Highest-rated cheap eats in Williamsport 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 Williamsport 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.

KFC

1 / 26

#26. KFC

- Rating: 2.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1850 East 3rd St. Williamsport, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Fast food, Chicken Wings, Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp

Long John Silver's

2 / 26

#25. Long John Silver's

- Rating: 2.7/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1739 East 3rd St. Williamsport, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Seafood, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

3 / 26

#24. Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

- Rating: 3.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 606 Hastings St. South Williamsport, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, fast food, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Old School Pizza

4 / 26

#23. Old School Pizza

- Rating: 3.2/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 12 East 4th St. Williamsport, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Crown Fried Chicken

5 / 26

#22. Crown Fried Chicken

- Rating: 3.3/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 33 West 4th St. Williamsport, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Falafel, Middle Eastern, Pakistani
- Read more on Yelp

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Vinnie's Italian Eatery

6 / 26

#21. Vinnie's Italian Eatery

- Rating: 3.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 44 West 4th St. Williamsport, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Pudgies of Williamsport

7 / 26

#20. Pudgies of Williamsport

- Rating: 3.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2028 Lycoming Creek Road Williamsport, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, fast food, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

222 Bridge Bar + Kitchen

8 / 26

#19. 222 Bridge Bar + Kitchen

- Rating: 3.6/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 222 South Market St. South Williamsport, Pennsylvania
- Categories: American, Cocktail Bars, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

Dolly's Diner & Griggs Coffee

9 / 26

#18. Dolly's Diner & Griggs Coffee

- Rating: 3.6/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 707 Claire Road Montoursville, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Diners, New American
- Read more on Yelp

Park Pizza

10 / 26

#17. Park Pizza

- Rating: 3.6/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1701 Memorial Ave. Williamsport, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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Julie's Coffee

11 / 26

#16. Julie's Coffee

- Rating: 3.8/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 33 West 3rd St. Williamsport, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Dolly's Diner

12 / 26

#15. Dolly's Diner

- Rating: 3.8/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1849 East 3rd St. Williamsport, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant

13 / 26

#14. Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 3.9/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 500 Pine St. Ste 3 Williamsport, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Casale's Sub Shop

14 / 26

#13. Casale's Sub Shop

- Rating: 4.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 13 West 4th St. Williamsport, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Great Wall

15 / 26

#12. Great Wall

- Rating: 4.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1780 East 3rd St. Williamsport, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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Maseto's Deli

16 / 26

#11. Maseto's Deli

- Rating: 4.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2075 Kenwood Ave. Williamsport, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

The Crazy Tomato

17 / 26

#10. The Crazy Tomato

- Rating: 4.0/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 857 West 3rd St. Williamsport, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Burgers, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Joe's Pizza

18 / 26

#9. Joe's Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1810 Northway Road Williamsport, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

Newberry Sub Shop

19 / 26

#8. Newberry Sub Shop

- Rating: 4.1/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2002 Newberry St. Williamsport, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Long Island Pizza

20 / 26

#7. Long Island Pizza

- Rating: 4.1/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 435 Hepburn St. Williamsport, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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China Cafe Express

21 / 26

#6. China Cafe Express

- Rating: 4.1/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 201 Basin St. Ste 4 Williamsport, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Chinese, Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Bart's Pizzeria

22 / 26

#5. Bart's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.2/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 536 West 3d St. Williamsport, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Mountaineer Lounge

23 / 26

#4. Mountaineer Lounge

- Rating: 4.2/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 420 East Mountain Ave. South Williamsport, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp

Crippled Bear Inn

24 / 26

#3. Crippled Bear Inn

- Rating: 4.3/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2967 Lycoming Creek Road Williamsport, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

Venice Pizza Shop Italian Restaurant

25 / 26

#2. Venice Pizza Shop Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1875 East 3rd St. Williamsport, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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Mr Sticky's

26 / 26

#1. Mr Sticky's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1948 East 3rd St. Williamsport, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Sandwiches
- 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.