Highest-rated cheap eats in Olympia 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 Olympia 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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Tacos California

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#28. Tacos California

- Rating: 3.9/5 (214 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 800 Sleater Kinney Road Southeast Lacey, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

The Nom Nom Deli

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#27. The Nom Nom Deli

- Rating: 4.0/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 513 Capitol Way South Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Delis, Vietnamese, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Oly Taproom

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#26. Oly Taproom

- Rating: 4.0/5 (180 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 312 Columbia St. Northwest Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Beer Bar, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

El Taco Amigo

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#25. El Taco Amigo

- Rating: 4.1/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6700 Martin Way East Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

Meconi's Italian Subs

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#24. Meconi's Italian Subs

- Rating: 4.1/5 (278 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5221 Lacey Blvd. Southeast Lacey, Washington
- Categories: Italian, Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Vic's Pizzeria

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#23. Vic's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.1/5 (356 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 233 Division St. Northwest Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Red Wagon

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#22. Red Wagon

- Rating: 4.1/5 (307 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7205 Old Hwy 99 Southwest Ste 101 Tumwater, Washington
- Categories: Burgers, Cheesesteaks, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

Niko Teriyaki

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#21. Niko Teriyaki

- Rating: 4.1/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 125 Tumwater Blvd. Southeast Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Japanese, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Tacos California

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#20. Tacos California

- Rating: 4.1/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 728 4th Ave. East Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

Eastside Big Tom

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#19. Eastside Big Tom

- Rating: 4.1/5 (478 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2023 4th Ave. East Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Burgers, Hot Dogs, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Wok & Teriyaki

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#18. Wok & Teriyaki

- Rating: 4.2/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2533 Marvin Road Northeast Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Japanese, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

All American Coffee

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#17. All American Coffee

- Rating: 4.2/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6808 Martin Way East Lacey, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp

El Pulgarcito

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#16. El Pulgarcito

- Rating: 4.2/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4509 Lacey Blvd. Southeast Ste B Lacey, Washington
- Categories: Salvadoran
- Read more on Yelp

Steamboat Grill & Greens

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#15. Steamboat Grill & Greens

- Rating: 4.2/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3634 Steamboat Island Road Northwest Olympia, Washington
- Categories: American, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Dos Hermanos Mexican Kitchen

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#14. Dos Hermanos Mexican Kitchen

- Rating: 4.3/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 222 Capitol Way North Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

The Lucky Lunchbox

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#13. The Lucky Lunchbox

- Rating: 4.3/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2826 Capitol Blvd. Southeast Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

5th On 4th Sandwiches

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#12. 5th On 4th Sandwiches

- Rating: 4.3/5 (247 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 926 4th Ave. East Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Far East

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#11. Far East

- Rating: 4.3/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 218 4th Ave. West Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Thai, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Rush In Dumplings

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#10. Rush In Dumplings

- Rating: 4.4/5 (322 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 205 4th Ave. East Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Russian
- Read more on Yelp

Olympia Coffee Roasting Co

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#9. Olympia Coffee Roasting Co

- Rating: 4.4/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2824 Capitol Blvd. Southeast Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Cinco De Mayo Raspados Fruits and More

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#8. Cinco De Mayo Raspados Fruits and More

- Rating: 4.4/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7205 Martin Way East Ste A Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Shaved Ice, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

Teriyaki Delight

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#7. Teriyaki Delight

- Rating: 4.4/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 855 Trosper Road Southwest Ste 104 Tumwater, Washington
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Banh Mi Saigon 8

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#6. Banh Mi Saigon 8

- Rating: 4.4/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7263 Martin Way East Ste A Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Vietnamese, Bubble Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Arepa

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#5. Arepa

- Rating: 4.5/5 (218 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 728 East 4th Ave. Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Food Trucks, Venezuelan
- Read more on Yelp

MiSo

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#4. MiSo

- Rating: 4.5/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2539 Marvin Road A Lacey, Washington
- Categories: Asian Fusion, fast food, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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MiSo

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#3. MiSo

- Rating: 4.6/5 (436 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4514 Lacey Blvd. Southeast Ste B Lacey, Washington
- Categories: Salad, Asian Fusion, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

Stella Fiore Wood Fired Pizza

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#2. Stella Fiore Wood Fired Pizza

- Rating: 4.6/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Seattle , Washington
- Categories: Pizza, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

JaBogs Fil-Asian FT

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#1. JaBogs Fil-Asian FT

- Rating: 4.6/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2202 Liggett Ave. Lewis Mcchord, Washington
- Categories: Food Trucks, Asian Fusion, Filipino
- 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.