Highest-rated cheap eats in Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre 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.

Hartman Jerk Center

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#30. Hartman Jerk Center

- Rating: 3.9/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 72 South Main St. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Caribbean
- Read more on Yelp

Pronto Pizzeria

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#29. Pronto Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.9/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 16 South Main St. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

The White House Diner

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#28. The White House Diner

- Rating: 3.9/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 51-99 Elizabeth St. Forty Fort, Pennsylvania
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

Circles On The Square

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#27. Circles On The Square

- Rating: 4.0/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9 Public Sq Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

PrimoHoagies

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#26. PrimoHoagies

- Rating: 4.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 33B West Side Mall Ste B Edwardsville, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sandwiches, Italian, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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Philadelphia Subs

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#25. Philadelphia Subs

- Rating: 4.0/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 555 East Northampton St. Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sandwiches, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

KJ's Pickle Barrel

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#24. KJ's Pickle Barrel

- Rating: 4.0/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 355 Market St. Kingston, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, American
- Read more on Yelp

Antonios Pizza & Subs

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#23. Antonios Pizza & Subs

- Rating: 4.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 405 North River St. Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

American Grill & BBQ

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#22. American Grill & BBQ

- Rating: 4.0/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1320 Wyoming Ave. Exeter, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Barbecue, Burgers, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

Tomasino's Italian Restaurant

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#21. Tomasino's Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 54 Dallas Village Shopping Center Dallas, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

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Ricci's Pizzeria

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#20. Ricci's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.1/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 155 Park Ave. Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Majestic Lunch

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#19. Majestic Lunch

- Rating: 4.2/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 20 South Main St. Pittston, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

Pizza Perfect

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#18. Pizza Perfect

- Rating: 4.2/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 16 Carverton Road Trucksville, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Hot Dogs, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Dino's Italian Restaurant

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#17. Dino's Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 28 Wyoming Valley Mall Road Wyoming Valley Mall Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Frog Pond Pub & Pizzeria

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#16. Frog Pond Pub & Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.2/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 131 Coal St. Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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Angelo's Pizza

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#15. Angelo's Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 445 Hazle St. Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

King of Kings Gyros and CheeseSteak Factory

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#14. King of Kings Gyros and CheeseSteak Factory

- Rating: 4.4/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 17 East Market St. Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Greek, Falafel
- Read more on Yelp

Shelley's American Pie

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#13. Shelley's American Pie

- Rating: 4.4/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 273 Union St. Luzerne, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

My Little Mexico

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#12. My Little Mexico

- Rating: 4.4/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 200 Wilkes-Barre Township Blvd. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Petes Place

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#11. Petes Place

- Rating: 4.4/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 35 East South St. Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Vegetarian, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

Gerry's Pizzeria

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#10. Gerry's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.5/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 496 Carey Ave. Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Bernie's Pizza

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#9. Bernie's Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3281 Memorial Hwy Dallas, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Nello's Pizza

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#8. Nello's Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2238 Wilkes-barre Township Marketplace Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Cheesesteaks
- Read more on Yelp

Abe's Hot Dogs

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#7. Abe's Hot Dogs

- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 210 Barney St. Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

The Main Bean

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#6. The Main Bean

- Rating: 4.6/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 161 Main St. Luzerne, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Notis the Gyro King

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#5. Notis the Gyro King

- Rating: 4.6/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 309 - Kmart Parking Lot Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Food Trucks, Greek
- Read more on Yelp

Abe's

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#4. Abe's

- Rating: 4.7/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 419 South Main St. Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

Pupuseria Salvadorena

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#3. Pupuseria Salvadorena

- Rating: 4.8/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 539 North River St. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Salvadoran
- Read more on Yelp

Nucleus Raw Foods

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#2. Nucleus Raw Foods

- Rating: 4.8/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 115 Tener St, Luzerne Luzerne, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Gluten-Free, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Vino's Deli

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#1. Vino's Deli

- Rating: 4.8/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 569 Blackman St. Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: 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.