Highest-rated cheap eats in Johnstown 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 Johnstown 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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Valley Dairy Restaurant

1 / 27

#27. Valley Dairy Restaurant

- Rating: 2.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1224 Scalp Ave. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

The Haven

2 / 27

#26. The Haven

- Rating: 2.8/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 117 Langhorne Ave. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Lounges, American
- Read more on Yelp

Capri Pizza & Restaurant

3 / 27

#25. Capri Pizza & Restaurant

- Rating: 2.8/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1910 Minno Drive Ste 220 Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Capri Pizza

4 / 27

#24. Capri Pizza

- Rating: 2.9/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 214 Town Centre Drive Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Pizza-Deli Six Pack

5 / 27

#23. Pizza-Deli Six Pack

- Rating: 3.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 500 Franklin St. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

Main Moon Chinese Restaurant

6 / 27

#22. Main Moon Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 3.0/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1513 Scalp Ave. Ste 240 Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Our Sons'family Restaurant

7 / 27

#21. Our Sons'family Restaurant

- Rating: 3.2/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 800 Broad St. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

Eat'n Park

8 / 27

#20. Eat'n Park

- Rating: 3.2/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1461 Scalp Ave. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: American, Diners
- Read more on Yelp

Em's Original Sub Shop

9 / 27

#19. Em's Original Sub Shop

- Rating: 3.3/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1111 Scalp Ave. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Corner Coffee Shoppe

10 / 27

#18. Corner Coffee Shoppe

- Rating: 3.3/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 810 Scalp Ave. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

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Lychee Restaurant

11 / 27

#17. Lychee Restaurant

- Rating: 3.4/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 129 Town Centre Drive Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Chinese, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Szechuan East

12 / 27

#16. Szechuan East

- Rating: 3.4/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1230 Scalp Ave. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Coney Island Lunch

13 / 27

#15. Coney Island Lunch

- Rating: 3.6/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 127 Clinton St. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

The Bistro

14 / 27

#14. The Bistro

- Rating: 3.6/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 203 Nees Ave. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Pappy's Family Pub

15 / 27

#13. Pappy's Family Pub

- Rating: 3.6/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1020 Eisenhower Blvd. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

C K's Wings-N-Things

16 / 27

#12. C K's Wings-N-Things

- Rating: 3.7/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1484 Ferdale Ave. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Pizza Man's Pizza

17 / 27

#11. Pizza Man's Pizza

- Rating: 3.7/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1745 Lyter Drive Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

Murphy's

18 / 27

#10. Murphy's

- Rating: 3.8/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1189 Franklin St. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

The Baker's Loaf

19 / 27

#9. The Baker's Loaf

- Rating: 3.8/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1073 Franklin St. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

Mimo's Pizza Company

20 / 27

#8. Mimo's Pizza Company

- Rating: 4.0/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1332 Graham Ave. Windber, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Tony's Sub Shop

21 / 27

#7. Tony's Sub Shop

- Rating: 4.1/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1346 Franklin St. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sandwiches, Delis, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

El Jalisco

22 / 27

#6. El Jalisco

- Rating: 4.1/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 107 College Park Plz Cambria, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Clark's Corner Store

23 / 27

#5. Clark's Corner Store

- Rating: 4.2/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1003 Menoher Blvd. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Caterers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Flood City Cafe

24 / 27

#4. Flood City Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 137 Clinton St. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, New American
- Read more on Yelp

Thomahawk Deli & Grill

25 / 27

#3. Thomahawk Deli & Grill

- Rating: 4.6/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 102 North Main St. Davidsville, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Delis, American
- Read more on Yelp

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Ryan's Artisan Goods

26 / 27

#2. Ryan's Artisan Goods

- Rating: 4.6/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 424 Broad St. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

D'Arc's Pizza Shop

27 / 27

#1. D'Arc's Pizza Shop

- Rating: 4.7/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2013 Graham Ave. Windber, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Bars
- 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.