Highest-rated cheap eats in Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire 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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Johnny's Pizza Shop

1 / 27

#27. Johnny's Pizza Shop

- Rating: 3.4/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2520 Golf Road Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Chopsticks

2 / 27

#26. Chopsticks

- Rating: 3.4/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3030 Commercial Blvd. Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
- Categories: Thai, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

The Coffee Grounds

3 / 27

#25. The Coffee Grounds

- Rating: 3.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4212 Southtowne Drive Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Cafes, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp

Rice Palace

4 / 27

#24. Rice Palace

- Rating: 3.6/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 210 South Barstow Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Mancino's Grinders & Pizza

5 / 27

#23. Mancino's Grinders & Pizza

- Rating: 3.7/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2295 Brackett Ave. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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Loopy's

6 / 27

#22. Loopy's

- Rating: 3.8/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10691 County Hwy X Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza, Burgers, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Acoustic Cafe

7 / 27

#21. Acoustic Cafe

- Rating: 3.9/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 505 South Barstow St. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Amber Inn Bar & Grill

8 / 27

#20. Amber Inn Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.1/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 840 East Madison St. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pubs, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

The French Press

9 / 27

#19. The French Press

- Rating: 4.1/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2823 London Road Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Court'n House Bar & Grill

10 / 27

#18. Court'n House Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.1/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 113 West Grand Ave. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

Noodle Wrap

11 / 27

#17. Noodle Wrap

- Rating: 4.1/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3021 Mall Drive Ste 1 Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Noodles, Thai, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Casa Mexicana

12 / 27

#16. Casa Mexicana

- Rating: 4.2/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 324 North Bridge St. Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

The Goat Coffee House

13 / 27

#15. The Goat Coffee House

- Rating: 4.2/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 336 Water St. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Olympic Flame of Eau Claire

14 / 27

#14. Olympic Flame of Eau Claire

- Rating: 4.2/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2920 London Road Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Greek
- Read more on Yelp

Eau Claire Cheese And Deli

15 / 27

#13. Eau Claire Cheese And Deli

- Rating: 4.2/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1636 Harding Ave. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Cheese Shops, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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Altoona Family Restaurant

16 / 27

#12. Altoona Family Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2000 North Hillcrest Pkwy Altoona, Wisconsin
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Silly Serrano Mexican Restaurant

17 / 27

#11. Silly Serrano Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2006 Cameron St. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Grand Avenue Café

18 / 27

#10. Grand Avenue Café

- Rating: 4.4/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 119 West Grand Ave. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, New American
- Read more on Yelp

Chick-A-Dee's Family Restaurant

19 / 27

#9. Chick-A-Dee's Family Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1928 3rd St. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Taqueria La Poblanita

20 / 27

#8. Taqueria La Poblanita

- Rating: 4.4/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2436 London Road Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican, Soup, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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Egg Roll Plus

21 / 27

#7. Egg Roll Plus

- Rating: 4.4/5 (156 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1611 Bellinger St. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Randy's Family Restaurant

22 / 27

#6. Randy's Family Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (157 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1132 West Macarthur Ave. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Diners
- Read more on Yelp

Ray's Place

23 / 27

#5. Ray's Place

- Rating: 4.5/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 838 Water St. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp

Chippewa Family Restaurant

24 / 27

#4. Chippewa Family Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1701 Kennedy Road Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Bridge Street Brew

25 / 27

#3. Bridge Street Brew

- Rating: 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 114 North Bridge St. Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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Kobe's Japanesse

26 / 27

#2. Kobe's Japanesse

- Rating: 4.6/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4800 Golf Road Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

La Misma Luna Mexican Store

27 / 27

#1. La Misma Luna Mexican Store

- Rating: 4.7/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2824 London Road Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- 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.