Highest-rated cheap eats in Augusta 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 Augusta 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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Gary's Hamburgers

1 / 25

#25. Gary's Hamburgers

- Rating: 3.7/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3909 Washington Road Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Burgers, fast food, American
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Dragon Express

2 / 25

#24. Dragon Express

- Rating: 3.8/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2174 Gordon Hwy Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Chinese
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Wasabi Express

3 / 25

#23. Wasabi Express

- Rating: 3.8/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2838 Washington Road Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Vietnamese, Japanese, Seafood
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Main China

4 / 25

#22. Main China

- Rating: 3.9/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4403-B Washington Road Evans, Georgia
- Categories: Chinese, Asian Fusion
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New Moon Cafe

5 / 25

#21. New Moon Cafe

- Rating: 3.9/5 (274 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 936 Broad St. The White's Building Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
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Top China

6 / 25

#20. Top China

- Rating: 4.0/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4497 Columbia Road Ste 10 Martinez, Georgia
- Categories: Chinese
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Augusta Fish Market & Restaurant

7 / 25

#19. Augusta Fish Market & Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1843 Walton Way Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Seafood, Chinese
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Roly Poly Augusta

8 / 25

#18. Roly Poly Augusta

- Rating: 4.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3626 Walton Way Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad, Soup
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New China

9 / 25

#17. New China

- Rating: 4.0/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4276 Washington Road Ste 4B Evans, Georgia
- Categories: Chinese
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Tuff Luck Caf茅

10 / 25

#16. Tuff Luck Caf茅

- Rating: 4.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2517 Milledgeville Road Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Salad, American
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Diablo's Southwest Grill

11 / 25

#15. Diablo's Southwest Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (214 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3668 Wheeler Road Ste 4 Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican
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Galle's Seafood

12 / 25

#14. Galle's Seafood

- Rating: 4.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 31 Laney Walker Blvd. Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Seafood Markets, American
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Sunrise Grill

13 / 25

#13. Sunrise Grill

- Rating: 4.1/5 (276 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3830 Washington Road Ste 10 Martinez, Georgia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Sandwiches
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Ruth's Family Restaurant

14 / 25

#12. Ruth's Family Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (181 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3843 Washington Road Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts, Sandwiches
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Belair Donuts

15 / 25

#11. Belair Donuts

- Rating: 4.2/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 720 East Robinson Ave. Grovetown, Georgia
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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Taqueria El Patron

16 / 25

#10. Taqueria El Patron

- Rating: 4.2/5 (482 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3107 Washington Road Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican
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Groucho's Deli

17 / 25

#9. Groucho's Deli

- Rating: 4.2/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 758 Broad St. Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Delis
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Knuckle Sandwiches

18 / 25

#8. Knuckle Sandwiches

- Rating: 4.3/5 (217 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1149 Broad St. Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: New American, Barbecue, Sandwiches
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The Sports Center

19 / 25

#7. The Sports Center

- Rating: 4.3/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 594 Broad St. Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Burgers, Southern, Sports Bars
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Happy Garden

20 / 25

#6. Happy Garden

- Rating: 4.4/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1702 Jenkins St. Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Chinese
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La Casa Latina

21 / 25

#5. La Casa Latina

- Rating: 4.4/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2310 Lumpkin Road Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: International Grocery, Latin American, Puerto Rican
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Lahore Express

22 / 25

#4. Lahore Express

- Rating: 4.5/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 201 Shartom Drive Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Indian, Pakistani
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Ubora Coffee Roasters

23 / 25

#3. Ubora Coffee Roasters

- Rating: 4.5/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1128 Jones St. Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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Buona Caffe Artisan Roasted Coffee

24 / 25

#2. Buona Caffe Artisan Roasted Coffee

- Rating: 4.7/5 (287 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1858 Central Ave. Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Caterers
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Nutritious Alternatives

25 / 25

#1. Nutritious Alternatives

- Rating: 4.8/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1795 Martin Luther King Blvd. Augusta, Georgia
- Categories: Vegetarian, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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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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