Highest-rated cheap eats in Albany, Oregon 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 Albany 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.

Wendy's

1 / 25

#25. Wendy's

- Rating: 2.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1560 Pacific Blvd. Se Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Fast food, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Subway

2 / 25

#24. Subway

- Rating: 2.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2615-A Pacific Blvd. Southeast Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Sandwiches, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

Del Taco

3 / 25

#23. Del Taco

- Rating: 2.7/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1850 14th Ave. Southeast Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Fast food, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Pop's Branding Iron Restaurant

4 / 25

#22. Pop's Branding Iron Restaurant

- Rating: 2.8/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 901 Pacific Blvd. Southeast Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

Burgerville

5 / 25

#21. Burgerville

- Rating: 3.2/5 (212 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2310 Santiam Hwy Southeast Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Burgers, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

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AB Chinese Restaurant

6 / 25

#20. AB Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 3.3/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1121 Pacific Blvd. Southeast Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Big Town Hero

7 / 25

#19. Big Town Hero

- Rating: 3.4/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 327 2nd Ave. Southwest Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Delis
- Read more on Yelp

Pizza Now

8 / 25

#18. Pizza Now

- Rating: 3.4/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1705 Hill St. Southeast Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Big Town Hero

9 / 25

#17. Big Town Hero

- Rating: 3.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1921 14th Ave. Southeast Heritage Mall Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Cafes, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Yummy House

10 / 25

#16. Yummy House

- Rating: 3.6/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1644 Pacific Blvd. Southeast Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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Roger's Restaurant

11 / 25

#15. Roger's Restaurant

- Rating: 3.6/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2165 Pacific Blvd. Southeast Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Ma's Dairy Farm Tavern

12 / 25

#14. Ma's Dairy Farm Tavern

- Rating: 3.7/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3411 Pacific Blvd. Southwest Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Pool Halls, Dive Bars, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Kaiyo Sushi

13 / 25

#13. Kaiyo Sushi

- Rating: 3.7/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2826 Santiam Hwy Southeast Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

King Kone

14 / 25

#12. King Kone

- Rating: 3.8/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1515 Salem Ave. Southeast Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

Hasty Freez

15 / 25

#11. Hasty Freez

- Rating: 3.8/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 655 Lyon St. South Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

Tommy's Welcome Inn

16 / 25

#10. Tommy's Welcome Inn

- Rating: 3.9/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 142 South Main St. Jefferson, Oregon
- Categories: Pubs, American
- Read more on Yelp

La Espiga

17 / 25

#9. La Espiga

- Rating: 3.9/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 183 South Main St. Jefferson, Oregon
- Categories: Bakeries, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Fay's Cafe

18 / 25

#8. Fay's Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1002 Queen Ave. Southwest Albany, Oregon
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

Los Compadres Meat Market

19 / 25

#7. Los Compadres Meat Market

- Rating: 4.1/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2530 Pacific Blvd. Southeast Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Sidekicks Gourmet Desserts & Espresso

20 / 25

#6. Sidekicks Gourmet Desserts & Espresso

- Rating: 4.2/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 832 Lyon St. Southwest Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Wraps, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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Rigoberto's

21 / 25

#5. Rigoberto's

- Rating: 4.2/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1720 Pacific Blvd. Southwest Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

No Baloney

22 / 25

#4. No Baloney

- Rating: 4.2/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2250 14th Ave. Southeast Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Simply Ramen

23 / 25

#3. Simply Ramen

- Rating: 4.3/5 (306 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1800 Southeast Geary St. Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Ramen, Chinese, Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp

Tacos El Machin

24 / 25

#2. Tacos El Machin

- Rating: 4.5/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1642 Pacific Blvd. Southeast Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

Pepper Tree Sausage House

25 / 25

#1. Pepper Tree Sausage House

- Rating: 4.7/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1125 Salem Ave. Southeast Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Delis, American, Mexican
- 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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