
Highest-rated cheap eats in Reading by diners
Americans spend a lot of money on eating out—in 2024, that totaled $1.54 trillion, or nearly 59% of all food spending. So, it's only natural to want the best bang for your restaurant dollar.
Value has become a key component of what diners look for when they eat out, with more than 7 in 10 consumers eyeing menus for value meals. At the same time, many diners also look for something new and exciting, hoping to sample new flavors or food with ingredients that are too expensive to make at home.
Many ethnic cuisines also provide a lot of value because they aren't as expensive to produce. Many Mexican dishes fall into this category because tortillas are cheaper to produce than bread. Many Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Filipino, and Cambodian food, also rely on low-cost ingredients and simple food preparation techniques.
Food trucks and street food vendors also offer cheaper food, thanks to lower overhead costs. Their limited menus typically focus on one type of food, allowing them to simplify purchasing and pass the savings on in the form of lower prices.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cheap eats restaurants within 10 kilometers of the Reading area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 8, 2025. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews were considered, and a cost of "$" (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. Taqueria El Carreton
- Rating: 3.6/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 817 Oley St. Reading, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Salvatore's Pizza-Pasta & Subs
- Rating: 3.6/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 200 Revere Blvd. Reading, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Gourmand Cafe
- Rating: 3.7/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 945 Berkshire Blvd. Ste 103 Wyomissing, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Food Trucks, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Great China
- Rating: 3.7/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2675 Shillington Road Reading, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Shell's Food & Mini Golf
- Rating: 3.7/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4625 5th Ave. Temple, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sandwiches, Mini Golf, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#25. New York Bagelry
- Rating: 3.8/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2720 Penn Ave. Reading, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sandwiches, Bagels
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#24. No.1 Chinese Restaurant
- Rating: 3.8/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 160 Kenhorst Plz Reading, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Screpesis Sandwich Shop
- Rating: 3.8/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 500 Lancaster Ave. Reading, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Wong's Chinese Restaurant
- Rating: 3.9/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 835-5 Hiesters Lane Reading, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Chinese, Seafood, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Chatty's
- Rating: 3.9/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3130 Pricetown Road Fleetwood, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Let's Taco Bout It
- Rating: 4.1/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 616 Penn Ave. West Reading, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Russo's Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 527 Penn St. Reading, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Breakfast Hut
- Rating: 4.1/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4170 Perkiomen Ave. Reading, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
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#17. Mi Casa Su Casa Cafe
- Rating: 4.1/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 320 Penn St. Reading, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Cafes, Latin American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Chapman's Deli
- Rating: 4.1/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1110 Lancaster Ave. Reading, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Pizza Italia
- Rating: 4.2/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1528 North 14th St. Reading, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Wonderful Chinese Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4301 Penn Ave. Reading, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Chinese, Sushi Bars
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#13. Station House Grille
- Rating: 4.2/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 157 Tuckerton Road Reading, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Comfort Food, Sandwiches, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Crave Cafe
- Rating: 4.2/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4600 Penn Ave. Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Mike's Sandwich Shop
- Rating: 4.3/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1755 Centre Ave. Reading, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Lattanzio Sandwiches
- Rating: 4.3/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3226 Kutztown Road Reading, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Paraiso Rosel
- Rating: 4.3/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 119 North 8th St. Reading, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Sebastiano's Italian Restaurant And Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.4/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3227 Perkiomen Ave. Reading, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Taqueria Jimenez
- Rating: 4.4/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 810 Oley St. Reading, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Imported Food
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Paparone's Pizza & Restaurant
- Rating: 4.4/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3803 Penn Ave. Reading, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza
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#5. Boehringer's Drive-In
- Rating: 4.4/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3160 North Reading Road Adamstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Barbecue, American
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Pizza Como USA
- Rating: 4.4/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4600 5th St. Hwy Temple, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Andy Pepper's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 820 Limekiln Road Oley, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Vietnamese Delights
- Rating: 4.7/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2934 North 5th St. Hwy Reading, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Vietnamese, Coffee & Tea, Street Vendors
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Sal's Pizza Style: Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.8/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 401 East 1st St. Birdsboro, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza
- 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.