Highest-rated cheap eats in Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg 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.

El Charro Mexican Store

1 / 29

#29. El Charro Mexican Store

- Rating: 4.1/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 425 South Cameron St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

joey's chicken shack

2 / 29

#28. joey's chicken shack

- Rating: 4.1/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1104 Carlisle Road Unit 155 Lower Allen, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Chicken Shop, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Boulevard Pizza

3 / 29

#27. Boulevard Pizza

- Rating: 4.1/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1170 Eisenhower Blvd. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

St Thomas Roasters

4 / 29

#26. St Thomas Roasters

- Rating: 4.1/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5951 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee Roasteries, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Tres Hermanos

5 / 29

#25. Tres Hermanos

- Rating: 4.1/5 (208 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 712 South Cameron St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Las Delicias Restaurant

6 / 29

#24. Las Delicias Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2060 Derry St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Latin American
- Read more on Yelp

Yankee Doodle Family Restaurant

7 / 29

#23. Yankee Doodle Family Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 860 North Front St. Wormleysburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

New Orleans Po Boy

8 / 29

#22. New Orleans Po Boy

- Rating: 4.3/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1030 South 13th St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Vietnamese, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

2 Brothers Pizza

9 / 29

#21. 2 Brothers Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5125 Jonestown Road Ste 157 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Yellow Bird Cafe

10 / 29

#20. Yellow Bird Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1320 North 3rd St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Amici Pizza & Restaurant

11 / 29

#19. Amici Pizza & Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 125 Gateway Drive Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Simply Turkey & More

12 / 29

#18. Simply Turkey & More

- Rating: 4.3/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4455 North Front St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Papa Joe's

13 / 29

#17. Papa Joe's

- Rating: 4.3/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3950 Tecport Drive Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Au Bon Lieu

14 / 29

#16. Au Bon Lieu

- Rating: 4.3/5 (387 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1 North 3rd St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Creperies, Coffee & Tea, French
- Read more on Yelp

230 Cafe

15 / 29

#15. 230 Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 398 2nd St. Highspire, Pennsylvania
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

USA & I

16 / 29

#14. USA & I

- Rating: 4.4/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 176 Newberry Commons Etters, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

Keystone Restaurant

17 / 29

#13. Keystone Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1000 North 3rd St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Dalicia Ristorante and Bakery

18 / 29

#12. Dalicia Ristorante and Bakery

- Rating: 4.4/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 105 South Market St. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bakeries, Modern European, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp

Philadelphia Steaks & Hoagies

19 / 29

#11. Philadelphia Steaks & Hoagies

- Rating: 4.5/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 23 North 4th St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sandwiches, Cheesesteaks
- Read more on Yelp

Mexico Lindo

20 / 29

#10. Mexico Lindo

- Rating: 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Market & 15th St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

Casero's

21 / 29

#9. Casero's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 900 Market St. Lemoyne, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

Bonbon Tea

22 / 29

#8. Bonbon Tea

- Rating: 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3110 Parkview Lane Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sandwiches, Vietnamese, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp

The Cracked Pot Coffee Shop

23 / 29

#7. The Cracked Pot Coffee Shop

- Rating: 4.6/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 130 Gettysburg Pike Unit A Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Alvaro Bread and Pastry Shoppe

24 / 29

#6. Alvaro Bread and Pastry Shoppe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (258 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 236 Peffer St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Highspire Diner

25 / 29

#5. Highspire Diner

- Rating: 4.6/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 255 2nd St. Highspire, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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Denim Coffee

26 / 29

#4. Denim Coffee

- Rating: 4.7/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 401 Walnut St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Coffee Roasteries
- Read more on Yelp

Tacos Mi Tierra

27 / 29

#3. Tacos Mi Tierra

- Rating: 4.7/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1416 Derry St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Patriot Pizza & Subs

28 / 29

#2. Patriot Pizza & Subs

- Rating: 4.9/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 601 Old York Road Goldsboro, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Fraulie's German Delicatessen & Import Shop

29 / 29

#1. Fraulie's German Delicatessen & Import Shop

- Rating: 4.9/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 224 South 3rd St. Lemoyne, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Delis, German
- 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.