Highest-rated cheap eats in Green Bay 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 Green Bay 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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Gallagher's Pizza - Green Bay

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#30. Gallagher's Pizza - Green Bay

- Rating: 3.7/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1651 South Webster Ave. Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

Zesty's Frozen Custard

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#29. Zesty's Frozen Custard

- Rating: 3.8/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3718 Riverside Drive De Pere, Wisconsin
- Categories: Cafes, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

Zesty's Frozen Custard & Grill

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#28. Zesty's Frozen Custard & Grill

- Rating: 3.8/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 508 Greene Ave. Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, American
- Read more on Yelp

Panda House

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#27. Panda House

- Rating: 3.9/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2465 Lineville Road Ste 3 Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Bay View Family Restaurant

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#26. Bay View Family Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1209 North Military Ave. Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

Gyro Kabobs

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#25. Gyro Kabobs

- Rating: 4.0/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 337 Main Ave. De Pere, Wisconsin
- Categories: Greek, fast food, New American
- Read more on Yelp

Green Tea

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#24. Green Tea

- Rating: 4.0/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2276 East Mason St. Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Chef Chen's

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#23. Chef Chen's

- Rating: 4.0/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 598 Redbird Cir De Pere, Wisconsin
- Categories: Cantonese, Szechuan
- Read more on Yelp

El Sarape

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#22. El Sarape

- Rating: 4.0/5 (183 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2245 Costco Way Bellevue, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Al's Hamburger Shop

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#21. Al's Hamburger Shop

- Rating: 4.0/5 (195 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 131 South Washington St. Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Categories: Burgers, Diners, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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Our Place

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#20. Our Place

- Rating: 4.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 519 South Broadway Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Bay Motel & Family Restaurant

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#19. Bay Motel & Family Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1301 South Military Ave. Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, American
- Read more on Yelp

Taqueria Michoacan

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#18. Taqueria Michoacan

- Rating: 4.1/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1207 East Mason St. Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Los Magueyes

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#17. Los Magueyes

- Rating: 4.1/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1035 Velp Ave. Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

The Drift Inn

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#16. The Drift Inn

- Rating: 4.2/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1535 North Ashland Ave. DePere, Wisconsin
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

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Nicolet Restaurant

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#15. Nicolet Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 525 Reid St. De Pere, Wisconsin
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Oak Street Cafe

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#14. Oak Street Cafe

- Rating: 4.2/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 926 Oak St. De Pere, Wisconsin
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

Uncle Mike's Bake Shoppe

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#13. Uncle Mike's Bake Shoppe

- Rating: 4.2/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2514 Lineville Road Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Categories: Bakeries, Delis, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

De Pere Cinema Cafe

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#12. De Pere Cinema Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 417 George St. De Pere, Wisconsin
- Categories: Cinema, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Kavarna Coffeehouse

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#11. Kavarna Coffeehouse

- Rating: 4.3/5 (318 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 143 North Broadway Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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Taco Burrito Mexico

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#10. Taco Burrito Mexico

- Rating: 4.4/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 218 South Webster Ave. Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Lox Stock'n Bagel

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#9. Lox Stock'n Bagel

- Rating: 4.4/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1300 South Webster Ave. Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bagels, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Taco Burrito Mexico

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#8. Taco Burrito Mexico

- Rating: 4.4/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 108 North Oakland Ave. Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Taqueria Maldonado's

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#7. Taqueria Maldonado's

- Rating: 4.4/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1737 Main St. Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Uncle Mikes Bake Shoppe

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#6. Uncle Mikes Bake Shoppe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1840 Dickinson Road De Pere, Wisconsin
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

Hilltop Cafe

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#5. Hilltop Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2278 Bay Settlement Road Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Not By Bread Alone

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#4. Not By Bread Alone

- Rating: 4.5/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 940 Hansen Road Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Categories: Caterers, Cafes, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Luna Coffee

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#3. Luna Coffee

- Rating: 4.6/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2665 Monroe Road Ste 130 De Pere, Wisconsin
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Scott's Subs

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#2. Scott's Subs

- Rating: 4.8/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1325 Quarry Park Drive De Pere, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Great Harvest Bread

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#1. Great Harvest Bread

- Rating: 4.8/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 802 George St. De Pere, Wisconsin
- Categories: Bakeries, Caterers, 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.

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