
Highest-rated cheap eats in Philadelphia by diners
Americans spend a lot of money on eating out—in 2024, that totaled $1.54 trillion, or nearly 59% of all food spending. So, it's only natural to want the best bang for your restaurant dollar.
Value has become a key component of what diners look for when they eat out, with more than 7 in 10 consumers eyeing menus for value meals. At the same time, many diners also look for something new and exciting, hoping to sample new flavors or food with ingredients that are too expensive to make at home.
Many ethnic cuisines also provide a lot of value because they aren't as expensive to produce. Many Mexican dishes fall into this category because tortillas are cheaper to produce than bread. Many Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Filipino, and Cambodian food, also rely on low-cost ingredients and simple food preparation techniques.
Food trucks and street food vendors also offer cheaper food, thanks to lower overhead costs. Their limited menus typically focus on one type of food, allowing them to simplify purchasing and pass the savings on in the form of lower prices.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cheap eats restaurants within 10 kilometers of the Philadelphia area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 8, 2025. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews were considered, and a cost of "$" (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.
#30. Function Coffee Labs
- Rating: 4.6/5 (191 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1001 South 10th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
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#29. Torch-Wood Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 303 North 3rd St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Cafes, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#28. America's Pie Tinicum
- Rating: 4.6/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 206 Powhattan Ave. Tinicum, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Gluten-Free
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#27. Rival Bros Coffee
- Rating: 4.6/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1100 Tasker St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Cafes
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#26. New York Gyro Halal Food Cart
- Rating: 4.6/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11th and Walnut St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Halal, Food Trucks
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#25. Puyero Venezuelan Flavor
- Rating: 4.6/5 (216 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 524 South 4th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Venezuelan, Gluten-Free, Sandwiches
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#24. Masterpeace Grill
- Rating: 4.6/5 (215 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 523 Fayette St. Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Cheesesteaks, Sandwiches, Wraps
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#23. Mi 'N Tea
- Rating: 4.6/5 (192 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4229 Main St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Vietnamese, Bubble Tea, Sandwiches
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#22. T & F Farmers Pride
- Rating: 4.6/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8101 Ridge Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Specialty Food, Delis, Sandwiches
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#21. México Lindo
- Rating: 4.6/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 700 Moore St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
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#20. Dattilo's Delicatessen
- Rating: 4.6/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8000 Horrocks St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Delis, Meat Shops, Sandwiches
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#19. Dolce & Caffè
- Rating: 4.6/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 708 North 2nd St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Cafes
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#18. Persimmon Coffee
- Rating: 4.6/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11 West Girard Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Cafes
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#17. Cucina Zapata
- Rating: 4.6/5 (270 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: South 31st & Ludlow St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Food Stands, Thai, Mexican
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#16. Tacos El Rodeo
- Rating: 4.7/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1000 Washington Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#15. The Creperie
- Rating: 4.7/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1291 West Norris St. Temple University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Creperies, Food Trucks
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#14. Talia's Grille
- Rating: 4.7/5 (312 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 122 West Girard Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mediterranean, Bagels, Sandwiches
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#13. Vineyards Cafe
- Rating: 4.7/5 (223 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 847 North 16th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Creperies, Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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#12. Leandro's Pizza House
- Rating: 4.7/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 62 South 69th St. Upper Darby, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza
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#11. Café Tolia
- Rating: 4.7/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 26 North 3rd St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#10. New York Gyro Truck
- Rating: 4.7/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 41ST And Walnut Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Food Trucks
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#9. Mood Cafe
- Rating: 4.7/5 (534 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4618 Baltimore Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Cafes, Pakistani, Halal
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#8. Lyn's
- Rating: 4.7/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3600 Spruce St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch, Food Trucks
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#7. San Miguelito Mexican Cuisine
- Rating: 4.8/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2654 South Sixth St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
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#6. Tortilleria San Roman
- Rating: 4.8/5 (238 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 951 South 9th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
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#5. Palm Tree Gourmet
- Rating: 4.8/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 901 South 2nd St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sandwiches, Grocery, Vegetarian
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#4. Cafe Mi Quang
- Rating: 4.8/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3324 Kensington Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Vietnamese
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#3. Christie's Deli
- Rating: 4.8/5 (208 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1822 Spring Garden St. Unit B Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Delis, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#2. Antonio's Deli
- Rating: 4.9/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1014 Federal St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches
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#1. Castellino's
- Rating: 4.9/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1255 East Palmer St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, International Grocery, Delis
- 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.