Highest-rated cheap eats in Clarksville 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 Clarksville 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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Hibachi Express

1 / 29

#29. Hibachi Express

- Rating: 3.7/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3862 Trenton Road Clarksville, Tennessee
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

Sweet P's Southern Style

2 / 29

#28. Sweet P's Southern Style

- Rating: 3.7/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3371 US-41A South Clarksville, Tennessee
- Categories: Southern, Diners
- Read more on Yelp

Becky's

3 / 29

#27. Becky's

- Rating: 3.7/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1447 Dover Road Clarksville, Tennessee
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

Sam's Gyros Cafe

4 / 29

#26. Sam's Gyros Cafe

- Rating: 3.8/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 80 Dover Crossing Road Clarksville, Tennessee
- Categories: Cafes, Greek
- Read more on Yelp

Michael's Pizza & More

5 / 29

#25. Michael's Pizza & More

- Rating: 3.8/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2690 Madison St. Ste 100 Clarksville, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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Dos Margaritas Mexican Grill

6 / 29

#24. Dos Margaritas Mexican Grill

- Rating: 3.8/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1923 Madison St. Clarksville, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Wine Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Kadi's Tacos & More

7 / 29

#23. Kadi's Tacos & More

- Rating: 3.9/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2670 Madison St. Ste G Clarksville, Tennessee
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

Wicked Good Sandwiches

8 / 29

#22. Wicked Good Sandwiches

- Rating: 3.9/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 605 Cumberland Drive Clarksville, Tennessee
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Sam's Greek Cafe

9 / 29

#21. Sam's Greek Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1761 Tiny Town Road Clarksville, Tennessee
- Categories: Greek
- Read more on Yelp

King Mao

10 / 29

#20. King Mao

- Rating: 4.0/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1630 Ft Campbell Blvd. Clarksville, Tennessee
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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Fly Chicken Fly

11 / 29

#19. Fly Chicken Fly

- Rating: 4.1/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1596A Fort Campbell Blvd. Clarkesville, Tennessee
- Categories: Chicken Shop, Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Dragon King

12 / 29

#18. Dragon King

- Rating: 4.1/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1923 Madison St. Unit A Clarksville, Tennessee
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Mediterranean Grill

13 / 29

#17. Mediterranean Grill

- Rating: 4.1/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 541 Franklin St. Clarksville, Tennessee
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

Nora's Filipino Market

14 / 29

#16. Nora's Filipino Market

- Rating: 4.1/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2201 Fort Campbell Blvd. Ste 400 Clarksville, Tennessee
- Categories: Grocery, Filipino, Imported Food
- Read more on Yelp

La Laguna

15 / 29

#15. La Laguna

- Rating: 4.1/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2805 Fort Campbell Blvd. Ste F Clarksville, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Grocery
- Read more on Yelp

China One

16 / 29

#14. China One

- Rating: 4.2/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 917 Tiny Town Road Ste D Clarksville, Tennessee
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Excell Bar-B-Q

17 / 29

#13. Excell Bar-B-Q

- Rating: 4.2/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3102 Ashland City Road Clarksville, Tennessee
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

Best Donut Shop

18 / 29

#12. Best Donut Shop

- Rating: 4.2/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 913 Tiny Town Road Clarksville, Tennessee
- Categories: Donuts, Tacos, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Johnny's Big Burger

19 / 29

#11. Johnny's Big Burger

- Rating: 4.2/5 (203 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 428 College St. Clarksville, Tennessee
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Sam's Greek Cafe

20 / 29

#10. Sam's Greek Cafe

- Rating: 4.2/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2801 Wilma Rudolph Blvd. Ste 457 Clarksville, Tennessee
- Categories: Greek
- Read more on Yelp

West Coast Taco Shop

21 / 29

#9. West Coast Taco Shop

- Rating: 4.2/5 (238 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1725 Wilma Rudolph Blvd. Clarksville, Tennessee
- Categories: Tacos, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

The Gingham Cafe

22 / 29

#8. The Gingham Cafe

- Rating: 4.2/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1955-C Madison St. Clarksville, Tennessee
- Categories: Cafes, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Sam's Gyros Cafe

23 / 29

#7. Sam's Gyros Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3095 Fort Campbell Blvd. Ste H Clarksville, Tennessee
- Categories: Greek, Falafel
- Read more on Yelp

Getsome Coffee

24 / 29

#6. Getsome Coffee

- Rating: 4.3/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3862 Trenton Road Ste C Clarksville, Tennessee
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

CAPRIGIOS PIZZA

25 / 29

#5. CAPRIGIOS PIZZA

- Rating: 4.5/5 (214 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 620 Dunlop Lane Ste 119 Clarksville, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

Chicago Gyro & Moore

26 / 29

#4. Chicago Gyro & Moore

- Rating: 4.5/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1604 Madison St. Ste East Clarksville, Tennessee
- Categories: Mediterranean, Greek, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

El Grullo Express

27 / 29

#3. El Grullo Express

- Rating: 4.5/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1951 Fort Campbell Blvd. Clarksville, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Lindo Veracruz Taqueria

28 / 29

#2. Lindo Veracruz Taqueria

- Rating: 4.5/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1446 Madison St. Clarksville, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Bethlehem Mexican Bakery

29 / 29

#1. Bethlehem Mexican Bakery

- Rating: 4.9/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2851-A Ft Campbell Blvd. Clarksville, Tennessee
- Categories: Bakeries, Mexican
- 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.