Highest-rated cheap eats in Canton 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 Canton 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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Old Carolina Barbecue Company

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#30. Old Carolina Barbecue Company

- Rating: 3.9/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2482 Lincoln Way East Massillon, Ohio
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

Roosters

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#29. Roosters

- Rating: 3.9/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4335 Dressler Road Northwest Canton, Ohio
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Salad, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

El Campesino

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#28. El Campesino

- Rating: 3.9/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4048 Lincoln Way East Massillon, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Kennedy's Bar-B-Que

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#27. Kennedy's Bar-B-Que

- Rating: 3.9/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1420 7th St. Northwest Canton, Ohio
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

Milk & Honey

5 / 30

#26. Milk & Honey

- Rating: 3.9/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3400 Cleveland Ave. Northwest Canton, Ohio
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Burgers, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

DiBella's Subs

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#25. DiBella's Subs

- Rating: 3.9/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4220 Belden Village St. Northwest Canton, Ohio
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

Samantha's Sunny Corner Restaurant

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#24. Samantha's Sunny Corner Restaurant

- Rating: 3.9/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4025 Hills And Dales Road Northwest Canton, Ohio
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

Gregory's Family Restaurant

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#23. Gregory's Family Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2835 Whipple Ave. Northwest Canton, Ohio
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, New American
- Read more on Yelp

Best Burger

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#22. Best Burger

- Rating: 4.0/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1979 East Maple St. North Canton, Ohio
- Categories: Burgers, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

El Campesino

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#21. El Campesino

- Rating: 4.0/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3520 Cleveland Ave. Northwest Canton, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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Bob's Pizza

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#20. Bob's Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10268 Cleveland Ave. Northwest Uniontown, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Camellone

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#19. Camellone

- Rating: 4.0/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4630 Cleveland Ave. Northwest Canton, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

Woody's Root Beer Stand

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#18. Woody's Root Beer Stand

- Rating: 4.1/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2303 Fulton Road Northwest Canton, Ohio
- Categories: Sandwiches, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

B & K Cafe

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#17. B & K Cafe

- Rating: 4.1/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3355 Lincoln Way East Massillon, Ohio
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Papa Gyros

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#16. Papa Gyros

- Rating: 4.1/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2045 Cleveland Ave. Northwest Canton, Ohio
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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Agavero Bar & Grill

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#15. Agavero Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.1/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2484 Lincoln Way East Massillon, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

Lindsey's Pizza

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#14. Lindsey's Pizza

- Rating: 4.1/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2827 Whipple Ave. Northwest Canton, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Pete's Restaurant

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#13. Pete's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4223 Tuscarawas St. West Canton, Ohio
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Italo's Pizza

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#12. Italo's Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3560 Middlebranch Ave. Northeast Canton, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Heggy's Nut Shop

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#11. Heggy's Nut Shop

- Rating: 4.2/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3200 Tuscarawas St. West Canton, Ohio
- Categories: Candy Stores, American
- Read more on Yelp

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El Campero

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#10. El Campero

- Rating: 4.2/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3021 Cleveland Ave. Southwest Canton, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

That Little Italian Kitchen

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#9. That Little Italian Kitchen

- Rating: 4.2/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5730 Fulton Drive Northwest Canton, Ohio
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

Hang Yuen Kitchen

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#8. Hang Yuen Kitchen

- Rating: 4.3/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1664 North Main St. Ste 20 North Canton, Ohio
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Dog Daze Gourmet Hot dogs

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#7. Dog Daze Gourmet Hot dogs

- Rating: 4.3/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5808 Fulton Drive Northwest Canton, Ohio
- Categories: Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

Kraus'pizza

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#6. Kraus'pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5440 Fulton Drive Northwest Ste 1 Canton, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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Canton Taggarts Ice Cream - Canton

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#5. Canton Taggarts Ice Cream - Canton

- Rating: 4.3/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1401 Fulton Road Northwest Canton, Ohio
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Coffee & Tea, New American
- Read more on Yelp

Deli Ohio

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#4. Deli Ohio

- Rating: 4.4/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 328 Walnut Ave. Northeast Canton, Ohio
- Categories: Delis
- Read more on Yelp

Almost Heaven

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#3. Almost Heaven

- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6590 Middlebranch Ave. Northeast Canton, Ohio
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

The Crows Nest Diner

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#2. The Crows Nest Diner

- Rating: 4.6/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 707 South Main St. North Canton, Ohio
- Categories: American, Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Athens Restaurant

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#1. Athens Restaurant

- Rating: 4.8/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 816 Harrison Ave. Southwest Canton, Ohio
- Categories: New American, Greek, 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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