Highest-rated cheap eats in Lebanon 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 Lebanon 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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Esther's Restaurant

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#30. Esther's Restaurant

- Rating: 2.9/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2957 State Rt 22 Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

Cedar Grill

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#29. Cedar Grill

- Rating: 3.0/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1800 East Cumberland St. Lebanon, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American, American, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

Mel's Diner

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#28. Mel's Diner

- Rating: 3.1/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8 East Cumberland St. Lebanon, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Diners
- Read more on Yelp

The Quentin Haus

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#27. The Quentin Haus

- Rating: 3.3/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Routes 72 & 419 Quentin, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Modern European
- Read more on Yelp

Tosco Pizza & Family Restaurant

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#26. Tosco Pizza & Family Restaurant

- Rating: 3.3/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 101 West Lincoln Ave. Myerstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Pizza, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Rino's Pizza

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#25. Rino's Pizza

- Rating: 3.4/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1711 Lebanon Road Manheim, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Cc's Pizza

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#24. Cc's Pizza

- Rating: 3.4/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 75 Main St. Quentin, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Jigger Shop

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#23. Jigger Shop

- Rating: 3.5/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 202 Gettysburg Ave. Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

A & M Pizza

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#22. A & M Pizza

- Rating: 3.5/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1705 East Cumberland St. Lebanon, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Hoss's Steak & Sea House

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#21. Hoss's Steak & Sea House

- Rating: 3.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1235 East Main St. Annville, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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Country Fare Restaurant

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#20. Country Fare Restaurant

- Rating: 3.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 498 East Lincoln Ave. Myerstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

The Bagel Rack

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#19. The Bagel Rack

- Rating: 3.6/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1940 West Cumberland St. Lebanon, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bagels, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

T&M's Pizzeria

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#18. T&M's Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.6/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 52 West Main Ave. Myerstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Raub's Twin Kiss

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#17. Raub's Twin Kiss

- Rating: 3.6/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 361 West Lincoln Ave. Myerstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: American, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Cheesesteaks
- Read more on Yelp

Heisey's Diner

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#16. Heisey's Diner

- Rating: 3.7/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1740 State Rt 72 North Lebanon, Pennsylvania
- Categories: American, Diners
- Read more on Yelp

Greektown Pizza & Restaurant

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#15. Greektown Pizza & Restaurant

- Rating: 3.7/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 544 Walnut St. Lebanon, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Infinitos - Lebanon

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#14. Infinitos - Lebanon

- Rating: 3.9/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1725 Quentin Road Lebanon, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Schwalm's Restaurant

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#13. Schwalm's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 213 East Penn Ave. Lebanon, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Diners
- Read more on Yelp

Mannino's Pizza

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#12. Mannino's Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 230 East Cumberland St. Lebanon, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

Pizza Town

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#11. Pizza Town

- Rating: 4.0/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 171 East Market St. Jonestown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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Magic Wok

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#10. Magic Wok

- Rating: 4.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 720 Quentin Road Lebanon, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

The Pretzel Hut

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#9. The Pretzel Hut

- Rating: 4.1/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2224 Furnace Hill Pike Newmanstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, American, Petting Zoos
- Read more on Yelp

Bruno's

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#8. Bruno's

- Rating: 4.1/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 992 Isabel Drive Lebanon, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Salad, Cheesesteaks, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

Quesa Dee'as

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#7. Quesa Dee'as

- Rating: 4.2/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 708 Cumberland St. Lebanon, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp

Porch & Pantry

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#6. Porch & Pantry

- Rating: 4.2/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 106 Chautauqua Drive Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Salad, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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J and S Pizza

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#5. J and S Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 31 West Main St. Annville, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

La Placita De Lebanon

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#4. La Placita De Lebanon

- Rating: 4.4/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 922 Cumberland St. Lebanon, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Corvette Grille and Bar

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#3. Corvette Grille and Bar

- Rating: 4.4/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 202 West Main St. Annville, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Dive Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

China Moon

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#2. China Moon

- Rating: 4.4/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 457 West Penn Ave. Cleona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

The Sugar Shaker

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#1. The Sugar Shaker

- Rating: 4.6/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 15 East Lincoln Ave. Myerstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea
- 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.