Highest-rated cheap eats in Fort Collins by diners

Americans spend a lot of money on eating out鈥攊n 2024, that totaled, 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 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. 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.

compiled a list of the highest-rated cheap eats restaurants within 10 kilometers of the Fort Collins area using data from . 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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Runza

1 / 29

#29. Runza

- Rating: 3.9/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2204 North Lincoln Ave. Loveland, Colorado
- Categories: Burgers
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MAD Greens - Fort Collins

2 / 29

#28. MAD Greens - Fort Collins

- Rating: 3.9/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2120 East Harmony Road Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Vegetarian, Salad, Wraps
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Spoons - Soups, Salads & Sandwiches - Fort Collins

3 / 29

#27. Spoons - Soups, Salads & Sandwiches - Fort Collins

- Rating: 4.0/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4609 South Timberline Road Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Salad, Soup, Sandwiches
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Genoa Coffee and Wine

4 / 29

#26. Genoa Coffee and Wine

- Rating: 4.0/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2614 South Timberline Road Ste C101 Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bars, Breakfast & Brunch
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Cups

5 / 29

#25. Cups

- Rating: 4.0/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1033 South Taft Hill Road Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
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Starry Night Espresso Cafe

6 / 29

#24. Starry Night Espresso Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 112 South College Ave. Ste 100 Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee Roasteries, Custom Cakes
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Sally's Kitchen

7 / 29

#23. Sally's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.0/5 (305 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4727 South Timberline Road Unit B Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Chinese, Noodles, Vegetarian
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Lucky Joe's Sidewalk Saloon

8 / 29

#22. Lucky Joe's Sidewalk Saloon

- Rating: 4.0/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 25 Old Town Sq Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Pubs, Music Venues, New American
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Comet Chicken

9 / 29

#21. Comet Chicken

- Rating: 4.1/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 126 West Mountain Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Salad, New American, Sandwiches
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Mugs at CSU

10 / 29

#20. Mugs at CSU

- Rating: 4.1/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 306 West Laurel St. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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The Breakfast Club

11 / 29

#19. The Breakfast Club

- Rating: 4.1/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 121 West Monroe Drive Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
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High Point Bar

12 / 29

#18. High Point Bar

- Rating: 4.1/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 146 North College Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Pubs, Burgers
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Mugs Old Town

13 / 29

#17. Mugs Old Town

- Rating: 4.1/5 (223 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 261 South College Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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Mountain Cafe

14 / 29

#16. Mountain Cafe

- Rating: 4.1/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 226 West Mountain Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: American, Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
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Howling Cow Cafe

15 / 29

#15. Howling Cow Cafe

- Rating: 4.2/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5821 West County Road 54E Bellvue, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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Deli-Works

16 / 29

#14. Deli-Works

- Rating: 4.2/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6001 South College Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Delis
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Maggies Tacos

17 / 29

#13. Maggies Tacos

- Rating: 4.2/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1200 North College Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
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Slyce Pizza

18 / 29

#12. Slyce Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (220 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 163 West Mountain Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza
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The Fox Den

19 / 29

#11. The Fox Den

- Rating: 4.3/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1680 Laporte Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Themed Cafes, Internet Cafes
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Ft Collins Coffeehouse

20 / 29

#10. Ft Collins Coffeehouse

- Rating: 4.4/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3761 South Mason St. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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Ba-NOM-a-NOM

21 / 29

#9. Ba-NOM-a-NOM

- Rating: 4.4/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Food Trucks, Breakfast & Brunch, Vegetarian
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Laporte Pizza

22 / 29

#8. Laporte Pizza

- Rating: 4.4/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3208 West County Road 54G Laporte, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza
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DGT Tacos Fort Collins

23 / 29

#7. DGT Tacos Fort Collins

- Rating: 4.4/5 (284 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 120 West Laurel St. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: New American, fast food, Vegetarian
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Maxline Brewing

24 / 29

#6. Maxline Brewing

- Rating: 4.5/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2724 McClelland Drive Ste 190 Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Breweries, New American
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The Taco Stop

25 / 29

#5. The Taco Stop

- Rating: 4.6/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2601 South Lemay Ave. Ste 30 Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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Butterfly Cafe

26 / 29

#4. Butterfly Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 212 Laporte Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Cafes
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Tortilleria Y Panaderia Las 4 Americas -Taqueria Express

27 / 29

#3. Tortilleria Y Panaderia Las 4 Americas -Taqueria Express

- Rating: 4.6/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1669 South College Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Bakeries, Grocery, Mexican
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Waltzing Kangaroo

28 / 29

#2. Waltzing Kangaroo

- Rating: 4.7/5 (243 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1109 West Elizabeth St. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Australian
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FoCo Cafe

29 / 29

#1. FoCo Cafe

- Rating: 4.9/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 225 Maple St. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Soup, Cafes, Community Service/Non-Profit
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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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