Highest-rated cheap eats in Janesville by diners

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September 3, 2025
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Highest-rated cheap eats in Janesville 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 Janesville 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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Sneakers Sports Bar & Grill

#20. Sneakers Sports Bar & Grill

- Rating: 2.9/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1221 Woodman Road Ste 100 Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: New American, Sports Bars, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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Panda Garden

#19. Panda Garden

- Rating: 3.1/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2600 East Milwaukee St. Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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A&W Restaurant

#18. A&W Restaurant

- Rating: 3.3/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 936 Conde St. Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: Burgers, fast food, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

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Eagle Inn Family Restaurant

#17. Eagle Inn Family Restaurant

- Rating: 3.3/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1809 Center Ave. Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Soup, American
- Read more on Yelp

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New King Wok

#16. New King Wok

- Rating: 3.4/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1902 West Court St. Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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China Garden

#15. China Garden

- Rating: 3.6/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 30 Merchant Row Milton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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Mac's Pizza Shack

#14. Mac's Pizza Shack

- Rating: 3.6/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 0855 Milton Ave. Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp

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El Jardin Restaurant

#13. El Jardin Restaurant

- Rating: 3.7/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2533 Center Ave. Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: Seafood, Tacos, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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Italian House

#12. Italian House

- Rating: 3.7/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1603 East Racine St. Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: Italian, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

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Cozumel Mexican Restaurant

#11. Cozumel Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2900 Deerfield Drive Ste 9A Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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My Apartment Restaurant & Lounge

#10. My Apartment Restaurant & Lounge

- Rating: 3.9/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 15 North Arch St. Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: New American, Lounges
- Read more on Yelp

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Wedge Inn Cafe

#9. Wedge Inn Cafe

- Rating: 3.9/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3443 East Milwaukee St. Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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Luke's Deli

#8. Luke's Deli

- Rating: 3.9/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1219 Mt Zion Ave. Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

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GR's Sandwich Shoppe

#7. GR's Sandwich Shoppe

- Rating: 4.1/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2100 East Milwaukee Ste 10 Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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Citrus Cafe

#6. Citrus Cafe

- Rating: 4.1/5 (180 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 208 South Main St. Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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Park City Family Restaurant

#5. Park City Family Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2002 East Milwaukee St. Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

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Road Dawg Saloon & Eatery

#4. Road Dawg Saloon & Eatery

- Rating: 4.1/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2419 Morse St. Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: Burgers, Salad, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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South Padre Streetfood

#3. South Padre Streetfood

- Rating: 4.1/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2107 Foster Ave. Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: Food Trucks, Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp

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Jim's Pizzeria

#2. Jim's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.3/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1103 Center Ave. Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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Milton Family Restaurant

#1. Milton Family Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 541 Vernal Ave. Milton, Wisconsin
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch
- 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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