Ruby's Arcade
1 / 29#29. Ruby's Arcade
- Rating: 3.3/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 165 South Main St. Ste 100B Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Bars, Pizza, Arcades
- Read more on Yelp
Highest-rated cheap eats in Harrisonburg by diners
Americans spend a lot of money on eating out—in 2024, that totaled $1.54 trillion, or nearly 59% of all food spending. So, it's only natural to want the best bang for your restaurant dollar.
Value has become a key component of what diners look for when they eat out, with more than 7 in 10 consumers eyeing menus for value meals. At the same time, many diners also look for something new and exciting, hoping to sample new flavors or food with ingredients that are too expensive to make at home.
Many ethnic cuisines also provide a lot of value because they aren't as expensive to produce. Many Mexican dishes fall into this category because tortillas are cheaper to produce than bread. Many Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Filipino, and Cambodian food, also rely on low-cost ingredients and simple food preparation techniques.
Food trucks and street food vendors also offer cheaper food, thanks to lower overhead costs. Their limited menus typically focus on one type of food, allowing them to simplify purchasing and pass the savings on in the form of lower prices.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cheap eats restaurants within 10 kilometers of the Harrisonburg area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 8, 2025. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews were considered, and a cost of "$" (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.
You may also like: Biggest sources of immigrants to Harrisonburg
Mr J's Bagels & Deli
2 / 29#28. Mr J's Bagels & Deli
- Rating: 3.4/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1635 East Market St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Bagels, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Bar-B-Q Ranch
3 / 29#27. Bar-B-Q Ranch
- Rating: 3.5/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3311 North Valley Pike Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
Mr J's Bagels & Deli
4 / 29#26. Mr J's Bagels & Deli
- Rating: 3.5/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1731 South High St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Salad, Sandwiches, Bagels
- Read more on Yelp
China Star
5 / 29#25. China Star
- Rating: 3.6/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1741 Virgina Ave. Ste K Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
You may also like: How gas prices have changed in Harrisonburg in the last week
El Sol Mexican Restaurant
6 / 29#24. El Sol Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.6/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 68 South Carlton St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Gold Crown Billiards
7 / 29#23. Gold Crown Billiards
- Rating: 3.7/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 92 Chestnut Ridge Drive Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Pool Halls, Sports Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp
Bojangles
8 / 29#22. Bojangles
- Rating: 3.7/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1880 Port Republic Road Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Fast food
- Read more on Yelp
Greens & Grains Cafe
9 / 29#21. Greens & Grains Cafe
- Rating: 3.7/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 865 Port Republic Road Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Salad, Cafes, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Francesco's
10 / 29#20. Francesco's
- Rating: 3.7/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 101 North Main St. Bridgewater, Virginia
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
You may also like: Highest-rated sushi restaurants in the Harrisonburg area by diners
Mr J's Bagels & Deli
11 / 29#19. Mr J's Bagels & Deli
- Rating: 3.8/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1741 Virginia Ave. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Bagels, Delis, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
El Charro - Bridgewater
12 / 29#18. El Charro - Bridgewater
- Rating: 3.9/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 300 North Main St. Bridgewater, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Urgie's Cheesesteak
13 / 29#17. Urgie's Cheesesteak
- Rating: 4.0/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 245 East Water St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Cheesesteaks, Sandwiches, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp
Pollo a La Brasa
14 / 29#16. Pollo a La Brasa
- Rating: 4.0/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 182 Neff Ave. W9 Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Spanish, Peruvian
- Read more on Yelp
Thomas House Restaurant
15 / 29#15. Thomas House Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 222 Main St. Dayton, Virginia
- Categories: Barbecue, Southern
- Read more on Yelp
You may also like: Highest-rated seafood restaurants in Harrisonburg
Benny Sorrentino's
16 / 29#14. Benny Sorrentino's
- Rating: 4.1/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 64 South Mason St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
J-Petal
17 / 29#13. J-Petal
- Rating: 4.1/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1645 Reservoir St. Ste 170 Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Creperies, Poke
- Read more on Yelp
L & S Diner
18 / 29#12. L & S Diner
- Rating: 4.2/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 255 North Liberty St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Diners
- Read more on Yelp
Sam's Hot Dogs of Harrisonburg
19 / 29#11. Sam's Hot Dogs of Harrisonburg
- Rating: 4.2/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 910 Reservoir St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Fast food, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp
La Morena
20 / 29#10. La Morena
- Rating: 4.3/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 751 Chicago Ave. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Convenience Stores
- Read more on Yelp
You may also like: Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Harrisonburg by diners
Cinnamon Bear Bakery & Deli
21 / 29#9. Cinnamon Bear Bakery & Deli
- Rating: 4.4/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 600 University Blvd. Ste East Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Bakeries, Delis, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
Xenia Kebab Grille
22 / 29#8. Xenia Kebab Grille
- Rating: 4.4/5 (493 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 219 Burgess Road Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Greek
- Read more on Yelp
Vito's Pizza Pie
23 / 29#7. Vito's Pizza Pie
- Rating: 4.5/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4741 Spotswood Trl Penn Laird, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
Vietopia
24 / 29#6. Vietopia
- Rating: 4.5/5 (235 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1015 Port Republic Road Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Vietnamese, Sandwiches, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp
Babylon
25 / 29#5. Babylon
- Rating: 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1435 South Main St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Middle Eastern, International Grocery
- Read more on Yelp
You may also like: How much house $1 million buys you in Harrisonburg
Grilled Cheese Mania
26 / 29#4. Grilled Cheese Mania
- Rating: 4.5/5 (295 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1476 South Main St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Sandwiches, American, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
Tacos El Primo
27 / 29#3. Tacos El Primo
- Rating: 4.6/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1110 Reservoir St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
Heritage Bakery & Cafe
28 / 29#2. Heritage Bakery & Cafe
- Rating: 4.7/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 212 South Main St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
Kangnam Style
29 / 29#1. Kangnam Style
- Rating: 4.9/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1106 Reservoir St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Korean, Food Trucks
- 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.
