Highest-rated cheap eats in Cleveland, Tennessee 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 Cleveland 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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Cicis Pizza

1 / 24

#24. Cicis Pizza

- Rating: 3.2/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 355 Paul Huff Pkwy Northwest Cleveland, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza, Kids Activities, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

Six Happiness

2 / 24

#23. Six Happiness

- Rating: 3.5/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 615 Paul Huff Pkwy Northwest Ste 107 Cleveland, Tennessee
- Categories: Thai, Chinese, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

Farmhouse Cleveland

3 / 24

#22. Farmhouse Cleveland

- Rating: 3.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2260 Harrison Pike Cleveland, Tennessee
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

EL Maguey

4 / 24

#21. EL Maguey

- Rating: 3.6/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3700 Michigan Ave. Road Northeast Cleveland, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Rafael's Italian Restaurant

5 / 24

#20. Rafael's Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 3.6/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2324 Treasury Drive Southeast Cleveland, Tennessee
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

Tres Hermanos

6 / 24

#19. Tres Hermanos

- Rating: 3.6/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2502 Ocoee St. North Cleveland, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Japanese Hibachi Express

7 / 24

#18. Japanese Hibachi Express

- Rating: 3.6/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2350 Spring Creek Blvd. Northeast Cleveland, Tennessee
- Categories: Chinese, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

La Altena

8 / 24

#17. La Altena

- Rating: 3.7/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2311 Treasury Drive Southeast Cleveland, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Fuji Teriyaki Express

9 / 24

#16. Fuji Teriyaki Express

- Rating: 3.7/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3443 Keith St. Northwest Cleveland, Tennessee
- Categories: Japanese, Thai, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

Chef

10 / 24

#15. Chef

- Rating: 3.8/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 126 Southwest Keith St. Cleveland, Tennessee
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

Cameron's Restaurant

11 / 24

#14. Cameron's Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 140 Dooley St. Southeast Cleveland, Tennessee
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Shake Shack

12 / 24

#13. Shake Shack

- Rating: 3.9/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3460 Waterlevel Hwy Cleveland, Tennessee
- Categories: Burgers, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

Stadium BBQ

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#12. Stadium BBQ

- Rating: 3.9/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 773 Keith St. Cleveland, Tennessee
- Categories: American, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

Panda Garden

14 / 24

#11. Panda Garden

- Rating: 4.0/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2370 McGrady Drive Southeast Cleveland, Tennessee
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Old Fort Restaurant

15 / 24

#10. Old Fort Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1422 25th St. Northwest Cleveland, Tennessee
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

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DosBros Fresh Mexican Grill

16 / 24

#9. DosBros Fresh Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4450 Frontage Road Ste 210 Cleveland, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Vegan, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

Quik Burger

17 / 24

#8. Quik Burger

- Rating: 4.3/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2197 South Lee Hwy Cleveland, Tennessee
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Rebel Drive Inn Restaurant

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#7. Rebel Drive Inn Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1010 South Lee Hwy Cleveland, Tennessee
- Categories: Burgers, American
- Read more on Yelp

Tacos El Cunao #1

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#6. Tacos El Cunao #1

- Rating: 4.4/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 713 South Lee Hwy Cleveland, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

Dave's Spiced Right BBQ

20 / 24

#5. Dave's Spiced Right BBQ

- Rating: 4.4/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 12914 Hwy 58 Georgetown, Tennessee
- Categories: Barbecue, Burgers, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

BonLife Coffee

21 / 24

#4. BonLife Coffee

- Rating: 4.4/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1807 Keith St. Northwest Cleveland, Tennessee
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Italian, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Little Diner On 1st

22 / 24

#3. Little Diner On 1st

- Rating: 4.6/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 490 1st St. Northwest Cleveland, Tennessee
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Diners
- Read more on Yelp

Nela's Tacos

23 / 24

#2. Nela's Tacos

- Rating: 4.6/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 247 Keith St. Northwest Cleveland, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Gardner's Market

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#1. Gardner's Market

- Rating: 4.6/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 262 Broad St. Northwest Cleveland, Tennessee
- Categories: Sandwiches, Wraps, Hot Dogs
- 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.