Highest-rated cheap eats in Blacksburg 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 Blacksburg 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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Sakura Japanese Steakhouse

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#26. Sakura Japanese Steakhouse

- Rating: 3.0/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 105 Laurel St. Christiansburg, Virginia
- Categories: Japanese, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

The Beast Of Blacksburg

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#25. The Beast Of Blacksburg

- Rating: 3.0/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 860 University City Blvd. Ste 107 Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Double Dragon

3 / 26

#24. Double Dragon

- Rating: 3.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1305 South Main St. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Sharkey's Wing & Rib Joint

4 / 26

#23. Sharkey's Wing & Rib Joint

- Rating: 3.1/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 220 North Main St. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Bars, Pool Halls, New American
- Read more on Yelp

Hunan House

5 / 26

#22. Hunan House

- Rating: 3.2/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2100 Roanoke St. Christiansburg, Virginia
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

DP Dough

6 / 26

#21. DP Dough

- Rating: 3.3/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 215 North Main St. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Fast food, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Happy Wok

7 / 26

#20. Happy Wok

- Rating: 3.3/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 133 College Ave. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

The Rivermill

8 / 26

#19. The Rivermill

- Rating: 3.3/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 212 Draper Road Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

Blacksburg No. 1

9 / 26

#18. Blacksburg No. 1

- Rating: 3.4/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 125 North Main St. Ste 400 Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Dim Sum, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

El Rodeo

10 / 26

#17. El Rodeo

- Rating: 3.4/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 623 North Main St. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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Italiano's

11 / 26

#16. Italiano's

- Rating: 3.4/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 610 North Main St. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Bollo's Cafe & Bakery

12 / 26

#15. Bollo's Cafe & Bakery

- Rating: 3.6/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 206 Draper Road Northwest Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Which Wich

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#14. Which Wich

- Rating: 3.6/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 85 Conston Ave. Christiansburg, Virginia
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Golden Bowl

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#13. Golden Bowl

- Rating: 3.7/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1802 East Main St. Radford, Virginia
- Categories: Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Mill Mountain Coffee And Tea

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#12. Mill Mountain Coffee And Tea

- Rating: 3.7/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 700 North Main St. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Next Door Bake Shop

16 / 26

#11. Next Door Bake Shop

- Rating: 3.9/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 460 Turner St. Northwest Ste 204 Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Hello Bagel

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#10. Hello Bagel

- Rating: 4.0/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1344 South Main St. Ste 2 Gables Shopping Center Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch, Bagels
- Read more on Yelp

Souvlaki

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#9. Souvlaki

- Rating: 4.0/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 201 College Ave. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean, American
- Read more on Yelp

Himalayan Curry Cafe

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#8. Himalayan Curry Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 781 University City Blvd. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Indian, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Benny Marzano's

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#7. Benny Marzano's

- Rating: 4.0/5 (181 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 110 Draper Road Northwest Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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Bottom of the Stairs

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#6. Bottom of the Stairs

- Rating: 4.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 217 College Ave. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Barbecue, Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp

Abby's

22 / 26

#5. Abby's

- Rating: 4.1/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1001 North Main St. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: American, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

Joe's Diner

23 / 26

#4. Joe's Diner

- Rating: 4.1/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 221 North Main St. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

Little River Grill

24 / 26

#3. Little River Grill

- Rating: 4.1/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2395 Tyler Road Christiansburg, Virginia
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

Sushi Factory

25 / 26

#2. Sushi Factory

- Rating: 4.2/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 801 University City Blvd. Ste 15 Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Bubble Tea, Tea Rooms
- Read more on Yelp

Dude's Drive In

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#1. Dude's Drive In

- Rating: 4.3/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1505 Roanoke St. Christiansburg, Virginia
- Categories: Fast food, Burgers
- 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.