 526 Graham Road Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
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Galluch's Pizza
16 / 30#15. Galluch's Pizza
- Rating: 4.4/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5949 Manchester Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
The Funky Truckeria
17 / 30#14. The Funky Truckeria
- Rating: 4.4/5 (184 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3200 Greenwich Road Norton, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
Fred's Diner
18 / 30#13. Fred's Diner
- Rating: 4.4/5 (225 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 930 Home Ave. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
Magic Subs and Gyros
19 / 30#12. Magic Subs and Gyros
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 540 Wooster Road North Barberton, Ohio
- Categories: Fast food, Sandwiches, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
Julian's
20 / 30#11. Julian's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 314 Pioneer St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
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Skoops Ice Cream
21 / 30#10. Skoops Ice Cream
- Rating: 4.6/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 438 5th St. Northeast Barberton, Ohio
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp
Taqueria El Paso
22 / 30#9. Taqueria El Paso
- Rating: 4.6/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1811 South Main St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Sanabel Middle East Bakery
23 / 30#8. Sanabel Middle East Bakery
- Rating: 4.6/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 308 East South St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Bakeries, Lebanese
- Read more on Yelp
Taqueria Tres Amigos
24 / 30#7. Taqueria Tres Amigos
- Rating: 4.7/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1444 Copley Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Al's Corner Restaurant
25 / 30#6. Al's Corner Restaurant
- Rating: 4.7/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 155 2nd St. Northwest Barberton, Ohio
- Categories: New American, Hungarian
- Read more on Yelp
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Chameleon Cafe Akron
26 / 30#5. Chameleon Cafe Akron
- Rating: 4.7/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 23 South Main St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
Diamond Deli
27 / 30#4. Diamond Deli
- Rating: 4.7/5 (321 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 378 South Main St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Delis, Desserts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
The Enchanted Cafe
28 / 30#3. The Enchanted Cafe
- Rating: 4.7/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 559 Norton Ave. Barberton, Ohio
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
Shawarma Brothers
29 / 30#2. Shawarma Brothers
- Rating: 4.8/5 (287 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1808 Portage Trl Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp
Devitis Italian Market
30 / 30#1. Devitis Italian Market
- Rating: 4.8/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 560 East Tallmadge Ave. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Grocery, Italian, Delis
- 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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