Highest-rated cheap eats in Chattanooga, according to Tripadvisor

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July 22, 2022
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Highest-rated cheap eats in Chattanooga, according to Tripadvisor

With the advent of Big Data, it's easier than ever to quantify what people like around the globe. And when it comes to food—particularly easy, cheap eats—Americans have very specific opinions. Dining brands in U.S. have a long and storied history, and whether they're fast food, fast-casual, high-end, or super cheap, American restaurants offer something for almost everyone.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated restaurants in Chattanooga that are listed as "cheap eats" on Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Easy, inexpensive options here run the gamut of cuisine, service options, and styles. The restaurants on this list are chock-full of variety, mixing ethnicities, food regions, and cultures into steaming melting pots of deliciousness.

Anyone reading the list will surely see some favorite eateries and classic go-to restaurants. Keep reading to see if any of your favorite cheap eateries made the list.

#30. Waffle House 7018 Shallowford

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (76 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Address: 7018 Shallowford Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421-1715
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#29. Krispy Kreme

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (64 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bakeries, American
- Address: 5609 Brainerd Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37411-5391
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#28. Cafe & Toast Vietnamese & Singapore Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (52 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Asian, Singaporean
- Address: 3536 Cummings Hwy Suite 180, Chattanooga, TN 37419-2435
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#27. Miss Griffin's Footlong Hotdogs

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (45 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Fast Food
- Address: 847 E Main St, Chattanooga, TN 37408-1429
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#26. Pickle Barrel Restaurant

- Rating: 3.5 / 5 (212 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Address: 1012 Market St, Chattanooga, TN 37402-2614
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#25. Chatt Smoke House

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (39 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (5.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Barbecue
- Address: 416 E ML King Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37403-4109
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#24. Tasty Donuts

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (49 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bakeries, American
- Address: 1414 Jenkins Road Suite 162, Chattanooga, TN 37421
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#23. Wally's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (89 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Address: 1600 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404-3021
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#22. Clumpies Ice Cream Co.

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (44 reviews)
- Detailed ratings:
- Type of cuisine: Dessert, American
- Address: 1401 Market St, Chattanooga, TN 37402-4491
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#21. Cadence Coffee Company

- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (33 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Coffee & Tea, Cafe
- Address: 11 E 7th St, Chattanooga, TN 37402-1902
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#20. La Altena

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (175 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican
- Address: 314 W Main St, Chattanooga, TN 37408-1138
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#19. Five Guys

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (147 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Address: 401 Broad St., Chattanooga, TN 37402
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#18. Wally's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (159 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Address: 6521 Ringgold Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37412-4225
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#17. Mean Mug Coffeehouse

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (142 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (5.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Coffee & Tea, American
- Address: 114 W Main St, Chattanooga, TN 37408-1134
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#16. Taconooga

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (150 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
- Address: 207A Frazier Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37405-4003
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#15. Mojo Burrito

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (120 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
- Address: 1800 Dayton Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37405-2018
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#14. GOOD DOG Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (282 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Address: 34 Frazier Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37405
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#13. Ankar's Hoagies

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (95 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Address: 5966 Brainerd Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421-3582
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#12. Innside Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (96 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Address: 800 Chestnut St, Chattanooga, TN 37402-2510
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#11. Chattanooga's Julie Darling Donuts

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (177 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bakeries, American
- Address: 121 Frazier Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37405-3932
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#10. Taqueria Jalisco

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (164 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Latin
- Address: 1634 Rossville Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37408-1908
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#9. Clumpies Ice Cream Co.

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (136 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Address: 3917 Saint Elmo Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37409-1239
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#8. Niedlov's Breadworks

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (170 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bakeries, American
- Address: 215 E Main St, Chattanooga, TN 37408-1317
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#7. Mr T's Pizza

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (371 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Pizza
- Address: 3924 Tennessee Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37409-1319
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#6. The Purple Daisy Picnic Cafe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (373 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
- Address: 4001 Saint Elmo Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37409-1301
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#5. River Street Deli

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (276 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Address: 151 River St, Chattanooga, TN 37405-4007
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#4. Clumpies Ice Cream Co.

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (525 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Dessert, American
- Address: 26 Frazier Ave # B, Chattanooga, TN 37405-3931
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#3. Cupcake Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (453 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bakeries, American
- Address: 500 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN 37402-1221
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#2. Hickory Pit Bar-B-Que

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (633 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Barbecue
- Address: 5611 Ringgold Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37412-3150
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#1. Uncle Larry's Restaurant

- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (820 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (5.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
- Address: 736 East Mlk Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37403
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