Highest-rated cheap eats in Greenville 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 Greenville 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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Real Pizza

1 / 29

#29. Real Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11064 Hwy 81 Piedmont, South Carolina
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Two Chefs Eastside

2 / 29

#28. Two Chefs Eastside

- Rating: 4.3/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8590 Pelham Road Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Delis, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Clean Eatz Greenville SC

3 / 29

#27. Clean Eatz Greenville SC

- Rating: 4.3/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3608 Pelham Road Ste C Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: New American, Wraps, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Uncle Berto's Burritos

4 / 29

#26. Uncle Berto's Burritos

- Rating: 4.3/5 (271 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 100 Batesville Road Ste A Simpsonville, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Bucky's Bar-B-Q

5 / 29

#25. Bucky's Bar-B-Q

- Rating: 4.3/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2010 Perimeter Road Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Barbecue, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

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Leopard Forest Coffee Company

6 / 29

#24. Leopard Forest Coffee Company

- Rating: 4.4/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 403 North Poinsett Hwy Ste D Travelers Rest, South Carolina
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Bucky's Bar-B-Q

7 / 29

#23. Bucky's Bar-B-Q

- Rating: 4.4/5 (172 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1700 Roper Mountain Road Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

Tato's Pizzeria and Restaurant

8 / 29

#22. Tato's Pizzeria and Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 109 Miller Road Mauldin, South Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Colombian
- Read more on Yelp

Bex Cafe & Juice Bar

9 / 29

#21. Bex Cafe & Juice Bar

- Rating: 4.4/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 820 South Main St. Ste 104 Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Cafes, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

Eggs Up Grill

10 / 29

#20. Eggs Up Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3935 Pelham Road Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Waffles, American
- Read more on Yelp

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Pita Grille

11 / 29

#19. Pita Grille

- Rating: 4.4/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3217 Wade Hampton Blvd. Ste 3 Taylors, South Carolina
- Categories: Mediterranean, Greek
- Read more on Yelp

Clock Restaurant

12 / 29

#18. Clock Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 603 West Poinsett St. Greer, South Carolina
- Categories: Diners
- Read more on Yelp

Kairos Mediterranean

13 / 29

#17. Kairos Mediterranean

- Rating: 4.5/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1800 Augusta Road Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

Las Meras Tortas

14 / 29

#16. Las Meras Tortas

- Rating: 4.5/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6119 White Horse Road Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Kolache Factory

15 / 29

#15. Kolache Factory

- Rating: 4.5/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3609 Hwy 153 Powdersville, South Carolina
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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Barista Alley

16 / 29

#14. Barista Alley

- Rating: 4.5/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 101 Trade St. Greer, South Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Creperies
- Read more on Yelp

White Duck Taco Shop

17 / 29

#13. White Duck Taco Shop

- Rating: 4.5/5 (292 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 20 South Main St. Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Tacos, Desserts, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

Arnolds on 81 Powdersville

18 / 29

#12. Arnolds on 81 Powdersville

- Rating: 4.6/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11023 Anderson Road Piedmont, South Carolina
- Categories: Burgers, Steakhouses, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Tandem Creperie and Coffeehouse

19 / 29

#11. Tandem Creperie and Coffeehouse

- Rating: 4.6/5 (477 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2 South Main St. Travelers Rest, South Carolina
- Categories: Creperies, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Java Bistro

20 / 29

#10. Java Bistro

- Rating: 4.6/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 102 Batesville Road Ste F Simpsonville, South Carolina
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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Dixie Family Restaurant II

21 / 29

#9. Dixie Family Restaurant II

- Rating: 4.6/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 701 Wade Hampton Blvd. Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Southern
- Read more on Yelp

Mike & Jeff's BBQ Catering

22 / 29

#8. Mike & Jeff's BBQ Catering

- Rating: 4.7/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2401 Old Buncombe Road Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

ASADA

23 / 29

#7. ASADA

- Rating: 4.7/5 (347 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 903 Wade Hampton Blvd. Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Latin American, Tacos, Nicaraguan
- Read more on Yelp

Las Meras Tortas

24 / 29

#6. Las Meras Tortas

- Rating: 4.7/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3058 Wade Hampton Blvd. Taylors, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

L A Hot Wings

25 / 29

#5. L A Hot Wings

- Rating: 4.7/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1220 Laurens Road Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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M & J's Wings & Plenty

26 / 29

#4. M & J's Wings & Plenty

- Rating: 4.7/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1000 Easley Bridge Road Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Palmetto Fine Foods

27 / 29

#3. Palmetto Fine Foods

- Rating: 4.8/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1209 Laurens Road Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Diners, American, Southern
- Read more on Yelp

Drop-In Store

28 / 29

#2. Drop-In Store

- Rating: 4.8/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 709 North Main St. Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Portuguese, Indian, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp

Ice Cream Station

29 / 29

#1. Ice Cream Station

- Rating: 4.8/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 125 South Main St. Simpsonville, South Carolina
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Coffee & Tea, Soup
- 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.