Happy Daz
1 / 20#20. Happy Daz
- Rating: 2.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4557 Elida Road Lima, Ohio
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
Highest-rated cheap eats in Lima by diners
Americans spend a lot of money on eating out—in 2024, that totaled $1.54 trillion, or nearly 59% of all food spending. So, it's only natural to want the best bang for your restaurant dollar.
Value has become a key component of what diners look for when they eat out, with more than 7 in 10 consumers eyeing menus for value meals. At the same time, many diners also look for something new and exciting, hoping to sample new flavors or food with ingredients that are too expensive to make at home.
Many ethnic cuisines also provide a lot of value because they aren't as expensive to produce. Many Mexican dishes fall into this category because tortillas are cheaper to produce than bread. Many Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Filipino, and Cambodian food, also rely on low-cost ingredients and simple food preparation techniques.
Food trucks and street food vendors also offer cheaper food, thanks to lower overhead costs. Their limited menus typically focus on one type of food, allowing them to simplify purchasing and pass the savings on in the form of lower prices.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cheap eats restaurants within 10 kilometers of the Lima area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 8, 2025. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews were considered, and a cost of "$" (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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Happy Daz
2 / 20#19. Happy Daz
- Rating: 2.7/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1064 Bellefontaine Ave. Lima, Ohio
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken
3 / 20#18. Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken
- Rating: 2.8/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 959 Bellefontaine Ave. Lima, Ohio
- Categories: New American, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
Fat Jack's Pizza
4 / 20#17. Fat Jack's Pizza
- Rating: 2.8/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2340 Spencerville Road Lima, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
Pats Donuts & Kreme
5 / 20#16. Pats Donuts & Kreme
- Rating: 3.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2102 Elida Road Lima, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Donuts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
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Joey's Italian Deli & Subs
6 / 20#15. Joey's Italian Deli & Subs
- Rating: 3.6/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 124 North Main St. Lima, Ohio
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Skyline Chili
7 / 20#14. Skyline Chili
- Rating: 3.7/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1990 Harding Highway Lima, Ohio
- Categories: Fast food, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp
Rigali's Pizza Village
8 / 20#13. Rigali's Pizza Village
- Rating: 3.7/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 505 West North St. Lima, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
Fat Jack's Pizza
9 / 20#12. Fat Jack's Pizza
- Rating: 3.7/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1806 St. Lima, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
Western Sizzlin
10 / 20#11. Western Sizzlin
- Rating: 3.8/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2721 Elida Road Lima, Ohio
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
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Lulu's Diner
11 / 20#10. Lulu's Diner
- Rating: 4.0/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2114 Spencerville Road Lima, Ohio
- Categories: Diners, Comfort Food, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
Kewpee Hamburgers
12 / 20#9. Kewpee Hamburgers
- Rating: 4.1/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2111 Allentown Road Lima, Ohio
- Categories: Burgers, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
Jalapenos
13 / 20#8. Jalapenos
- Rating: 4.1/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2507 Shawnee Road Lima, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
Kewpee Hamburgers
14 / 20#7. Kewpee Hamburgers
- Rating: 4.1/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 111 North Elizabeth St. Lima, Ohio
- Categories: Fast food, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Hunan Gardens
15 / 20#6. Hunan Gardens
- Rating: 4.1/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 723 Saratoga Ave. Lima, Ohio
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
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Kewpee Hamburgers
16 / 20#5. Kewpee Hamburgers
- Rating: 4.2/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1350 Bellefontaine Ave. Lima, Ohio
- Categories: Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
LuLu's Diner
17 / 20#4. LuLu's Diner
- Rating: 4.2/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1321 Bellefontaine Ave. Lima, Ohio
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp
Sugar Street Bar & Grill
18 / 20#3. Sugar Street Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1341 North Sugar St. Lima, Ohio
- Categories: Dive Bars, Breakfast & Brunch, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
La Charreada
19 / 20#2. La Charreada
- Rating: 4.6/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3355 Harding Hwy Lima, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Vibe Coffeehouse & Cafe
20 / 20#1. Vibe Coffeehouse & Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 311 East Market St. Ste 107 Lima, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- 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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