Highest-rated cheap eats in Fond du Lac by diners

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September 3, 2025
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Highest-rated cheap eats in Fond du Lac 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 Fond du Lac 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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Chinatown Kitchen

#11. Chinatown Kitchen

- Rating: 2.7/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 18 North Main St. Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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Coliseum Sports Bar and Grill

#10. Coliseum Sports Bar and Grill

- Rating: 3.2/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 91 South Main St. Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
- Categories: American, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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Sal's Pizza

#9. Sal's Pizza

- Rating: 3.4/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 105 South Main St. Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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Friar Tuck's

#8. Friar Tuck's

- Rating: 3.5/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 570 West Johnson St. Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
- Categories: Burgers, Sandwiches, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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King's Chef

#7. King's Chef

- Rating: 3.6/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1151 East Johnson St. Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
- Categories: Chinese, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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11:11 Burgers & Beignets

#6. 11:11 Burgers & Beignets

- Rating: 3.9/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 718 West Johnson St. Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
- Categories: Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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Oasis Family Restaurant

#5. Oasis Family Restaurant

- Rating: 3.9/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 339 North Main St. Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
- Categories: New American, American, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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Joe's Fox Hut

#4. Joe's Fox Hut

- Rating: 3.9/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 41 North Main St. Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza, Burgers, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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The Bagelmeister

#3. The Bagelmeister

- Rating: 4.1/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 110 South Main St. Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
- Categories: Bagels, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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The Diner

#2. The Diner

- Rating: 4.4/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 175 South Main St. Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
- Categories: Diners, Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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Gilles Frozen Custard

#1. Gilles Frozen Custard

- Rating: 4.6/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 819 South Main St. Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
- Categories: Burgers, American, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- 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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