Highest-rated cheap eats in Richmond 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 Richmond 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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Garnett's Café

1 / 29

#29. Garnett's Café

- Rating: 4.4/5 (393 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2001 Park Ave. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Sandwiches, New American, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

Jo-Jo's Pizza

2 / 29

#28. Jo-Jo's Pizza

- Rating: 4.4/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1201 East Main St. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Greek Cuisine West End

3 / 29

#27. Greek Cuisine West End

- Rating: 4.4/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11214 Patterson Ave. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Greek
- Read more on Yelp

Early Bird Biscuit Company

4 / 29

#26. Early Bird Biscuit Company

- Rating: 4.4/5 (416 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 119 North Robinson St. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Soul-Ice

5 / 29

#25. Soul-Ice

- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1011 Hull St. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Food Stands, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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Taqueria Y Antojitos El Chido

6 / 29

#24. Taqueria Y Antojitos El Chido

- Rating: 4.5/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6715 Staples Mill Road Richmond, Va, Virginia
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Bombolini Pasta

7 / 29

#23. Bombolini Pasta

- Rating: 4.5/5 (265 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1606 West Main St. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

The Treat Shop RVA

8 / 29

#22. The Treat Shop RVA

- Rating: 4.5/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6114 Jahnke Road Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Bakeries, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Sugar & Twine

9 / 29

#21. Sugar & Twine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (308 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2928 West Cary St. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Mediterranean Bakery & Deli

10 / 29

#20. Mediterranean Bakery & Deli

- Rating: 4.5/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9004 Quioccasin Road Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Bakeries, Delis, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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Stir Crazy Cafe RVA

11 / 29

#19. Stir Crazy Cafe RVA

- Rating: 4.5/5 (201 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4015 MacArthur Ave. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Caribbean Grill

12 / 29

#18. Caribbean Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1201 East Marshall & North 11th St. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: American, Caribbean, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp

Sub Rosa Bakery

13 / 29

#17. Sub Rosa Bakery

- Rating: 4.6/5 (576 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 620 North 25th St. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Bell Greek Hanover - More Than Greek

14 / 29

#16. Bell Greek Hanover - More Than Greek

- Rating: 4.6/5 (424 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8161 Atlee Road Mechanicsville, Virginia
- Categories: Greek, American, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

Brewer's Cafe

15 / 29

#15. Brewer's Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (311 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1125 Bainbridge St. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

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2M Mediterranean Market & Deli

16 / 29

#14. 2M Mediterranean Market & Deli

- Rating: 4.6/5 (409 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7103 Staples Mill Road Henrico, Virginia
- Categories: Mediterranean, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

Minglewood Bake Shop

17 / 29

#13. Minglewood Bake Shop

- Rating: 4.6/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3337 West Cary St. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Bakeries, Vegan, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

A & F Seafood Deli

18 / 29

#12. A & F Seafood Deli

- Rating: 4.6/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1305 Hull St. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Seafood, Mediterranean, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Manchu

19 / 29

#11. Manchu

- Rating: 4.6/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2914 North Ave. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Chicken Wings, American
- Read more on Yelp

Urban Hang Suite

20 / 29

#10. Urban Hang Suite

- Rating: 4.7/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 304 East Broad St. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Nick's Produce & International Food Market

21 / 29

#9. Nick's Produce & International Food Market

- Rating: 4.7/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2413 Westwood Ave. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Delis, Cheese Shops, International Grocery
- Read more on Yelp

Tacos Mexico

22 / 29

#8. Tacos Mexico

- Rating: 4.7/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4108 Jefferson Davis Hwy Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Harold's Kitchen

23 / 29

#7. Harold's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.7/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 806 East 22nd St. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, Southern
- Read more on Yelp

Christopher's Runaway Gourmay

24 / 29

#6. Christopher's Runaway Gourmay

- Rating: 4.7/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10th st. & East Main St. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Food Stands, New American
- Read more on Yelp

Sumo Sushi Express

25 / 29

#5. Sumo Sushi Express

- Rating: 4.7/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1090 Virginia Center Pkwy Ste 103 Glen Allen, Virginia
- Categories: Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Red Rooster Country Store

26 / 29

#4. Red Rooster Country Store

- Rating: 4.8/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9582 Chamberlayne Road Mechanicsville, Virginia
- Categories: Delis, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Grocery
- Read more on Yelp

Bosna Restaurant

27 / 29

#3. Bosna Restaurant

- Rating: 4.9/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8030 West Broad St. Ste C Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Modern European, Delis, Grocery
- Read more on Yelp

Kenn-Tico Lunch Cart

28 / 29

#2. Kenn-Tico Lunch Cart

- Rating: 4.9/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: North 11th St. & East Marshall St. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp

Dumpling & Noodle Cart

29 / 29

#1. Dumpling & Noodle Cart

- Rating: 4.9/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1000 Floyd Ave. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Food Trucks, Asian Fusion, Noodles
- 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.