Highest-rated cheap eats in Staunton 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 Staunton 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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Great Wall

1 / 25

#25. Great Wall

- Rating: 2.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 850 Statler Blvd. Ste 116 Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Brother's Pizza & Italian Restaurant

2 / 25

#24. Brother's Pizza & Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 2.7/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 74 Orchard Hill Cir Ste 110 Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Armstrong's Restaurant

3 / 25

#23. Armstrong's Restaurant

- Rating: 2.9/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 358 Lee Hwy Verona, Virginia
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

Sooner BBQ

4 / 25

#22. Sooner BBQ

- Rating: 3.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2627 Stuart Draft Hwy Stuarts Draft, Virginia
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill

5 / 25

#21. Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill

- Rating: 3.1/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 16 Ivy Ridge Lane Fishersville, Virginia
- Categories: Sports Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

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Baja Bean

6 / 25

#20. Baja Bean

- Rating: 3.2/5 (185 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9 West Beverley St. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

New York Flying Pizza

7 / 25

#19. New York Flying Pizza

- Rating: 3.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2221 North Augusta St. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

China House

8 / 25

#18. China House

- Rating: 3.7/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 240 North Central Ave. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Cranberry's Grocery & Eatery

9 / 25

#17. Cranberry's Grocery & Eatery

- Rating: 3.7/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7 South New St. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Health Markets, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

3rd Generations Grill

10 / 25

#16. 3rd Generations Grill

- Rating: 3.8/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2800 West Main St. Ste C Waynesboro, Virginia
- Categories: Pubs, Music Venues, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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El Gran Puerto

11 / 25

#15. El Gran Puerto

- Rating: 3.8/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 62 Draft Ave. Stuarts Draft, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

The Pampered Palate Cafe

12 / 25

#14. The Pampered Palate Cafe

- Rating: 3.9/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 26 East Beverley St. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Cafes, Wraps, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Marino's Lunch

13 / 25

#13. Marino's Lunch

- Rating: 4.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 901 North Augusta St. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Bars, Burgers, Music Venues
- Read more on Yelp

Sam's Hot Dog Stand

14 / 25

#12. Sam's Hot Dog Stand

- Rating: 4.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 65 Lee Jackson Hwy Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

The By & By Cafe and Beer Garden

15 / 25

#11. The By & By Cafe and Beer Garden

- Rating: 4.0/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 140 East Beverley St. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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Mi Rancho

16 / 25

#10. Mi Rancho

- Rating: 4.0/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2116 West Beverley St. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

Mi Rancho

17 / 25

#9. Mi Rancho

- Rating: 4.0/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1845 Jefferson Hwy Fishersville, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Chang Xing Chinese Restaurant

18 / 25

#8. Chang Xing Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 30 Windward Drive Fishersville, Virginia
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Valley Pike BBQ

19 / 25

#7. Valley Pike BBQ

- Rating: 4.1/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3494 Lee Hwy Weyers Cave, Virginia
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Daps Burgers & Ice Cream

20 / 25

#6. Daps Burgers & Ice Cream

- Rating: 4.1/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3278 Stuarts Draft Hwy Ste 2 Waynesboro, Virginia
- Categories: American, Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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Wright's Dairy Rite

21 / 25

#5. Wright's Dairy Rite

- Rating: 4.3/5 (178 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 346 Greenville Ave. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Sandwiches, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Goose Creek Market

22 / 25

#4. Goose Creek Market

- Rating: 4.4/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 597 Tinkling Spring Road Fishersville, Virginia
- Categories: Gas Stations, Convenience Stores, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Chicano Boy Taco

23 / 25

#3. Chicano Boy Taco

- Rating: 4.5/5 (225 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 240 North Central Ave. Ste 6 Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

Ciro's Pizza

24 / 25

#2. Ciro's Pizza

- Rating: 4.7/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2576 Stuarts Draft Hwy Stuarts Draft, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Gloria's Pupuseria

25 / 25

#1. Gloria's Pupuseria

- Rating: 4.8/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 331 North Central Ave. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Food Trucks, Salvadoran
- 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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