Highest-rated cheap eats in Provo 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 Provo 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.

Peace on Earth Coffee

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#30. Peace on Earth Coffee

- Rating: 4.2/5 (245 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 35 North 300th West Ste 200 Provo, Utah
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

Ernie's Sports Deli

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#29. Ernie's Sports Deli

- Rating: 4.3/5 (188 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 192 West Center St. Orem, Utah
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Taqueria San Marcos

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#28. Taqueria San Marcos

- Rating: 4.3/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 491 South Freedom Blvd. Provo, Utah
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

The Wash

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#27. The Wash

- Rating: 4.3/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1195 North Canyon Road Provo, Utah
- Categories: Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Brassas Mexican Grill

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#26. Brassas Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 238 West 100th South Provo, Utah
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

J Dawgs

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#25. J Dawgs

- Rating: 4.3/5 (328 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 858 North 700th East Provo, Utah
- Categories: Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

Elevated Grounds Coffee and Espresso

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#24. Elevated Grounds Coffee and Espresso

- Rating: 4.3/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 333 South 520th West Lindon, Utah
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

Bumblebee's KBBQ and Grill

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#23. Bumblebee's KBBQ and Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1254 North State St. Provo, Utah
- Categories: Korean, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

The Italian Place-Spanish Fork

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#22. The Italian Place-Spanish Fork

- Rating: 4.3/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 749 North Main St. Spanish Fork, Utah
- Categories: Sandwiches, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

Firebird Pizza & Pasta

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#21. Firebird Pizza & Pasta

- Rating: 4.3/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 340 South Main St. Pleasant Grove, Utah
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Two Jacks Pizza

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#20. Two Jacks Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (306 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 80 West Center St. Provo, Utah
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

La Brioche Bakery

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#19. La Brioche Bakery

- Rating: 4.3/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 845 North 100 West Ste 104 Orem, Utah
- Categories: Argentine, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

Zubs Subs

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#18. Zubs Subs

- Rating: 4.3/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 520 North Main St. Springville, Utah
- Categories: Sandwiches, Pizza, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

Silver Dish Thai Cuisine

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#17. Silver Dish Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 4.4/5 (361 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 278 West Center St. Provo, Utah
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

The Corndog Company

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#16. The Corndog Company

- Rating: 4.4/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 690 West State St. Pleasant Grove, Utah
- Categories: Food Trucks, Desserts, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

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Pita Pit

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#15. Pita Pit

- Rating: 4.4/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1240 North University Ave. Ste B Provo, Utah
- Categories: Sandwiches, Mediterranean, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

Lomito's

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#14. Lomito's

- Rating: 4.4/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 180 West Center St. Orem, Utah
- Categories: Latin American
- Read more on Yelp

Paul's Place Sandwich Shop

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#13. Paul's Place Sandwich Shop

- Rating: 4.4/5 (229 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 981 West State St. Pleasant Grove, Utah
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Street Tacos Don Joaquin

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#12. Street Tacos Don Joaquin

- Rating: 4.4/5 (409 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 150 West 1230th North St. Provo, Utah
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

Chubby's Cafe

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#11. Chubby's Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (498 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 336 South Main St. Pleasant Grove, Utah
- Categories: Cafes, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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Clark's Malasadas

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#10. Clark's Malasadas

- Rating: 4.5/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1180 North Main St. Springville, Utah
- Categories: Donuts, Food Trucks, Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp

Antonella's Café

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#9. Antonella's Café

- Rating: 4.5/5 (170 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 154 South State St. Orem, Utah
- Categories: Sandwiches, Cafes, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Holy Taco

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#8. Holy Taco

- Rating: 4.5/5 (296 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 327 East 1200th South Unit 3 Orem, Utah
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

Koko Lunchbox

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#7. Koko Lunchbox

- Rating: 4.6/5 (263 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1175 North Canyon Road Provo, Utah
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Suzy Thai Food

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#6. 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

King Kebab

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#5. King Kebab

- Rating: 4.6/5 (205 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1200 Towne Center Blvd. Provo, Utah
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

Hokulia Shave Ice

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#4. Hokulia Shave Ice

- Rating: 4.6/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1660 North State St. Orem, Utah
- Categories: Desserts, Shaved Ice, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp

Greek N Go

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#3. Greek N Go

- Rating: 4.6/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 720 North State St. Lindon, Utah
- Categories: Greek, Food Trucks, Falafel
- Read more on Yelp

Hruska's Kolaches

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#2. Hruska's Kolaches

- Rating: 4.6/5 (741 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 434 West Center St. Provo, Utah
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Ginger's Garden Cafe

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#1. Ginger's Garden Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (279 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 188 South Main St. Springville, Utah
- Categories: Live/Raw Food, Vegan, Vegetarian
- 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.

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