Highest-rated cheap eats in East Stroudsburg 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 East Stroudsburg 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.

Five Star Chinese

1 / 29

#29. Five Star Chinese

- Rating: 3.4/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1545 Pennsylvania Rt 611 Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Tony's Restaurant & Pizzeria

2 / 29

#28. Tony's Restaurant & Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.5/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 57 Crystal St. East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

Besecker's Diner

3 / 29

#27. Besecker's Diner

- Rating: 3.6/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1427 North 5th St. Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Compton's Pancake House

4 / 29

#26. Compton's Pancake House

- Rating: 3.6/5 (422 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 110 Park Ave. Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Doughboy's Of The Poconos Pizza

5 / 29

#25. Doughboy's Of The Poconos Pizza

- Rating: 3.6/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 124 Main St. Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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Palumbo's II

6 / 29

#24. Palumbo's II

- Rating: 3.6/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Bartonsville Plz Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Panda Garden

7 / 29

#23. Panda Garden

- Rating: 3.6/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1414 Blue Valley Drive Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

New York Pizza & family restaurant

8 / 29

#22. New York Pizza & family restaurant

- Rating: 3.7/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2912 Rte 611 Tannersville, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

Pocono Bagels & Deli

9 / 29

#21. Pocono Bagels & Deli

- Rating: 3.7/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 47 Washington St. East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bagels, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

Ming Garden 3

10 / 29

#20. Ming Garden 3

- Rating: 3.7/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3 Village Center Marshalls Creek, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Village Farmer and Bakery

11 / 29

#19. Village Farmer and Bakery

- Rating: 3.8/5 (225 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 13 Broad St. Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bakeries, American, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Big Star Drive-In

12 / 29

#18. Big Star Drive-In

- Rating: 3.8/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1833 West Main St. Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Fast food
- Read more on Yelp

Mt Bethel Diner

13 / 29

#17. Mt Bethel Diner

- Rating: 3.9/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2600 North Delaware Drive Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Diners
- Read more on Yelp

Guiseppe's Pizza & Pasta

14 / 29

#16. Guiseppe's Pizza & Pasta

- Rating: 4.0/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5803 Milford Road East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

Gabel's Ice Cream

15 / 29

#15. Gabel's Ice Cream

- Rating: 4.0/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2894 Route 611 Tannersville, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Cheesesteaks, American
- Read more on Yelp

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Quench Cafe & Juice Bar

16 / 29

#14. Quench Cafe & Juice Bar

- Rating: 4.0/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11 North 6th St. Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Benvenuto Pizza And Italian Family Restaurant

17 / 29

#13. Benvenuto Pizza And Italian Family Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 424 Main St. Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

Philly Steaks

18 / 29

#12. Philly Steaks

- Rating: 4.1/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 632 Main St. Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Cheesesteaks, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Shawnee General Store

19 / 29

#11. Shawnee General Store

- Rating: 4.1/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 542 River Road Shawnee on Delaware, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Grocery
- Read more on Yelp

Kelly's Ice Cream, LLC

20 / 29

#10. Kelly's Ice Cream, LLC

- Rating: 4.2/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4325 North Delaware Drive Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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Arlington Diner

21 / 29

#9. Arlington Diner

- Rating: 4.2/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 834 North 9th St. Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Bovino's Pizzeria

22 / 29

#8. Bovino's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.3/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 331 North Courtland St. East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Golden Star

23 / 29

#7. Golden Star

- Rating: 4.3/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5-7 Crystal St. East East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Daphne's Caribbean Cuisine

24 / 29

#6. Daphne's Caribbean Cuisine

- Rating: 4.3/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2610 Milford Road East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Caribbean
- Read more on Yelp

Minisink Hotel

25 / 29

#5. Minisink Hotel

- Rating: 4.3/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 110 Post Office Road Minisink Hills, Pennsylvania
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

Zoe's Cafe & Ice Cream Emporium

26 / 29

#4. Zoe's Cafe & Ice Cream Emporium

- Rating: 4.7/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 20 Delaware Ave. Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Soup, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Cafe Duet

27 / 29

#3. Cafe Duet

- Rating: 4.7/5 (335 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 35 North Seventh St. Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Teddy's Tavern

28 / 29

#2. Teddy's Tavern

- Rating: 4.7/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 17 North 2nd St. Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

Cedars Mediterranean Grill

29 / 29

#1. Cedars Mediterranean Grill

- Rating: 4.7/5 (242 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10 North 8th St. Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean, Salad
- 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.