Highest-rated cheap eats in Springfield, Illinois 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 Springfield 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.

The Chili Parlor

1 / 29

#29. The Chili Parlor

- Rating: 3.5/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 820 South 9th St. Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Comfort Food
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Turbo Fire Pizza

2 / 29

#28. Turbo Fire Pizza

- Rating: 3.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 605 West Jefferson St. Ste B Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza
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The Creek Pub & Grill

3 / 29

#27. The Creek Pub & Grill

- Rating: 3.7/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1081 Jason Place Chatham, Illinois
- Categories: American, Sports Bars, Pizza
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Monty's Submarines

4 / 29

#26. Monty's Submarines

- Rating: 3.7/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 725 North Bruns Lane Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad, Soup
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Thai Basil

5 / 29

#25. Thai Basil

- Rating: 3.7/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2703 North Dirksen Pkwy Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Thai
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Cozy Dog Drive In

6 / 29

#24. Cozy Dog Drive In

- Rating: 3.8/5 (266 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2935 South 6th St. Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Hot Dogs
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Maid Rite Sandwich Shop

7 / 29

#23. Maid Rite Sandwich Shop

- Rating: 3.8/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 118 North Pasfield St. Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Sandwiches
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Head West Sub Stop

8 / 29

#22. Head West Sub Stop

- Rating: 3.8/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1281 Toronto Road Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Sandwiches, Soup, Salad
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Sunrise Cafe

9 / 29

#21. Sunrise Cafe

- Rating: 3.8/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1201 South 2nd St. Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
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Monty's Submarines

10 / 29

#20. Monty's Submarines

- Rating: 3.9/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3124 Montvale Drive Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad, Soup
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Head West Sub Stop

11 / 29

#19. Head West Sub Stop

- Rating: 3.9/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1124 West Jefferson St. Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad, Soup
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Krekel's Custard & Hamburgers

12 / 29

#18. Krekel's Custard & Hamburgers

- Rating: 3.9/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2121 North Grand Ave. East Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Burgers, fast food, American
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Head West Sub Stop

13 / 29

#17. Head West Sub Stop

- Rating: 3.9/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3311 Robbins Road Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad, Soup
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Parkway Cafe

14 / 29

#16. Parkway Cafe

- Rating: 3.9/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2715 North Dirksen Pkwy Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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Little Saigon

15 / 29

#15. Little Saigon

- Rating: 3.9/5 (282 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1531 Wabash Ave. Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Thai, Vietnamese
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Fairlane Diner

16 / 29

#14. Fairlane Diner

- Rating: 4.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 300 Crossing Drive Sherman, Illinois
- Categories: Fast food, Diners
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Sunny China House

17 / 29

#13. Sunny China House

- Rating: 4.0/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1931 West Iles Ave. Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Chinese
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Chatham Cafe

18 / 29

#12. Chatham Cafe

- Rating: 4.1/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 414 North Main St. Chatham, Illinois
- Categories: Cafes
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Monty's Submarines

19 / 29

#11. Monty's Submarines

- Rating: 4.1/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1706 Sangamon Ave. Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Salad, Soup, Sandwiches
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Tasty Cafe

20 / 29

#10. Tasty Cafe

- Rating: 4.2/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 110 Villa Parkway Sherman, Illinois
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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Head West Sub Stop

21 / 29

#9. Head West Sub Stop

- Rating: 4.2/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 530 East Capitol Ave. Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad, Soup
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Cook's Spice Rack & Chili

22 / 29

#8. Cook's Spice Rack & Chili

- Rating: 4.2/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 910 North Grand Ave. West Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: American
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Taqueria El Dorado

23 / 29

#7. Taqueria El Dorado

- Rating: 4.2/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1374 Toronto Road Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Tacos, New Mexican Cuisine
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Mekong Cafe

24 / 29

#6. Mekong Cafe

- Rating: 4.2/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1308 South 2nd St. Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Vietnamese, Laotian, Thai
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K&S Hawaiian BBQ

25 / 29

#5. K&S Hawaiian BBQ

- Rating: 4.2/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2355 West Monroe St. Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Hawaiian, Asian Fusion, Barbecue
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Ritz's Lil Fryer

26 / 29

#4. Ritz's Lil Fryer

- Rating: 4.3/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2148 North Grand Ave. East Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
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Los Rancheros Taco Joint

27 / 29

#3. Los Rancheros Taco Joint

- Rating: 4.4/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 230 South Grand Ave. East Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
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Star 66 Cafe

28 / 29

#2. Star 66 Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3752 Camp Butler Road Ste- 100A Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Cafes, Seafood, Burgers
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Yannis Gyros

29 / 29

#1. Yannis Gyros

- Rating: 4.5/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1814 Adlai Stevenson Drive Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Greek
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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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