Highest-rated cheap eats in Ogden 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 Ogden 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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Burger Bar

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#30. Burger Bar

- Rating: 4.0/5 (541 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5291 South 1900th West Roy, Utah
- Categories: Burgers, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

Golden Jade

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#29. Golden Jade

- Rating: 4.0/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4848 Harrison Blvd. Ogden, Utah
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Rainbow Saloon

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#28. Rainbow Saloon

- Rating: 4.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6045 South 1900th West Roy, Utah
- Categories: Sports Bars, American, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

Menchie's Frozen Yogurt

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#27. Menchie's Frozen Yogurt

- Rating: 4.0/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 765 West Antelope Drive Ste A Layton, Utah
- Categories: Gluten-Free, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

Emilias Mexican Grill

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#26. Emilias Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3064 South 1900th West Ogden, Utah
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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Lucky Slice Pizza

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#25. Lucky Slice Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (455 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 207 25th St. Ogden, Utah
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Great Harvest Bread Company

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#24. Great Harvest Bread Company

- Rating: 4.1/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 272 25th St. Ogden, Utah
- Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Beans & Brews Coffeehouse

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#23. Beans & Brews Coffeehouse

- Rating: 4.1/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1137 West 1700 South Syracuse, Utah
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

El Pollo Rico

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#22. El Pollo Rico

- Rating: 4.1/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 807 26th St. Ogden, Utah
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

The Confectionary

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#21. The Confectionary

- Rating: 4.1/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2398 North 4350th West Plain City, Utah
- Categories: Bars, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Greek Olive

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#20. Greek Olive

- Rating: 4.2/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5451 South 1900th West Ste 1 Roy, Utah
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

Mo' Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food

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#19. Mo' Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food

- Rating: 4.2/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1102 South Washington Blvd. Ogden, Utah
- Categories: Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp

Sushi Burrito

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#18. Sushi Burrito

- Rating: 4.2/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2672 North Hill Field Road Unit 2 Layton, Utah
- Categories: Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Waffle Love

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#17. Waffle Love

- Rating: 4.3/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Northern Utah, Utah
- Categories: Waffles, Chicken Shop, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

Greek Garden

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#16. Greek Garden

- Rating: 4.3/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1048 Newgate Mall Ogden, Utah
- Categories: Greek
- Read more on Yelp

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World's Best Corn Dogs

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#15. World's Best Corn Dogs

- Rating: 4.3/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 976 West Shepard Lane Bountiful, Utah
- Categories: Hot Dogs, fast food, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

Criddle's Cafe

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#14. Criddle's Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (254 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 350 East 37th St. South Ogden, Utah
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Rumbi Island Grill

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#13. Rumbi Island Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4193 Riverdale Road Ogden, Utah
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

Chris' Cafe

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#12. Chris' Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (169 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 56 East 1700th South Clearfield, Utah
- Categories: Cafes, American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

The Corner Noodle

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#11. The Corner Noodle

- Rating: 4.3/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1588 South 2000th West Ste 109 Syracuse, Utah
- Categories: Thai, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

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Zeppe's Italian Water Ice

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#10. Zeppe's Italian Water Ice

- Rating: 4.5/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 883 North Washington Blvd. Ogden, Utah
- Categories: Italian, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

Cuppa

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#9. Cuppa

- Rating: 4.5/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 552 25th St. Ogden, Utah
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Kaffe Mercantile

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#8. Kaffe Mercantile

- Rating: 4.6/5 (245 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1221 26th St. Ogden, Utah
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Coffee Links

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#7. Coffee Links

- Rating: 4.6/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 287 Park Blvd. Ogden, Utah
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Rosa's Cafe

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#6. Rosa's Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (300 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2660 Washington Blvd. Ogden, Utah
- Categories: Mexican, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Suzy Thai Food

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#5. Suzy Thai Food

- Rating: 4.6/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4747 South Holladay Blvd. Holladay, Utah
- Categories: Food Trucks, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

The Lotus Cafe

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#4. The Lotus Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 529 25th St. Ste 104 Ogden, Utah
- Categories: Cafes, Specialty Food, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

Taqueria El Paraiso

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#3. Taqueria El Paraiso

- Rating: 4.6/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2665 Wall Ave. Ogden, Utah
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Taboo Pizza

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#2. Taboo Pizza

- Rating: 4.7/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3017 Harrison Blvd. Ogden, Utah
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

Daily Rise Coffee - Downtown

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#1. Daily Rise Coffee - Downtown

- Rating: 4.8/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2314 Washington Blvd. Ground Floor Ogden, Utah
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Creperies, Breakfast & Brunch
- 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.