Highest-rated cheap eats in Spokane 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 Spokane 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.

Method Juice Cafe

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#28. Method Juice Cafe

- Rating: 3.9/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 718 West Riverside Ave. Ste 101 Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Vegetarian, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp

Gerardo's Authentic Mexican Food

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#27. Gerardo's Authentic Mexican Food

- Rating: 4.0/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2706 North Monroe St. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

The Shop

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#26. The Shop

- Rating: 4.0/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 924 South Perry St. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp

Neato Burrito

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#25. Neato Burrito

- Rating: 4.0/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 827 West 1st Ave. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Sub-Division

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#24. Sub-Division

- Rating: 4.0/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1418 North Division St. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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Ferguson's Cafe

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#23. Ferguson's Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 804 West Garland Ave. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Cafes, Diners
- Read more on Yelp

Alpine Delicatessen

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#22. Alpine Delicatessen

- Rating: 4.1/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 417 East 3rd Ave. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Beer, Wine & Spirits, Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters

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#21. Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters

- Rating: 4.1/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 319 West Hastings Road Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee Roasteries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Miso Fresh Asian

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#20. Miso Fresh Asian

- Rating: 4.2/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4750 North Division St. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Maxwell House Restaurant

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#19. Maxwell House Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1425 North Ash St. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Dive Bars, Chicken Shop, American
- Read more on Yelp

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Tacos El Sol

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#18. Tacos El Sol

- Rating: 4.2/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3422 North Division St. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Phillycious

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#17. Phillycious

- Rating: 4.2/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5422 North Division St. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Didier's Yogurt & More

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#16. Didier's Yogurt & More

- Rating: 4.3/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10410 North Division St. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Mr J's Take and Bake Pizza

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#15. Mr J's Take and Bake Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3516 North Market St. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

F1rst Avenue Coffee

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#14. F1rst Avenue Coffee

- Rating: 4.3/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1011 West 1st Ave. Ste B Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp

Rockwood Bakery

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#13. Rockwood Bakery

- Rating: 4.4/5 (201 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 315 East 18th Ave. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Frugals

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#12. Frugals

- Rating: 4.4/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1229 North Hamilton St. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Shamus's Sandwich Shoppe

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#11. Shamus's Sandwich Shoppe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4212 East Sprague Ave. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

The Scoop

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#10. The Scoop

- Rating: 4.5/5 (247 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1001 West 25th Ave. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Coffee & Tea, Waffles
- Read more on Yelp

Indaba Coffee

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#9. Indaba Coffee

- Rating: 4.5/5 (174 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 518 West Riverside Ave. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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Soulful Soups and Spirits

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#8. Soulful Soups and Spirits

- Rating: 4.5/5 (329 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 111 South Madison St. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: American, Lounges, Pubs
- Read more on Yelp

Revel 77 Coffee

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#7. Revel 77 Coffee

- Rating: 4.5/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3223 East 57th Ave. Ste K Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Garland Sandwich Shoppe

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#6. Garland Sandwich Shoppe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3903 North Madison St. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Sandwiches, Soup, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

Taqueria Fiesta Brava

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#5. Taqueria Fiesta Brava

- Rating: 4.5/5 (291 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 820 East Francis Ave. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Hillside Inn

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#4. Hillside Inn

- Rating: 4.6/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3001 North Nevada St. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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Daily Grind Downtown

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#3. Daily Grind Downtown

- Rating: 4.6/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 421 West Riverside Ave. Ste 207 Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

Thai Lunch Box

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#2. Thai Lunch Box

- Rating: 4.6/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 417 South Browne St. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Thai, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

Smacky's On Broadway

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#1. Smacky's On Broadway

- Rating: 4.6/5 (210 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6415 East Broadway Ave. Spokane Valley, Washington
- Categories: Sandwiches
- 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.